Lightweight headrests with suspension mesh and supporting frame
AssigneeZodiac Seats US LLC
InventorsJose Madrigal, Ty Parker, Patricia Luevano
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Abstract
Described are lightweight headrests with a perimeter frame 200 with an open central region. The open central region is spanned by a suspension membrane 100 held in tension. The suspension membrane provides support and cushioning functions to a passenger head without the need for internal structures or compression cushions. The perimeter frame of the headrest may have additional cross members spanning the rear portion of the headrest. These cross members may provide additional structure or locate attachment points for the headrest onto the seat.
Claims24
A suspension headrest comprising:
- a perimeter frame comprising a forward side, an aft side, and an open central region;
- a suspension membrane affixed to the forward side of the perimeter frame;
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- at least two cross members spanning the open central region on the aft side of the perimeter frame, wherein:
- one of the at least two cross members comprises a vertical cross member with a first attachment point attached to a central location of an upper portion of the perimeter frame and a second attachment point attached to a central location of a lower portion of the perimeter frame;
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- the suspension membrane is held in tension across the open central region of the perimeter frame and may deflect into the open central region when load is applied to the suspension membrane.
A suspension headrest comprising:
- a perimeter frame comprising a rounded rectangle comprising an open central region and a forward side and an aft side;
- a suspension membrane comprising a fabric held in tension across the forward side of the perimeter frame and spanning the open central region;
- a vertical cross member spanning the aft side of the perimeter frame, wherein the vertical cross member comprises a first attachment point attached to a central location of an upper portion of the perimeter frame and a second attachment point attached to a central location of a lower portion of the perimeter frame;
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- a horizontal cross member spanning the aft side of the perimeter frame, wherein the horizontal cross member comprises a first attachment point attached to a left side portion of the perimeter frame and a second attachment point attached to a right side portion of the perimeter frame and is positioned orthogonal to the vertical cross member;
- wherein the perimeter frame comprises a curve such that the forward side of the perimeter frame is substantially concave and the horizontal cross member comprises a curve to follow the profile of the aft side of the perimeter frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.