Component for vehicle interior

Abstract

A component for an interior of a vehicle comprising a seat comprising a headrest assembly is disclosed. The headrest assembly may comprise a headrest, a frame for attachment to the seat, and a mechanism. The headrest may be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent and to facilitate movement. The headrest assembly may a composite interface comprising an interface for the headrest and an interface for the frame; the interface is configured to engage / disengage for movement; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism to facilitate engagement / disengagement at the composite interface; the composite interface may comprise features such as shape / form (e.g. facets, ramps, faces, walls, etc.) configured to facilitate movement in a set of directions and to prevent movement in a set of directions for adjustment of the headrest. Materials of construction may comprise a recyclable mono-polymer.

Description

PATENT APPLICATIONCOMPONENT FOR VEHICLE INTERIORCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to and incorporates by reference in full U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 667,214 titled “COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR” filed July 3, 2024.FIELD

[0002] The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior comprising a headrest assembly comprising and adjustable headrest.BACKGROUND

[0003] It is known to provide for a seat in a vehicle interior a headrest assembly with an adjustable headrest in position relative to the seat.

[0004] It would be advantageous to provide for a seat in a vehicle interior an improved headrest assembly with an adjustable headrest in position relative to the seat.SUMMARY

[0005] The present invention relates to a component for an interior of a vehicle may comprise a seat comprising a head rest assembly configured to be coupled to the seat may comprise a head rest comprising an interface, a frame comprising an interface and configured for attachment to the seat, and a mechanism between the head rest and the frame; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the head rest assembly may comprise a housing and a pad; the mechanism may be provided in the housing; the head rest assembly may comprise an adjustable head rest; the head rest assembly may comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame; at least one of (a) the head rest; (b) the mechanism; (c) the frame; and / or (d) the housing may comprise a polymer material; the polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; at least one of (a) the head rest; (b) the mechanism; (c) the frame; and / or (d) the housing may comprise a mono-polymer material; the mono-polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the monopolymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the frame may comprise a connector and / or a set of posts; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame: the interface of thehead rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features and the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the component may comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest comprising a set of features and the interface of the frame comprising a set of features; the composite interface may comprise an interface to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the composite interface may comprise an interface configured to be actuated by the mechanism; the interface may comprise a set of features; the interface may comprise a matrix; the interface may comprise a rack; the interface may comprise a gear rack; the interface may comprise a rack comprising a matrix; the set of features may comprise a grid of features; the set of features may comprise a matrix of features; each feature of the set of features may comprise a projection and / or an indentation; each feature of the set of features may comprise a projection and / or a tooth; each feature of the set of features may comprise an indentation and / or a recess; each feature of the set of features may comprise a shape comprising a form; the form may comprise a generally pyramid form; the form may comprise a base; the form may comprise a set of facets; the form may comprise two faces and two walls; the form may comprise a base and a set of facets; the set of facets may comprise a set of faces; the set of facets may comprise a set of walls; each face of the set of faces may be provided at an angle of less than 45 degrees; each face of the set of faces may be provided at an angle of about 30 degrees; each wall of the set of walls may be generally perpendicular relative to a base; each wall of the set of walls may be provided at an angle of less than 90 degrees; each wall of the set of walls may be configured to comprise an obstruction; each wall of the set of walls may be configured to comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism; each wall of the set of walls may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism; each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the interface of the frame by the mechanism; each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage with an adjacent face ofthe set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the composite interface may comprise features in engagement; The composite interface may comprise at least four surfaces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise at least nine features in engagement; the component may comprise a seat back comprising an interface; the interface of the seat back may comprise a set of features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the interface of the frame may comprise features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to engage with a set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the composite interface may comprise a set of features of the interface of the head rest; the composite interface may comprise a set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a set of features of the interface of the head rest and a set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may comprise a matrix and the set of features of the interface of the frame may comprise a matrix; the composite interface may comprise the matrix of the head rest and the matrix of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a ratchet interface; the composite interface may be configured to be engaged with the mechanism; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to engage a set of features of the interface of the head rest with a set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured toengage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat tow ard the lowered position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism and the composite interface may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the mechanism may comprise a spring; the mechanism may comprise a spring and an operator control; the operator control may comprise a button configured to actuate the mechanism; the operator control may comprise a release mechanism; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured (a) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator controlmay be configured (a) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured to engage a set of features of the interface of the head rest with a set of features of the interface of the frame; the release mechanism may be configured to disengage a set of features of the interface of the head rest from a set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a set of interfaces on the head rest and a set of interfaces on the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; the features of the composite interface may be configured to overlap under load; the features of the composite interface comprise flanks configured to provide engagement; the component may comprise a guide for movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a path for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may be configured to stabilize movement and / or to constrain movement; the guide may comprise a set of plates; the guide may comprise a set of plates forming a slot; the form may comprise a pyramid shape, an oblique pyramid shape, or an off-center pyramid shape.

[0006] The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior comprising a 4- way headrest assembly; the headrest assembly may comprise a headrest main carrier, a hybrid structural frame, and an adjustment and locking mechanism; the adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one adjustment and locking area.

[0007] The present invention relates to a component for an interior of a vehicle comprising a seat comprising a head rest assembly configured to be coupled to the seat comprising a head rest comprising an interface, a frame comprising an interface and configured for attachment to the seat and a mechanism between the head rest and the frame; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism maybe configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the head rest assembly may comprise a housing and a pad; the mechanism may be provided in the housing; the head rest assembly may comprise an adjustable head rest; the head rest assembly may comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame; the composite interface may be configured to share load imposed at the head rest; the head rest may comprise a polymer material; the mechanism may comprise a polymer material; theframe may comprise a polymer material; the head rest may comprise a polymer material; the housing may comprise a polymer material; the composite interface may comprise a polymer material; the polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the head rest may comprise a mono-polymer material; the mechanism may comprise a mono-polymer material; the frame may comprise a mono-polymer material; the head rest may comprise a monopolymer material; the housing may comprise a mono-polymer material; the composite interface may comprise a mono-polymer material; the mono-polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the mono-polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the mono-polymer material may comprise an efficiently recyclable material; the frame may comprise a connector; the frame may comprise a set of posts; the frame may comprise a set of posts and a connector; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction between a retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position and in a generally horizontal direction between a retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a lowered position and a raised position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a raised position and a fully lowered position and between a fully retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position and between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position; theinterface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features; the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features and the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features and the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the component may further comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest comprising the set of features and the interface of the frame comprising set of features; the composite interface may comprise an interface to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the composite interface may comprise an interface configured to be actuated by the mechanism; the interface may comprise a set of features; the interface may comprise a matrix; the interface may comprise a rack; the interface may comprise a gear rack;the interface may comprise a rack comprising a matrix; the interface may comprise a gear rack comprising a matrix; the matrix may comprise a set of features; the matrix may comprise a grid; the set of features may comprise a grid of features; the set of features may comprise a matrix of features; the set of features may comprise a set of projections; the set of features may comprise a set of indentations; the set of features may comprise a set of projections and / or a set of indentations; each feature may comprise a projection and / or an indentation; each feature may comprise a shape; each feature may comprise a tooth; each feature may comprise a projection and / or a tooth; each feature may comprise an indentation and / or a recess; each feature may comprise a shape comprising a form; the form may comprise a projection; the form may comprise a tooth; the form may comprise an indentation; the form may comprise a recess; the form may comprise a generally pyramid form; the form may comprise a base; the form may comprise a set of facets; the form may comprise a base and a set of facets; the form may comprise a pyramid shape, an oblique pyramid shape, or an off- center pyramid shape; the shape may comprise a set of facets; the set of facets may comprise a set of faces; the set of facets may comprise a set of walls; the set of facets may comprise the set of faces and the set of walls; each face may be configured to provide a surface; each wall may be configured to provide a surface; each face may be provided at an angle relative to the base; each face may be provided at an angle of less than 45 degrees; each face may be provided at an angle of about 30 degrees; each face may be provided at an angle of about 30 to 35 degrees; each wall may be generally perpendicular relative to the base; each wall may be provided at an angle of less than 90 degrees; each wall may be provided at an angle of about 87 degrees; the feature may comprise two faces and two walls; the form of the feature may comprise two faces and two walls; the feature may comprise two flat faces and two flat walls; the form of the feature may comprise two flat faces and two flat walls; each face may comprise a flank; each face may comprise a flat face; each face may comprise a ramp; each face may comprise an angled ramp; each wall may comprise a flat wall; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction; each wall may comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism; each wall may comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism; each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the interface of the frame by the mechanism; the composite interface may be configured so that each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest maybe configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the interface of the frame by the mechanism; each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage as an angled ramp with an adj acent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the composite interface may be configured so that each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the composite interface may comprise a sound-absorbing material; the composite interface may comprise a coating; the composite interface may comprise a layer; the composite interface may comprise features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise surfaces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise facets of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise faces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise wall of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise at least four surfaces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise at least nine features in engagement; the component may further comprise a seat back comprising an interface; the interface of the seat back may comprise a set of features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of the features of interface of the frame configured so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat backengage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame and may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the seat back may comprise at least three features in engagement and the set of features of the frame may comprise at least three features in engagement; the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the interface of the seat back may comprise features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the interface of the frame may comprise features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame configured so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame and may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the component may further comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the headrest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the head rest; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the head rest and the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may comprise a matrix; the set of features of the interface of the frame may comprise a matrix; the composite interface may comprise the matrix of the head rest and the matrix of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a ratchet interface; the composite interface may be configured to be engaged with the mechanism; the mechanism may be configured to separate the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the head rest with the set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism and the composite interface may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism configured tofacilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the mechanism may comprise a spring; the mechanism may comprise a spring member; the mechanism may comprise a release spring; the mechanism may comprise a spring strip; the mechanism may comprise a spring and an operator control; the operator control may comprise a button configured to actuate the mechanism; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat tow ard the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism w hen actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat tow ard the raised position; the release mechanism w hen actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position andtoward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the head rest with the set of features of the interface of the frame; the release mechanism may comprise a button, a bracket, a spring and a member; the member may comprise an interface; the release mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a set of composite interfaces; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of interfaces on the frame; the interface of the frame may comprise a set of interfaces on the frame; the composite interface may comprise the set of interfaces on the head rest and the set of interfaces on the frame; mechanism may be configured to engage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; the component may further comprise a guide for movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a path for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may be configured to stabilize movement; the guide may be configured to constrain movement; the guide may comprise a panel; the guide may comprise a set of panels; the guide may comprise a plate; the guide may comprise a set of plates; the guide may comprise a set of plates forming a slot; the guide may comprise a slot for the frame; the guide may comprise an opening for the composite interface; the guide may comprise an opening for engagement of the composite interface; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement and an opening for engagement of the composite interface; the guide may comprise an Oldham guide; the guide may comprise an Oldham coupling; the mechanism may comprise the guide; the mono-polymer material may comprise a recyclable monomaterial; the features of the composite interface comprise a profile; the features of the composite interface comprise a facet; the features of the composite interface comprise a facet providing a flank; the features of the composite interface may be configured to overlap under load; the features of the composite interface may comprise flanks configured to provide engagement; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide locking; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide friction; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide locking and friction; the button of the mechanism may be configured to be actuated to facilitate movement for adjustment of position of the head rest relative to the seat by disengagement of the features of the composite interface; the flanks ofthe profile of the composite interface comprise an angled surface of about 30 to 35 degrees to facilitate movement by ratcheting without actuation of the mechanism; disengagement of the composite interface by the mechanism may comprise about 5 mm of travel; release effort of the mechanism may comprise a maximum of 50 N.

[0008] The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior comprising a 4- way headrest assembly. The headrest assembly may comprise a headrest main carrier, a hybrid structural frame, and an adjustment and locking mechanism. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one adjustment and locking area. The headrest assembly may be configured to provide longitudinal and transverse movement of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area may comprise at least one tooth matrix. The tooth matrix may comprise a guide tooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix configured to facilitate the movement of the headrest main carrier in the X and Z directions. The tooth matrix may comprise pyramid shaped tooth matrix; the form of each pyramid may comprise a symmetrical and / or asymmetrical form. The tooth matrix may comprise a profile; the profile of the symmetrical form may be a zigzag line; the profile of the asymmetrical form may be a saw tooth line. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one of a spring, a locking lever unit, a locking lever, a release button, a slide lock or a release bar. The spring may be configured to press the locking lever against the hybrid headrest structural frame. The release button may be configured to engage with the slide lock which may be configured to engage with the locking lever. The headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area located on the inside of the facing vertical walls of the headrest main carrier; the adjustment and locking area may comprise at least 2 rows of a symmetric tooth matrix. The locking lever which is located inside of the headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area; the adjustment and locking area may comprise at least 2 rows of an asymmetric tooth matrix facing towards the vertical walls of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area located on the inside of hybrid structural frame may comprise an asymmetric tooth matrix; the adjustment and locking area located on the outside of hybrid structural frame may comprise a symmetric tooth matrix. The hybrid structural frame may be located inside of the headrest main carrier between the vertical walls of the headrest main carrier and the locking lever. The hybrid structural frame may comprise an adjustment and locking area on the inside facing the adjustment and locking area of the locking lever and a second adjustment and locking area on the outside facing the adjustment and locking area of the headrest main carrier. The headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area on the inside facing the inner of the headrest main carrier. Theadjustment and locking mechanism may comprise a guide tooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix. The guide tooth matrix may comprise symmetric pyramids and a profile which may be a zigzag line. The locking tooth matrix may comprise asymmetric pyramids and a profile which may be a saw tooth line. The guide tooth matrix and the locking tooth matrix may be configured to engage with each other; the guide and locking tooth matrix may be arranged to allow a stepped, quasi-diagonal adjustment. The headrest assembly may be constructed to be approximately 30% lighter than conventional headrest assemblies, due to the reduced complexity and part count. The headrest assembly may be made from a single type of polymer material, enhancing recyclability and robustness. The 4-way headrest assembly may be offered at a cost comparable to a 2-way headrest assembly, due to its efficient design and material usage.FIGURES

[0009] FIGURE 1 A is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0010] FIGURE IB is a schematic perspective cut-away view of a vehicle showing a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0011] FIGURES 2A and 2B are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0012] FIGURES 3A through 3C are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0013] FIGURE 4A is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0014] FIGURE 4B is a schematic exploded perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0015] FIGURES 4C and 4D are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] FIGURE 4E is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0017] FIGURE 5A is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] FIGURE 5B is a schematic exploded perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] FIGURE 5C is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] FIGURE 5D is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] FIGURES 6A and 6B are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0022] FIGURE 6C is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] FIGURE 6D is a schematic exploded perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0024] FIGURE 6E is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.Y1

[0025] FIGURES 7A and 7B are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] FIGURE 7C is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0027] FIGURE 7D is a schematic exploded perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0028] FIGURE 7E is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] FIGURES 8A and 8B are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] FIGURE 8C is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] FIGURE 8D is a schematic side elevation section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] FIGURES 9A and 9B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] FIGURES 10A and 10B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary7embodiment.

[0034] FIGURES 11 A and 1 IB are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] FIGURE 1 1 C is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary7embodiment.

[0036] FIGURE 1 ID is a schematic side elevation section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] FIGURES 12A and 12B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] FIGURES 13A and 13B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] FIGURES 14 A through 141 are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] FIGURES 15 A through 15C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] FIGURES 16A through 16C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] FIGURES 17A through 17C are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] FIGURES 18A through 18C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] FIGURES 19A through 19C are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] FIGURES 20A through 20C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0046] FIGURES 21 A through 211 are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] FIGURES 22A through 221 are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] FIGURES 23A through 23C are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0049] FIGURES 24A through 24C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0050] FIGURES 25A and 25B are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0051] FIGURE 26A is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0052] FIGURE 26B is a schematic exploded perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0053] FIGURE 27A is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0054] FIGURE 27B is a schematic exploded perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0055] FIGURES 28 and 29 are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0056] FIGURE 30 is a schematic perspective exploded view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0057] FIGURES 31 A through 31C are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0058] FIGURES 32A through 32C are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0059] FIGURE 33 is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0060] FIGURES 34A and 34B are schematic perspective detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplar}' embodiment.

[0061] FIGURES 35A through 351 are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0062] FIGURES 36A is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0063] FIGURES 36B and 36C are schematic side elevation detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0064] FIGURE 37A is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0065] FIGURE 37B is a schematic perspective detail view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0066] FIGURES 38A and 38B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0067] FIGURES 39A and 39B are schematic side elevation section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0068] FIGURE 40A is a schematic perspective section view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0069] FIGURES 40B and 40C are schematic side elevation detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0070] FIGURE 41 A through 41D are schematic perspective section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0071] FIGURES 42 A through 42D are schematic perspective partial detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0072] FIGURES 43A through 43E are schematic perspective partial detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0073] FIGURES 44A through 44F are schematic perspective exploded detail views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0074] FIGURES 45A through 45E are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0075] FIGURES 46A through 46C are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0076] FIGURES 47A through 47D are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0077] FIGURES 48A through 48G are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplar}' embodiment.

[0078] FIGURES 49A through 49D are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0079] FIGURES 50A through 50G are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplar}' embodiment.

[0080] FIGURES 51 A through 5 ID are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0081] FIGURES 52A through 52G are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplar}' embodiment.

[0082] FIGURES 53A through 53C are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0083] FIGURES 54A through 54E are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0084] FIGURES 55A through 55B are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.

[0085] FIGURES 56A through 56B are schematic diagrams of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0086] FIGURE 57 is a schematic diagram of a feature of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary' embodiment.DESCRIPTION

[0087] Referring to FIGURES 1A-1B, a vehicle V is shown with an interior VI comprising a seat / seat assembly SZ. As shown according to an exemplary embodiment in FIGURES IB, 2A-2B and 3A-3C, a component C for the interior VI of a vehicle V may may comprise a headrest assembly configured to be coupled to a seat SZ; the component C shown as headrest assembly may comprises a headrest HR comprising an interface MX and a frame FR comprising an interface MX and configured for attachment to the seat SZ and a mechanism MR betw een the headrest HR and the frame FR; the headrest HR may be configured to be coupled to the frame FR for movement relative to the seat. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 2A-2B and 3A-3C and the component C shown as headrest assembly may comprise an adjustable headrest HR. See also FIGURES 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A- 13B and 14A-14I.

[0088] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 3A-3C, the frame FR may comprise a cap / member shown as connector / member CT; the frame FR may comprise a set of posts; the frame FR may comprise a set of posts and connector CT. See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7D, 8A-8D and 11 A-l ID. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A- 5D, a mechanism MR may be configured to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the headrest assembly may comprise a housing HB and a cushion layer / pad PD; the mechanism MR may be provided in the housing HB; housing HB may have a cover / plate HBx. See also FIGURES 5B, 32A-32C and 33.

[0089] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 2A=2B, 3A-3B and 14A-14I, the headrest HR may be configured to be coupled to the frame FR for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the headrest HR may be configured to be coupled to the frame FR for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position and in a generally horizontal direction betw een a retracted position and an extended position; the headrest HR may be configured to be coupled to the frame FR for movement relative to the seat between a raised position and a fully lowered position and between a fully retracted position and an extended position; the headrest HR may be configured to be coupled to the frame FR for movement relative to the seat between a fully low ered position and a fully raised position and between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position.

[0090] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 2A=2B, 3A-3B and 14A-14I, the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relativeto the frame FR; the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface MX of the frame FR may be configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface MX of the headrest HR and the interface MX of the frame FR are configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface MX of the headrest HR and the interface MX of the frame FR are configured to engage to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction. See also FIGURES 4A- 4E. 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7D, 8A-8D. 9A-9B. 10A-10B, 11A-11D. 12A-12B, 13A-13B. 15A- 15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C, 21A-21I, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A- 24C, 25A=25B, 26A-26B, 27A-27B, 31A-31C, 36A-36C, 37A-37B, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C.

[0091] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 6A-6D, 7A-7D, 14A-14I and 35A-35I, the component C shown as headrest assembly may comprise a composite interface CF comprising the interface MX of the headrest HR and the interface MX of the frame FR; the composite interface CF may be configured to share load imposed at the headrest HR; the interface / matrix MX may be provided on a member / structure of the frame and / or headrest structure (e.g. frame, assembly, connector, bracket, etc.). See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, I 1 A-1 1D, 12A-12B, 1 A-13B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C, 21A-2H, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A-24C, 25A=25B, 26A-26B, 27A-27B and 31A-31C.

[0092] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7D, the interface MX of the headrest HR may comprise a set of features FT; the interface MX of the frame FR may comprise a set of features FT. See also FIGURES 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 11 A-l ID, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C, 21A-2H, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A-24C, 25A=25B, 26A-26B. 27A-27B and 31A-31C. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D. 7A-7D. the composite interface CF may comprise the interface MX of the headrest HR comprising the set of features FT and the interface MX of the frame FR comprising set of features FT; the composite interface CF may comprise an interface MX to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the composite interface CF may comprise an interface MX configured to be actuated by the mechanism MR. See also FIGURES 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 11 A-l ID, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C, 21A-21I, 22A-22I, 23A- 23C, 24A-24C, 25A=25B, 26A-26B, 27A-27B and 31A-31C.

[0093] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7D, the interface MX may comprise a set of features FT; the interface MX may comprise a matrix; the interface MX may comprise a rack; the interface MX may comprise a gear rack; the interface MX may comprise a rack comprising a matrix; interface / matrix MX may comprise a set of features FT. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D. 6A-6D. 7A-7D, the set of features FT may comprise a grid of features; the set of features FT may comprise a matrix MX of features FT; the set of features FT may comprise a set of projections PR; the set of features FT may comprise a set of indentations ND; the set of features FT may comprise a set of projections PR and / or a set of indentations ND; each feature FT may comprise a projection PR and / or an indentation ND. See also FIGURES 41 A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A-43E and 44A-44F.

[0094] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5E, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43 A- 43E and 44A-44F, each feature FT may comprise a shape; each feature FT may comprise a shape comprising a form; the form may comprise a projection and / or an indentation. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5E, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A-43E and 44A-44F, the form may comprise a generally pyramid form; the form may comprise a base and a set of facets; the shape may comprise a set of facets. See also FIGURES 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57.

[0095] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, for each feature FT / PR and FT / ND of the interface MX the set of facets may comprise a set of faces; the set of facets may comprise a set of walls; each face may be configured to provide a surface; each wall may be configured to provide a surface. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 55A- 55B, 56A-56B and 57, each face may be provided at an angle relative to the base; each face may be provided at an angle of less than 45 degrees (at an angle of about 30 to 35 degrees); each wall may be generally perpendicular relative to the base at an angle of less than 90 degrees (e.g. at an angle of about 87 degrees). As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A- 4E. 5A-5E. 41A-41D, 42A-42D. 43A-43E, 44A-44F. 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, the feature FT of interface MX of composite interface CF may comprise two faces and two walls; the form of the feature FT may comprise two flat faces and two flat walls; each face may comprise a flank; each face may comprise an angled ramp; each wall may comprise a flat wall. See also FIGURES 45A-45E. 46A-46C, 47A-47D. 48A-48G, 49A-49D. 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E. As indicated schematically in the FIGURES,the form of the feature may comprise a pyramid shape, an oblique pyramid shape, or an off- center pyramid shape.

[0096] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47 A- 47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E, each wall of the feature FT of the interface MX of the composite interface CF may be configured to comprise an obstruction; each wall may comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism MR; each wall may comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism MR; each wall of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR by the mechanism MR. See also FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A- 36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C.

[0097] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C, the composite interface CF may be configured so that each wall of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR by the mechanism MR; each face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR; each face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to engage as an angled ramp with an adjacent face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR. See also FIGURES 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47A-47D. 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A- 5 ID, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E, the composite interface CF may be configured so that each face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR. See also FIGURES 41 A- 41D, 42A-42D, 43A-43E, 44A-44F, 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57. As indicated schematically, the composite interface CF may comprise a sound-absorbing material; the composite interface CF may comprise a coating; the composite interface CF may comprise a layer.

[0098] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47 A- 47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E. the composite interface CF may comprise features FT in engagement and / or disengagement; the composite interface CF may comprise surfaces of features FT in engagement; the composite interface CF may comprise facets of features FT in engagement; the composite interface CF may comprise faces of features FT in engagement; the composite interface CF may comprise wall of features FT in engagement; the composite interface CF may comprise at least four surfaces of features FT in engagement; the composite interface CF may comprise at least nine features FT in engagement. See also FIGURES 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A-43E and 44A- 44F.

[0099] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 41A-41D. 42A-42D, 43A- 43E, 44A-44F, 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, the interface MX of the seat back may comprise a set of features FT comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the interface MX of the frame FR may comprise a set of features FT comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 45A- 45E, 46A-46C. 47A-47D, 48A-48G. 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D. 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E, in operation of the component C comprising the headrest assembly with headrest HR movable relative to the frame FR of the seat SZ at composite interface CF the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR; the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR and so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR.

[0100] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E, the set of facets of the set of features FT of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of the features FT of interface MX of the frame FR configured so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR (a) may befacilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR and (b) may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR. See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A-43E, 44A-44F, 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57. As indicated schematically, the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the frame FR; the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to engage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR; the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR may be configured to disengage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR. As indicated schematically, the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR: the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR; movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR; movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR.

[0101] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43 A- 43E, 44A-44F. 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR configured so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame FR (a) may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR and (b) may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface MX of the frame FR. See also FIGURES 45A-45E, 46A- 46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E.

[0102] As indicated schematically, the composite interface CF may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the composite interface CF may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position; the composite interface CF may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrestHR relative to the seat toward the extended position; the composite interface CF may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D. 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E, the composite interface CF may comprise the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR and the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR; the composite interface CF may comprise a ratchet interface MX; the composite interface CF may be configured to be engaged with the mechanism MR. See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A- 9B. 10A-10B, 12A-12B. 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C.

[0103] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C, the mechanism MR may be configured to separate the composite interface CF; the mechanism MR may be configured to separate the interface MX of the headrest HR from the interface MX of the frame FR; the mechanism MR may be configured to separate the interface MX of the headrest HR from the interface MX of the frame FR to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR; the mechanism MR may be configured to separate the interface MX of the headrest HR from the interface MX of the frame FR to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat. As indicated schematically, the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the composite interface CF; the mechanism MR may be configured to disengage the composite interface CF; the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR with the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR; the mechanism MR may be configured to disengage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR from the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR. As indicated schematically, the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR; the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR. See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7D, 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 11A-11D, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A- 20C, 21A-21I, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A-24C, 25A=25B, 26A-26B, 27A-27B, 31A-31C, 36A- 36C, 37A-37B, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C. As indicated schematically, the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with theinterface MX of the frame FR to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism MR and the composite interface CF are configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position.

[0104] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C, the mechanism MR may comprise a release mechanism configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the mechanism MR may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position. As indicated schematically, the mechanism MR may comprise a spring SP (e.g. a spring member, spring strip, release spring, etc.).

[0105] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 6A-6E, 7A-7E, 33 and 34A- 34B, the mechanism MR may comprise an operator control OC and a bracket RK coupled to the spring SP for actuation of the interface MX; the operator control OC may comprise a button BT configured to actuate the mechanism MR; the mechanism MR may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button BT to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat. See also FIGURES 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C. As indicated schematically, the release mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured (a) to prevent movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position. As indicated schematically in FIGURES, the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control OC may be configured to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control OC may be configured (a) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the lowered positionand toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the headrest HR relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C, the release mechanism may be configured to engage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR with the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR; the release mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features FT of the interface MX of the headrest HR from the set of features FT of the interface MX of the frame FR.

[0106] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 6A-6D, 7A-7D, 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 11A-11D, 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A- 19C, 20A-20C. 21A-21I, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A-24C. 25A=25B, 26A-26B, 27A-27B, 31A- 31C, 36A-36C 37A-37B, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C, the composite interface CF may comprise an set of interfaces MX.

[0107] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 5A-5D and 7A-7E, the composite interface may comprise an interface MX of the headrest HR and an interface MX on the frame FR. See also FIGURES 21A-2H, 22A-22I, 23A-23C. 24A-24C. 25A=25B. 26A-26B, 27A-27B. 31A-31C, 36A-36C, 37A-37B, 38A-38B, and 39A-39B. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 5A-5D, 7A-7E, 21A-21I, 22A-22I, 23A-23C, 24A-24C, 25A 25B. 26A-26B, 27A-27B, 31A-31C, 36A-36C, 37A-37B, 38A-38B, and 39A-39B, the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR; mechanism MR may be configured to disengage the interface MX of the headrest HR with the interface MX of the frame FR. See also FIGURES 32A-32C, 33 and 34A-34B.

[0108] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E and 6A-6D, the composite interface CF may comprise a set of interfaces MX on the headrest HR and a set of interfaces MX on the frame FR. See also FIGURES 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C and 40A-40C. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A- 4E, 6A-6D, 8A-8D, 9A-9B, 10A-10B, 15A-15C, 16A-16C, 17A-17C, 18A-18D, 19A-19C, 20A-20C and 40A-40C, the mechanism MR may be configured to engage the set of interfaces MX of the headrest HR with the set of interfaces MX of the frame FR; mechanism MR may be configured to disengage the set of interfaces MX of the headrest HR with the set of interfaces MX of the frame FR. See also FIGURES 33 and 34A-34B.

[0109] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 5A-5D and 35A-35I, the component C comprising the headrest assembly with adjustable headrest HR may comprise a guide GD for movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR; the guide GD may comprise a pathfor guiding movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR; the guide GD may comprise a slot for guiding movement of the headrest HR relative to the frame FR; the guide GD may be configured to stabilize movement and / or to constrain movement; the guide GD may comprise a set of panels and / or plates; the guide GD may comprise a set of plates forming a slot for the frame FR. As indicated schematically in FIGURES 5A-5D and 35A- 351, the guide GD may comprise an opening for the composite interface CF; the guide GD may comprise an opening for engagement of the composite interface CF; the guide GD may comprise a slot for guiding movement and an opening for engagement of the composite interface CF. The guide GD may comprise an Oldham guide / coupling. As indicated schematically in the FIGURES, the guide may comprise a path for guiding movement of the headrest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may be configured to stabilize movement and / or to constrain movement; the guide may comprise a set of plates; the guide may comprise a set of plates forming a slot.

[0110] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E. 5A-5D, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A- 43E, 44A-44F. 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, the features FT of each interface MX of composite interface CF comprise a profile; the features FT of each interface MX of the composite interface CF may be configured to overlap under load; the features FT of the composite interface CF may comprise flanks configured to provide engagement. See also FIGURES 45A-45E. 46A-46C, 47A-47D. 48A-48G, 49A-49D. 50A-50G, 51A-51D. 52A- 52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E.

[0111] As indicated schematically in FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D, 41A-41D, 42A-42D, 43A- 43E, 44A-44F, 55A-55B, 56A-56B and 57, the profile of the features FT may be configured to engage to provide locking; the profile of the features FT may be configured to engage to provide fnction / sliding movement; the profile of the features FT may be configured to engage to provide locking and friction. See also FIGURES 45A-45E, 46A-46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G, 51A-51D, 52A-52G, 53A-53C and 54A-54E. As indicated schematically in FIGURES See also FIGURES 45A-45E. 46A-46C, 47A-47D, 48A-48G, 49A-49D, 50A-50G. 51A-51D, 52A-52G. 53A-53C and 54A-54E, the flanks of the profile of the composite interface CF may comprise an angled surface of about 30 to 35 degrees to facilitate movement by ratcheting without actuation of the mechanism MR; the button BT of the mechanism MR may be configured to be actuated to facilitate movement for adjustment of position of the headrest HR relative to the seat by disengagement of the features FT of the composite interface CF; disengagement of the composite interface CF by the mechanism MRmay comprise about 5 mm of travel; release effort of the mechanism may comprise a maximum of 50 N. See also FIGURES 4A-4E, 5A-5D. 6A-6D, 7A-7E, 9A-9B, 10A-10B. 12A-12B, 13A-13B, 33, 34A-34B, 36A-36C, 38A-38B, 39A-39B and 40A-40C.

[0112] As indicated schematically, the headrest HR may comprise a polymer material; the mechanism MR may comprise a polymer material; the frame FR may comprise a polymer material; the housing HB may comprise a polymer material; the composite interface CF may comprise a polymer material; the polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material and / or a mono-polymer material; the polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the mono-polymer material may comprise an efficiently recyclable material; the monopolymer material may comprise a recyclable monomaterial.Exemplary Embodiment - A

[0113] According to an exemplary- embodiment as shown schematically in the FIGURES, a component for an interior of a vehicle may comprise a seat comprising a head rest assembly configured to be coupled to the seat comprising a head rest comprising an interface, a frame comprising an interface and configured for attachment to the seat and a mechanism between the head rest and the frame; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the head rest assembly may comprise a housing and a pad; the mechanism may be provided in the housing; the head rest assembly may comprise an adjustable head rest; the head rest assembly may comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame; the composite interface may be configured to share load imposed at the head rest; the head rest may comprise a polymer material; the mechanism may comprise a polymer material; the frame may comprise a polymer material; the head rest may comprise a polymer material; the housing may comprise a polymer material; the composite interface may comprise a polymer material; the polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the head rest may comprise a mono-polymer material; the mechanism may comprise a mono-polymer material; the frame may comprise a monopolymer material; the head rest may comprise a mono-polymer material; the housing may comprise a mono-polymer material; the composite interface may comprise a mono-polymer material; the mono-polymer material may comprise a polypropylene material; the polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the mono-polymer material may comprise a recyclable material; the mono-polymer material may comprise an efficiently recyclable material; the frame may comprise a connector; the frame may comprise a set of posts; the frame may comprise a set of posts and a connector; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction between a retracted position and an extended position: the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in agenerally vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position and in a generally horizontal direction between a retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a lowered position and a raised position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a raised position and a fully lowered position and between a fully retracted position and an extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position; the head rest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position and between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the framemay be configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame may be configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features; the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features and the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of features and the interface of the frame may comprise a set of features; the component may further comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest comprising the set of features and the interface of the frame comprising set of features; the composite interface may comprise an interface to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the composite interface may comprise an interface configured to be actuated by the mechanism; the interface may comprise a set of features; the interface may comprise a matrix; the interface may comprise a rack; the interface may comprise a gear rack; the interface may comprise a rack comprising a matrix; the interface may comprise a gear rack comprising a matrix; the matrix may comprise a set of features; the matrix may comprise a grid; the set of features may comprise a grid of features; the set of features may comprise a matrix of features; the set of features may comprise a set of projections; the set of features may comprise a set of indentations; the set of features may comprise a set of projections and / or a set of indentations; each feature may comprise a projection and / or an indentation; each feature may comprise a shape; each feature may comprise a tooth; each feature may comprise a projection and / or a tooth; each feature may comprise an indentation and / or a recess; each feature may comprise a shape comprising a form; the form may comprise a projection; the form may comprise a tooth; the form may comprise an indentation; the form may comprise a recess; the form may comprise a generally pyramid form; the form may comprise a base; the form may comprise a set of facets; the form may comprise a base and a set of facets; the form may comprise a pyramid shape, an oblique pyramid shape, or an off-center pyramid shape; the shape may comprise a set of facets; the set of facets may comprise a set of faces; the set of facets may comprise a set of walls; the set of facets may comprise the set of faces and the set of walls; each face may be configured to provide a surface; each wall may be configured to provide a surface; each face may be provided at an angle relative to the base; each face may be provided at an angle of less than 45 degrees; each face may be provided at an angle of about 30 degrees; each face may be provided at an angle of about 30 to 35 degrees; each wall may be generally perpendicular relative to the base; each wall may be provided at an angle of less than 90 degrees; each wallmay be provided at an angle of about 87 degrees; the feature may comprise two faces and two walls; the form of the feature may comprise two faces and two walls; the feature may comprise two flat faces and two flat walls; the form of the feature may comprise two flat faces and two flat walls; each face may comprise a flank; each face may comprise a flat face; each face may comprise a ramp; each face may comprise an angled ramp; each wall may comprise a flat wall; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction; each wall may comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism; each wall may comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism; each wall may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism; each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the interface of the frame by the mechanism; the composite interface may be configured so that each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the interface of the frame by the mechanism; each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage as an angled ramp with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the composite interface may be configured so that each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the composite interface may comprise a sound-absorbing material; the composite interface may compnse a coating; the composite interface may comprise a layer; the composite interface may comprise features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise surfaces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise facets of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise faces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise w all of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise at least four surfaces of features in engagement; the composite interface may comprise at least nine features in engagement; the component may further comprise a seat back comprising an interface: the interface of the seat back may comprise a set of features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the interface of the frame may comprise a set offeatures comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the set of features of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the set of the features of interface of the frame configured so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame and may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the seat back may comprise at least three features in engagement and the set of features of the frame may comprise at least three features in engagement; the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the frame; the interface of the seat back may comprise features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the interface of the frame may comprise features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame so that movement of the seat back relative to the frame may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the set of facets of the interface of the seat back may be configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame configured so thatmovement of the seat back relative to the frame may be facilitated when faces of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage faces of the set of facets of the interface of the frame and may be prevented when walls of the set of facets of the interface of the seat back engage walls of the set of facets of the interface of the frame; the component may further comprise a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat: the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the composite interface may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the head rest; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise the set of features of the interface of the head rest and the set of features of the interface of the frame; the set of features of the interface of the head rest may comprise a matrix; the set of features of the interface of the frame may comprise a matrix; the composite interface may comprise the matrix of the head rest and the matrix of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a ratchet interface; the composite interface may be configured to be engaged with the mechanism; the mechanism may be configured to separate the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the composite interface; the mechanism may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the head rest with the set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface ofthe frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position; the mechanism may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism and the composite interface may be configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the mechanism may comprise a spring; the mechanism may comprise a spring member; the mechanism may comprise a release spring; the mechanism may comprise a spring strip; the mechanism may comprise a spring and an operator control; the operator control may comprise a button configured to actuate the mechanism; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism actuated by the button to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism may be configured to preventmovement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position; the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control may be configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position and to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position and toward the extended position; the release mechanism may be configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the head rest with the set of features of the interface of the frame; the release mechanism may comprise a button, a bracket, a spring and a member; the member may comprise an interface; the release mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame; the composite interface may comprise a set of composite interfaces; the interface of the head rest may comprise a set of interfaces on the frame; the interface of the frame may comprise a set of interfaces on the frame; the composite interface may comprise the set of interfaces on the head rest and the set of interfaces on the frame; mechanism may be configured to engage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; mechanism may be configured to disengage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame; the component may further comprise a guide for movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a path for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame; the guide may be configured to stabilize movement; the guide may be configured to constrain movement; the guide may comprise a panel; the guide may comprise a set of panels; the guide may comprise a plate; the guide may comprise a set of plates; the guide may comprise a set of plates forming a slot; the guide may comprise a slot for the frame; the guide maycomprise an opening for the composite interface; the guide may comprise an opening for engagement of the composite interface; the guide may comprise a slot for guiding movement and an opening for engagement of the composite interface; the guide may comprise an Oldham guide; the guide may comprise an Oldham coupling; the mechanism may comprise the guide; the mono-polymer material may comprise a recyclable monomaterial; the features of the composite interface comprise a profile; the features of the composite interface comprise a facet; the features of the composite interface comprise a facet providing a flank; the features of the composite interface may be configured to overlap under load; the features of the composite interface may comprise flanks configured to provide engagement; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide locking; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide friction; the profile of the features may be configured to engage to provide locking and friction; the button of the mechanism may be configured to be actuated to facilitate movement for adjustment of position of the head rest relative to the seat by disengagement of the features of the composite interface; the flanks of the profile of the composite interface comprise an angled surface of about 30 to 35 degrees to facilitate movement by ratcheting without actuation of the mechanism; disengagement of the composite interface by the mechanism may comprise about 5 mm of travel; release effort of the mechanism may comprise a maximum of 50 N.Exemplary Embodiment - B

[0114] According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in the FIGURES, a component for a vehicle interior may comprise a four-way headrest assembly. The headrest assembly may comprise a headrest main carrier, a hybrid structural frame, and an adjustment and locking mechanism. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one adjustment and locking area. The headrest assembly may be configured to provide longitudinal and transverse movement of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area may comprise at least one tooth matrix. The tooth matrix may comprise a guide tooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix configured to facilitate the movement of the headrest main carrier in the X and Z directions. The tooth matrix may comprise pyramid shaped tooth matrix; the form of each pyramid may comprise a symmetrical and / or asymmetrical form. The tooth matrix may comprise a profile; the profile of the symmetrical form may be a zigzag line; the profile of the asymmetrical form may be a saw tooth line. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one of a spring, a locking lever unit, a lockinglever, a release buton, a slide lock or a release bar. The spring may be configured to press the locking lever against the hybrid headrest structural frame. The release buton may be configured to engage with the slide lock which may be configured to engage with the locking lever. The headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area located on the inside of the facing vertical walls of the headrest main carrier; the adjustment and locking area may comprise at least two rows of a symmetric tooth matrix. The locking lever which is located inside of the headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area; the adjustment and locking area may comprise at least two rows of an asymmetric tooth matrix facing towards the vertical walls of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area located on the inside of hybrid structural frame may comprise an asymmetric tooth matrix; the adjustment and locking area located on the outside of hybrid structural frame may comprise a symmetric tooth matrix. The hybrid structural frame may be located inside of the headrest main carrier between the vertical walls of the headrest main carrier and the locking lever. The hybrid structural frame may comprise an adjustment and locking area on the inside facing the adjustment and locking area of the locking lever and a second adjustment and locking area on the outside facing the adjustment and locking area of the headrest mam carrier. The headrest main carrier may comprise an adjustment and locking area on the inside facing the inner of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise a guide tooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix. The guide tooth matrix may comprise symmetric pyramids and a profile which may be a zigzag line. The locking tooth matrix may comprise asymmetric pyramids and a profile which may be a saw tooth line. The guide tooth matrix and the locking tooth matrix may be configured to engage with each other; the guide and locking tooth matrix may be arranged to allow a stepped, quasi-diagonal adjustment. The headrest assembly may be constructed to be approximately 30 percent lighter than conventional headrest assemblies, due to the reduced complexity and part count. The headrest assembly may be made from a single type of polymer material, enhancing recyclability and robustness. The four-way headrest assembly may be offered at a cost comparable to a two-way headrest assembly, due to its efficient design and material usage.

[0115] According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in the FIGURES, a four-way headrest assembly may comprise a headrest main carrier, a hybrid structural frame, and an adjustment and locking mechanism. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one adjustment and locking area. The headrest assembly may provide longitudinal and transverse movement of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area may comprise at least one tooth matrix. The tooth matrix may comprise a guidetooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix to facilitate movement of the headrest main carrier in X and Z directions. The tooth matrix may comprise a pyramid shaped tooth matrix; the form of each pyramid may comprise a symmetrical and / or asymmetrical form. The headrest assembly may be lighter than conventional headrest assemblies due to reduced complexity and part count. The headrest assembly may be made from a single type of material, enhancing recyclability and robustness.

[0116] According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in the FIGURES, a headrest assembly may comprise a headrest main carrier, a hybrid structural frame, and an adjustment and locking mechanism. The adjustment and locking mechanism may comprise at least one adjustment and locking area. The headrest assembly may provide longitudinal and transverse movement of the headrest main carrier. The adjustment and locking area may comprise at least one tooth matrix. The tooth matrix may comprise a guide tooth matrix and a locking tooth matrix to facilitate movement of the headrest main carrier in X and Z directions. The tooth matrix may comprise a py ramid shaped tooth matrix; the form of each pyramid may comprise a symmetrical and / or asymmetrical form. The headrest assembly may be lighter than conventional headrest assemblies due to reduced complexity and part count. The headrest assembly may be made from a single type of material, enhancing recyclability and robustness.

[0117] It would be advantageous to provide for a seat in a vehicle interior an improved headrest assembly with an adjustable headrest in position relative to the seat. The improved headrest assembly may comprise four-way 4-way adjustability. The improved headrest assembly may comprise a configuration (a) with reduced weight compared to conventional headrest assemblies and (b) with reduced complexity and part count and (c) s made with materials for efficient recycling such as mono-polymer material and (d) with enhance recyclability and / or robustness and (e) with improved cost-efficiency.

[0118] As indicated schematically, a component for an interior of a vehicle comprising a seat may comprise a headrest assembly; the headrest assembly may comprise a headrest, a frame for attachment to the seat, and a mechanism between the head rest and the frame. The headrest may be configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent and / or to facilitate movement. The head rest assembly may a composite interface comprising an interface for the headrest and an interface for the frame; the interface is configured to engage and disengage for movement; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism with a spring and operator control to facilitate engagement and disengagement at the composite interface; the composite interface may becomprise features such as shape / form (e g. facets, ramps, faces, walls, etc.) configured to facilitate movement in a set of directions and to prevent movement in a set of directions of adjustment of the headrest. The materials of construction may comprise a recyclable monopolymer material.

[0119] As indicated schematically, a component for an interior of a vehicle comprising a seat comprising a headrest assembly may comprise a headrest, a frame for attachment to the seat, and a mechanism. The headrest may be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; the mechanism may be configured to prevent and to facilitate movement. The headrest assembly may a composite interface comprising an interface for the headrest and an interface for the frame; the interface is configured to engage / disengage for movement; the mechanism may comprise a release mechanism to facilitate engagement / disengagement at the composite interface; the composite interface may comprise features such as shape / form (e.g. facets, ramps, faces, walls, etc.) configured to facilitate movement in a set of directions and to prevent movement in a set of directions for adjustment of the headrest. Materials of construction may comprise a recyclable mono-polymer.

[0120] As indicated schematically, a vehicle seat component featuring an advanced headrest assembly may be provided enhanced adjustability and user comfort. The headrest assembly may incorporate a headrest and a frame equipped with interfaces allowing dynamic movement relative to the seat. The mechanism may prevent and facilitate headrest motion, catering to user needs for adjusted positioning. Constructed from durable polymer materials, including polypropylene, the assembly may ensure recyclability', promoting sustainability. The frame includes connectors or posts for robust attachment, while interfaces facilitate vertical and horizontal headrest movement. A composite interface may integrate the headrest and frame interfaces to balance load distribution. The interfaces may be configured to allow smooth transition in movement directions, enhancing ergonomic support. The invention emphasizes scalability in functionality, adaptable for both vertical and horizontal positional changes, ensuring the versatility and ease of use in various seating configurations within vehicles, providing enhanced safety and comfort. A vehicle seat component comprising an improved headrest assembly may provide enhanced adjustability and user comfort. This headrest assembly may comprise a headrest and a frame with interfaces for dynamic movement relative to the seat. The mechanism may selectively prevent and facilitate headrest movement for adjusted positions. The assembly may be constructed from materials such as polypropylene; the assembly may enhance recyclability and sustainability. The frame comprises connectors / posts for attachment; interfaces facilitate vertical and horizontalheadrest movement. A combined / composite interface merges headrest and frame interfaces for load distribution. Interfaces allow smooth transition in movement directions, enhancing ergonomic support. The assembly may be adaptable for vertical position and horizontal position, ensuring the versatility and ease of use within vehicle seating, providing enhanced safety and comfort.* * *

[0121] It is important to note that the present inventions (e.g. inventive concepts, etc.) have been described in the specification and / or illustrated in the FIGURES of the present patent document according to exemplary embodiments; the embodiments of the present inventions are presented by way of example only and are not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present inventions. The construction and / or arrangement of the elements of the inventive concepts embodied in the present inventions as described in the specification and / or illustrated in the FIGURES is illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the present inventions have been described in detail in the present patent document, a person of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that equivalents, modifications, variations, etc. of the subject matter of the exemplary7embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and contemplated as being within the scope of the present inventions; all such subject matter (e.g. modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, variations, substitutions, equivalents, changes, omissions, etc. may be made in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary7embodiments (e.g. in concept, design, structure, apparatus, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process / method, steps, sequence of process / method steps, operation, operating conditions, performance, materials, composition, combination, etc.) without departing from the scope of the present inventions; all such subject matter (e.g. modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. The scope of the present inventions is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g. details, structure, functions, materials, acts, steps, sequence, system, result, etc.) described in the specification and / or illustrated in the FIGURES of the present patent document. It is contemplated that the claims of the present patent document will be construed properly to cover the complete scope of the subject matter of the present inventions (e.g. including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the present patent document is for the purpose of providing a description of the subject matter of the exemplary7embodiments rather than as a limitation on the scope of the present inventions.

[0122] It is also important to note that according to exemplary embodiments the present inventions may comprise conventional technology7(e.g. as implemented and / or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) or maycomprise any other applicable technology (present and / or future) with suitability and / or capability to perform the functions and processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the FIGURES. All such technology (e.g. as implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is considered to be within the scope of the present inventions of the present patent document.

Claims

CLAIMSThe invention claimed is:

1. A component for an interior of a vehicle comprising a seat comprising: a head rest assembly configured to be coupled to the seat comprising: a head rest comprising an interface; a frame comprising an interface and configured for attachment to the seat; a mechanism between the head rest and the frame; wherein the head rest is configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat; wherein the mechanism is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

2. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest assembly comprises a housing and a pad.

3. The component of Claim 2 wherein the mechanism is provided in the housing.

4. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest assembly comprises an adjustable head rest.

5. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest assembly comprises a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame.

6. The component of Claim 2 wherein at least one of (a) the head rest; (b) the mechanism; (c) the frame; and / or (d) the housing comprises a polymer material.

7. The component of Claim 6 wherein the polymer material comprises a polypropylene material.

8. The component of Claim 6 wherein the polymer material comprises a recyclable material.

9. The component of Claim 2 wherein at least one of (a) the head rest; (b) the mechanism; (c) the frame; and / or (d) the housing comprises a mono-polymer material.

10. The component of Claim 9 wherein the mono-polymer material comprises a polypropylene material.

11. The component of Claim 9 wherein the mono-polymer material comprises a recyclable material.

12. The component of Claim 1 wherein the frame comprises a connector and / or a set of posts.

13. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest is configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction.

14. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest is configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally horizontal direction.

15. The component of Claim 1 wherein the head rest is configured to be coupled to the frame for movement relative to the seat in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction.

16. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction.

17. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction.

18. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction.

19. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the frame is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction.

20. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the frame is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally horizontal direction.

21. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the frame is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction.

22. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame are configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

23. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest and the interface of die frame are configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction.

24. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame are configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame hi a generally horizontal direction.

25. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame are configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame in a generally vertical direction and in a generally horizontal direction.

26. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest and the interface of the frame are configured to engage to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame.'ll . The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the head rest comprises a set of features and the interface of the frame comprises a set of features.

28. The component of Claim 1 further comprising a composite interface comprising the interface of the head rest comprising a set of features and the interface of the frame comprising a set of features.

29. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises an interface to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

30. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises an interface configured to be actuated by the mechanism.

31. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface comprises a set of features.

32. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface comprises a matrix.

33. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface comprises a rack.

34. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface comprises a gear rack.

35. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface comprises a rack comprising a matrix.

36. The component of Claim 31 wherein the set of features comprises a grid of features.

1. The component of Claim 31 wherein the set of features comprises a matrix of features.

38. The component of Claim 31 wherein each feature of the set of features comprises a projection and / or an indentation.

39. The component of Claim 31 wherein each feature of the set of features comprises a projection and / or a tooth.

40. The component of Claim 31 wherein each feature of the set of features comprises an indentation and / or a recess.

41. The component of Claim 31 wherein each feature of the set of features comprises a shape comprising a form.

42. The component of Claim 41 wherein the form comprises a generally pyramid form.

43. The component of Claim 41 wherein the form comprises a base.

44. The component of Claim 41 wherein the form comprises a set of facets.

45. The component of Claim 41 wherein the form comprises two faces and two walls.

46. The component of Claim 41 wherein the form comprises a base and a set of facets.

47. The component of Claim 46 wherein the set of facets comprises a set of faces.

48. The component of Claim 46 wherein the set of facets comprises a set of walls.

49. The component of Claim 47 wherein each face of the set of faces is provided at an angle of less than 45 degrees.

50. The component of Claim 47 wherein each face of the set of faces is provided at an angle of about 30 degrees.

51. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of walls is generally perpendicular relative to a base.

52. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of walls is provided at an angle of less than 90 degrees.

53. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of walls is configured to comprise an obstruction.

54. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of walls is configured to comprise an obstruction when engaged by the mechanism.

55. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of walls is configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged by the mechanism.

56. The component of Claim 48 wherein each wall of the set of features of the interface of the head rest is configured to comprise an obstruction until disengaged and separated from an adjacent wall of the set of features of the niterface of the frame by the mechanism.

57. The component of Claim 47 wherein each face of the set of features of the interface of the head rest is configured to engage with an adjacent face of the set of features of the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

58. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises features in engagement.

59. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises at least four surfaces of features in engagement.

60. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises at least nine features in engagement.

61. The component of Claim 1 further comprising a seat back comprising an interface.

62. The component of Claim 61 wherein the interface of the seat back comprises a set of features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls.

63. The component of Claim 31 wherein the set of features of the interface of the head rest is configured to engage the set of features of the interface of the frame.

64. The component of Claim 31 wherein tlie set of features of tlie interface of the head rest is configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of the frame.

65. The component of Claim 1 wherein the interface of the frame comprises features comprising a set of facets comprising a set of faces and a set of walls.

66. The component of Claim 62 wherein the set of facets of the interface of the seat back is configured to engage with a set of facets of the interface of the frame.

67. The component of Claim 66 wherein the set of facets of the interface of the seat back is configured to provide a ratchet arrangement to engage the set of facets of the interface of the frame.

68. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

69. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises a set of features of the interface of the head rest.

70. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises a set of features of the interface of the frame.

71. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises a set of features of the interface of the head rest and a set of features of the interface of the frame.

72. The component of Claim 71 wherein the set of features of the interface of the head rest comprises a matrix and the set of features of the interface of the frame comprises a matrix.

73. The component of Claim 72 wherein the composite interface comprises the matrix of the head rest and the matrix of the frame.

74. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises a ratchet interface.

75. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface is configured to be engaged with the mechanism.

76. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame.

77. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

78. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to separate the interface of the head rest from the interface of the frame to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

79. The component of Claim 5 w herein the mechanism is configured to engage the composite interface.

80. The component of Claim 5 wherein the mechanism is configured to disengage the composite interface.

81. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage a set of features of the interface of the head rest with a set of features of the interface of the frame.

82. The component of Claim 27 wherein tire mechanism is configured to disengage the set of features of the interface of tire head rest from the set of features of the interface of the frame.

83. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame.

84. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

85. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

86. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position.

87. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position.

88. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position.

89. The component of Claim 5 wherein the mechanism and the composite interface are configured to engage the interface of the head rest with the interface of the frame to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and toward the retracted position.

90. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism comprises a release mechanism configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

91. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

92. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

93. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position.

94. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism comprises a spring.

95. The component of Claim 1 wherein the mechanism comprises a spring and an operator control.

96. The component of Claim 95 wherein the operator control comprises a button configured to actuate the mechanism.

97. The component of Claim 95 wherein the operator control comprises a release mechanism.

98. The component of Claim 96 wherein the mechanism comprises a release mechanism actuated by the button.

99. The component of Claim 96 wherein the mechanism comprises a release mechanism actuated by the button to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

100. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the raised position.

101. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism is configured (a) to prevent movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position.

102. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control is configured to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat.

103. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control is configured (a) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the lowered position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward die raised position.

104. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism when actuated at the operator control is configured (a) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the retracted position and (b) to facilitate movement of the head rest relative to the seat toward the extended position.

105. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism is configured to engage a set of features of the interface of the head rest widi a set of features of the interface of the frame.

106. The component of Claim 97 wherein the release mechanism is configured to disengage a set of features of the interface of the head rest from a set of features of the interface of the frame.

107. The component of Claim 5 wherein the composite interface comprises a set of interfaces on the head rest and a set of interfaces on the frame.

108. The component of Claim 107 wherein the mechanism is configured to engage the set of interfaces of die head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame.

109. The component of Claim 107 wherein the mechanism is configured to disengage the set of interfaces of the head rest with the set of interfaces of the frame.

110. The component of Claim 58 wherein the features of the composite interface are configured to overlap under load.

111. The component of Claim 58 wherein the features of the composite interface comprise flanks configured to provide engagement.

112. The component of Claim 1 further comprising a guide for movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

113. The component of Claim 112 wherein the guide comprises a path for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

114. The component of Claim 112 wherein the guide comprises a slot for guiding movement of the head rest relative to the frame.

115. The component of Claim 112 wherein the guide is configured to stabilize movement and / or to constrain movement.

116. The component of Claim 112 wherein the guide comprises a set of plates.

117. The component of Claim 112 wherein the guide comprises a set of plates forming a slot.

118. The component of Claim 41 wherein tire form comprises a pyramid shape, an oblique pyramid shape, or an off-center pyramid shape.

119. A component for a vehicle interior comprising a 4-way headrest assembly; wherein the headrest assembly comprises:(a) a headrest main carrier;(b) a hybrid structural frame; and(c) an adjustment and locking mechanism; wherein the adjustment and locking mechanism comprises at least one adjustment and locking area.

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