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Electrical connection protection unit

US8348338B2 · kind B2 · utility

43Cited by

16References

30Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Johnson Controls Technology Company · US

Inventors

Mark E. Galecka · Novi, US
Joseph Michael Kish · Canton, US
Eric B. Michalak · Canton, US
Jeffrey C. Vincent · South Lyon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 9, 2008
Grant date	Jan 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 20, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/897
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat having a seat with an upper seatback and a headrest including various electronic components. A connector sleeve is configured to fit within a guide sleeve on the seat to allow an electrical connector extending from the headrest to be easily and efficiently connected to an opposing electrical connector extending from the seat during assembly. The connector may be configured to maintain electrical connection between the connected electrical connectors when a removal force is applied.

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