Patent ID: 6623073
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A head restraint for a vehicle seat, wherein the head restraint is for restraining a head of an occupant of the vehicle seat in the event of a crash, the head restraint comprising:a first subassembly positioned for resting against a rear of the head of the occupant; a second subassembly mounted for being vertically adjustable, wherein the first subassembly is mounted for moving forwardly relative to the second subassembly; a first driving mechanism mounted for forwardly moving the first subassembly relative to the second subassembly in the event of a crash; a third subassembly positioned below the second subassembly, wherein at least the first subassembly is mounted for moving upwardly relative to the third subassembly; and a second driving mechanism mounted for upwardly moving at least the first subassembly relative to the third subassembly in the event of a crash.