The invention relates to a method (200) for validating digital representations of parts of a seat of an aircraft, these digital representations being designed for use in a digital simulation of the seat, the method being characterised in that it comprises: - determining (216) a seat primary force path; - for each of at least one part on the primary force path, classifying (218) the stated part according to one from among a plurality of predefined levels of importance, each level of importance requiring no, one or multiple predefined tests, the required tests being different from one level of importance to the other; and - for each part for which a level of importance associated with at least one of the tests has been determined: simulating (220-2) the associated one or more tests using the digital representation of the stated part; performing (220-4) the associated one or more tests; and validating (220-6) the digital representation of the stated part by comparing a result of the simulated test with a result of the performed test.
G06F 119/02 - Reliability analysis or reliability optimisationFailure analysis, e.g. worst case scenario performance, failure mode and effects analysis [FMEA]
G06F 119/14 - Force analysis or force optimisation, e.g. static or dynamic forces
A seat pan for an aircraft seat. The seat pan is arranged to be fixed to an aircraft seat base, and to support a seat cushion of the aircraft seat. The seat pan includes a corrugated portion formed of a deformable material. The corrugated portion includes a plurality of corrugations.
An aircraft seat unit comprising a seat pan and an arm rest, wherein the arm rest is moveable from a first position, in which the arm rest is suitable for supporting the arm of a passenger sitting in the seat unit, and a second position, in which the arm rest is approximately co-planar with the seat pan, such that a further seating surface is provided.
An aircraft interior assembly comprising a fixed element, a sliding element movable between a lockable position and a released position, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism comprises a locking arm, mounted on one of the fixed element and the sliding element, which is rotatable around a rotating axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch mechanism further comprises an engagement plate, mounted on the other of the fixed element and the sliding element. When the sliding element is in the lockable position and the locking arm is in the locked position, the locking arm contacts the engagement plate to prevent the sliding element moving out of the lockable position. Conversely, when the sliding element is in the lockable position and the locking arm is in the unlocked position, the locking arm is not in contact with the engagement plate, and the sliding element is free to move out of the lockable position.
E05C 3/04 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the bolt
A closeout (1) for covering a region of an aircraft passenger seating arrangement (2), the closeout comprising: - a first cover (110), comprising a flexible sheet; - a second cover (102), comprising a plurality of at least partially overlapping slats (103); and - a sliding mechanism (107) supporting the first cover (110), such that the first cover (110) is moveable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the first cover (110) fully covers the region, and, in the retracted position, the first cover only partially covers said region. The first cover (110) is configured to be folded at least once in the retracted position. The first cover is coupled to at least one of the slats (103) of the second cover, such that - when the first cover (110) is moved into the retracted position/extended position, the second cover (102) is moved into a corresponding retracted position/extended position.
B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
The invention relates to a step assembly for a furniture (10) comprising a structural element (18) and a step (21 ) movable relative to the structural element (18) between - a stowed position, in which the step (21 ) is flush with regard to the structural element (10), and - a deployed position, in which the step (21 ) protrudes with regard to the structural element (10) to provide a step surface on which one can stand on.
A passenger cubicle assembly including a door, a door support assembly having a sliding mechanism, the sliding mechanism arranged to support the door such that the door is translatable relative to the door support assembly along a first axis; a wall containing the door support assembly, the wall having an opening sized to permit translation of the door through the opening; wherein the door support assembly is moveable into the opening and, while in the opening, the door support assembly is rotatable about a rotation axis perpendicular to the first axis.
An aircraft seat comprising a headrest having a headrest surface and a backrest having a backrest surface. The headrest is movable relative to the backrest surface between a first position in which the headrest surface is oriented at a first angle to the backrest surface, and a second position in which the headrest surface is oriented at a second angle to the backrest surface. The aircraft seat has a variable length gas strut, configured such that the headrest can be moved between the first position and second position by varying the length of the gas strut. The gas strut comprises an actuatable locking mechanism allowing the headrest to be held at any position between the first position and second position. Optionally, the gas strut locking mechanism may be actuated by one or more buttons, levers or switches.
A seat including a backrest; and a tray table coupled to the backrest, the tray table being movable between a stowed position in which the tray table lies against the backrest and a deployed position in which the tray table extends away from the backrest; the backrest having a backrest body and a backrest overlap portion, the backrest overlap portion having a fixed orientation relative to the backrest body and overlapping a first portion of the tray table when the tray table is in the stowed position such that the first portion of the tray table is between the backrest overlap portion and the backrest body.
An extendable aircraft passenger suite furniture item for mounting on a structure of an aircraft passenger suite. The extendable aircraft passenger suite furniture item comprises an extruded first frame structure (100) comprising a body (110) and first and second receiving channels (120a, 120b) integral with the body (110), the receiving channels (120a, 120b) being parallel to one another, each of the first and second receiving channels (120a, 120b) comprising first and second angled interior walls (121a, 122a); and a second frame structure (200) comprising first and second sliding members (231a, 231b), the first and second sliding members (231a, 231b) being translatably received within the first and second receiving channels (120a, 120b) of the first frame structure (100) respectively, such that the second frame structure (200) is translatably movable with respect to the first frame structure (100). The profile (111) of the first frame structure (100), in a plane perpendicular to the first and second receiving channels (120a, 120b), is uniform along the length of the first and second receiving channels (120a, 120b).
The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat, a shell defining an opening that allows a passenger to egress between an aisle and the seat and a door, comprising a base portion, translatable in a first direction across the opening of the shell, between a retracted position and an extended position, and a second portion, translatable relative to the base portion in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction, between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the second portion is in the deployed position, the base portion is able to translate between the extended position and the retracted position. The invention also provides a method of opening and a method of closing a door.
A seat pan for an aircraft seat. The seat pan is arranged to be fixed to an aircraft seat base, and to support a seat cushion of the aircraft seat. The seat pan comprises a corrugated portion formed of a deformable material. The corrugated portion comprising a plurality of corrugations.
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.
An aircraft interior unit with a detachable panel. The aircraft interior unit comprises a wall comprising a hollow panel, and a door mounted to the wall. The door is slidable between a closed position in which it covers an entrance to the aircraft interior unit, and an open position in which the entrance to the aircraft interior unit is uncovered. In the open position, the door is at least partially disposed within the hollow panel of the wall. The hollow panel can be detached from the rest of the aircraft interior unit, and the door, when moved from the open position, can be detached from the wall.
A method of configuring an aircraft electrical system. The aircraft electrical system comprises a wiring harness and a plurality of electronic modules. The wiring harness comprises a plurality of connection points. The method comprises: connecting a first electronic module in the plurality to the wiring harness via a first connection point in the plurality; transmitting by the first electronic module, a connection point identification request; in response to the transmitting, receiving at the first electronic module from the wiring harness, an identifier of the first connection point; on the basis of the received identifier, determining configuration data for the first electronic module, the configuration data being associated with the first connection point; and configuring the first electronic module to operate in accordance with the determined configuration data.
An aircraft interior assembly comprising a fixed element, a sliding element movable between a lockable position and a released position, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism comprises a locking arm, mounted on one of the fixed element and the sliding element, which is rotatable around a rotating axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch mechanism further comprises an engagement plate, mounted on the other of the fixed element and the sliding element. When the sliding element is in the lockable position and the locking arm is in the locked position, the locking arm contacts the engagement plate to prevent the sliding element moving out of the lockable position. Conversely, when the sliding element is in the lockable position and the locking arm is in the unlocked position, the locking arm is not in contact with the engagement plate, and the sliding element is free to move out of the lockable position.
An aircraft passenger suite (200) and method are provided. The aircraft passenger suite comprises a console (150) and a table (130) movably mounted to the console, the table being moveable along a table path between a first position and a second position. A controller (210) controls electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path. The controller comprises an initiation input for receiving an instruction to initiate electro-mechanical movement of the table. The suite comprises sensing equipment for sensing if any obstacle is present on the table path and providing, to the controller, an indication of whether or not any obstacle is present on the table path. The controller is configured to prevent electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path if the controller receives an indication that an obstacle is present on the table path.
An aircraft passenger suite is provided. The suite comprises an aircraft seat for use by a passenger. The suite also comprises a controller for controlling a number of output states of the suite, the controller comprising a logic condition receiver operable to receive a logic condition input. The suite also comprises sensor equipment operable to provide a sensor input to the controller, the sensor input providing an indication of at least one attribute of a passenger of the suite. The sensor equipment comprises one or more of: an image sensor a pressure sensor and a physiological sensor. The controller is configured to control at least one of the output states of the suite based on both the logic condition input and the sensor input.
The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat, a shell defining an opening, and a door. The door is translatable along a first path across the opening between a closed position in which passenger egress through the opening is at least partially blocked, and an open position which allows passenger access between a seat and an aisle. The door is translatable in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction, between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the door is translatable across the opening along the first path, and when the door is in the second configuration, the door is translatable across the opening along a second path. The invention also provides a door arrangement and a method of using a door.
A passenger cubical assembly comprising: a door; a door support assembly having a sliding mechanism, the sliding mechanism arranged to support the door such that the door is translatable relative to the door support assembly along a first axis; a wall containing the door support assembly, the wall having an opening sized to permit translation of the door through the opening; wherein the door support assembly is moveable into the opening and, while in the opening, the door support assembly is rotatable about a rotation axis perpendicular to the first axis.
Described are passenger door assemblies including emergency passage feature assemblies. For example, a door assembly may include a latching block configurable to retain a latching spigot of a carriage assembly responsive to a first opening force. The door assembly may also be configurable to release the latching spigot to enable sliding movement of the latching block independent of the carriage assembly responsive to a second opening force.
An aircraft seat (1) comprising a headrest (7) having a headrest surface (71) and a backrest (3) having a backrest surface (31). The headrest is movable relative to the backrest surface between a first position in which the headrest surface is oriented at a first angle to the backrest surface, and a second position in which the headrest surface is oriented at a second angle to the backrest surface. The aircraft seat has a variable length gas strut (9), configured such that the headrest can be moved between the first position and second position by varying the length of the gas strut. The gas strut comprises an actuatable locking mechanism (92) allowing the headrest to be held at any position between the first position and second position. Optionally, the gas strut locking mechanism may be actuated by one or more buttons (111), levers (5151) or switches (6161).
The present invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat, a shell that allows a passenger egress between an aisle and the seat through an opening, and a door assembly comprising a door slidable with respect to the shell between a retracted position and an extended position, a slide track attached to the shell, a slide runner for sliding along the slide track, and a connection mechanism for selectively connecting the door to the slide runner, wherein the door has a first sliding mode in which the connection mechanism connects the door to the slide runner and wherein the slide runner slides along the slide track, and a second sliding mode in which the connection mechanism does not connect the door to the slide runner and wherein the door slides in relation to the slide track. The invention also provides a door arrangement and associated methods.
A seat comprising: a backrest; and a tray table coupled to the backrest, the tray table being movable between a stowed position in which the tray table lies against the backrest and a deployed position in which the tray table extends away from the backrest; the backrest comprising a backrest body and a backrest overlap portion, the backrest overlap portion having a fixed orientation relative to the backrest body and overlapping a first portion of the tray table when the tray table is in the stowed position such that the first portion of the tray table is between the backrest overlap portion and the backrest body.
A passenger seating unit for a vehicle, such as an aircraft, includes a privacy shell and a door. The privacy shell at least partially defines a passenger seat area, and the privacy shell includes an opening for allowing entry to and exit from the seat unit. A passenger seat may be provided in the passenger seat area. The door is supported on the privacy shell and includes a first panel and a second panel. The second panel is pivotably connected to the first panel such that the second panel is movable relative to the first panel between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the door is movable in a forward and aft direction relative to the privacy shell.
An aircraft cabin (100) is disclosed. The aircraft cabin (100) comprises a plurality of pairs of seat units (120) positioned along an aisle (101). Each aisle seat unit (122A) comprises an aisle seat (125A) and an aisle footwell (126A) and each non-aisle seat unit (123A) comprises a non-aisle seat (127A) and a non-aisle footwell (128A). The aisle seat unit (122A) and non-aisle seat unit (123A) are positioned with respect to one another such that the aisle seat (125A) faces towards a first end of the cabin (100) and has direct access to the aisle (101), the non-aisle seat (127A) faces towards a second, opposite end of the cabin (100). The aisle seat unit (122A) is oriented at an angle with respect to the non-aisle seat unit (123A) to provide the non-aisle seat unit (123A) with an aisle access path (129A) between the non-aisle seat (127A) and the aisle footwell (126A). The width of the non-aisle footwell (128A) is less than the width of the non-aisle seat (127A) and the aisle seat (125A) is positioned directly adjacent the non-aisle footwell (128A).
Described are aircraft door assemblies comprising a stationary portion comprising at least one translation track and a movable portion comprising at least one channel. The movable portion is slidably coupled to the stationary portion via at least an attachment plate. The aircraft door assembly comprises a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the attachment plate and the movable portion are slidable as a unit relative to the stationary portion along the at least one translation track. In the unlocked state, the movable portion is slidable relative to the attachment plate and the stationary portion along the at least one channel.
An actuation mechanism may control the movement of an aircraft seat between an upright position and a bed position. The aircraft seat comprises a back rest and connected seat pan with an actuator for moving the seat between an upright position and a bed position. The seat pan comprises a cam follower (32). The cam follower (32) is arranged to move along a first cam path (38) when the aircraft seat is moved from the upright position to the bed position. It is further arranged to move along a second cam path (40) when the seat is moved from the bed position to the upright position.
B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
B60N 2/20 - 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 tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
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
Zodiac Aerospace Equipment de Mexico, S.de R.L. de C.V. (Mexico)
Inventor
Woodington, James Byron
Madrigal, Jose
Bermudez, Cristina
Leung, Cho Kiu Heather
Jones, Ryan
Hurstel, Paul
Abstract
The present invention provides an aircraft cabin comprising an aisle defining an aisle axis, a plurality of aircraft passenger seats arranged in a seat column adjacent the aisle, and accessible from the aisle, each aircraft passenger seat comprising a seat pan and a backrest with a front face defining a seat facing direction and a rear face, and each aircraft passenger seat being convertible between a seat configuration and a bed configuration, wherein each aircraft passenger seat in the seat column is able to be angled away from the aisle such that the seat facing direction is at an angle of at least degrees from the aisle axis and wherein each aircraft passenger seat can be in the bed configuration when at that angle. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit, an aircraft, a kit of parts and a method of providing enhanced passenger access to an aircraft passenger accommodation unit.
The present invention concerns an aircraft seat. The aircraft seat comprises at least one moveable element, and a cam follower arrangement associated with the moveable element. The cam follower arrangement comprises a first cam follower and second cam follower attached to a common bogie. Spreading the load over two cam followers attached to a common bogie may reduce the wear on each individual cam follower. This reduction in wear may result in fewer maintenance tasks associated with the aircraft seat, and may make the aircraft seat more robust.
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
A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
An aircraft passenger accommodation unit is disclosed. The aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprises a seat, a wall, an ottoman, and a console. An access path comprising a width is defined between the wall and the ottoman, the access path providing passenger access to the seat. The ottoman is moveably mounted with respect to the console and moveable between an extended position and a retracted position to change the width of the access path, and the ottoman is at least partially received within the console when the ottoman is in the retracted position.
An aircraft passenger seat unit configured for use adjacent an aisle of an aircraft cabin is disclosed. The seat unit comprises a seat, a footrest, and a movable panel. The movable panel is movable with respect to the footrest between a closed position in which the movable panel at least partially encloses a side of the footrest and an open position in which the movable panel at least partially exposes the side of the footrest such that, in use, when the panel is in the open position, a passenger can access the seat from an aisle through the partially exposed side of the footrest.
An aircraft seat (1) is disclosed. The aircraft seat (1) comprises a seating surface (51), an armrest (7), and a gas strut (9) configured such that the armrest (7) can be moved between a raised position a lowered position in which an armrest surface (71) is substantially level with the seating surface (51). The gas strut (9) comprises a switch (92) with an unlocked configuration in which the stroke of the gas strut (9) can be adjusted and a locked configuration for locking the stroke of the gas strut (9) so that the armrest (7) can be held at any position between the raised position and the lowered position. A trigger (117) is configured to move the switch (92) between the locked and unlocked configurations upon actuation of an actuatable member (111) that is located upon a surface of the aircraft seat (1).
The present invention provides a tool 1 for curing a composite component, the tool comprising a lay-up surface 8 for laying-up layers of an uncured composite component, a cover assembly 9 for moving in relation to the lay-up surface to cover a layed-up uncured composite component on the lay-up surface, the cover assembly comprising a sealable cover for sealing around the uncured composite component on the lay-up surface to form a sealed zone, and a vacuum port 25 for providing a vacuum to the sealed zone, wherein the tool further comprises at least one heating element 15, 53 within the sealed zone for heating the uncured composite component. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a composite component and a composite component. The composite component may form at least part of a piece of aircraft furniture, such as an aircraft seat shell.
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 33/02 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
The present invention provides, an aircraft passenger seat unit comprising a convertible passenger seat, a shell defining a planform of the seat unit, the planform having a first end region across a first end of the planform, a second end region across the second end of the planform, and a middle region extending from the first end region to the second end region, wherein the second end region is offset from the first end region in a direction transverse to the length of the planform, the shell further comprising a moveable partition being moveable between a raised position and a lowered position, in which a sight line is unblocked, wherein the moveable partition is located adjacent the middle region and wherein, when in the lowered position, the partition is located under the bed height of the converted passenger seat.
Described are examples of a seating arrangement for an aircraft with a first seat in a first accommodation space and a second seat in a second accommodation space, wherein the first and second accommodation spaces are configured to share a common floor space at a floor level of the aircraft. One seating arrangement includes a divider screen located between the first and second accommodation spaces, moveable, by sliding in a direction along the common floor space, between a stowed position permitting passenger egress between the first and second accommodation spaces across the common floor space, and a deployed position preventing passenger egress between the first and second accommodation spaces across the common floor space.
The present invention relates to a suite (10), in particular for an aircraft cabin, comprising: - a seat (19), - an ottoman (21), and - a storage cupboard (22), - the suite (10) further comprising a movable table (27) capable of assuming: • a stowed state in which the movable table (27) extends in a vertical plane, in which the movable table (27) is arranged between the cupboard (22) and the ottoman (21), and • a deployed state in which the movable table (27) extends in a horizontal plane.
The invention provides a cover for an aircraft passenger using a bed surface of an aircraft passenger seat, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the cover to the seat, an inflatable bladder, and a trigger mechanism for triggering inflation of the bladder, the bladder being configured to cover a knee region of the bed surface. The invention also provides a harness for the aircraft passenger, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the harness to the seat, a number of straps for extending around the passenger, and a fastening mechanism for fastening one or more of the straps in place around the passenger, wherein the number of straps includes at least one of a crotch strap and a torso strap. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit comprising a seat convertible to a bed, the bed being provided with a cover or harness.
An aircraft passenger seat comprising a seat pan, a back rest, and a leg rest is provided. The back rest is moveable between an upright position and a reclined position in which the back rest is substantially parallel with a deployed position of the seat pan. The back rest can also be fixed in at least one intermediate position between the upright position and the reclined position. The leg rest is moveable between a retracted position in which the leg rest is substantially perpendicular to the deployed position of the seat pan and an extended position in which it is positioned to support the legs of a passenger. The seat pan is moveable between a deployed position in which the seat pan occupies a first space and wherein a passenger can sit on the seat pan, and a stowed position in which the seat pan is moved out of the first space such that a passenger can stand in the first space.
An aircraft cabin is provided. The aircraft cabin comprises a first seat unit and a second seat unit, the first and second seat units being in a first row of seat units and being separated by an aisle. The cabin comprises a partition movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the partition is positioned at least partially in the aisle between the first and second seat units thereby at least partially blocking the aisle. The cabin further comprises an item of furniture movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the item of furniture is positioned in the aisle between the first and second seat units.
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.
An aircraft cabin is provided. The aircraft cabin comprises a first row of seat units extending across the cabin between a first outboard sidewall of the cabin and a second opposite outboard sidewall of the cabin, a first aisle extending along the cabin, and a second aisle extending along the cabin. The first row of seats units comprises a first seat unit, a second seat unit, a third seat unit and no further seat units. The first aisle is positioned adjacent the first outboard sidewall and separates the first outboard sidewall and the first seat unit, the second seat unit is positioned adjacent the first seat unit, and the third seat unit is spaced apart from the second seat unit by the second aisle, the third seat unit being positioned adjacent the second outboard sidewall. The first row of seat units further comprises a privacy screen movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the privacy screen provides a barrier at least partially partitioning the first seat unit and second seat unit.
The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat unit comprising a seat, a privacy shell having a primary opening to allow entry to and exit from the seat unit, a storage unit comprising one or more holders for supporting clothes and a door movable between a first position in which the door at least partially blocks off the primary opening, and a second position in which the door at least partially closes access to holders of the storage unit. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit in which the door fully blocks off the primary opening, so that passenger entry and exit is prevented, in the first position. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit in which the door is arranged to move in a direction offset from an angle of the privacy shell adjacent the opening.
The present invention provides an aircraft seat unit comprising a main seat, and a companion seat, the main seat and the companion seat facing each other, wherein the companion seat comprises a seat pan, providing a seat pan surface, and a moveable seat element, the moveable seat element being moveable in relation to the seat pan between a stowed position, in which the companion seat provides an additional support surface for a main passenger in the main seat, and a deployed position, in which the moveable seat element provides a backrest surface for a companion passenger in the companion seat. The invention also provides a method of deploying and a method of stowing a companion seat.
121212, and wherein at least a part of both footrest surfaces 107, 207 are provided in the overlap area. Also provided is another aircraft passenger cabin and an aircraft passenger seating arrangement.
Described is an aircraft suite having an aircraft seat for use by a passenger, the aircraft suite also having a controller, for controlling a number of output states of the aircraft suite, the controller having a logic condition receiver for receiving a logic condition input, and distance measurement equipment for measuring a distance between a first location within the suite and a second location within the suite, and providing a distance input to a distance receiver of the controller, wherein, in use, the controller controls at least one of the output states of the aircraft suite based upon both the logic condition input and the distance input. The invention also provides a method of controlling an environment within an aircraft suite.
The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (1000) comprising a seat (100), a shell (110) defining an opening (120), and a door (130). The door (130) is translatable along a first path across the opening (120) between a closed position in which passenger egress through the opening (120) is at least partially blocked, and an open position which allows passenger access between a seat (100) and an aisle (300). The door (130) is translatable in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction, between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the door (130) is translatable across the opening (120) along the first path, and when the door (130) is in the second configuration, the door (130) is translatable across the opening (120) along a second path. The invention also provides a door arrangement and a method of using a door.
An aircraft passenger suite (200) and method are provided. The aircraft passenger suite comprises a console (150) and a table (130) movably mounted to the console, the table being moveable along a table path between a first position and a second position. A controller (210) controls electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path. The controller comprises an initiation input for receiving an instruction to initiate electro-mechanical movement of the table. The suite comprises sensing equipment for sensing if any obstacle is present on the table path and providing, to the controller, an indication of whether or not any obstacle is present on the table path. The controller is configured to prevent electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path if the controller receives an indication that an obstacle is present on the table path.
An aircraft passenger suite (100) is provided. The suite (100) comprises an aircraft seat (110) for use by a passenger. The suite (100) also comprises a controller for controlling a number of output states (240) of the suite, the controller comprising a logic condition receiver operable to receive a logic condition input (210). The suite (100) also comprises sensor equipment operable to provide a sensor input (220) to the controller, the sensor input (220) providing an indication of at least one attribute of a passenger of the suite (100). The sensor equipment comprises one or more of: an image sensor (151, 152) a pressure sensor (154) and a physiological sensor. The controller is configured to control at least one of the output states (240) of the suite based on both the logic condition input (210) and the sensor input (220).
The present invention concerns a composite structural panel with an electrically conducting layer and an integrated electrical connector. The composite structural panel comprises an electrically conducting layer, a structural layer, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector is at least partially integrated into the structural layer and is electrically connected to the electrically conducting layer. The electrical connector also has an exposed connection at the surface of the panel. The composite structural panel may be a structural panel in an aircraft interior. The composite panel may comprise electrical components such as integrated illumination means, and the electrically conducting layer and electrical connector may simplify wiring requirements.
H01L 51/50 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED)
H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices
Abstract Light-emitting Structural Panel The present invention concerns a composite structural panel with integrated illumination suitable for use within an aircraft interior. The composite structural panel comprises a structural layer of quantum dots, and an electrically conducting layer. The electrically conducting layer is configured to supply electrical power to the quantum dots, such that the quantum dots emit light. The use of quantum dots as part of a structural panel, allows significant flexibility in the design of the illumination patterns. There may be additional benefits, including reduced energy consumption compared to other light sources, and/or eliminating the need for wiring within the structural panel, thus reducing or simplifying the need for maintenance. Figure 1
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
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B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
Described are aircraft door assemblies comprising a stationary portion comprising at least one translation track and a movable portion comprising at least one channel. The movable portion is slidably coupled to the stationary portion via at least an attachment plate. The aircraft door assembly comprises a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the attachment plate and the movable portion are slidable as a unit relative to the stationary portion along the at least one translation track. In the unlocked state, the movable portion is slidable relative to the attachment plate and the stationary portion along the at least one channel.
A passenger seating unit for a vehicle, such as an aircraft, includes a privacy shell and a door. The privacy shell at least partially defines a passenger seat area, and the privacy shell includes an opening for allowing entry to and exit from the seat unit. A passenger seat may be provided in the passenger seat area. The door is supported on the privacy shell and includes a first panel and a second panel. The second panel is pivotably connected to the first panel such that the second panel is movable relative to the first panel between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the door is movable in a forward and aft direction relative to the privacy shell.
The present invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (100) comprising a seat (110), a shell (120, 123) that allows a passenger egress between an aisle (11) and the seat through an opening (124), and a door assembly (140, 150, 160, 170, 180) comprising a door (141) slidable with respect to the shell between a retracted position (142) and an extended (143) position, a slide track (171) attached to the shell, a slide runner (151, 152) for sliding along the slide track, and a connection mechanism (181, 182) for selectively connecting the door to the slide runner, wherein the door has a first sliding mode in which the connection mechanism connects the door to the slide runner and wherein the slide runner slides along the slide track, and a second sliding mode in which the connection mechanism does not connect the door to the slide runner and wherein the door slides in relation to the slide track. The invention also provides a door arrangement and associated methods.
Described are passenger door assemblies including emergency passage feature assemblies. For example, a door assembly may include a latching block configurable to retain a latching spigot of a carriage assembly responsive to a first opening force. The door assembly may also be configurable to release the latching spigot to enable sliding movement of the latching block independent of the carriage assembly responsive to a second opening force.
The invention provides a drink receptacle holder (1000) comprising a drink receptacle retainer portion (1204), for retaining a drink receptacle (2000) in an upright orientation, and a mounting portion (1201, 1600, 1700, 1800), for mounting to a mounting structure, wherein the drink receptacle retainer portion and the mounting portion are pivotally mounted to each other such that the orientation of a drink receptacle retained by the drink receptacle retainer portion can be adjusted with respect to the mounting portion, and wherein the drink receptacle retainer portion is freely pivotable in relation to the mounting portion, such that the drink receptacle retainer portion naturally pivots in relation to the mounting portion as the orientation of the mounting portion is changed. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit.
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (1000) comprising a seat (100), a shell (110) defining an opening (120) that allows a passenger to egress between an aisle (300) and the seat (100) and a door (130), comprising a base portion (131), translatable in a first direction (133) across the opening of the shell (110), between a retracted position and an extended position, and a second portion (132), translatable relative to the base portion (130) in a second direction (134) that is transverse to the first direction (133), between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the second portion (132) is in the deployed position, the base portion (131) is able to translate between the extended position and the retracted position. The invention also provides a method of opening and a method of closing a door.
The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (1000) comprising a seat (100), having a seat pan (102) and a seat back (101), a shell (200), at least partially surrounding the seat, wherein the shell defines an opening that allows a passenger egress between the aisle and the seat through the opening, and a door assembly (400), for providing variable access through the opening between an aisle and the seat. The door assembly comprises a door (410) rotatably mounted relative to the shell, such that the door is rotatable between an open position and a closed position in which passenger egress through the opening is at least partially blocked, wherein the door is rotatable between the open and closed positions in a plane of rotation of the door, the plane of rotation extending across the opening. The invention also provides a method of opening or closing a door assembly of an aircraft passenger accommodation unit.
An aircraft cabin (100) is disclosed. The aircraft cabin (100) comprises a plurality of pairs of seat units (120) positioned along an aisle (101). Each aisle seat unit (122 A) comprises an aisle seat (125A) and an aisle footwell (126 A) and each non-aisle seat unit (123 A) comprises a non-aisle seat (127 A) and a non-aisle footwell (128A). The aisle seat unit (122 A) and non-aisle seat unit (123A) are positioned with respect to one another such that the aisle seat (125A) faces towards a first end of the cabin (100) and has direct access to the aisle (101), the non-aisle seat (127A) faces towards a second, opposite end of the cabin (100). The aisle seat unit (122 A) is oriented at an angle with respect to the non-aisle seat unit (123 A) to provide the non-aisle seat unit (123 A) with an aisle access path (129 A) between the non-aisle seat (127 A) and the aisle footwell (126A). The width of the non-aisle footwell (128 A) is less than the width of the non-aisle seat (127A) and the aisle seat (125A) is positioned directly adjacent the non-aisle footwell (128A).
ZODIAC AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (Mexico)
Inventor
Woodington, James Byron
Madrigal, Jose
Bermudez, Cristina
Leung, Cho Kiu Heather
Jones, Ryan
Hurstel, Paul
Abstract
The present invention provides an aircraft cabin (100) comprising an aisle (102) defining an aisle axis (103), a plurality of aircraft passenger seats (220) arranged in a seat column (104) adjacent the aisle, and accessible from the aisle, each aircraft passenger seat comprising a seat pan (221) and a backrest (222) with a front face (223) defining a seat facing direction (225) and a rear face (224), and each aircraft passenger seat being convertible between a seat configuration and a bed configuration, wherein each aircraft passenger seat in the seat column is able to be angled away from the aisle such that the seat facing direction is at an angle (280) of at least 30 degrees from the aisle axis and wherein each aircraft passenger seat can be in the bed configuration when at that angle. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (200), an aircraft (1000), a kit of parts and a method of providing enhanced passenger access to an aircraft passenger accommodation unit.
The present invention concerns an aircraft seat. The aircraft seat comprises at least one moveable element, and a cam follower arrangement associated with the moveable element. The cam follower arrangement comprises a first cam follower (24) and second cam follower (26) attached to a common bogie (28). Spreading the load over two cam followers attached to a common bogie may reduce the wear on each individual cam follower. This reduction in wear may result in fewer maintenance tasks associated with the aircraft seat, and may make the aircraft seat more robust.
A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
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
The invention concerns an actuation mechanism for controlling the movement of an aircraft seat between an upright position and a bed position. The aircraft seat comprises a back rest and connected seat pan with an actuator for moving the seat between an upright position and a bed position. The seat pan comprises a cam follower (32). The cam follower (32) is arranged to move along a first cam path (38) when the aircraft seat is moved from the upright position to the bed position. It is further arranged to move along a second cam path (40) when the seat is moved from the bed position to the upright position.
A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
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
B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
An aircraft passenger seat unit (100) configured for use adjacent an aisle (600) of an aircraft cabin (1) is disclosed. The seat unit comprises a seat (110), a footrest (109), and a movable panel (113). The movable panel (113) is movable with respect to the footrest (109) between a closed position in which the movable panel (113) at least partially encloses a side of the footrest (109) and an open position in which the movable panel (113) at least partially exposes the side of the footrest (109) such that, in use, when the panel (113) is in the open position, a passenger can access the seat (110) from an aisle (600) through the partially exposed side of the footrest (109).
An aircraft passenger accommodation unit (3) is disclosed. The aircraft passenger accommodation unit (3) comprises a seat (6), a wall (91), an ottoman (15), and a console (11). An access path (7) comprising a width is defined between the wall (91) and the ottoman (15), the access path (7) providing passenger access to the seat (6). The ottoman (15) is moveably mounted with respect to the console (11) and moveable between an extended position and a retracted position to change the width of the access path (7), and the ottoman (15) is at least partially received within the console (11) when the ottoman (15) is in the retracted position.
An aircraft seat (1) is disclosed. The aircraft seat (1) comprises a seating surface (51), an armrest (7), and a gas strut (9) configured such that the armrest (7) can be moved between a raised position a lowered position in which an armrest surface (71) is substantially level with the seating surface (51). The gas strut (9) comprises a switch (92) with an unlocked configuration in which the stroke of the gas strut (9) can be adjusted and a locked configuration for locking the stroke of the gas strut (9) so that the armrest (7) can be held at any position between the raised position and the lowered position. A trigger (117) is configured to move the switch (92) between the locked and unlocked configurations upon actuation of an actuatable member (111) that is located upon a surface of the aircraft seat (1).
The present invention provides, an aircraft passenger seat unit (100) comprising a convertible passenger seat (110), a shell (130) defining a planform (180) of the seat unit, the planform having a first end region (182) across a first end (181) of the planform, a second end region (184) across the second end (183) of the planform, and a middle region (185) extending from the first end region to the second end region, wherein the second end region is offset from the first end region in a direction (194) transverse to the length (186) of the planform, the shell further comprising a moveable partition (170) being moveable between a raised position (171) and a lowered position, in which a sight line is unblocked, wherein the moveable partition is located adjacent the middle region and wherein, when in the lowered position, the partition is located under the bed height of the converted passenger seat.
The present invention concerns headrests. More particularly, this invention concerns aircraft seats comprising headrests. A headrest comprises a centre portion with an integrated speaker, and at least one side portion. The side portion is configurable between a first position approximately aligned with the centre portion, a second position rotated relative to the centre portion such that the side portion protrudes at an angle to the centre portion, and a third position extended from the second position, such that in the third position, the side portion extends further from the centre portion than in the second position. The side portion comprises a first leaf and second leaf, the first leaf connected to the centre portion by a hinge, the second leaf connected to the first leaf by a pivot. Extension of the second leaf from the second position to the third position comprises rotation of the second leaf around the pivot.
The present invention provides a set of aircraft passenger seat units (210, 220), including a first seat unit (210) that is configured to be arranged in a location that is not adjacent to a longitudinal aisle (240) of the cabin, and a second seat unit (220) that is configured to be arranged in a location that is in between the first seat unit (210) and the aisle (240). The seat units (210, 220) each comprise an ottoman (212, 222), and a seat (211, 221) moveable between a seat configuration and a bed configuration in which the seat (211, 221) and the ottoman (212, 222) cooperatively form a bed having a bed length along a longitudinal axis of the seat unit (210, 220). The bed length of the second seat unit (220) is less than 95% of the bed length of the first seat unit (210).
An aircraft seat (1) is provided. The aircraft seat (1) comprises a cushion, wherein the cushion is at least partly formed by a resilient monolithic lattice structure.The cushion may be one of a seat pan cushion(3), a back rest cushion (5), a head rest cushion (7), a leg rest cushion (9), or an arm rest cushion (10).
The invention provides a kit of parts for assembling an aircraft seat unit, comprising a frame with a slot, a panel for forming a shell of the aircraft seat unit and defining a footprint of the aircraft seat unit, having a first end and a second opposite end, the first end configured to be slid in and out of the frame slot to provide a variable dimension from the frame to second opposite end of the panel, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the panel within the frame slot, in a configuration providing a desired value of aircraft seat unit variable dimension. The invention also provides a plurality of such kits of parts, an aircraft seat unit and an aircraft cabin comprising a plurality of such aircraft seat units or made from such kit of parts, and methods of installing an aircraft seat unit.
The invention provides a cover (200) for an aircraft passenger (500) using a bed surface (111) of an aircraft passenger seat (110), comprising an attachment mechanism (211, 212) for attaching the cover to the seat, an inflatable bladder (221), and a trigger mechanism (209) for triggering inflation of the bladder, the bladder being configured to cover a knee region (114) of the bed surface. The invention also provides a harness (300, 400, 600) for the aircraft passenger, comprising an attachment mechanism (308, 408, 608) for attaching the harness to the seat, a number of straps (301, 302, 303, 401, 402, 403, 410, 601, 602, 603) for extending around the passenger, and a fastening mechanism (309, 409, 609) for fastening one or more of the straps in place around the passenger, wherein the number of straps includes at least one of a crotch strap (410) and a torso strap (301, 401, 601). The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit (100) comprising a seat (110) convertible to a bed, the bed being provided with a cover (200) or harness (300, 400, 600).
A drinking receptacle holder comprising a holding portion, the holding portion providing an aperture with a variable size, and a base portion, wherein the drinking receptacle holder is configured so that a drinking receptacle can be received within the aperture of the holding portion with the drinking receptacle resting upon the base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be pushed away from the holding portion by the drinking receptacle as the drinking receptacle is moved through the aperture of the holding portion, and wherein the holding portion is connected to the base portion such that the size of the aperture is configured to reduce as the base portion is pushed away from the holding portion.
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
The present invention concerns a mounting structure and arrangement. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a mounting structure and arrangement for mounting aircraft furniture in an aircraft. The mounting structure comprises a first connection assembly configured for engagement with a first mounting track; and an associated first support. The first support is configured to abut the first mounting track at a location fore or aft of the first connection assembly. The provision of the support may reduce the number of connection assemblies required to properly secure an item of aircraft furniture in an aircraft cabin using the mounting structure.
An aircraft passenger seat (1) comprising a seat pan (103), a back rest (105), and a leg rest (101) is provided. The back rest (105) is moveable between an upright position and a reclined position in which the back rest (105) is substantially parallel with a deployed position of the seat pan (103). The back rest (105) can also be fixed in at least one intermediate position between the upright position and the reclined position. The leg rest (101) is moveable between a retracted position in which the leg rest (101) is substantially perpendicular to the deployed position of the seat pan (103) and an extended position in which it is positioned to support the legs of a passenger. The seat pan (103) is moveable between a deployed position in which the seat pan (103) occupies a first space and wherein a passenger can sit on the seat pan (103), and a stowed position in which the seat pan (103) is moved out of the first space such that a passenger can stand in the first space.
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare 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
B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat unit (100) comprising a seat (121), a privacy shell (110) having a primary opening (117) to allow entry to and exit from the seat unit, a storage unit (130) comprising one or more holders for supporting clothes and a door (140) movable between a first position in which the door at least partially blocks off the primary opening, and a second position in which the door at least partially closes access to holders of the storage unit. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit (100) in which the door (140) fully blocks off the primary opening (117), so that passenger entry and exit is prevented, in the first position. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit (100) in which the door (140) is arranged to move in a direction offset from an angle of the privacy shell (110) adjacent the opening (117).
An aircraft cabin (1) is provided. The aircraft cabin comprises a first seat unit (3) and a second seat unit (5), the first and second seat units being in a first row of seat units (10) and being separated by an aisle (11). The cabin (1) comprises a partition (111, 112) movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the partition (111, 112) is positioned at least partially in the aisle (11) between the first and second seat units (3, 5) thereby at least partially blocking the aisle (11). The cabin (1) further comprises an item of furniture (15) movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the item of furniture (15) is positioned in the aisle (11) between the first and second seat units (3, 5).
An aircraft cabin (1) is provided. The aircraft cabin (1) comprises a first row (8) of seat units extending across the cabin between a first outboard sidewall (15) of the cabin (1) and a second opposite outboard sidewall (16) of the cabin (1), a first aisle (11) extending along the cabin (1), and a second aisle (13) extending along the cabin (1). The first row of seats units (8) comprises a first seat unit (3), a second seat unit (5), a third seat unit (7) and no further seat units. The first aisle (11) is positioned adjacent the first outboard sidewall (15) and separates the first outboard sidewall (15) and the first seat unit (3), the second seat unit (5) is positioned adjacent the first seat unit (3), and the third seat unit (7) is spaced apart from the second seat unit (5) by the second aisle (13), the third seat unit (7) being positioned adjacent the second outboard sidewall (16). The first row (8) of seat units further comprises a privacy screen (17) movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the privacy screen (17) provides a barrier at least partially partitioning the first seat unit (3) and second seat unit (5).
The present invention provides an aircraft suite (100) comprising an aircraft seat (110) for use by a passenger (104), the aircraft suite also comprising a controller, for controlling a number of output states of the aircraft suite, the controller having a logic condition receiver for receiving a logic condition input, and distance measurement equipment (201, 202), for measuring a distance between a first location (104) within the suite and a second location (203) within the suite, and providing a distance input to a distance receiver of the controller, wherein, in use, the controller controls at least one of the output states of the aircraft suite (100) based upon both the logic condition input and the distance input. The invention also provides a method of controlling an environment within an aircraft suite (100).
The present invention provides an aircraft seat unit (100) comprising a main seat (105), and a companion seat (106), the main seat and the companion seat facing each other, wherein the companion seat comprises a seat pan (112), providing a seat pan surface (115), and a moveable seat element (120), the moveable seat element being moveable in relation to the seat pan between a stowed position, in which the companion seat provides an additional support surface (121) for a main passenger in the main seat, and a deployed position, in which the moveable seat element provides a backrest surface (124) for a companion passenger in the companion seat. The invention also provides a method of deploying and a method of stowing a companion seat.
B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
The present invention provides a divider screen assembly for an aircraft seating arrangement, the divider screen assembly comprising a divider screen moveable between a lower height in a stowed configuration, and an upper height in a deployed configuration, a first actuation mechanism being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the upper height and an intermediate height in between the upper height and the lower height, a second actuation mechanism being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the intermediate height and the lower height, wherein the second actuation mechanism is actuable only when the screen has been lowered to the intermediate height. The present invention also provides an aircraft accommodation arrangement, a method of stowing a divider screen and a method of deploying a divider screen.
b, the support arm comprises a coverable region 31 that is covered by the deployable table when the deployable table is in the stowed position, and not covered by the deployable table when the deployable table is in the deployed position, wherein the deployable table assembly further comprises a holder 40 for a personal electronic device mounted at least partially over the coverable region 31 of the support arm. The present invention also provides a deployable table assembly 10 in which the holder 40 is translatably mounted to the support arm 30 and translatable in relation to the support arm from a first translation position to a second translation position.
Described are examples of a seating arrangement for an aircraft with a first seat in a first accommodation space and a second seat in a second accommodation space, wherein the first and second accommodation spaces are configured to share a common floor space at a floor level of the aircraft. One seating arrangement includes a divider screen located between the first and second accommodation spaces, moveable, by sliding in a direction along the common floor space, between a stowed position permitting passenger egress between the first and second accommodation spaces across the common floor space, and a deployed position preventing passenger egress between the first and second accommodation spaces across the common floor space.
Described are aircraft cabin arrangements (12) with at least one lavatory unit (14) with a first side wall (1402) and at least one seat unit (16) positioned adjacent the first side wall. A separate wall is not positioned between the first side wall and the at least one seat unit. The first side wall includes a recessed portion, and the at least one seat unit includes a foot support surface (1606) incorporated into the recessed portion of the first side wall.
Described are seating arrangements having at least one set of columns that include an aisle column of seating units positioned adjacent a wall column of seating units. The aisle column is positioned adjacent an aisle, and the wall column is positioned adjacent an exterior wall. Each seating unit has a bed position having a head end and a foot end, wherein at least a height-limited portion of the foot end is less than a delineating height that separates a lower portion of the aisle from a upper portion of the aisle. The seating units in the adjacent columns are longitudinally aligned and positioned adjacent one another, as well as being angled with respect to each other. The height-limited portion of the foot ends in the aisle column is positioned adjacent the aisle, and the height-limited portion of the foot ends in the wall column is positioned within a concave portion of the exterior wall.
Described are commercial aircraft cabin arrangement comprising a plurality of seat units (14), each seat unit including a primary seat (16) and a secondary seat (18) arranged facing one another. The primary seat (16) and the secondary seat (18) are configured to combine into a single bed position for the seat unit. The plurality of seat units (14) are arranged in two columns separated by a wide central aisle (72).
The present invention provides a tool 1 for curing a composite component, the tool comprising a lay-up surface 8 for laying-up layers of an uncured composite component, a cover assembly 9 for moving in relation to the lay-up surface to cover a layed-up uncured composite component on the lay-up surface, the cover assembly comprising a sealable cover for sealing around the uncured composite component on the lay-up surface to form a sealed zone, and a vacuum port 25 for providing a vacuum to the sealed zone, wherein the tool further comprises at least one heating element 15, 53 within the sealed zone for heating the uncured composite component. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a composite component and a composite component. The composite component may form at least part of a piece of aircraft furniture, such as an aircraft seat shell.
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 33/02 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
A table arrangement including a support member rotatably mounted to a base structure, a table element translatably mounted to the support member, and a locking mechanism is described. The locking mechanism may include a first locking member connected to the support member to rotate with the support member between non-aligned and aligned configurations with respect to the second locking member, and a second locking member. The first or second locking member may be translatably mounted with respect to the other locking member between a first engagement position and a second engagement position, wherein, when the first locking member is in the aligned configuration, the first or second locking member can translate into the second engagement position. The table arrangement may be deployed and stowed.
The present invention provides a table arrangement comprising a table moveably mounted to a table mounting structure, a compensation arrangement connected between the table and table mounting structure for reducing the force required to lift the table from a lowered position to a raised position, and a damper arrangement for reducing the speed of the table as it moves from the raised position to the lowered position, wherein the compensation arrangement is mounted on a shaft, such that as the table is lowered, the shaft rotates about its longitudinal axis and wherein the damping arrangement is arranged to act on the shaft to reduce the speed of its rotation about its longitudinal axis. The invention also provides an aircraft seat module and a method of deploying or stowing a table arrangement.
The present invention provides a table arrangement 100 for use in an aircraft seat module, the table arrangement comprising a first table element suitable for being movably mounted to a mounting structure of the aircraft seat module, the first table element being provided with a first table surface, a second table element provided with a second table surface substantially parallel to the first table surface, wherein the second table element is mounted to the first table element, such that the second table element is moveable from a first position with respect to the first table element to a second position with respect to the first table element, the second position being transformed from the first position within the plane of the second table element. The present invention also provides an aircraft seat module, an aircraft and a method of deploying a table arrangement.
The present invention provides table arrangement comprising a housing that has an open configuration and a closed configuration, a table, which, when in a stowed configuration is at least partially housed in the housing, and when in a presented configuration, is partially protruding from the housing, and an activation mechanism for opening and closing the housing, which is linked by a mechanical linkage to the table or housing such that when the activation mechanism closes the housing, the table changes from the presented configuration to the stowed configuration. The invention also provides an aircraft seat module, an aircraft and a method of stowing a table arrangement.
a) of the first seat unit (10), in a region no higher than a first distance from the floor, extends further into the aisle (38) than the rest of the first seat unit (10) in a region higher than the first distance from the floor.
An aircraft that includes a cabin that has a floor, side walls, a ceiling and an interior, a first class section positioned in the interior that includes a longitudinally extending first aisle extending therethrough, a first door positioned fore of the first class section, an economy class section positioned in the interior and aft of the first class section, and a longitudinally extending second aisle that extends parallel to the first aisle and that does not extend through the first class section. An economy class passenger that enters through the first door travels down the second aisle to enter the economy class section and never enters the first class section.
An aircraft seat arrangement includes first and second seats and first and second consoles, the first console being in front of the first seat and adjacent to the second seat, such that the first and second consoles and the first and second seats are in a staggered arrangement. A table is housed by the first console. The table is arranged for movement to a stowed position, in which the table is inserted within said first console. The table is arranged for, optionally horizontal, movement to a deployed position, in which the table is positioned aft of the first console so as to be suitable for use by a passenger seated in the first seat. The table may be arranged to present different areas of useable table surface.
B60N 2/01 - Arrangement of seats relative to one another
B60N 2/04 - 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
