Patent ID: 7048337
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A retractable headrest for a vehicle seat comprising: an assembly comprising a flexible extending cushion having a proximal portion adapted to be attached to the seat, a support member adapted to be pivotally mounted to the seat, and a free distal portion comprised of an end portion of the flexible cushion and a rear portion of the support member, said assembly being movable between a retracted position and an extended position; and an operating mechanism for moving the support member between the retracted and extended positions, said operating mechanism being covered by the free distal portion; wherein the end portion and the rear portion will be progressively transitioned forward and backward as the support member is moved between its extended and retracted positions, respectively, with the free distal portion sliding between a range of moved positions following the movement of the support member, during which range of movement said free distal portion continues to cover the operating mechanism, thereby providing a passenger headrest when the flexible extending cushion and the support member are in the extended position.