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Removable and stowable head restraint

US9073465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventor

Samir Datta · Rochester Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 8, 2013
Grant date	Jul 7, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/882
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The seat assembly includes a seat back portion and a removable and stowable head restraint. The seat back portion has a first surface and is configured to occupy one of an upright seating position and a folded cargo position. The head restraint is configured to be coupled to the first surface of the seat back portion. The head restraint is configured to occupy one of a deployed position and a stowed position. The head restraint remains secured to the seat back portion in each of the deployed position and the stowed position. Specifically, the head restraint occupies the stowed position when the seat back portion occupies the folded cargo position.

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