Patent ID: 7422280
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A foldable headrest assembly for a seat comprising: a post for engagement with an upper portion of the seat; a frame extending between a first end and a second end with said first end rotatably supported by said post for selective rotation of said frame relative to said post about a first axis; a latch moveably supported by said first end of said frame; a release pin mounted to said latch for movement with said latch; a release mechanism coupled to said latch for moving said latch and said release pin between a locked position with said latch engaging said post to prevent rotation of said frame about the first axis and an unlocked position with said latch disengaged from said post to allow rotation of said frame about the first axis; and an inertia lock rotatably coupled to said frame for rotation from a neutral position to a triggered position in response to deceleration of said frame and defining a stop slot dimensioned to catch said release pin in the triggered position and prevent the movement of said latch from the locked position to the unlocked position.