A leg assembly for an aircraft passenger seat includes a first leg formed from a single, first member having a top end coupleable to a first base frame tube of the passenger seat and a bottom end coupleable to a seat track; and a second leg formed from a single, second member having a top end coupleable to a second base frame tube of the passenger seat and a bottom end coupleable to the seat track; where the first leg is indirectly connected to the second leg, and the first leg is canted so that the top end of the first leg is vertically offset from the bottom end of the first leg along a longitudinal axis of the first base frame tube at a first angle relative to vertical.
An armrest control mechanism for a passenger seat may be attached to a seat frame and an armrest to control movement of the armrest relative to the seat frame. The armrest control mechanism may include a base member, a gas spring, a pulley attached to the gas spring and moveable relative to the base member, and a cable movable relative to the base member for moving the pulley. The gas spring may provide forces through the pulley and the cable to the armrest.
Described are personal electronic device holders having a body, one or more attachment features, and a ferromagnetic feature. The body may be configured to support a personal electronic device. The one or more attachment features may be located on at least one side of the body and may be configured to attach the body to the passenger seat. The ferromagnetic feature may be located on the body and may be configured to magnetically interact with one or more magnets included in the personal electronic device to hold the personal electronic device against the personal electronic device holder.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
Described are passenger seats for a passenger vehicle. The passenger seats may include a seat base that may include a frame structure. The frame structure may include a forward portion and an aft portion. The forward portion may include a forward aperture configured to receive a forward base frame tube. The aft portion may include an aft aperture configured to receive an aft base frame tube. The forward portion may be coupled to the aft portion such that the forward portion may be rotated relative to the aft portion.
Described are passenger seats for a passenger vehicle. The passenger seats may include a seat base that may include a frame structure. The frame structure may include a forward portion and an aft portion. The forward portion may include a forward aperture configured to receive a forward base frame tube. The aft portion may include an aft aperture configured to receive an aft base frame tube. The forward portion may be coupled to the aft portion such that the forward portion may be rotated relative to the aft portion.
An aircraft passenger seat includes a seat back, a seat base, and a cushion on at least one of the seat back or the seat base. The aircraft passenger seat also includes a sound immersive entertainment system that includes at least one exciter that is integrated into the cushion and configured to generate mechanical vibrations in the passenger seat.
A soft-opening tray table assembly for a passenger seat for a vehicle such as aircraft is provided. The soft-opening tray table assembly can include a first arm; a second arm; and a tray table positioned between the first arm and the second arm, the tray table being pivotably coupled to the first arm by a first hinge and the second arm by a second hinge. The first hinge can counteract a gravitational force acting on the tray table during rotation from a stowed position to a deployed position. The first hinge can impart at least one of a friction force, a spring force, and a viscous damping force. In some examples, the hinge can include a hinge housing having an annular cavity axially aligned with a rotation axis of the tray table; an axial plunger slidable within the annular cavity; and a damper assembly positioned adjacent to the axial plunger.
Various embodiments of seat leg assemblies that are configured to support one or more passenger seats are described. The seat leg assemblies comprise a first or forward fitting assembly and a second or aft fitting assembly. The first fitting assembly comprises a first fitting and first shear plunger. Preferably, the first shear plunger is integrated with the first fitting to form a single component. The second fitting assembly comprises a second fitting and second shear plunger. Preferably, the second shear plunger is integrated with the second fitting to form a single component. Advantageously, both the first and second shear plungers can be rotated using the same tool.
A seat back assembly for a passenger seat, such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat, includes a seat back and a backrest assembly. The backrest assembly includes a backrest and a headrest. The backrest is movable relative to the seat back between a stowed position and a deployed position. The headrest is supported on the backrest and is movable relative to the backrest between a stowed position and a deployed position.
Described are leg assemblies for a passenger seat having a forward leg, an aft leg, and a central link that connects the forward leg and the aft leg. The forward leg may include a forward connecting feature and may be adapted to receive a first base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft leg may include an aft connecting feature and may be adapted to receive a second base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft connecting feature may include a cavity defined in the aft leg. The central link may be pivotably connected to the forward connecting feature and to the aft connecting feature. The central link may extend at least partially into the cavity in the aft leg.
A system for securing a passenger seat to a track can include a fitting coupled with or forming a portion of the passenger seat; a shear plunger coupled with the fitting including a shear plunger body defining a shear plunger locking surface; a guide pin assembly that may include a guide pin movable along a lift axis between a retracted state and an extended state and a locking member extending laterally from the guide pin that may travel in response to a movement of the guide pin from the retracted state to the extended state and may engage the shear plunger locking surface in response to a rotation of the guide pin in the extended state; and a quick install tool operable to raise and twist the guide pin assembly such that the locking member is held in tension against the shear plunger locking surface.
B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
An offset leg assembly for a passenger seat for a vehicle such as an aircraft is provided. The leg assembly can include a base leg portion having a lower end configured to operably couple to a seat track coupling assembly and an upper end opposite the lower end, and an upper leg portion coupled to a lateral side of the upper end of the base leg portion, the upper leg portion having an aperture configured to receive a base frame tube of the passenger seat. The upper leg portion can be positioned laterally offset from the seat track coupling assembly along the base frame such that the upper mounting location on the base frame tubes is not vertically aligned with the lower mounting location to the aircraft fuselage attachment points.
A tray table tuning mechanism having a mount member; a pivot limiting member coupled to the mount member and having a mating surface defining a groove; a paddle arm deployment member pivotably coupled to the mount member and pivotable relative to the pivot limiting member; and a paddle arm pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member, pivotable between a stowed state and a deployed state, and having at least one stop member; wherein, in the deployed state of the paddle arm, the at least one stop member is positioned within the groove and mates with the mating surface.
Described are mounting assemblies for an item of aircraft furniture in an aircraft. The mounting assemblies each include a base, a first connector, and a second connector. The base includes a first slot elongated in a first direction and a second slot elongated in a second direction. The first connector is retained within and is movable within the first slot, and the second connector is retained within and is movable within the second slot. The first connector and the second connector may be simultaneously movable in the first direction and the second direction.
Described are non-uniform tubes (104) for a furniture unit for an aircraft. The non-uniform tubes can include a first end (108), a second end (110), a wall (112), and a tube central axis (118). The second end may be opposite from the first end, and the wall can extend from the first end to the second end. The wall can include an inner surface and an outer surface in which the inner surface defines a cavity (120) extending from the first end to the second end. The non-uniform tubes can include a first portion (124) between the first end and the second end. The cavity can include a cavity central axis (122), and, in the first portion (124), the cavity central axis (122) may be offset from the tube central axis (118).
A spreader for a passenger seat includes a body having a forward end and an aft end. The body defines at least one roller support rail monolithic with the body and between the forward end and the aft end. The spreader includes a non-uniform thickness along a length of the body between the forward end and the aft end.
A spreader for a passenger seat includes a body having a forward end and an aft end. The body defines at least one roller support rail monolithic with the body and between the forward end and the aft end. The spreader includes a non-uniform thickness along a length of the body between the forward end and the aft end.
A seat back assembly for a passenger seat, such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat, includes a seat back and a backrest assembly. The backrest assembly includes a backrest and a headrest. The backrest is movable relative to the seat back between a stowed position and a deployed position. The headrest is supported on the backrest and is movable relative to the backrest between a stowed position and a deployed position.
A passenger seat assembly includes a leg, a crushable insert, and a connector assembly. The leg includes an end and a slot extending through the leg proximate to the end, and the slot has a first slot end a second slot end. The crushable insert is retained within the slot, and the connector assembly may connect the leg with a track fitting assembly. The connector assembly includes at least one connector that is at least partially positioned within the slot between the second slot end and the crushable insert such that the connector deforms the crushable insert during a dynamic event.
Described are armrests for positioning between passenger seats having a base component with a divider extending upward from an upper surface of the base component and at least one adjustable component movably coupled to the base component. In a retracted position, the adjustable component and divider are arranged to form a non-intrusive barrier between passengers' arms. In an extended position, the divider is arranged to form the non-intrusive barrier between passengers' arms, while the adjustable component is arranged to extend a width of the armrest.
A rail assembly includes assembly includes a fixed carriage and a clamping system. The fixed carriage defines a receiving area and a rail at least partially supported within the receiving area. The rail is slidable along an axis relative to the receiving area. The clamping system applies a clamping force on the rail within the receiving area. A movable assembly may be supported on the rail such that the movable assembly is movable along the axis relative to the fixed carriage.
A baggage bar assembly may be provided for a passenger seat such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat. The baggage bar assembly includes a baggage bar and a support for supporting the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat. The support of the baggage bar assembly also allows for movement of the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat.
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
A passenger seat headrest may be provided for a passenger seat such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat. The passenger seat headrest includes a main portion, a wing, and a hinge connecting the wing with the main portion such that the wing is movable relative to the main portion about at least one axis. The hinge is adjustable such that a resistance to rotation of the wing relative to the main portion is adjustable.
A structural shroud assembly for a passenger seat includes a structural shroud having a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a central cavity between the first end and the second end. An armrest pivot may be supported at the first end of the structural shroud. In some cases, the structural shroud may be an armrest. In other cases, the structural shroud is an upper spreader for the passenger seat configured to support a seat back of the passenger seat, and a lower spreader configured to receive at least one seat beam tube is attached to the upper spreader.
A seat leg assembly for a passenger seat, the seat leg assembly including: a seat leg member comprising a unitarily formed fitting member; and a plurality of stud members coupleable to the fitting member, wherein each of the plurality of stud members is formed of a material having an ultimate strength of at least 75 KSI.
Described are track fitting assemblies having bodies for attaching a leg of a passenger seat to a seat track. The body includes an underside, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first through-hole, and a second through-hole. The underside is configured to be connected with a stud that extends from the body. The first lateral side extends upward from the underside. The second lateral side is positioned opposite the first lateral side and extends upward from the underside. The first through-hole extends through the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The second through-hole extends through the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The second through-hole and the first through-hole are positioned for defining alternate attachment interfaces for attachment to the leg of the passenger seat.
Described are track fitting assemblies having bodies for attaching a leg of a passenger seat to a seat track. The body includes an underside, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first through-hole, and a second through-hole. The underside is configured to be connected with a stud that extends from the body. The first lateral side extends upward from the underside. The second lateral side is positioned opposite the first lateral side and extends upward from the underside. The first through-hole extends through the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The second through-hole extends through the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The second through-hole and the first through-hole are positioned for defining alternate attachment interfaces for attachment to the leg of the passenger seat.
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
Described is a mountable tray table assembly having a base attachable to a seat back of a passenger seat via an attachment mechanism. The base may include an opening for receiving a tray table and a projection for retaining the tray table within the base. The attachment mechanism may maintain the base at a set angle relative to a floor of a vehicle when the seat back is in an upright position and a reclined position.
A passenger seat includes a seat back and a headrest supported on the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of opposing lateral sides, and the headrest may be adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis. A divider assembly having a divider may be attached to the headrest. The divider of the divider assembly is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back, and the divider may be movable relative to the headrest between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the divider extends forward from a first lateral side of the pair of opposing lateral sides of the headrest.
Described is a seat track stud for attaching a passenger seat to a seat track having a first stud member, a second stud member, and a pin. The first stud member includes a base portion with at least one flanged edge, a first securing portion extending from the base portion and defining a first securing portion opening; and a second securing portion extending from the base portion at a location opposite the first securing portion and defining a second securing portion opening. The second stud member includes a connecting portion that defines a connecting portion opening and that is sized to fit between the first securing portion and the second securing portion. The pin extends through the first securing portion opening, the connecting portion opening, and the second securing portion opening.
An armrest pivot assembly may be provided for a passenger seat. An armrest pivot assembly includes an armrest support defining an aperture having an aperture wall. The aperture wall includes a first pivot-limiting feature. The armrest pivot assembly also includes an armrest pivot within the aperture of the armrest support and rotatable within the aperture relative to the armrest support. The armrest pivot includes a perimeter wall having a second pivot-limiting feature, and the first pivot-limiting feature and the second pivot-limiting feature define a range of rotation of the armrest pivot relative to the armrest support.
Described is a hybrid lifevest enclosure having a base, a frame assembly, and an attachment member for coupling the base to the frame assembly. The base may be formed of a flexible material and the frame assembly may be formed of a rigid material. The hybrid lifevest enclosure may comprise a sealed configuration in which the base is coupled to the frame assembly in a manner that prevents insertion of a foreign object having a length of 9.9 cm and a diameter of 0.9 cm into the sealed configuration without evidence that the sealed configuration has been unsealed. The hybrid lifevest enclosure may also comprise a sealed configuration that complies with Design for Safety requirements.
Described are tray tables for passenger seats having a first surface, a second surface opposite from the first surface, and at least one of a pocket, a control panel, or a table support. The pocket may be defined in one of the surfaces of a tray table and have a pocket surface that is recessed in the tray table relative to the second surface. The control panel may be embedded in one of the surfaces of a tray table and may control at least one piece of cabin equipment associated with a passenger seat having the tray table. The table support may be connected between opposing sides of a tray table to pivotably support the tray table on a seat back of a passenger seat having the tray table.
Described is a passenger seat having a seat bottom, a seat back, and a privacy divider. The seat back may have a stationary portion and a moveable portion, wherein the moveable portion is substantially upright in stowed position and is substantially horizontal over the seat bottom in a deployed position. The privacy divider may be coupled to at least an upper surface of the moveable portion in the deployed position.
Described are passenger partitioning systems having multiple divider partitions arranged. A first divider partition is arranged along an longitudinal axis of an passenger aircraft. A second divider partition is arranged along a lateral axis of the aircraft. The passenger partition systems may be used to partition off two or more seats within the passenger aircraft (e.g., to quarantine sick passengers).
Described herein is a privacy panel for a passenger includes a main body positioned between adjacent passenger seats and an attachment mechanism removably coupled to the main body. The attachment mechanism may include a first attachment member couplable to an armrest of the passenger seat and a second attachment member coupled to the first attachment member. The second attachment member may be attachable to a fixed location on the passenger seat for preventing rotation of the armrest.
Described are monocoque seat backs having a structural shroud with a rear panel, a top lip and two side lips positioned along edges of the rear panel to form an interior volume. A mesh suspension system is coupled to the structural shroud and suspended over an opening of the interior volume. In certain embodiments, the structural shroud may be formed of one or more of a composite, a theroplastic resin, a thermoset resin, or a polyfuryl phenolic resin. The structural shroud is constructed to satisfy 16G criteria and FST criteria.
A structural shroud for a passenger seat assembly includes a hollow body having a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a central cavity between the first end and the second end. In certain embodiments, the structural shroud may include a magnesium alloy and/or an aluminum alloy, and may be formed via casting, forging, and/or additive manufacturing, among others. In some embodiments, a base frame assembly for a passenger seat assembly includes a monolithic base frame having a first leg portion and a first tube portion integrally formed with the first leg portion.
A passenger seat folding privacy shield can include a partition pivotable about a pivot edge or otherwise adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, the privacy shield can extend forward from a lateral edge of the seat back so as to form at least a partial barrier between a living space of the passenger seat and an adjacent seat. In the stowed position, the partition may be arranged overlying a cushioning portion of the seat back or situated laterally outward from a perimeter of the seat back.
Described is a passenger seat having a center console. The center console has a stationary portion including: a stationary portion structural member positioned at a connecting end of the stationary portion; and a disconnect panel. The center console has a separable modular portion having: a separable modular portion structural member positioned at a connecting end of the separable modular portion and coupleable to the stationary portion structural member; and an electrical wiring consolidation device that includes: an electrical cable bundle; and an electrical connector coupleable to the disconnect panel. The stationary portion structural member, the disconnect panel, the separable modular portion structural member, and the electrical wiring consolidation device form a quick connect structure for coupling the separable modular portion with the stationary portion.
A leg assembly for a passenger seat for a vehicle such as an aircraft includes a forward leg and an aft leg. The forward leg includes a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end, and the top end of the forward leg includes a forward aperture for receiving a first base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft leg includes a top end, a bottom end, a forward side, and an aft side, and the top end of the aft leg includes an aft aperture for receiving a second base frame tube of the passenger seat. The forward side at the aft aperture of the aft leg may be a forward-most portion of the aft leg, and the aft leg is indirectly connected to the forward leg.
A leg assembly for a passenger seat for a vehicle such as an aircraft includes a forward leg and an aft leg. The forward leg includes a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end, and the top end of the forward leg includes a forward aperture for receiving a first base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft leg includes a top end, a bottom end, a forward side, and an aft side, and the top end of the aft leg includes an aft aperture for receiving a second base frame tube of the passenger seat. The forward side at the aft aperture of the aft leg may be a forward-most portion of the aft leg, and the aft leg is indirectly connected to the forward leg.
A passenger seat assembly includes a passenger seat and a retractable divider assembly. The passenger seat includes a first side, a second side opposite from the first side, and a forward-facing surface extending between the first side and the second side. The retractable divider assembly is attached to the passenger seat proximate to the first side of the passenger seat and includes a divider. The divider is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the divider extends in a forward direction relative to the forward-facing surface of the passenger seat.
Described are tray table tuning mechanisms for a passenger seat. The tray table tuning mechanisms can include a pivot limiting member, a paddle arm deployment member, an adjustment plate, and a paddle arm. The paddle arm deployment member and the adjustment plate may be pivoted relative to the pivot limiting member. The paddle arm can include at least one stop member and may be pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member. Additionally, the paddle arm may be pivoted between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the stop member can abut a portion of the adjustment plate to limit rotation of the paddle arm deployment member in a first direction.
Described are tray tables having a shroud and a core assembly. The shroud may form an outer surface of the tray table. The core assembly may be within the shroud and may include a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a honeycomb core. The honeycomb core may be between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The honeycomb core may define a plurality of cells.
A movable close-out shroud suitably configured to substantially cover, partially block, or otherwise close out an articulating opening to a cavity, void, etc., of a first part, such as a passenger seat section. The close-out shroud is configured to move between a stored position and a close-out position.
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
Described is a passenger seat having a seat member moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position and at least one actuator coupled to at least one portion of the seat member, wherein the at least one actuator is activable without direct contact with a passenger's hand to change a lock state of the seat member, and wherein an unlocked state of the seat member permits movement of the seat member between the stowed position and the deployed position.
A movable close-out shroud suitably configured to substantially cover, partially block, or otherwise close out an articulating opening to a cavity, void, etc., of a first part, such as a passenger seat section. The close-out shroud is configured to move between a stored position and a close-out position.
Described are tray tables having a shroud and a core assembly. The shroud may form an outer surface of the tray table. The core assembly may be within the shroud and may include a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a honeycomb core. The honeycomb core may be between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The honeycomb core may define a plurality of cells.
Described is an adjustable friction slider assembly having a rail member and a carriage assembly moveably coupled to the rail member, the carriage assembly having a bracket member and a plurality of roller elements moveably coupled to the rail member and coupled to the bracket member using a plurality of attachment members, the plurality of roller elements comprising at least one adjustable roller element coupled to the bracket member using a moveable attachment member, wherein moving the moveable attachment member adjusts a friction between the plurality of roller elements and the rail member.
Described a passenger vehicle having a hands-free door assembly, the hands-free door assembly includes a stationary wall portion; a door portion moveable along at least one linear translation track; at least one actuator operable to move the door portion along the at least one linear translation track; and at least one sensor positioned on at least one of the stationary wall portion or the door portion, wherein the sensor receives a hands-free input and transmits an activation signal to the at least one actuator, and wherein the at least one actuator moves the door portion along the at least one linear translation track based on receiving the activation signal.
Described are self-cleaning films that can be removably attached to passenger cabin furnishings to prevent the spread of pathogens. A self-cleaning film can include an adherable element having an adhesive layer (407, 507), an antimicrobial material connected with the adhesive layer (407, 507) to sanitize the adhesive self-cleaning antimicrobial element (627), and an abrasion-resistant surface that resists damage to the self-cleaning film during repeated washings. The self-cleaning element is sized to conform to a exposed surface of a passenger seat (101).
Described are self-cleaning covers for attaching to passenger seats. Embodiments of self-cleaning covers can include an antimicrobial fabric having at least one antimicrobial fiber interwoven with a second fiber, as well as an attachment element connected with the antimicrobial fabric for removably affixing the cover to the seat. The antimicrobial fabric and the attachment element can be shaped to partially enclose and to removably attach the self-cleaning cover to at least a portion of the passenger seat, such as a seat cushion, armrest, or headrest.
Described are tray table assemblies for a passenger seat, such as an aircraft passenger seat. The tray table assembly includes a tray table with a top surface and a holder assembly. The holder assembly includes a first holder pivotably attached to the tray table and a second holder pivotably attached to the first holder.
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
Described are tray table assemblies for a passenger seat, such as an aircraft passenger seat. The tray table assembly includes a tray table with a top surface and a holder assembly. The holder assembly includes a first holder pivotably attached to the tray table and a second holder pivotably attached to the first holder.
B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
Described are aircraft seat frame assemblies comprising a tube and a seat frame component mounting system. The seat frame component mounting system comprises a first tube mounting member and a second tube mounting member separable from the first tube mounting member. The tube is positionable between the first tube mounting member and the second tube mounting member. The seat frame component mounting system further comprises a fastener extending at least partially through the second tube mounting member, the tube, and the first tube mounting member to couple the second tube mounting member to the first tube mounting member. A clamping force is substantially evenly applied from the second tube mounting member and the first tube mounting member against an outer circumferential surface of the tube via the fastener.
Passenger seats having improved comfort emergency egress solutions for mini suites or other types of passenger seats that have a privacy screen, wall, or sliding door that divides the passenger seat from the aisle area or other common area. Specific embodiments find particular use on-board passenger transportation vehicles, such as aircraft, where comfort and privacy must be balanced with safety and federal regulations.
Described are devices and methods for arresting forward motion of a passenger seat back in a controlled manner using an energy absorbing element connected between structural elements of a pivotally-attached passenger seat back. The energy absorbing element includes an interference element and an energy absorbing element that are operably connected with each other so that, in an upright configuration, the combination of the energy absorbing element and the interference element resists movement of the passenger seat back with respect to the first structural element of the passenger seat back, and in transition to a folded-forward configuration, the interference element deforms the energy absorbing element to slow forward movement of the passenger seat back.
A passenger seat for a passenger vehicle including but not limited to an aircraft may include a seat base, a seat back, and an energy absorption system. The energy absorption system is spherically coupled to the seat base and spherically coupled to the seat back, and includes a dampening member and a support assembly. The dampening member is movable relative to the support assembly responsive to a load applied on the seat back such that engagement between the support assembly and the dampening member dampens the load.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
Described are passenger seats including a knit amenities panel, the knit amenities panel having a support structure including a cover shroud member and a backing member; and a knitted retention component comprising at least one elastic yarn, where the knitted retention component is knitted in one piece; the knitted retention component is attachable to the backing member and defines a plurality of openings; a tension force is created in the knitted retention component due to the attachment of the knitted retention component to the backing member; the tension force permits the knitted retention component to hold at least one object; and the backing member with the knitted retention component attached is coupled to the cover shroud member.
Described are table assemblies for a passenger seat. The table assemblies may include a paddle arm, a table support, and a leveling assembly. A first end of the paddle arm may include a paddle arm tab extending outwards from the paddle arm. The table support may be pivotably connected to the first end and configured to support a table. The table support may include a top side that defines a latch receiving area. The leveling assembly may include a latch and a latch adjuster. The latch may be pivotably supported on the table support within the latch receiving area. The latch adjuster may selectively engage a first end of the latch and control a tilt angle range of the table support. The latch adjuster may engage the latch at a first tilt angle, and the paddle arm tab may engage the latch at a second tilt angle.
Described are tray table tuning mechanisms for a passenger seat. The tray table tuning mechanisms can include a pivot limiting member, a paddle arm deployment member, an adjustment plate, and a paddle arm. The paddle arm deployment member and the adjustment plate may be pivoted relative to the pivot limiting member. The paddle arm can include at least one stop member and may be pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member. Additionally, the paddle arm may be pivoted between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the stop member can abut a portion of the adjustment plate to limit rotation of the paddle arm deployment member in a first direction.
Described are modular leg assemblies for passenger seats. The modular leg assemblies can include a universal first leg member, a universal second leg member, a size specific member, and a universal seat frame tube receptor. The universal first leg member may be coupled to a first seat track fitting. The universal second leg member may be coupled to a second seat track fitting. The size specific member may be coupled to the universal first leg member and to the universal second leg member. At least one of the universal second leg member or the universal seat frame tube receptor can include a set of attachment points for coupling the universal seat frame tube receptor to the universal second leg member.
Described are base frame assemblies for a passenger seat having an elongated tube (202, 204) and a connector (206). The elongated tube (202, 204) may include an inner surface, an outer surface, and a connecting aperture extending from the inner surface to the outer surface. The connector (206) may include a first end, a second end, a central opening (311) extending from the first end to the second end, a first stopper (302) at the first end, a second stopper (304) proximate to the second end, a contact surface (306) between the first stopper (302) and the second stopper (304), and an adjustment slot (310) defined as extending from the first end to the second end. The connector (206) may be positioned within the connecting aperture such that a portion of the elongated tube contacts the contact surface (306) between the first stopper (302) and the second stopper (304) that may together overlap a portion of the inner surface and outer surface of the elongated tube.
A passenger seat includes a spreader with one or more open slot. The slot may be positioned on a lateral side of the spreader and may receive a portion of a seat base of the passenger seat within the slot. In some aspects, the slot may be elongated, and an insertion opening for the slot is provided in a top side of the spreader.
An armrest assembly for a passenger seat may include an armrest and an attendant step assembly. The armrest may include a top side and a bottom side, and the attendant step assembly may be connected to the bottom of the armrest. The attendant step assembly is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position relative to the bottom side of the armrest.
Described is a passenger seat having a supporting device for holding a portable electronic device coupled to a seat back of the passenger seat. The support includes at least one arm having a first position and a second position, and a base coupled to the arm, having a stowed position and a deployed position. In the first position, the arm may be oriented along the seat back and in the second position the arm may extend away from the seat back such that the base is spaced away from the seat back. In the deployed position, the base may extend from an end of the arm such that the base is positioned at a non-zero angle with respect to the arm.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
Described is a passenger seat assembly that may include a seat back including a rearward surface, a seat shroud positioned proximate to the rearward surface of the seat back and fixedly coupled to a seat frame, wherein the seat shroud remains stationary as the seat back moves between a stowed position and a deployed position, and at least one moveable shroud member coupled to the seat shroud at an attachment point and positioned proximate a rearward surface of the seat shroud, wherein a location of the attachment point is adjustable.
Described are modular leg assemblies for passenger seats. The modular leg assemblies can include a universal first leg member, a universal second leg member, a size specific member, and a universal seat frame tube receptor. The universal first leg member may be coupled to a first seat track fitting. The universal second leg member may be coupled to a second seat track fitting. The size specific member may be coupled to the universal first leg member and to the universal second leg member. At least one of the universal second leg member or the universal seat frame tube receptor can include a set of attachment points for coupling the universal seat frame tube receptor to the universal second leg member.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
Described are modular folding shelves configured for removably connecting with a passenger seat back to support small items. The modular folding shelves can include an attachment portion configured to removably connect with a passenger seat back, a platform portion, and a folding support element connected between the attachment portion and the platform portion. The folding support element can be configured to fold between the attachment portion and platform portion when the platform portion is stowed, and to extend when the platform portion is deployed such that the folding support element supports the platform portion and prevents it from extending beyond the deployed configuration. The platform portion is pivotally connected with the attachment portion to allow the platform portion to fold upward and rest against or proximate to the passenger seat back when the modular shelf is installed and in a stowed configuration, and to extend away from the passenger seat back in a deployed configuration.
Described are passenger seats having a seat frame and a seat bottom slidingly and pivotally attached to the seat frame that, when the passenger seats are reclined, are configured to articulate forward from an upright configuration of the passenger seat to a second seat position corresponding to a reclined configuration of the passenger seat. The seat bottom can include an aft articulating mechanism that defines a declining first path in an aft-to-forward direction to cause the aft end of the seat bottom to drop when the seat bottom articulates forward; and a forward articulating mechanism connected with the seat bottom near a forward end of the seat bottom that defines a second path shaped to cause the forward end of the seat bottom to move upward when the seat bottom articulates forward, such that the seat bottom tilts aft in response to articulating forward when the passenger seat is reclined.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
Described is a passenger seat (100) having a support (200) for holding a portable electronic device (106) coupled to a seat back (102) of the passenger seat (100). The support (200) includes an upper support (202) having an extendable portion (206) that extends from a housing (204) of the upper support (202), and a lower support (208) coupled to an end of the extendable portion (206). The extendable portion (206) has a retracted position, wherein the extendable portion (206) is located within the housing (204), and an extended position, wherein the extendable portion (206) is disposed outside of the housing (204) such that a passenger can place a portable electronic device (106) within the support (200).
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
Described are leg assemblies for a passenger seat having a forward leg, an aft leg, and a central link that connects the forward leg and the aft leg. The forward leg may include a forward connecting feature and may be adapted to receive a first base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft leg may include an aft connecting feature and may be adapted to receive a second base frame tube of the passenger seat. The aft connecting feature may include a cavity defined in the aft leg. The central link may be pivotably connected to the forward connecting feature and to the aft connecting feature. The central link may extend at least partially into the cavity in the aft leg.
An armrest for a passenger seat has a forward end, an aft end opposite from the forward end, and a top surface extending from the forward end to the aft end. The top surface includes a first zone and a second zone, and a curvature of the first zone of the top surface is different from a curvature of the second zone of the top surface. In some examples, at least one of the first zone or the second zone has a concave curvature.
Support (10) for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body (12) having an upper pivot location (18) relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure (22) coupled to the body and extendible below a lower edge of the body. The support structure is shaped to receive a lower edge of the portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the support structure.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
Described are base frame assemblies for a passenger seat having an elongated tube and a connector. The elongated tube may include an inner surface, an outer surface, and a connecting aperture extending from the inner surface to the outer surface. The connector may include a first end, a second end, a central opening extending from the first end to the second end, a first stopper at the first end, a second stopper proximate to the second end, a contact surface between the first stopper and the second stopper, and an adjustment slot defined as extending from the first end to the second end. The connector may be positioned within the connecting aperture such that a portion of the elongated tube contacts the contact surface between the first stopper and the second stopper that may together overlap a portion of the inner surface and outer surface of the elongated tube.
Described are torque bearing assemblies for passenger seats. A torque bearing attachment (122, 222, 322, 422) includes an elongated body having a forward edge configured to mate with an aft end (140) of a seat bottom pan (120), and first and second side edges having attachment elements (136) for connecting the assembly with a passenger seat frame (108). The first and second side edges can be positioned orthogonal to the forward edge and at opposite ends of the elongated body with respect to each other.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
Described are aircraft seats having a seat bottom coupled to a seat back and a linkage mechanism for reclining the seat. The reclining mechanism includes an actuator coupled to a recline lock linkage. The actuator is movable between positions and moves the recline lock linkage about a pivot point to facilitate movement of the seat between an upright position and a deployed position.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
A passenger seat assembly can include a seat frame; a seat back supported by the seat frame, comprising a rearward surface, and moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position; and a monitor shroud positioned proximate to the rearward surface of the seat back and fixedly coupled to a stationary surface, wherein the monitor shroud remains stationary as the seat back moves between the stowed position and the deployed position, and the monitor shroud defines an opening that provides access to the rearward surface of the seat back.
A passenger seat includes a spreader frame structure and a seat back pivotally attached to the spreader frame structure. At least one cable can pass through apertures between the seat back and the spreader frame structure. The seat can rotate between an upright configuration wherein the seat back is in a deployed position, and a break over configuration wherein the seat back is in a stowed position. The length of the at least one cable between the aperture in the seat back and the aperture in the spreader frame structure is approximately the same in the upright configuration and in the break over configuration.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
Described are mounting assemblies for an item of aircraft furniture in an aircraft. The mounting assemblies each include a base, a first connector, and a second connector. The base includes a first slot elongated in a first direction and a second slot elongated in a second direction. The first connector is retained within and is movable within the first slot, and the second connector is retained within and is movable within the second slot. The first connector and the second connector may be simultaneously movable in the first direction and the second direction.
Described are non-uniform tubes (104) for a furniture unit for an aircraft. The non-uniform tubes can include a first end (108), a second end (110), a wall (112), and a tube central axis (118). The second end may be opposite from the first end, and the wall can extend from the first end to the second end. The wall can include an inner surface and an outer surface in which the inner surface defines a cavity (120) extending from the first end to the second end. The non-uniform tubes can include a first portion (124) between the first end and the second end. The cavity can include a cavity central axis (122), and, in the first portion (124), the cavity central axis (122) may be offset from the tube central axis (118).
Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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Auxetic support elements with ergonomic curvatures for passenger seats
Described are support assemblies for a passenger seat, that can include a supportive surface configured to connect with a frame of a passenger seat, and shaped to support a passenger. Supportive surfaces can include a first portion formed of a first plurality of cells having an auxetic cell geometry that can deform to adopt a synclastic curvature under stress, and a second portion formed of a second plurality of cells having a non-auxetic cell geometry that can deform to adopt an anticlastic or cylindrical curvature under stress. The regions having respective auxetic and non-auxetic cell geometries can be arranged to form a supportive surface that can flex to follow contours of a seated passenger.
Described are track fitting assemblies for passenger seats. Each track fitting assembly includes a track fitting main body and an anti-rattle shear body. The track fitting main body is connectable to a leg of the passenger seat and includes a forward end, an aft end, and at least one stud configured to engage a track. The anti-rattle shear body is positionable on the track fitting main body and is movable relative to the track fitting main body. The anti-rattle shear body includes a forward end, an aft end, and a plunger at the forward end and configured to engage the track. The anti-rattle shear body is connected to the track fitting main body such that the plunger of the anti-rattle shear body is forward of the forward end of the track fitting main body.
Described are energy absorbing assemblies for a passenger seat. The energy absorbing assemblies can include one or more auxetic energy absorbing elements (130), each element including a crushable matrix formed of cells having an auxetic cell geometry that are crushable in a direction of energy capture.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
Described are support surfaces (such as passenger seat tray tables) that have a pivot about which the support surface is rotatable. The pivot can be coupled with a track and movable relative to the track to adjust a deployed height of the tray table, such as among a stowed position along the seat back in which the pivot is retained at a first height; a first deployed position in which the pivot is retained at a first height and the support surface is oriented for receiving and supporting items; and a second deployed position in which the pivot is retained at the second height and the support surface is oriented for receiving and supporting items.
A passenger seat assembly includes a leg, a crushable insert, and a connector assembly. The leg includes an end and a slot extending through the leg proximate to the end, and the slot has a first slot end a second slot end. The crushable insert is retained within the slot, and the connector assembly may connect the leg with a track fitting assembly. The connector assembly includes at least one connector that is at least partially positioned within the slot between the second slot end and the crushable insert such that the connector deforms the crushable insert during a dynamic event.
A rail assembly includes assembly includes a fixed carriage and a clamping system. The fixed carriage defines a receiving area and a rail at least partially supported within the receiving area. The rail is slidable along an axis relative to the receiving area. The clamping system applies a clamping force on the rail within the receiving area. A movable assembly may be supported on the rail such that the movable assembly is movable along the axis relative to the fixed carriage.
Computational numerical analysis for passenger seating assemblies can be performed by generating a combined computer numerical simulation based on two or more partial numerical simulations of different assemblies and/or virtual passengers or anthropomorphic test dummies (ATDs). The partial numerical simulations may be run for a common, nonzero period of time, after which first simulation data from the first numerical simulation and second simulation data from the second numerical simulation can be captured and used for generating the combined numerical simulation. The combined numerical simulation can simulate a collision between the different assemblies and/or virtual ATDs by assembling the first and second partial simulation data such that the modeled assemblies collide in the combined computer numerical simulation. Any suitable number of combined numerical simulations in a variety of specific variations may be regenerated using the first and second partial simulation data.
Described are passenger seat reclining systems having a seat pan; a seat back fixed with respect to the seat pan; and at least one spreader. Motion track segments of the spreader may cause a particular recline motion. For example, the motion track segments may cause the seat body to rotate about an axis adjacent to the headrest during transition from an upright position to a reclined position of the passenger seat. Additionally or alternatively, the motion track segments may be configured such that the seat pan translates down and forward when the passenger seat transitions from an upright position to a reclined position, and such that the seat back is constrained to undergo less than less than 3 inches (7.62 cm) of rearward translation in recline travel when the passenger seat transitions from the upright position to the reclined position.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
Described is a frame component for a passenger seat assembly. The frame includes a tubular frame component having a first portion and a second portion. The bent portion bends the frame at a non-zero angle within a plane. The tubular frame component includes a variable inner diameter such that the first portion of the tubular frame component has a first wall thickness and the bent portion of the tubular frame component has a second wall thickness that is different from the first wall thickness.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
A portable electronic device holder for a passenger seat includes a base plate, a back plate pivotally attached to the base plate, and at least one movable arm attached to the back plate. The back plate may be adjustable relative to the base plate over a range of approximately 0° to 90°.
B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
Described is a mountable tray table assembly having a base attachable to a seat back of a passenger seat via an attachment mechanism. The base may include an opening for receiving a tray table and a projection for retaining the tray table within the base. The attachment mechanism may maintain the base at a set angle relative to a floor of a vehicle when the seat back is in an upright position and a reclined position.
Described are monocoque seat backs having a structural shroud with a rear panel, a top lip and two side lips positioned along edges of the rear panel to form an interior volume. A mesh suspension system is coupled to the structural shroud and suspended over an opening of the interior volume. In certain embodiments, the structural shroud may be formed of one or more of a composite, a theroplastic resin, a thermoset resin, or a polyfuryl phenolic resin. The structural shroud is constructed to satisfy 16G criteria and FST criteria.
Described are armrests for positioning between passenger seats having a base component with a divider extending upward from an upper surface of the base component and at least one adjustable component movably coupled to the base component. In a retracted position, the adjustable component and divider are arranged to form a non-intrusive barrier between passengers' arms. In an extended position, the divider is arranged to form the non-intrusive barrier between passengers' arms, while the adjustable component is arranged to extend a width of the armrest.
a) to switch between a first state and the second state, depending on the orientation of the second structure (226) with respect to the first structure (222). The sensor can detect whether the second passenger seat structure is positioned in a stowed configuration or a deployed configuration.
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
A passenger seat includes a seat back and a headrest supported on the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of opposing lateral sides, and the headrest may be adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis. A divider assembly having a divider may be attached to the headrest. The divider of the divider assembly is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back, and the divider may be movable relative to the headrest between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the divider extends forward from a first lateral side of the pair of opposing lateral sides of the headrest.
A passenger includes at least one seat component including a first material and at least one additive manufactured component including a second material, the at least one additive manufactured component including a plurality of zones. The at least one additive manufactured component is attached to the at least one seat component. The at least one additive manufactured component includes a lattice structure. Each of the plurality of zones have different physical properties.
