Active headrest assembly for vehicle
US7677657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/888
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active headrest assembly for a vehicle includes a headrest supported by a seat back frame. An active plate is connected to the headrest and has guide slots defined therein. Guide pins are inserted through the guide slots to slide along the guide slots. A lumbar unit has a support wire secured to the guide pins and is rotatably connected to the lower end of the seat back frame. A returning unit elastically connects the active plate and the lumbar unit with each other.
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