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LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR FOLDABLE HEAD REST

  • US 20140333098A1
  • Filed: 12/02/2011
  • Published: 11/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle seat, comprising:

  • a bottom seat cushion;

    a back rest configured to be pivoted relative to the bottom seat cushion;

    a head rest movable between an operative position and a folded position in response to pivoting of the back rest;

    a sensor configured to determine whether or not an occupant is present in the vehicle seat; and

    a lockout mechanism operably connected to the vehicle seat, the lockout mechanism configured to prevent movement of the head rest between the operative position and the folded position if the sensor indicates that the occupant is present in the vehicle seat.

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