JP2002225614A - Foot rest for aircraft and automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a seat capable of preventing burden on passenger's feet which is likely to increase in long-time flight or long-time drive. SOLUTION: On a conventional seat, this foot rest which can be stored at a front or rear part of the seat is installed. Passenger's feet and body are thus set in an easy posture, thereby bad blood circulation can be solved to enable a passenger to stay comfortable.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a chair provided with a footrest that can be compactly stored on the back and under the front seats of aircraft and automobiles.

2. Description of the Related Art In an aircraft (especially in the economy class), a conventional chair does not have this footrest, and on a long flight, the foot is left bent and the load on the foot is large, resulting in fatigue. Increased and poor blood circulation contributed to economy-class syndrome. The same was true for the back seats of automobiles.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention is compact at narrow feet such as economy seats and rear seats of automobiles, is easy to operate without interfering with traffic, and reduces the burden on the feet. Research has been conducted on the issue of whether to reduce it.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The product of the present invention can be housed by being retractable and drawable so that it can be put on with a simple operation.

[Means for Solving the Invention] In order to carry out the present invention, a footrest that can be turned down with the lower part of a chair as a fulcrum is attached. It can also be stored on the back of the chair in the event of takeoff, landing, or emergency. Also, in order to increase the space for a footrest on an aircraft, a footrest that can be pulled out by sliding a knob on the front portion is attached to the footrest. See FIGS. 3A-A. In the case of a seat without a front seat on an aircraft, a flat footrest that can be pulled out from under a chair is attached. Further, an uneven material is used for a part of the footrest surface.

[Effect of the Invention] By placing a footrest that is easy and easy to operate, it is possible to extend the foot instead of keeping the foot bent, and to move the foot upward to remove blood. It helps reduce blood pooling and improves blood circulation. In addition, by using a material having irregularities on a part of the footrest surface, a massage effect is further obtained and blood circulation is assisted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1: Footrest for aircraft and automobile

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 stowable footrest for aircraft 2 drawer-type footrest for aircraft 3 stowable footrest for automobile

[Figure 2] Front seat retractable footrest for aircraft (storage state)

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) The footrest shall be stored between the table and the magazine rack, and shall be made of reinforced plastic.

[Figure 3] A front seat retractable footrest chair for an aircraft (down)

[Explanation of symbols]

1 When the knob 3 is moved toward the front seat in a state of being tilted, the flat plate slides and the footrest spreads. 2 The irregularities are made of urethane or plastic at the contact portion with the foot, and the surface is covered with cloth or the like.

FIG. 4 is a drawer-type footrest chair for an aircraft (storage state) 1. The drawer-type footrest is stored under the chair so as not to interfere with the oxygen mask. 2 Knob for pulling out the footrest.

FIG. 5: Aircraft drawer-type footrest chair (pulled out)

[Explanation of symbols]

1 By pulling out the knob 2, the footrest is drawn out, and the surface of the footrest is made of urethane or plastic and covered with a cloth or the like.

FIG. 6: A retractable footrest chair for automobiles (in a stored state)

FIG. 7: A retractable footrest chair for automobiles (in a down state)

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Make the unevenness with urethane or plastic and cover the surface with cloth or the like.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A footrest that can be compactly stored on the back of a chair such as an aircraft or an automobile, and can be placed on a foot when it is pushed forward. 2. A footrest that can be compactly stored under a chair of an aircraft and that can be slid out toward the front to be a footrest.