Neck support module for vehicle seat headrest

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2020215949-A1
Application number	US-202016732377-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Jan 2, 2020
Priority date	Jan 3, 2019
Publication date	Jul 9, 2020
Grant date	—

Abstract

A neck support module for a headrest device of a vehicle seat comprises a frame and at least one inflatable pouch fixed to the frame.

First claim

1 . A neck support module for a headrest device of a vehicle seat, the neck support module comprising
a frame and at least one inflatable pouch fixed to the frame.

2 . The neck support module of claim 1 , further comprising at least two inflatable pouches and means for controlling the selective inflation of the inflatable pouches.

3 . The neck support module of claim 2 , wherein the means for controller is an electronic control unit for sequentially controlling the inflation of the inflatable pouches in order to massage the neck of an occupant of the vehicle seat.

4 . The neck support module of claim 1 , wherein the at least one inflatable pouches is at least two inflatable pouches, the at least two inflatable pouches being arranged symmetrically on the frame.

5 . The neck support module of claim 1 , further comprising a pump for inflating the at least one inflatable pouch.

6 . The neck support module of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible support; at least two first inflatable pouches interposed between the frame and the flexible support and at least four other inflatable pouches, opposite to the at least two first inflatable pouches relative to the flexible support, the other inflatable pouches being adapted to be inflated sequentially.

7 . The neck support module of claim 6 , wherein the first inflatable pouches are inflatable by the inflation pump.

8 . The neck support module of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable pouches are shaped so as to rise as they expand when inflated.

9 . A headrest device for a vehicle seat comprising a headrest with a headrest frame and headrest upholstery, and a neck support module according to claim 1 , the frame of the neck support module being fixed to the headrest frame.

10 . The headrest device of claim 9 , wherein the neck support module comprises a pump for inflating the inflatable pouches, and wherein the inflation pump is in the headrest.

11 . The headrest device of claim 9 , wherein the frame of the headrest module is adapted to be moved relative to the headrest frame between a functional position and a non-functional position.

12 . The headrest device of claim 11 , wherein the frame of the headrest module is adapted to be moved relative to the headrest frame by rotation, between a functional position and a non-functional position.

13 . A vehicle seat comprising a seating portion, a backrest, and a headrest device according to claim 9 , the headrest being fixed to the backrest.

14 . A method for making use of a neck support module according to claim 1 , so as to massage the neck of an occupant of the vehicle seat, the neck support comprising at least two inflatable pouches, the method comprising the sequential inflation of the at least two inflatable pouches.

Assignees

• Faurecia Sieges Dautomobile

Inventors

• Carles Fabrice
• Stasinski Tomasz
• Grzeslo Robert

Classifications

• B60N2/803

  fixed · CPC title

• B60N2/976 Primary

  massaging systems · CPC title

• B60N2/80 Primary

  Head-rests · CPC title

• B60N2/879 Primary

  with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers · CPC title

• B60N2205/30

  Seat or seat parts characterised by comprising plural parts or pieces · CPC title