Patent ID: 7048336
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A neck rest for a seat of a vehicle, said neck rest comprising: a first support adapted to be supported by a backrest of the seat; a second support moveable relative to said first support between a first position where the second support is situated at approximately the same level as the first support, and a second position where the second support is elevated and situated forward of the first support; a biasing element biasing the second support toward the second position; first and second guiding elements on the first and second supports, respectively, for guiding the second support during movement between the first position and the second position; first and second locking mechanisms for locking said second support against movement when said second support is in the first and second positions, respectively; and a moveable releasing element for unlocking, when actuated, the first locking mechanism and, hence, releasing the second support from the first position; wherein said first locking mechanism comprises a locking arm on the second support; said first support comprises a receiving portion engageable with said locking arm when said second support is in the second position; and said locking arm, when engaged with said receiving portion in the second position of the second support, defines a supporting element between the first and second supports for transfer of shock forces from the second support to the first support.