Patent ID: 6702385
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A latch for providing selective pivotal adjustment of a head restraint relative to a seat back, said latch comprising:a base member pivotally coupled to the seat back for supporting the head restraint and providing movement of the head restraint between a use and folded positions; a first bracket fixedly secured to the base member and including an index slot defining the use position of the head restraint; a second bracket having a locking slot defining said use position of the head restraint and wherein said second bracket extends between a proximal end pivotally assembled to said base member and a distal end adapted to be fixedly secured to the seat back; a release member having a tang lockingly engagable with both of said locking slot and said index slot to maintain the head restraint in the use position, said release member is movably coupled to said base member for movement between an unreleased position, where said tang is lockingly engaged with both of said locking slot and said index slot, and a released position wherein said tang is disengaged from said locking slot to allow pivotal movement of said head restraint between the use and folded positions.