Patent ID: 8025338
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. An adjustable head restraint system for an occupant of an automotive vehicle seat including a back portion, the system comprising: a support structure configured to limit head movements of the occupant, the support structure including an actuator configured to be actuated by the occupant; a support structure stem having a length and two ends, one of the ends being attached with the support structure; a locking arrangement being disposable within the back portion and configurable to selectively secure the support structure relative to the back portion, at least a portion of the locking arrangement being operatively associated with the actuator; and a shaft (i) being disposed within the support structure stem, (ii) having two shaft end portions and an axis of rotation parallel to the length of the support structure stem and (iii) configured to rotate about the axis of rotation in response to the actuator being actuated, one of the shaft end portions including the at least a portion of the locking arrangement.