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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2000
Christian Mayer, Ditzinger, DE;
Vasilios Orizaris, Renningen, DE;
Albert Reitinger, Berglen, DE;
Oana Schüszler, Wimsheim, DE;
DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A backrest for a vehicle seat, having a head restraint and backrest padding, and having a supporting element which is intended for the seat occupant's back and, is compliant, at least in the upper backrest region, in such a manner that the seat occupant's back is able to shift rearwards relative to the head restraint in the event of a rear-end collision of the vehicle. The supporting element is formed by a shaped cushion that is integrated in the backrest padding in the upper backrest region, and filled with a gaseous medium, in particular air. In the event of a collision this supporting element can suddenly be deflated.