Abstract: An integrated active headrest/lumbar seating system 22 includes an active headrest system 10 supported within a seat frame 12 of a vehicle. The active headrest system 10 includes an energy transfer mechanism 14 that connects the headrest 16 to the lumbar support 18. The lumbar support 18 is operated by an actuator 20. The energy transfer mechanism 14 includes a pair of linkages 26, a pair of side bars 30 and a cross bar 34. The linkages 25 connect to the headrest 16 and the pair of side bars 30 extend from the pair of linkages 26 along the side rails 32 of the seat frame 12 to the crossbar 34. The crossbar 34 connects the pair of side bars 30 and is situated at the middle section 40 of the lumbar support 18. The lumbar support 18 can fit between the side bars 30.

Abstract: The invention is a head rest actuation system which is activated by forces acting upon a seat back or devices within a seat back. Forces acting upon a seat back or lumbar devices within a seat back are transmitted to a head rest and provide and actuating force therefor.

Abstract: A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array (16), a fixed frame (20), and a basculating arm. When in its extruded position, the basculating arm (50) exerts pressure on the wire array (16) thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of Bowden cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide vertically along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.

Abstract: A clip (16,17,22) connects at least one wire (12,14) to a surface (10) and has first (18,19,24) and second (20,21,26) sidewalls, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends are secured to a surface to which it is desired to attach wires, and the second ends of the first and second sidewalls extend away from and are free from the surface. The second ends of the first and second sidewalls each have an arm extending toward the arm of the other sidewall, so as to define an unobstructed space between the first sidewall and the second sidewall in which to retain the at least one wire. The arms of the first and second sidewalls each have an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface formed on an end portion of the respective arm facing the space between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.