Patent ID: 8303039
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. An adjustable head restraint assembly comprising: a support rod adapted to be mounted proximate to a vehicle seat back; a primary frame supported upon the support rod; a secondary frame mounted to the primary frame for translation in a fore and aft direction of the vehicle seat back; a head restraint supported by the secondary frame; a locking arm pivotally connected to one of the primary frame and the secondary frame for engagement with the other of the primary frame and the secondary frame, wherein the other of the primary frame and the secondary frame has a series of notches formed therein spaced incrementally in the fore and aft direction, and wherein the arm is sized to be received within one of the series of notches; a biasing member cooperating with the locking arm and the one of the primary frame and the secondary frame, for biasing the locking arm into a locked position thereby locking the secondary frame relative to the primary frame; and an actuator for pivoting the locking arm out of engagement from the series of notches for unlocking the locking arm and permitting adjustment of the head restraint in the fore and aft direction.