Folding head restraint mechanism
US8231177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/859
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foldable head restraint assembly includes a mounting subassembly, a structural shell, and a locking plate. The mounting subassembly supports the structural shell and includes a first support post, a second support post, a cross member, and a latch rigidly. The cross member is attached to the first and second support posts and to the latch. The folding motion of the head restraint is initiated by movement of the locking plate which is positionable at a first plate position for engaging the latch and at a second plate position for releasing the latch. The structural shell is pivotable about the mounting subassembly when the latch plate is in the second plate position.
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