Vehicle seat
US7588289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18References
19Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/888
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat 1 comprises a squab (2) and a backrest (3). The headrest (4) is carried by the backrest. The headrest 4 is provided with a mechanism (7) to move the headrest forwardly in the event that an impact should occur. A locking mechanism (9) is provided to lock the headrest to prevent forward movement of the headrest in response to a predetermined signal. The signal may be generated in response to a rear impact in excess of a predetermined severity.
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