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Seat headrest

US7500721B2 · kind B2 · utility

24Cited by
15References
10Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2007
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/0649
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A headrest support assembly capable of moving a headrest simultaneously in an up/down and fore/aft position. The headrest support assembly is located in a seat back and includes a headrest frame mounted on a support bracket, the support bracket includes a first and second guide track spaced apart from one another. Each guide track defines a substantially vertical first channel and a curved second channel therein. A first and second support pillar is mounted to the headrest frame. These first and second support pillars are located adjacent to the first and second guide track, respectively. A first and second guide roller is located on each of the first and second support pillars. The first guide roller is positioned within the first channel and the second guide roller is positioned within the second channel of the respective guide tracks.

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