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Head-rest arrangement

  • US 6,890,029 B2
  • Filed: 05/24/2002
  • Issued: 05/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A head-rest for a vehicle seat having a seat back, the head-rest being mounted in position on the vehicle seat in such a way that the head-rest can move from an initial position to a final position in which the head-rest is located forwardly of the initial position, comprisinga spring mechanism adapted to move the head-rest from the initial position to the final position wherein the spring mechanism comprises a spring adapted to operate, when released, upon a member which moves in synchronism with the head-rest;

  • and a release means actuated by movement of a pressure responsive element within the seat back to prevent operation of the spring mechanism, and to permit the operation of the spring mechanism when pressure is applied to the pressure responsive element during a rear impact.

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