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Folding headrest

US9061615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2012
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/859
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folding headrest is disclosed, supported by a mounting rod bar beam, comprising a headrest shell connected to a housing, wherein the housing is pivotably supported on a shaft fixed to the mounting rod, wherein the housing is preloaded for rotation with respect to the shaft by a first torsion spring, an actuating button connected to in sliding communication with the headrest shell, the button in contact with a pushrod, wherein the pushrod passes within into the housing, a force direction-changing L-shaped lever pivot arm pivotably connected to pivotably disposed on the housing, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pushrod is substantially orthogonal to a plane containing the axis of rotation of the force direction-changing lever, a locking lever pivotably connected to pivotably disposed on the housing.

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