Abstract: A guide sleeve for neck rests on vehicle seats adapted to slidingly accommodate a rod carrying a neck rest, the sleeve comprising an enlargement adjacent to the upper end thereof which extends transverse to the axis of the sleeve, a slider element slidably guided within the enlargement and including a manually operable portion extending outwardly of the enlargement. A pin-shaped metallic locking element is positioned in the slider element adapted to cooperate with the rod on the side opposite to the manually operable portion whereby an axial displacement of the rod is prevented. A spring element of the locking element acts on the slider element to bias the pin element towards the rod, the spring element being formed by a bent elongated spring portion of the pin-shaped locking element which is supported by a rear wall of the enlargement.

Abstract: A head rest lock enables the adjusting of the elevational position of a head rest of a vehicle seat having sleeves that serve as vertical guides for support posts having lock notches therein, the notches providing a plurality of vertical height adjustment positions. The sleeves include a lock latch for manually activating the adjustable height mechanism and ribs which prevent inadvertent rotation of said sleeve. The head rest lock is mountable to a bracket or directly to a seat back frame.

Abstract: A tubular bushing (26) assembly made of plastic material and disposed in an opening (24) defined by a pair of spaced sheets in a seat back (14) of an automotive vehicle to adjustably support each of the posts (22) of a headrest (20). The bushing (26) comprises an outer sleeve (28) presenting ribs (32, 34) for engaging the edges of the opening (24) in each of the sheets of the bracket of the seat back frame (18) and an inner sleeve (30) for insertion within said outer sleeve (28) for slidably supporting the post (22) and having hoop rings (46, 48) for forcing the outer sleeve (28) radially outwardly to deform the ribs (32, 34) about and into gripping engagement with the edges of the openings (24).

Abstract: A head support arresting device co-operates with a connecting element for connecting a height-adjustable head support to a vehicle seat back rest. The connecting element has mutually spaced recesses and the arresting device has a retaining member resiliently displaceable in a housing between a retaining position and a release position. The retaining member has a retaining edge and at least one slide edge so arranged relative to each other that in the retaining position the retaining edge is engaged into a corresponding recess in the connecting element. In the release position the at least one slide edge bears slidably against the outside contour of the associated connecting element and the retaining edge is spaced from the connecting element.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly for an automotive vehicle including a rigid shell seat back, an S-curve plate located between the shell and the back of a seat occupant, the plate having a profile that corresponds to the thoracic region, the mid-spine region and the lumbar region of a seat occupant. A carrier member is situated between the plate and the shell, the plate being hinged on the carrier near the pelvis region of the seat occupant and the carrier being hinged at its lower margin for pivotal motion. A spring suspension for the carrier provides a cushion for forces transmitted to the seat back assembly by a seat occupant, the plate being suspended relative to the carrier by pneumatic springs or bladders at the upper and lower regions of the plate near the thoracic region and the lumbar region, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for supporting a seat back in a vehicle comprising an aluminum I-beam formed in a generally U-shaped configuration, and having opposing ends supported with respect to the vehicle for forming a seat back frame. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a vehicle seat back frame, comprising: a) extruding an aluminum I-beam; b) cutting the I-beam to a desired length; c) age-hardening the I-beam; and d) bending the I-beam into a substantially U-shaped configuration to form a vehicle seat back frame.

Abstract: An automatic seat adjustment system for a motor vehicle having a passenger compartment with a seat in which an occupant sits. The seat has power mechanisms for moving the seat relative to the passenger compartment from an initial position to an adjusted position, and control mechanisms connected to the power mechanisms for controlling the power mechanisms.

Abstract: The headrest (1) comprises a translation guidance assembly (10) guided along a spindle (2) attached to the seat back and an articulation assembly (20) that is mounted swivelling on the guidance assembly, around an axis (7).A locking member (30) swivels on the guidance assembly (10) around an axis (8) that is parallel to the axis (7), between a locked and an unlocked position. The locking member comprises a pad (31) shaped to press on the spindle (2) in the locked position, and a head (32) that is shaped to lock on a curved section (23), attached to the articulation assembly. In this locked position, that the locking member takes under the effect of inertia after a collision, the headrest can neither pivot backwards nor slide downwards.Application of the headrest is directed to automotive vehicle seats.

Abstract: A headrest for motor vehicle seats having support rods frictionally slidable through respective tubular guide elements which are rigidly secured to the structure of a seat backrest. The support rods are slack fitted within the tubular guide elements so as to be forwardly and rearwardly tiltable around a lower transverse axis and are kept in a substantially centered equilibrium position by resilient members provided within the tubular guide elements in front and in the back of the support rods. In case of forward or rearward tilting of the headrest, positioning notches of the support rods are engaged by respective restraining members also housed within the tubular guide elements.

Abstract: A headrest for motor vehicle seats, comprising a resilient body, a pair of parallel support rods projecting inferiorly from the resilient body, and a pair of tubular guide elements to be rigidly connected to the structure of a seat backrest for receiving the support rods. A rigid protection element is rigidly secured to the tubular guide elements and is to be fitted within the seat backrest to provide a rear shield of the support rods.

Abstract: A headrest for motor vehicle seats whose support rods are slidable through respective tubular guide members for height adjustment of the headrest resilient body. The support rods are forwardly and rearwardly swingable around a transverse axis placed in proximity of the lower ends of the tubular guide members between a first angular position in which respective stationary restraining engage corresponding positioning notches of the support rods so as to prevent sliding thereof, and a second angular position in which sliding is enabled. The support rods are normally maintained in the first angular position by respective annular sliders slidably mounted over the tubular guide members.

Abstract: A headrest for motor vehicle seats wherein the two support rods of the headrest resilient body are fitted through a pair of tubular guide elements adapted to be rigidly connected to the structure of a seat backrest. The two tubular elements are formed by molded plastic material bushes whose mutual positioning is fixedly pre-set upon molding thereof.

Abstract: In the embodiments disclosed in the specification, a locking arrangement for a head restraint which can be locked to a frame of a vehicle seat includes two parallel retaining bars received in corresponding tubular guides. A force-transmission element arranged within a hollow retaining bar transmits force from a knob in the head restraint to actuate a blocking member which is engageable with a latch array in the corresponding tubular guide.

Abstract: To form a child seat having relatively wide regulated side walls in a relatively thin folding seat back for a wagon or light van, without changing the hip point of the rear seat passenger, the rear seat is divided into a first wide seat back and a second narrow seat back in such a way as to be folded up frontward separately, a recessed seat back portion of the child seat is formed at roughly a vehicle-middle portion of the first wide seat back, a child seat cushion of the child seat is pivotally mounted at the child seat recessed seat back of the first wide seat back, and in particular, two side wall portions of the child seat are formed by a first projecting portion of the first wide seat back along an inner stepped portion of the recessed seat back portion and by a second projecting portion the second narrow seat back along an inner end surface of the second narrow seat back, respectively, in such a way that the child seat cushion can be accommodated in the recessed seat back portion when not used.

Abstract: Variable-inclination headrest for a bed and the like is provided with a support element hinged on transverse elements integral with fixed uprights enabling the inclination of the headrest to be adjusted in accordance with individual needs while simultaneously displacing the backrest in a vertical plane with a rod transversely arranged between the uprights and designed to engage with one end of the support element so as to lock it in an erect position at a distance from the surface of a mattress or seat.

Abstract: A removable headrest for chairs includes a pocket which is formed to fit over the upper portion of the back of a chair, such as a folding lawn chair or the like. The headrest may be adapted to other types of chairs as well. The pocket portion is preferably formed of a resilient plastic material and includes a relatively thick back panel for structural strength, and a relatively thin front panel in order to conform comfortably to the upper back of a person seated in the chair. The pocket portion may have a single headrest support arm channel formed in the central back portion, or may alternatively include opposite support arm channels formed along each edge of the pocket. Greater versatility may be provided by including a central channel and both side channels in the same seat back pocket portion. The channels may be continuous or may be formed in several segments.

Abstract: A device for automatically controlling a headrest, includes a motor, a rotatable gear connected to the motor so as to provide rotating movement, a rack gear movably engaging with the rotatable gear to provide lineal movement, a rotator rotatably connected to the rack gear, a first connection mechanism for connecting the rack gear with the rotator, a second connection mechanism for connecting the rotator with the headrest, and a switch circuit for controlling rotation of the motor, whereby tilting of the headrest is automatically controlled by the switch circuit.

Abstract: A locking headrest support assembly for the back of a vehicle set includes a sleeve, a cap, a spring and a button. The sleeve is lockable within the back of a vehicle seat and has a longitudinal bore for a rod of a vehicle headrest. The cap locks onto the top of the sleeve, and has a longitudinal bore aligned with that of the sleeve when so locked. Alternatively, the cap and sleeve may be combined in one integral piece. The cap has a slot in which the button is disposed in a drawer-like fashion. The slot has two side walls, a rear wall, and a top and a bottom. The side walls each have a notch which defines a ledge. The notches are produced by holes directed into the cap from its underside, so that the holes may not be exposed to view when the locking headrest support assembly os fully assembled. The button has prongs which engage with the ledges and prevent the button from being withdrawn once the prongs have so engaged.

Abstract: There is described a motor-vehicle seat having a head-rest which is adjustable both in height and in a way in which it tilts around a transverse axis with its lower edge more or less forwardly displaced. The backrest is further provided with a padding module which can be connected rapidly to the supporting body of the seat and includes a skeleton with a flexible arched spine, with adjustable arching, and strengthening transverse ribs.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat back, a seat bottom and a headrest coupled to the seat back and slidably moveable between a lower position against the seat back and an upper position spaced above the seat back. A child restraint seat is recessed in the seat back and pivotal between a folded position against the seat back and an unfolded use position extending downwardly against the seat bottom. An interlocking member includes a support housing for slidably receiving the headrest and a latch coupled to the support housing interacts between the headrest and child seat for locking the child seat in the folded position in response to the headrest being raised to any selective position above the lower position and unlocking the child seat to allow pivotal movement to the unfolded use position when the headrest is in the lower position.

Abstract: A seat armature consists of a tube which has a cross-section of generally triangular or trapezoidal shape elongated in a direction perpendicular to the general plane of the armature. The tube has a first face extending substantially in the general plane of the armature and a second face extending substantially perpendicular to the plane.

Abstract: A seat with seat belt including a headrest and a seat back, in which both a headrest and a seat belt ingress/egress portion are adjustable in height at the same time, to accommodate an occupant on the seat. A stationary rail member is provided on a seat back frame in a manner erecting therefrom, and a movable rail member is slidably fitted in the stationary rail. Connected to the movable rail member are a headrest stay member fixed to the headrest and a guide member defining the seat belt ingress/egress portion, on which the seat belt is turned from the inside of seat back towards the outside of same. Thus, the movable rail member may be moved vertically along the stationary rail member so as to enable upward and downward motion of both headrest stay member and guide member to adjust both heights of the headrest and seat belt ingress/egress portion at one time.

Abstract: A non-fixed roll bar system is disclosed which employs cylindrical, hollow-shaped standpipes for inner guidance of the legs of an essentially U-shaped roll bar. These standpipes are rigidly connected with a housing to be installed into a vehicle. For outer guidance of the bar legs, guide borings with radial play to the legs are provided in a guide block, which is also attached to the housing. This play is compensated by radially elastic guide bushings. This results in closed surface areas of the bar legs.

Abstract: A vehicle headrest support includes a tubular body having an elongated slot extending through the sidewall. The slot is dimensioned to permit the support to snap onto the support rod of a headrest attached to a vehicle seat. An upper surface of the support is inclined in a forward direction to tilt the headrest forward toward the occupant's head. A lower end is formed with a substantially flat surface to engage the vehicle seat. The support is particularly suitable as an aftermarket device for attaching to the support rod of an existing vehicle headrest and seat. The support attaches to the support rod of the headrest to prevent pivotal movement of the headrest with respect to the support rod and to prevent the headrest from collapsing toward the vehicle seat upon impact of the occupant's head during a rear end collision.

Abstract: The present invention entails a chair having a back movable between an upper operative position and a lower or retracted stowed position. The chair includes a base frame having a seat and a catch rail disposed below the seat. A retainer is spaced above the catch rail and there is defined a throughway between the catch rail and the retainer. A back is provided and is movable relative to the base frame. In the upper operative position the back engages and is supported by the catch rail while the retainer prevents the back from rotating past a predetermined position. In the lower retracted position, the back is disengaged from the catch rail and extends below the catch rail.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable vehicle headrest has at least one slider translationally mounted in a guide. The slider has a plurality of locking notches regularly spaced along its length and a bistable headrest locking system is provided that includes a movably mounted cam that normally rests in a stable unlocked position relative to the notches thus allowing adjustable translational displacement of the slider relative to the guide. The cam is alternately movable to a stable locked position relative to the notches thus inhibiting translational displacement of the slider relative to the guide. A spring is mounted at a first end to a stationary member and at a second end to the cam for maintaining the cam in one of two bistable positions, namely, in a stable locked position or a stable unlocked position. The resilient device overcomes a biasing force when in the stable unlocked position and in response to rear impact to a vehicle that causes displacement of the cam to the stable locked position.

Abstract: A foldable chair is disclosed herein. The chair is made from a plurality of back, seat and intermediate members. The back members are joined along the top. The seat members are joined along the front. The other end of the back and seat members are joined to opposite ends of the intermediate members to from hinged joints that allow the chair to be folded and unfolded. Leg members extend from at least two of the back members and at least one of the seat members. The inner seat width of the chair is approximately equal to the length of the back of the chair. The members not functioning as leg members are sized to minimize the outward force on the joints during opening and closing of the chair. Tip prevention members, adjustment techniques and a headrest are also disclosed.

Abstract: A headrest including two vertical rods, an upper horizontal rod, a lower horizontal rod, a pair of vertical supporting means arranged between the upper and lower horizontal rods and including a positioning rod and a guiding rod, a first pair of sliders slidably mounted on the upper horizontal rod, a second pair of sliders slidably mounted on the lower horizontal rod, a first pair of cylindrical members fitted in the first pair of sliders, a second pair of cylindrical members fitted in the second pair of sliders, a pair of panels slidably mounted the guiding rod, and a pair of cylinders fitted in the panels, whereby the headrest can be conveniently adjusted as desired.

Abstract: A guiding sleeve for the headrests in seats of vehicles which slidably receives a rod of the headrest comprising at least one snap-in stop, the sleeve bore at the upper end including an extension for receiving a spring element which with a first portion cooperates with said headrest rod and with a second portion is supported by the wall of the extension. An unlocking element with two parallel spaced legs are arranged in the extension, which legs, being located at the side of the sleeve bore, with their ends cooperate with the first portion of the spring element and are movable from a gripping position engaging the spring element towards their longitudinal extension which causes the first spring portion to drop out of engagement with the rod.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes an adjustable column supporting a seat portion and a back. The back includes an upper portion vertically adjustable with respect to the seat portion. A headrest restraint system is positioned on the back upper portion. The headrest restraint system includes a position indicator configured to engage the nape of the neck of the user and side or lateral support portions. A mesh support extends from the headrest, and a mesh is connected between the upper back portion and the mesh support. A seat belt restraint system includes inboard and outboard shoulder belts and a lap belt anchored to the seat. The shoulder belts are anchored to the sides of the back and positioned to extend around the deltoid region of the shoulders of the user.

Abstract: A retractable pop-up head rest assembly is provided which is usable with a vehicle passenger seat. A head rest is mounted for vertical movement from a normally retracted position adjacent the seat to an extended operative position. The vertical movement of the head rest is provided by an elongated shaft which slidable relative to the seat and carries the head rest and is movable therewith. The shaft is mounted for rocking movement by a gap formed in the seat. The spring is mounted below the head rest for resiliently urging the head rest to move vertically from the retracted position towards the extended operative position. A trigger member is mounted below the head rest for restraining the vertical upward movement of the shaft from the retracted position. The shaft is rockably movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: In a dental patient chair that includes a patient bearing taxonomy in which specific treatment surfaces at teeth of the upper jaw and lower jaw are allocated to specific chair positions, an operating unit having an operating area on which the tooth rows of the upper and lower jaw are displayable as a diagram. The dental diagram is subdivided into a plurality of sections which represent treatment surfaces of those teeth for whose treatment identical or approximately identical chair positions are required. The sections are optically displayable on the operating area. Operating means are allocated to the sections, the adjustment means being activated upon actuation of said operating means for the purpose of adjusting the chair parts into the appertaining, selected chair position. The allocation of the operating means to the sections is defined by their arrangement, by colored or by structured fashioning.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow for helping to correct and helping to prevent hyperkyphosis and rigidity of the thoracic spine and for returning the normal lordotic cervical curve comprises a base panel having a first end portion, a second end portion, a left top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a right top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, a first crown for supporting the thoracic spine, the first crown being formed on the first end portion of the base panel, extending toward the second end portion of the base panel, and dividing at least partially the left top surface segment from the right top surface segment, and a transition ramp formed in the first end portion of the first crown for supporting the spine just under and below the shoulder blades of a reclining person.

Abstract: A powered headrest for an automotive seat, which includes, within a seat back of the seat, a slider member engageable with a stay of the headrest, the slider member being moved vertically by operation of a motor, a rotatable guide rod, and a lock member to be engaged biasingly with a recessed portion of the stay. An operation knob and associated connecting elements are provided in the headrest, with such an arrangement that to simply operate or press the knob will cause rotational motion of the guide rod, and the lock member will only be interlocked with that rotational motion of guide rod, so as to place the headrest stay in an unlocked state with respect to the slider.

Abstract: A central armrest for a motor-vehicle rear seat, comprising an elongated body provided at one end with a mounting structure for a transverse pivot pin supported by two back rest elements spaced apart from each other so as to define a central recess. The armrest is provided at the other end thereof with a headrest member which is integrally formed with the elongated body and is displaceable therewith, relative to the mounting structure of the pivot pin, between a proximal condition and a distal condition.

Abstract: An ergonomic bed lounge is made with a fabric slip-cover enclosing foam padding on a main structure that is formed from plastic sheet material to provide the required strength while keeping the weight ultra light: lighter than all-foam construction. Side arms are provided that can pivot inwardly for storage and outwardly for entry/exit, for providing different resting conditions and for comfortable accommodation of different-sized users. The side arms are each equipped with a convenient storage pocket. A lower back support pillow is removably contained in pockets provided in the slip cover in a manner that enables the user to locate and orient the back pillow for maximum support and comfort. An adjustable neck pillow with an elliptical cross-sectional shape can be adjusted in height and oriented for optimal neck support in terms of head position and attitude.

Abstract: An improved seat back height adjustment mechanism for a chair is disclosed. The improved height adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped mounting bracket having a back wall and two side walls. A longitudinal shaft having a handwheel is rotatably mounted in the bracket between the side walls and spaced from the back wall. A seat back support arm is insertable through the bracket between the shaft and the bracket back wall. A back plate provided with a rack and an adjacent planar surface both extending along the length of the back plate is mounted onto the seat back support arm. In one aspect, the shaft is provided with a pinion for engaging the rack and a multi-sided, symmetrical cam adjacent the pinion for locking the shaft against free rotation. When assembled, the rack and the planar surface of the back plate are aligned with the pinion and cam respectively.

Abstract: An improved motor vehicle headrest structure is disclosed wherein individual support posts are securely attached to a plastic armature. The armature is formed separately from the support posts, which are subsequently attached by rivets or other suitable means, and includes a shroud about the end of each support post. A conventional foam-filled cover surrounds the armature assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable belt guide and headrest apparatus for a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a pair of first track members and a pair of second track members slidable longitudinally relative to the first track members. An upper end of the second track members includes a cantilevered headrest frame member and a shoulder belt guide, both of which move towards and away from a seat back portion of the vehicle seat when the second frame rails are moved slidably. A threaded drive rod is fixedly secured to the second frame rails. The threaded drive rod is driven by an operator controllable, reversible DC motor. Operation of the DC motor causes the threaded drive rod to be driven so as to cause the second track members to move up and down slidably relative to the seat back, thereby allowing the headrest and seat belt guide to be concurrently adjusted to suit the height of the driver with a single adjustment.

Abstract: An improved height adjustment mechanism for a chair seat back is disclosed. The improved height adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped mounting bracket having a back wall and two side walls. A longitudinal cam having a handle is rotatably mounted in the bracket between the side walls and spaced from the back wall. A seat back support arm is insertable through the bracket between the cam and the bracket back wall. The cam is provided with a plurality of planar faces extending in the longitudinal direction disposed around about a third of the circumference of the cam. The radial length of the line extending perpendicularly from each planar face to the longitudinal axis of the cam increases steadily from one planar face to the next in one direction around the circumference of the cam. This steady increase in distance of the planar faces from the axis of the cam provides a cam action on the seat back support arm when the cam is rotated in one direction with the support arm located between the cam and back wall.

Abstract: An adjustable backrest and frame for a canoe or boat seat lacking a built-in backrest or back support. The backrest and frame includes an automobile or truck headrest which is inserted into two corresponding brackets that are fastened to the canoe or boat seat. The bracket more particularly includes an attachment brace with an arm that connects it to a support tube. This support tube is where the elongate supports of the backrest telescope allowing for adjustment of the canoe or boat seat backrest and frame.

Abstract: An armrest for seating furniture is provided with a guide column extending in the vertical direction, with an armrest body which is guided thereon telescopically displaceably by virtue of a counter guide and with a locking device arranged on the armrest body for vertically fixing the armrest body in relation to the guide column. The guide column and the counter guide of the armrest body are formed in such symmetrical :manner in relation to an axis of symmetry extending in the vertical direction, that the armrest body is securable on the guide column in two different assembly positions rotated by 180.degree. about the axis of symmetry one referred to the other.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus utilizing a platform which is slidable on a frame. The platform moves on the frame against a resistance force provided by a spring connected to the platform and the frame. A foot support connects the frame and includes a contact surface which is adjustable along first and second dimensions. A head rest which adjusts in multiple direction is also supported by the carriage.

Abstract: An articulating headrest of a type suitable for use in combination with a seating device. The headrest is comprised of an occipital pad and a pair of curvilinear sub-occipital pads, each of the pads being adjustably connected to the seating device by a support system such that at least a portion of the occipital pad engages at least a portion of the occiput region of the head of a person occupying the seating device and a first segment of each sub-occipital pad engages at least a portion of the sub-occiput region of the head of the person.

Abstract: A head rest apparatus comprises a sole stay, a head rest main body movably supported on the sole stay, a guide rod fixed in the head rest main body, a rail disposed in the head rest main body and fixed on the sole stay, a guide member slidably supported on the guide rod and the rail, a screw rotatably supported in the head rest main body, a nut supported on the rail and engaged with the screw, a cushion disposed between the rail and the nut, and a motor connected to the screw or the nut. A load imparted to the head rest main body is absorbed by the sliding movement of the guide member and the distortion of the cushion.

Abstract: The headrest support for a wheelchair includes a horizontal member with a pair of slide-adjustable clamping blocks that each hold a vertical member. Spacer blocks are provided at the ends of the horizontal member for mounting the headrest support to the back of the chair while allowing the necessary clearance for adjustment of the clamping blocks that lock into position along the horizontal member. A separate locking mechanism on each clamping block provides for independent continuous vertical adjustment of each of the vertical members. Each vertical member supports a forward/rearward member which permits forward/rearward adjustment of a padded occipital support that connects to the forwardmost end of the forward/rearward members. The forward/rearward members also permit adjustment of upward/downward tilt of the occipital support. Selected points of attachment of the forward/rearward members to the occipital support determine the degree of clockwise/counterclockwise rotation and obliquity.

Abstract: A structure of a vertically movable powered headrest, in which the headrest is moved vertically relative to a seat back by means of threaded engagement mechanism arranged between the guide member and headrest stay, which mechanism is provided in the headrest and the stay is operatively connected to a motor provided in the seat back. The structure can be applied to the headrest fore-and-aft drive mechanism without complicated fittings.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is disclosed containing an integrated child seat having a child seat cushion and headrest stored within the seat back of the seat assembly. The child seat is deployed by raising the child seat headrest from an upper portion of the seat back and rotating the child seat cushion from the seat back forward to a generally horizontal use position overlying the adult seat cushion. The seat assembly of the present invention includes a floating pivot axis for the child seat cushion to enable the seat cushion attaching hardware to be placed rearward from the face of the seat back to improve adult seating comfort. The buckle for the child seat restraint system is pivotally mounted directly to the child seat cushion enabling a user to easily insert a latch plate of the restraint system into the buckle with one hand freeing the other hand for restraining the child.

Abstract: A mechanism for vertical adjustability and securement of a backrest of a chair on the upright support of the chair having a housing which includes first and second housing members, and a pair of link assemblies, pivotally connected and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A resilient sleeve is carried by one of the link assemblies and is engageable against the upright support when the link assemblies are in the locked position to grip the upright support between the sleeve and a rod to prohibit vertical movement of the housing with respect to the upright support.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for securing a headrest stay in a seat, wherein a seat back frame with a staty holder is placed in a mold, the stay holder having an aperture formed therein, a core die having a thin portion is inserted in the stay holder, and then a base foamable material is injected in the mold, for carrying out a foaming. The the base material liquid is flowed through the aperture into the stay holder, and as a result of the foaming, there is formed a cushiony part in the stay holder, which acts as a detent for preventing a headrest stay, when inserted in the stay holder, against horizontal and vertical movement or wobbling in the holder.