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Adjustable vehicle head restraint assembly

US8303038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 2008
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/865
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle head restraint assembly may be provided with a support rod adapted to be mounted to a seat back of a vehicle seat. A rear housing may be mounted to the support rod. A front housing may be pivotally connected to the support rod. A locking arm may be mounted to one of the support rod and the front housing. A release mechanism may be mounted to one of the front housing and the rear housing and operably engaged with the locking arm. Actuation of the release mechanism may disengage the locking arm to pivot the front housing forward relative to the support rod.

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