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Active headrest

US8256838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2010
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/838
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active headrest has a simple structure so that injuries of the neck and a portion near the neck of a passenger can be effectively prevented in the event of a rear-end collision and forward and rearward inclinations of the active headrest can be adjusted in an ordinary driving state to improve user's convenience and shake of the active headrest with respect to a vehicle seat in an ordinary state can be prevented to suppress noise and vibration and the quality of the vehicle seat and the car can be improved.

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