WO2013088264A1 - Automatic head rest (head support) for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Automatic head rest (head support) for motor vehicles Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2013088264A1
WO2013088264A1 PCT/IB2012/051329 IB2012051329W WO2013088264A1 WO 2013088264 A1 WO2013088264 A1 WO 2013088264A1 IB 2012051329 W IB2012051329 W IB 2012051329W WO 2013088264 A1 WO2013088264 A1 WO 2013088264A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
head rest
rest
seat
head
passenger
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/IB2012/051329
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Sebahattin OZKAN
Original Assignee
Ozkan Sebahattin
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Ozkan Sebahattin filed Critical Ozkan Sebahattin
Publication of WO2013088264A1 publication Critical patent/WO2013088264A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/002—Seats provided with an occupancy detection means mounted therein or thereon
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/0224—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation
    • B60N2/0244—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation with logic circuits
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/0224—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation
    • B60N2/0244—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation with logic circuits
    • B60N2/0268—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation with logic circuits using sensors or detectors for adapting the seat or seat part, e.g. to the position of an occupant
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80—Head-rests
    • B60N2/806—Head-rests movable or adjustable
    • B60N2/809—Head-rests movable or adjustable vertically slidable
    • B60N2/832—Head-rests movable or adjustable vertically slidable movable to an inoperative or stowed position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80—Head-rests
    • B60N2/806—Head-rests movable or adjustable
    • B60N2/838—Tiltable
    • B60N2/856—Tiltable movable to an inoperative or stowed position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/80—Head-rests
    • B60N2/888—Head-rests with arrangements for protecting against abnormal g-forces, e.g. by displacement of the head-rest

Definitions

  • the invention is related for the head rests or head supports, to be hidden automatically or manually inside the seat or for them to be positioned on top of the seat, developed in order to prevent damage to the neck and cervical vertebra during accidents in which the vehicle is hit from behind, positioned on top of the passenger and/or driver seats, designed to be used in motor vehicles and in particular carrying passengers.
  • a head rest area/or a head support on top of the seats in cars date back to very old times.
  • the basic function of a head rest is to prevent damages to the neck of a passenger and/or driver during accidents in which the vehicle is hit from behind or when there is an impact from behind to the vehicle, by preventing sudden backward tilting of the head thus damaging the neck.
  • the headrests also enable for the passengers to travel more comfortably as they can rest their heads back on the head rests during travel.
  • the head rests should be adjustable according to the height of the passenger, either up or down or the head rests should be able to be pushed backwards.
  • a head rest is mentioned and in particular it is explained that the head rest should be able to be moved forward or backward starting from the end point of the vehicle seat.
  • a head rest/head support is described in patent numbered US 3,254,918 and in particular a mechanism that enables the head rest to move upwards and downwards starting from the top point of the seat, is described.
  • a head rest/head support is described wherein a mechanism that enables for the head rest to be moved upwards, downwards, forward and backwards is mentioned.
  • a patent numbered FR93612 a head rest/head support is described wherein a special mechanism that enables the position and height of the head rest on the seat is explained.
  • a seat folding mechanism is described and it is characterized that the head rest can be moved up, down, forward and backwards by the usage of a mechanism located inside the seat, wherein a full folding can be achieved, the head rest can be completely fitted inside the seat, and the seat size is minimized due to this folding process.
  • a head rest/head support that can be automatically hidden inside a seat, thus enabling the driver and passengers to have a better visual angle when said seats are not occupied, and also supplying a safer drive for the passenger and the driver in possible accidents is not mentioned in any of the documents in the known state of the art.
  • the technical problems the present invention aims to solve
  • the presence of head rests/head supports on top of the vehicle seats are an absolute must due to security reasons in vehicles.
  • the head rests which were accepted to be accessories in previous years, nowadays are obligatory to be mounted in cars on both passengers and driver seats due to CE and various quality and security principles.
  • the head rests prevent the visual angle of the driver and the passengers and said head rests especially block the sight of the driver and the passengers seated at the back seats, and prevents them from taking precautions before accidents where even seconds are important.
  • the difference and inventive step of the head rest/head support of the present invention in comparison to other head rests belonging to the most basic technique and known state of the art is the fact that the head rest can be totally hidden inside the seat. By this means, when the head rest is not needed, there will be no need to dismount the head rest and thus the dismounted head rest will not be taking up room elsewhere in the car.
  • Another basic characteristic of the invention is that during travelling the passenger on a seat is automatically detected via the sensors and the head rest thus moves up from inside the seat, taking its obligatory position for the passenger. By this means when the seat is vacant the head rest/head support automatically moves back inside the seat thus helping the driver to have a larger visual angle.
  • the front passenger seat then is usually pulled forward so the passenger at the back can have more leg space and a more comfortable journey however the head rest on top of the front passenger seat prevents the passenger at the back to have a proper sight as the head rest is located at the eye level of the passenger. In such a situation the sight of the passenger sitting at the back seat is limited and the safety of the passenger is weaker.
  • Figure-1 The perspective view of the front passenger seat that shows the head rest that can be hidden inside the seat
  • Figure-2 The sectional view of the front passenger seat that shows the open view of the head rest (where it is outside of the back rest)
  • Figure-3 The sectional view of the front passenger seat that shows the closed view of the head rest (where it is fitted inside the back rest)
  • Figure-4 An alternative system view of where the head rest bearing is not inside the backrest but is shown at the front section of the back rest.
  • Figure-5 An alternative system view where the head rest bearing is not inside the back rest but is shown at the back section of the backrest
  • Figure-6 An alternative system view wherein the head rest bearing is at the sides of the backrest
  • FIG. 1 The front perspective view of the seat which comprises the head rest (1) is shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 1 also shows the head rest (1) being fitted inside the back rest (2) of the seat.
  • the sensors (5) beneath the seat sitting section (3) is used. These sensors, are preferably weight sensors but other type of sensors can also be used.
  • These sensors (5) are similar to sensors in vehicles which perceive that the safety belt is not put on by the driver and which send sound signals forcing the driver to put on his seat belt, and the sensors of the present invention perceive if a passenger is seated inside the seat or not, preferably via sensing the weight on the seat and sends a signal to the electronic system of the vehicle stating that there is extra weight and thus the head rest (1) is enabled to be brought to its open position.
  • This procedure is carried out automatically unlike the warning beeps of the safety belt.
  • the head rest (1) moves up independently from the control of the driver or the passenger thus supplying safety to the passenger. It is possible to inactivate or shut off this system via the ignition key or vehicle electronics just like the passenger seat airbag inactivation system used nowadays insofar as the vehicle safety regulations permit.
  • the vehicle electronic system transmits the motion to the head rest connection iron rods (7) which is connected to the head rest motion motor (6) of the head rest (1) and thus the head rest (1) which is totally hidden inside the back rest (2) moves out of the head rest bearing (4) where the head rest (1) moves up and comes to an open position.
  • the view where the head seat (1) is in its open position can be seen in Figure 2.
  • the position where the head rest (1) is closed (inside the back rest) can be seen in Figure 3.
  • the head rest (1) to be in the open position in normal usage can also be chosen as a standard option.
  • the head rest (1) will be in the open or up position independent from the sensors (5) and the head rest (1) will be able to be brought to the closed position in accordance with the request of the passenger sitting behind the front passenger seat or by the request of the other passengers. It is possible to apply this electronic head rest (1) for all of the seats of a vehicle including the driver's seat. Further the head rest may be made of a inflatable material in order to minimize the thickness of the head rest.
  • the head rest While the head rest is in open position the head rest shall inflate and provide the required thickness and while the head rest in closed position or while moving in to the seat backrest it will deflate and thus shall not make any extra thickness in the seat backrest part. All the head rests may further be activate in synchrony with the gearbox of the car and thereby moves down in to the seatback rest in case the gearbox is in switched to the Rear position to provide the driver a better vision of the back way. When the gearbox is switched to the drive or forward position the head rests shall move up from the seat backrest.
  • the system may both activated automatically or manually.
  • the head rests can be made of a single piece or it is possible for them to be comprised of more than one piece.
  • An example where the head rest is made of two pieces can be seen in Figure 6. It is possible to use two different parts that can move to both sides of the back rest. In such a system when the head rest is in the closed position, the parts that actually form the head rest, is fitted into the special cavities at the sides of the backrest of the seat and when the head rest wants to be brought into the open position, the head rest moves up from the sides and the head rest section is formed.
  • the head rest not only to be fitted inside the seat but also to be position in a bearing specially designed for the head rest at the front or the rear of the seat.
  • an airbag that can be fitted at the top section when the head rest is located inside the backrest of the seat without using the head rest t all within the scope of the present invention is also possible.
  • the system which comprises an airbag it is possible for the head rest to be fitted inside the backrest during the journey of the passenger.
  • the sensor will sense that someone is occupying the seat and within the scope of the present invention during a possible accident, in the situation where only one person is sitting in the seat, the airbag can be automatically activated.
  • system of the present invention has been designed to be used for passenger cars, where the passenger is seated at the back and the car is driven especially by driver, it is not possible to limit this system of the present invention to such vehicles only.
  • the system of this invention can be used in airplanes, busses, trucks, ships, and all kinds of motor vehicles used in traffic and /or vehicles without engines that have suitable characteristics to use such a system.
  • the materials that forms the system prefferably be made of all types of materials such as plastic, rigid plastic or metal.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)

Abstract

The invention is related for the head rests or head support, to be hidden automatically or manually inside the seat or for them to be positioned on top of the seat, developed in order to prevent damage to the neck and cervical vertebra during accidents in which the vehicle is hit from behind, positioned on top of the passenger and/or driver seats, designed to be used in motor vehicles and in particular motor vehicle carrying passengers.

Description

DESCRIPTION
AUTOMATIC HEAD REST (HEAD SUPPORT) FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
Technical Field The invention is related for the head rests or head supports, to be hidden automatically or manually inside the seat or for them to be positioned on top of the seat, developed in order to prevent damage to the neck and cervical vertebra during accidents in which the vehicle is hit from behind, positioned on top of the passenger and/or driver seats, designed to be used in motor vehicles and in particular carrying passengers. Prior Art
The presence of a head rest area/or a head support on top of the seats in cars date back to very old times. The basic function of a head rest is to prevent damages to the neck of a passenger and/or driver during accidents in which the vehicle is hit from behind or when there is an impact from behind to the vehicle, by preventing sudden backward tilting of the head thus damaging the neck. The headrests also enable for the passengers to travel more comfortably as they can rest their heads back on the head rests during travel.
It is known in the prior art that the head rests should be adjustable according to the height of the passenger, either up or down or the head rests should be able to be pushed backwards. For example, in the patent document numbered US 2,801,677, such a head rest is mentioned and in particular it is explained that the head rest should be able to be moved forward or backward starting from the end point of the vehicle seat. Again a head rest/head support is described in patent numbered US 3,254,918 and in particular a mechanism that enables the head rest to move upwards and downwards starting from the top point of the seat, is described. Again in a patent numbered DE10207484 a head rest/head support is described wherein a mechanism that enables for the head rest to be moved upwards, downwards, forward and backwards is mentioned. I n a patent numbered FR93612 a head rest/head support is described wherein a special mechanism that enables the position and height of the head rest on the seat is explained. In patent numbered US2011221238 a seat folding mechanism is described and it is characterized that the head rest can be moved up, down, forward and backwards by the usage of a mechanism located inside the seat, wherein a full folding can be achieved, the head rest can be completely fitted inside the seat, and the seat size is minimized due to this folding process.
The issue that is described in all of these head rests, is that the head rest/head support should be able to be moved down, up, forward and backward according to the preference of the passenger. A head rest/head support, according to the present invention, that can be automatically hidden inside a seat, thus enabling the driver and passengers to have a better visual angle when said seats are not occupied, and also supplying a safer drive for the passenger and the driver in possible accidents is not mentioned in any of the documents in the known state of the art. The technical problems the present invention aims to solve
As it is known, the presence of head rests/head supports on top of the vehicle seats are an absolute must due to security reasons in vehicles. The head rests which were accepted to be accessories in previous years, nowadays are obligatory to be mounted in cars on both passengers and driver seats due to CE and various quality and security principles. Aside from the safety function of the head rests to minimize the injuries of passengers and drivers, the head rests prevent the visual angle of the driver and the passengers and said head rests especially block the sight of the driver and the passengers seated at the back seats, and prevents them from taking precautions before accidents where even seconds are important.
The difference and inventive step of the head rest/head support of the present invention in comparison to other head rests belonging to the most basic technique and known state of the art is the fact that the head rest can be totally hidden inside the seat. By this means, when the head rest is not needed, there will be no need to dismount the head rest and thus the dismounted head rest will not be taking up room elsewhere in the car. Another basic characteristic of the invention is that during travelling the passenger on a seat is automatically detected via the sensors and the head rest thus moves up from inside the seat, taking its obligatory position for the passenger. By this means when the seat is vacant the head rest/head support automatically moves back inside the seat thus helping the driver to have a larger visual angle. Also nowadays in luxury vehicles many people travel with a driver, the front passenger seat then is usually pulled forward so the passenger at the back can have more leg space and a more comfortable journey however the head rest on top of the front passenger seat prevents the passenger at the back to have a proper sight as the head rest is located at the eye level of the passenger. In such a situation the sight of the passenger sitting at the back seat is limited and the safety of the passenger is weaker.
By means of the present invention, all of these problems are solved and all the disadvantages are eliminated. The product whose details are given below is an invention which solves all of the technical problems that have been mentioned. Based on the state of the art the aim of the present invention is to solve the above mentioned technical problems.
Brief description of the drawings
Figure-1: The perspective view of the front passenger seat that shows the head rest that can be hidden inside the seat
Figure-2: The sectional view of the front passenger seat that shows the open view of the head rest (where it is outside of the back rest)
Figure-3: The sectional view of the front passenger seat that shows the closed view of the head rest (where it is fitted inside the back rest)
Figure-4: An alternative system view of where the head rest bearing is not inside the backrest but is shown at the front section of the back rest.
Figure-5: An alternative system view where the head rest bearing is not inside the back rest but is shown at the back section of the backrest
Figure-6: An alternative system view wherein the head rest bearing is at the sides of the backrest
Definition of the parts shown in the drawings
Names of the parts in the figures
1. Head rest/head support,
\' Imaginary lines showing the head rest fitted inside the backrest area
2. Seat backrest,
3. Seat sitting section,
4. Head rest bearing,
5. Sensors,
6. Head rest motion motor,
7. Connection iron rods of head rest Detailed description of the invention
The front perspective view of the seat which comprises the head rest (1) is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 also shows the head rest (1) being fitted inside the back rest (2) of the seat. In order to understand if a passenger is sitting in the front passenger seat, the sensors (5) beneath the seat sitting section (3) is used. These sensors, are preferably weight sensors but other type of sensors can also be used. These sensors (5), are similar to sensors in vehicles which perceive that the safety belt is not put on by the driver and which send sound signals forcing the driver to put on his seat belt, and the sensors of the present invention perceive if a passenger is seated inside the seat or not, preferably via sensing the weight on the seat and sends a signal to the electronic system of the vehicle stating that there is extra weight and thus the head rest (1) is enabled to be brought to its open position. This procedure is carried out automatically unlike the warning beeps of the safety belt. In other words when the weight signal is transmitted to the sensors (5) and from these sensors to the electronic system of the vehicle, the head rest (1) moves up independently from the control of the driver or the passenger thus supplying safety to the passenger. It is possible to inactivate or shut off this system via the ignition key or vehicle electronics just like the passenger seat airbag inactivation system used nowadays insofar as the vehicle safety regulations permit. When the passenger is sensed by the sensors (5) the vehicle electronic system, transmits the motion to the head rest connection iron rods (7) which is connected to the head rest motion motor (6) of the head rest (1) and thus the head rest (1) which is totally hidden inside the back rest (2) moves out of the head rest bearing (4) where the head rest (1) moves up and comes to an open position. The view where the head seat (1) is in its open position can be seen in Figure 2. The position where the head rest (1) is closed (inside the back rest) can be seen in Figure 3. Again according to the preferences of the driver or the user, it is possible to adjust the head rest (1) with the help of the levels in the head rest motion motor (6) independently from the sensors (5).
According to the present invention for the head rest (1) to be in the open position in normal usage can also be chosen as a standard option. In such a case the head rest (1) will be in the open or up position independent from the sensors (5) and the head rest (1) will be able to be brought to the closed position in accordance with the request of the passenger sitting behind the front passenger seat or by the request of the other passengers. It is possible to apply this electronic head rest (1) for all of the seats of a vehicle including the driver's seat. Further the head rest may be made of a inflatable material in order to minimize the thickness of the head rest. While the head rest is in open position the head rest shall inflate and provide the required thickness and while the head rest in closed position or while moving in to the seat backrest it will deflate and thus shall not make any extra thickness in the seat backrest part. All the head rests may further be activate in synchrony with the gearbox of the car and thereby moves down in to the seatback rest in case the gearbox is in switched to the Rear position to provide the driver a better vision of the back way. When the gearbox is switched to the drive or forward position the head rests shall move up from the seat backrest. The system may both activated automatically or manually.
The head rests can be made of a single piece or it is possible for them to be comprised of more than one piece. An example where the head rest is made of two pieces can be seen in Figure 6. It is possible to use two different parts that can move to both sides of the back rest. In such a system when the head rest is in the closed position, the parts that actually form the head rest, is fitted into the special cavities at the sides of the backrest of the seat and when the head rest wants to be brought into the open position, the head rest moves up from the sides and the head rest section is formed. Again as an alternative to the present system, it is possible for the head rest not only to be fitted inside the seat but also to be position in a bearing specially designed for the head rest at the front or the rear of the seat. According to the present invention an airbag that can be fitted at the top section when the head rest is located inside the backrest of the seat without using the head rest t all within the scope of the present invention is also possible. With the system which comprises an airbag, it is possible for the head rest to be fitted inside the backrest during the journey of the passenger. In this system when the head rest, is inside the back rest, the sensor will sense that someone is occupying the seat and within the scope of the present invention during a possible accident, in the situation where only one person is sitting in the seat, the airbag can be automatically activated. Even though the system of the present invention has been designed to be used for passenger cars, where the passenger is seated at the back and the car is driven especially by driver, it is not possible to limit this system of the present invention to such vehicles only. The system of this invention can be used in airplanes, busses, trucks, ships, and all kinds of motor vehicles used in traffic and /or vehicles without engines that have suitable characteristics to use such a system.
It is possible for the materials that forms the system to be made of all types of materials such as plastic, rigid plastic or metal.

Claims

1. A head rest (1) developed in order to be used in passenger vehicles, characterized in that said head rest (1) is fitted inside the head rest bearing (4) located in the backrest (2) of the seat, when the seat is not occupied by a passenger, thus providing a wider angel of vision to the driver and the passengers sitting at the back seat of the car; and in that it comprises; a. A movable head rest (1) b. A head rest bearing (4) inside the seat backrest (2), c. Sensors (5) that sense if the seat is occupied by a passenger or not, d. A head rest motion motor (6) that moves the head rest (1) up, down, forward and backward, left and right according to the signals received from the sensors(5), e. Head rest connection iron rods (7)
2. Sensor (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that the said sensors (5) are weight sensors.
3. A head rest(l) according to claim 2, characterized in that the head rest could be manually or automatically inflated or deflated according the open or closed position of the head rest.
4. A head rest (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises, a button that drives the motion motors (6) of the head rest (1) manually by the user instead of them being driven or moved by the sensors (5) and where the head rest (1) can be moved with the aid of this button.
5. A head rest(l) according to claim 1, characterized in that the headrest act in synchrony with the gear box of the car and thereby moves down in to the seatback rest(2) in case the gearbox is switched to the Rear position.
6. A head rest (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a structure that enables for the head seat to be fixed into a bearing (4) located at the front, sides or the rear section of the seat's back rest (2) via a diagonal motion instead of the head rest (1) moving vertically downwards towards the inside of the back rest (2).
7. A head rest (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that; it comprises levels inside the head rest motion motor (6) so that the position of the head rest (1) can be adjusted independent from the sensors (5) in accordance with the preferences of the driver or the passenger.
8. A head rest (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises an airbag that is active during an accident in order to prevent injuries to the passenger when the head rest (1) is located inside the back rest (2) or in other words when the head rest is in the closed position.
9. A system according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises an airbag instead of the head rest, that will be activated during an accident; said airbag being located on the top part of the back rest (1)
PCT/IB2012/051329 2011-12-17 2012-03-20 Automatic head rest (head support) for motor vehicles WO2013088264A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TRTR2011/12569 2011-12-17
TR2011012569 2011-12-17

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2013088264A1 true WO2013088264A1 (en) 2013-06-20

Family

ID=48611926

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/IB2012/051329 WO2013088264A1 (en) 2011-12-17 2012-03-20 Automatic head rest (head support) for motor vehicles

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO2013088264A1 (en)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US10144330B1 (en) 2017-05-24 2018-12-04 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Deployable headrest
US10518679B2 (en) 2017-10-17 2019-12-31 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Headrest assembly
CN110843626A (en) * 2018-08-21 2020-02-28 温泽机械和制模(2009)有限责任公司 Automatic stowing and deploying vehicle headrest

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2801677A (en) 1956-07-09 1957-08-06 Dale F Pinkerton Folding head rest for automobile seats
US3254918A (en) 1964-05-25 1966-06-07 Donald E Barker Automobile head rest or the like
FR93612E (en) 1966-08-10 1969-04-25 Jean Baron Headrest at variable height and inclinations.
DE3925837A1 (en) * 1988-08-24 1990-03-22 Tachi S Co HEADREST CONTROL DEVICE AND HEADREST DRIVE MECHANISM FOR USE IN A VEHICLE SEAT
DE3925995A1 (en) * 1989-08-05 1991-02-07 Bosch Gmbh Robert Deployment and retraction device for car seat headrests - responds to operation of switch by sensors of wt. of occupant in seat and position attained
DE4227697A1 (en) * 1992-08-21 1994-02-24 Daimler Benz Ag Back seat for vehicle - has central section with upholstery stretched adjustably over head support and anchored by spring or elastic band
DE10207484C1 (en) 2002-02-22 2003-06-18 Daimler Chrysler Ag Adjustable headrest for motor vehicle has headrest cushion with connector having drive wheel engaging feed rail via intermediate wheel
US20070158933A1 (en) * 2006-01-09 2007-07-12 Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. Whiplash protection structure
US20110221238A1 (en) 2008-08-27 2011-09-15 Hyundai Motor Company Headrest apparatus moveable in cooperation with seat back

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2801677A (en) 1956-07-09 1957-08-06 Dale F Pinkerton Folding head rest for automobile seats
US3254918A (en) 1964-05-25 1966-06-07 Donald E Barker Automobile head rest or the like
FR93612E (en) 1966-08-10 1969-04-25 Jean Baron Headrest at variable height and inclinations.
DE3925837A1 (en) * 1988-08-24 1990-03-22 Tachi S Co HEADREST CONTROL DEVICE AND HEADREST DRIVE MECHANISM FOR USE IN A VEHICLE SEAT
DE3925995A1 (en) * 1989-08-05 1991-02-07 Bosch Gmbh Robert Deployment and retraction device for car seat headrests - responds to operation of switch by sensors of wt. of occupant in seat and position attained
DE4227697A1 (en) * 1992-08-21 1994-02-24 Daimler Benz Ag Back seat for vehicle - has central section with upholstery stretched adjustably over head support and anchored by spring or elastic band
DE10207484C1 (en) 2002-02-22 2003-06-18 Daimler Chrysler Ag Adjustable headrest for motor vehicle has headrest cushion with connector having drive wheel engaging feed rail via intermediate wheel
US20070158933A1 (en) * 2006-01-09 2007-07-12 Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. Whiplash protection structure
US20110221238A1 (en) 2008-08-27 2011-09-15 Hyundai Motor Company Headrest apparatus moveable in cooperation with seat back

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US10144330B1 (en) 2017-05-24 2018-12-04 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Deployable headrest
GB2563007A (en) * 2017-05-24 2018-12-05 Ford Global Tech Llc A deployable headrest
GB2563007B (en) * 2017-05-24 2019-07-03 Ford Global Tech Llc A deployable headrest
US10518679B2 (en) 2017-10-17 2019-12-31 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Headrest assembly
CN110843626A (en) * 2018-08-21 2020-02-28 温泽机械和制模(2009)有限责任公司 Automatic stowing and deploying vehicle headrest
EP3616979A1 (en) * 2018-08-21 2020-03-04 Windsor Machine and Stamping 2009 Ltd Auto stowing and deploying vehicle headrest

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN109789819B (en) Integrated child safety seat
CN110341556B (en) Seat adjustment limiter and control method
US10259345B2 (en) Integrated safety seat
JP3108684B2 (en) Adjustable vehicle seat
KR102489083B1 (en) Seating systems for vehicles, especially autonomous vehicles
US9511684B2 (en) Vehicle seat control device and vehicle seat device
EP1632407A3 (en) Safety System for Persons
WO2013088264A1 (en) Automatic head rest (head support) for motor vehicles
US8905482B2 (en) Hidden rear seat head restraints for improved visibility
US6758520B2 (en) Adjustable height automotive seat
KR100832921B1 (en) Active seat back system for vehicle
JPH08187139A (en) On-board headrest device
JP5165334B2 (en) Vehicle seat with rhino support
KR101413602B1 (en) Ergonomically automatic control system for vehicle steering device and method of contolling the same
US20040251728A1 (en) Method and device for adjusting a vehicle reclining seat
KR101427922B1 (en) Safety belt controlling system and method for vehicle
JP2003237520A (en) Seat structure of vehicle
CN109572509B (en) Automobile, headrest and control system thereof
KR100550772B1 (en) Headrest unit for a car
EP1373013B1 (en) Non-stop-active car headrest
JPH05301551A (en) Safety device for seat for vehcle
JP2011251577A (en) Occupant crash protection device
EP1689609A1 (en) Vehicle child seat assembly
JP7168506B2 (en) vehicle seat
KR101763805B1 (en) Speed-sensitive active headrest

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 12716620

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

32PN Ep: public notification in the ep bulletin as address of the adressee cannot be established

Free format text: NOTING OF LOSS OF RIGHTS PURSUANT TO RULE 112(1) EPC (EPO FORM 1205A DATED 07/10/2014)

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 12716620

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1