Vehicle active head restraint system with a locking linkage
US8100472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat is provided with a frame providing structure for a seat back within a vehicle. An active head restraint system is supported by the frame for moving to an extended position when the active head restraint system is activated. The active head restraint system has a linkage to lock in the extended position. A head restraint is oriented above the seat back of the frame. The head restraint is moveable relative to the frame by the active head restraint system to the extended position to provide support to the head of the occupant during an impact condition.
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