Bayerische Motoren Werke has been granted a patent for a seat with a headrest for a vehicle. The invention includes a carrier system for the backrest, a headrest box, and an actuator for adjusting the headrest position. The headrest box can be locked in place for stability. GlobalData’s report on Bayerische Motoren Werke gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Bayerische Motoren Werke, Battery management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Bayerische Motoren Werke's grant share as of May 2024 was 36%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Adjustable headrest for vehicle seats
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12012024B2) discloses a unique seat with a headrest design for vehicles. The seat includes a carrier system with two parallel carrier rods forming a bracket at the backrest's upper end, a carrier element with a mounting portion and guide device, a headrest box, an actuator, and a transmission. The headrest box is movable relative to the carrier element and transmission in a displacement direction, with the mounting portion fixed on the carrier system and the headrest box lockable on the guide device.
Furthermore, the patent details the headrest's manual or electric displacement capabilities along the vehicle's transverse, longitudinal, or vertical axis. It also introduces a crash-active headrest with an automatic release unit for displacement along the x-axis. The carrier system's unique negative bend below the headrest provides additional space for headrest movement. Additionally, the carrier system can be integrally bonded to the seat structure, enhancing stability. The design also includes a rear wall opposite the headrest box, covering the carrier system and headrest for added protection and aesthetics. The guide device features two rails to absorb forces acting on the headrest box in various directions, ensuring stability and safety during use.
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