Abstract: This disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of either passengers, cargo, or both. The various aspects of this disclosure, which include moveable seat assemblies, a door arrangement, and storage bins, among other things, provide the vehicle with increased functionality and versatility, leading to more efficient vehicle use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest part comprising a first backrest portion and a second backrest portion arranged above it in the seat height direction, wherein the second backrest portion is displaceable relative to the first backrest portion by means of a displacement movement directed at least in the seat width direction, wherein in a first displaced position of the second backrest portion a mechanical interaction is formed between the first backrest portion and the second backrest portion, which secures the first displaced position of the second backrest portion and which can be released by means of a force exerted on the second backrest portion and acting in the direction of the displacement movement.

Abstract: A headrest, for a vehicle seat, is reversibly transferable between a first latching position and a second latching position by a translation movement. The headrest has a shaft co-rotating with the translation movement. The shaft is connectable in the first latching position and in the second latching position to a latching element. The latching element is connected to the shaft via an elastic component. A system for forming an alignment device which can be integrated in a headrest is further provided.

Abstract: A passenger seat headrest (100) includes a body (102) and a side wing (120A, 120B). The body includes a forward (104), an aft side (106) distal from the forward side, a first side (108) extending between the forward side (104) and the aft side (106), and a second side (110) distal from the first side (108) and extending between the forward side (104) and the aft side (106). The side wing (120A) is pivotably connected to the first side (108) of the body (102) and is pivotable between a stowed position, at which the side wing (120A) is positioned against the forward side (104) of the body (102), and a deployed position, at which the side wing (120A) is spaced apart from the forward side (104) of the body (102).

Abstract: A vehicle head restraint assembly includes a base portion coupleable to a vehicle seat back, the base portion including a cross member portion. Also included is a head restraint operatively coupled to the cross member portion and rotatable about the cross member portion. Further included is a helical drive assembly for translating the head restraint during rotation of the head restraint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat, in particular a utility motor vehicle seat, having a seat part, having a backrest comprising a lower backrest part and an upper backrest part, and having a holding device, by means of which the upper backrest part is mounted displaceably with respect to the lower backrest part, wherein the holding device comprises a guide device, by means of which the upper backrest part can be linearly displaced along a displacement curve laterally past at least one side edge of the lower backrest part in such a way that the upper backrest part can also be rotated about the displacement curve and/or about a transverse axis extending in a transverse manner to the displacement curve during the lateral displacement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headrest having a headrest box which is mounted on at least one retaining rod and can be displaced in the X direction.

Abstract: Described are passenger seats having a seat back support and a head rest assembly coupled to the seat back support. The head rest assembly includes a head support and a lower head support with a rest bar and a pair of extensions, wherein a first end of each extension is slidingly coupled to the rest bar and a second end of each extension is pivotally coupled to the head support. The rest bar is positioned adjacent the head support when the lower head support is in a stowed position and is positioned a distance forward of the head support when the lower head support is in a deployed position.

Abstract: A head rest for a vehicle seat includes: at least one first section that is oriented towards the head of the seat occupant, a second section, and a third section, wherein the second section is arranged essentially between the first and third sections. In the event of an accident, the first section can be displaced in the direction of displacement, due to the effect of a relative displacement of the second section from a working position into a safety position in the direction of the head of the seat occupant. The relative movement of the sections is a rotation about an essentially parallel rotational axis in the direction of displacement. A mounting of the first section in relation to the second section is provided during the relative displacement about the rotational axis. The first section comprises a first bearing surface and the second section comprises a second bearing surface.

Abstract: A car seat head rest, which is adapted for mounting on a car seat having two spaced apart retention slots, includes a head pillow, a display screen supported at the rear side of the head pillow, and an adjustable mounting arrangement including a length-adjustable sliding guider longitudinally supported within the interior cavity of the head pillow, a supporting frame having two overlapped sliding panels and two supporting arms downwardly and parallelly extended from the sliding panels respectively through the bottom side of the head pillow to define an engaging distance between the two supporting arms, and an adjuster provided at the sliding guider to control a length of the sliding guider so as to selectively adjust the engaging distance of the supporting arms for slidably engaging with the two retention slots respectively so as to securely support the head pillow on the car seat.

Abstract: One aspect according to the invention can include a headrest operating device including a backside collision detecting device that can produce an operational force upon detection of occurrence of backside collision. The operational force of the backside collision detecting device can be transmitted to an operation member via an interlocking member. A switching device can switch a path of movement of the interlocking member between an inoperative path and an operative path. When no backside collision occurs, the interlocking member can move along the inoperative path, so that the operational force of the backside collision detecting device cannot be transmitted to the operation member. When the backside collision occurs, the interlocking member can move along the operative path, so that the operational force of the backside collision detecting device can be transmitted to the operation member.

Abstract: A vehicle multimedia system includes a head pillow, a display screen supported at the rear side of the head pillow, a central control, which is adapted for being installed at a predetermined location of the vehicle, electrically linked to the display screen via a connection cable running through one of the supporting arms such that the connection cable is extended between the display screen and the central control in a hidden manner, wherein the central control selectively generates a signal and transmits the signal to the display screen through the connection cable, so as to display on the display screen. Thus, the central control provides both the synchronizing mode and the discrete mode such that more than one function is selectively operated by the central control through the different display screen to meet the needs of passengers.

Abstract: A vehicle headrest has a vehicle-mounted support, a cushion, and guides mounting the headrest cushion on the support for displacement forward from a rear position in a vehicle travel direction and rearward opposite thereto to a front position. A lever pivoted in the cushion has an arm engaging rearward on the support. An actuator connected to the lever can pivot the lever and displace the cushion forward into the front position. The arm has an outer end bearing on but not coupled to the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headrest (100) for a vehicle seat, comprising a fixed part (110) for attachment in a vehicle seat and at least a first moving part (115), which moving part (115) is movably mounted in amounting (120) in the fixed part so that it can be moved between a first and a second position relative to the fixed part (110). The movement of the moving part (115) from the said first position to the said second position is achieved by means of an inflatable element (130) in the headrest (100), which is inflated by compressed air and thus expands, and the first moving part (115) is maintained in the said second position by means of the inflated inflatable element (130).

Abstract: An adjustable car seat head rest adapted for mounting on a car seat having two spaced apart retention slots, a head pillow having an interior cavity for a supporting frame wherein a display screen is supported thereon, and an adjustable mounting arrangement which allows the head pillow to be mounted onto the car seat. The mounting arrangement further has a length-adjustable sliding guider, two supporting arms downwardly and parallelly extended from the sliding guider to define an engaging distance between them, and an adjuster provided at the sliding guider to selectively adjust the engaging distance of the supporting arms such that the two supporting arms are adapted for engaging with the two retention slots respectively so as to securely support the head pillow on the car seat.

Abstract: In a seat back structure, an auxiliary frame having a pressure receiving portion and a headrest mounted thereon is movably provided in seat back frame via guide element and link element. The guide and link elements are respectively disposed in upper and lower portions respectively of the auxiliary and seat back frames. Biasing element is provided to the link element, such that a line of force of the former is positioned on one side of a pivotal point of the link element, thereby retaining the headrest at initial position, and that, when excessive backward load is applied to the pressure receiving portion, the link element is rotated to displace the line of force toward another side of the first pivotal point, whereby the auxiliary frame is displaced forwardly and upwardly of the seat back frame, thereby causing the headrest to move to a position for supporting a head of seat occupant.

Abstract: A head restraint includes at least one post adapted to engage a vehicle seat. The head restraint assembly also includes a bun which is moveably attached to the at least one post. A locking clasp is fixed relative to the bun and has an open configuration and a closed configuration. The open configuration allows movement of the bun relative to the at least one post to a position between a first and second position. The closed configuration inhibits movement of the bun relative to the at least one post.

Abstract: A device for moving headrest back and forth for automobile in which a tilt adjusting device and a back and forth movement device are united into a single device is provided. The device comprises a stay 114, a ratchet member RM, a tilt adjusting device (TAD), a check member CM, a back and forth movement device MD, a first torsion coil spring 130, one or a pair of second torsion coil springs 121 and a mobile shaft 122 for the back and forth movement device (MD).

Abstract: An adjustable headrest for use with furniture and vehicle seats that includes novel slide mechanisms for permitting easy vertical and horizontal adjustments of the headrest relative to the seat. The headrest also includes wing-like side support members that are pivotally connected to horizontally adjustable slide mechanisms by constant torque hinges. Additionally, the headrest includes a mechanism for permitting pivotal movement of the entire headrest relative to the seat connector which connects the headrest to the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a headrest with a center pad and two side pads that are laterally hinged to the center pad. The side pads are swivellable forward into a resting position and back into a supporting position. The center pad has a variable pad hardness, with a firmer pad hardness in the supporting position than in the resting position.

Abstract: A headrest support assembly for a seat apparatus capable of positioning the headrest in a variety of positions, including a position that provides headrest support to raise the head while the seat is in a reclined position.

Abstract: A headrest (1) for a seat (3), preferably a passenger seat, particularly an air passenger seat, includes at least one tilt adjusting device (27) and one height adjustment device (12) for adjusting the tilt or the height of the headrest (1) relative to the backrest (2) of the seat (3) on which the headrest (1) can be placed. A swiveling axis (28) for tilt adjustment of the headrest (1) is on guiding part (14), while pointing away from the headrest. The guiding part displaceably interacts with a longitudinal guide (13) and, together with this longitudinal guide, is part of the height adjusting device (12). The backrest structure can have a highly simplified design due to the longitudinal guide (13) being an integral part of the headrest (1) and the swiveling axis (28) of the guiding part (14) being fixed relative to the backrest (2), and since the frame of the backrest does not require any reinforcing structures or guide rails for accommodating a headrest.

Abstract: A toddler head support having a unitary support member which includes a padded central support portion and padded side support portions having rounded ends. The central support portion includes a support panel which provides a support base for a wire that forms looped members on each of the side supports. The looped wire provides for adjustability of the side supports. The support member includes an elastic strap and padded wire clips for attachment to a toddler car seat or automobile head rest.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, a headrest apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a support portion mounted on the vehicle seat, a movable portion supported at the support portion for moving forward, a first arm and a second arm being crossed and rotatably connected each other by a rotation axis and supporting the movable portion to the support portion, and a biasing member provided between the support portion and the movable portion for biasing the movable portion forward relative to the support portion.

Abstract: A neck rest for the seats of automobiles comprising a fixed support member and a fixed cushion member enclosing the fixed support member and two rods connected to the support member, the rods being adapted to be accommodated by sleeve members in the back rest of the seat, a second support member for a movable cushion member which is movably supported by the first support member whereby the movable cushion member can be moved between a position wherein it is accommodated by the fixed cushion member and an extended position and vice versa in the extended position the movable cushion member is moved relative to the fixed cushion member towards the head of the person seating on the seat, and actuating means for the actuation of the movable cushion member into the extended position, characterized by the further features:

Abstract: An automobile-seat headrest has a fixed support enclosed by a fixed pad and two rods which are connected to the support and which are received in the headrest bushes in a seat backrest, a second support for a displaceable pad being displaceably resting in the fixed support and allowing to set the displaceable pad between a retracted position at least partly received in the fixed pad and an advanced position, and vice-versa, wherein the displaceable pad is advanced relative to the fixed pad toward the head of the seated person, a drive device being provided to set the displaceable head pad into the advanced position.

Abstract: An automobile-seat headrest comprising a fixed support enclosed by a fixed pad and two rods which are connected to said support and which are received in the headrest bushes in a seat backrest, a second support for a displaceable pad being displaceably resting in said fixed support and allowing to set the displaced pad between a retracted position at least partly received in the fixed pad and an advanced position, and vice-versa, wherein the displaceable pad is advanced relative to the fixed pad toward the head of the seated person, a drive device being provided to set the displaceable head pad into the advanced position.

Abstract: A juvenile safety car seat has a seat portion and a backrest portion forming a support and defining a support space for supporting a child. A pair of side guards are outwardly movably provided on left and right sides of the backrest portion for protecting the head and the shoulder regions of the child. The lower portions of the side guards, which protect the child's shoulders, have a greater range of outward lateral movement than the upper portions of the side guards, which protect the child's head. A vertical position adjusting mechanism for adjusting the vertical position of the backrest portion is provided between the seat portion and the backrest portion. The car seat can be selectively adjusted to suit the growth state of the child.

Abstract: Methods for forming dual-metal gate CMOS transistors are described. An NMOS and a PMOS active area of a semiconductor substrate are separated by isolation regions. A metal layer is deposited over a gate dielectric layer in each active area. Silicon ions are implanted into the metal layer in one active area to form an implanted metal layer which is silicided to form a metal silicide layer. Thereafter, the metal layer and the metal silicide layer are patterned to form a metal gate in one active area and a metal silicide gate in the other active area wherein the active area having the gate with the higher work function is the PMOS active area. Alternatively, both gates may be metal silicide gates wherein the silicon concentrations of the two gates differ. Alternatively, a dummy gate may be formed in each of the active areas and covered with a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is planarized thereby exposing the dummy gates. The dummy gates are removed leaving gate openings to the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: The present device is a small "U"-shaped, vinyl covered, foam filled pillow having two side mounted, hinged internal support arms which would adjust left and right with the use of a lock/unlock button. A follower arm is attached between the two support arms causing them to move left and right together, with the result that both would be positioned at the same angle when adjusted. When a patient's head is cradled in the pillow, a dentist or hygienist simply depresses the lock/unlock button, positions the head as desired, and releases the button to lock the arms in that position. Each side of the present invention has a foam head support pad that serves to secure the head and also provides comfort. An internal spring returns the support arms to the center or neutral position when the present invention is not in use. In order to allow the internal spring to return the support arms to the center or neutral position, the dentist or hygienist would depress the lock/unlock button.

Abstract: A headrest includes an L-shaped board and a casing, both of which pivotally clamp a shaft extending transversely between the board and the casing. Two tubular members are movably mounted on the shaft and each has a tube, which extends through the bottom of the board. Each of the tubes has a positioning rod connected thereto, which extends into the seat and is engaged with the engaging device in the seat. Each of the positioning rods has a plurality of notches defined therein and is connected to one of the two respective tubes by bolts extending through the tubes and contacting against the positioning rods. The distance between the positioning rods can be adjusted by moving the tubular members, and the two positioning rods can be rotated by releasing the bolts so as to engage with different engaging devices.

Abstract: A headrest ?10! suitable for attachment to a wheelchair seating system, comprising: a cushioned backpad ?12!, a pair of laterally spaced apart cushioned sidepads ?14!, and a mounting assembly ?20! located substantially to the rear of said headrest ?10!. Said mounting assembly ?20! enables said backpad ?12! and said sidepads ?14! to rotate together as a unit about a vertical axis located forward of said mounting assembly ?20!. Said mounting assembly ?20! is formed such that said vertical axis substantially coincides with the spinal column of a human patient seated in a wheelchair. The rotational range of backpad ?12! and sidepads ?14! is manually adjustable and limited to a prescribed range. A force is formed resisting rotational displacement in said backpad ?12! and sidepads ?14! returning said headrest ?10! to a null, forward facing orientation. The strength of said force increasing with a corresponding increase in rotational displacement of said headrest ?10!.

Abstract: A device for forwardly and backwardly adjusting a head-rest according to the invention comprises a base plate fixed to stays extending above a back of a seat for an automobile and provided at its ends with lower rails formed with anchoring apertures, a slide formed on its upper surface with guides and on both sides with upper rails to be fitted with the lower rails, a flat plate-like locking lever traversely slidable within the guide of the slide and having a pair of anchoring pieces extending downwardly to engage in the anchoring apertures of the lower rails, a spring for urging the locking lever in one direction, and a cover for covering the base plate and the slide. With this arrangement, the position of the head-rest can be slidably adjusted by pushing the locking lever against the resilient force of the spring, and the head-rest can then be fixed at a desired position by releasing the locking lever.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest for a vehicle seat comprises a stationary guide rail, a slide rail slidable along the guide rail forwardly and backwardly of the seat among several adjusting positions, and means locking the slide rail in one of the adjusting positions, so that the headrest is adjustable back and forth to comfortably adapt to the desired postures of a seat occupant.

Abstract: A portable headrest for use in conjunction with the seats of public transportation vehicles. The headrest comprises a pair of padded supports which are secured to a chair back by means of a belt or a pair of hangers. The pair of supports are spaced apart to bracket the user's head and, in combination with the chair back, provide support for the user's head on three sides. The height of the headrest on the chair back is adjustable as is its position relative to the sides of the chair back. Each of the supports are also independently movable to adjust the spacing of the pads relative to each other. The unit is compact, portable and easily packed in a briefcase or suitcase.