The Boeing Company
Head stabilizing headrest

Abstract:

A headrest for a seat assembly includes a central main body having a first side and a second side that is opposite from the first side. A first lateral stabilizer is moveably coupled to the first side of the central main body. The first lateral stabilizer is distinct from the central main body. A second lateral stabilizer is moveably coupled to the second side of the central main body. The second lateral stabilizer is distinct from the central main body. The first lateral stabilizer and the second lateral stabilizer are movable between retracted positions and stabilizing positions.