JP2014073699A - Notebook computer accident preventive tool for reclining seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accident preventive tool hardly causing a notebook computer-damaging accident even if a backrest part is inclined backward in a state of placing a notebook computer on a table, in a reclining seat with a storage table.SOLUTION: When locking a plate-like member 21 on a lock lever 17 of the backrest part 5 by a string-like member 23 of its back part, this plate-like member 21 covers at least a lateral center part of a step height 15 of the backrest part 5 and the lock lever 17. When using the notebook computer in its covered state, even if the backrest part 5 is inclined backward by reclining operation, the step height 15 or the lock lever 17 is not hitched on an upper part of the opened notebook computer due to being shielded by the plate-like member 21. The upper part of the notebook computer only slide on a surface part of the plate-like member 21. Thus, the notebook computer-damaging accident is hardly caused.

Description

  The present invention relates to a preventer for preventing an accident caused by a reclining operation in a notebook computer used at a table of a reclining seat.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a reclining seat 101 used for an aircraft, a bullet train, or the like has a backrest portion 105 inclined backward with respect to a seat portion 103. A table 107 is provided on the back side of the backrest portion 105. The table 107 is supported in a horizontal usage posture with respect to the seat portion 103 in the usage state. In the non-use state, it is rotated from the use state and stored with the front side 108 in contact with the backrest 105.

In order to make the vicinity of the upper end of the table 107 in the storage posture flat, a step 109 is formed on the back side of the backrest 105 so that the upper end of the table 107 sinks. A short lock lever 111 is provided at the position of the step 109 and rotates to hold the upper end of the table 107 and maintain the storage posture.
In such a reclining seat 101 with a storage table, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), in a state where the notebook computer 113 is placed on the table 107 in a horizontal use posture, when the backrest portion 105 tilts rearward and performs a reclining operation ( The arrow 109 in the figure), the step 109 of the backrest 105 and the lock lever 111 are caught on the upper part of the notebook computer 113 opened on the table 107 maintaining the posture independently, and the notebook computer 113 May be pushed strongly (downward arrow in the figure) and slide down.

  Patent Document 1 below proposes a simple table that is devised so that what is placed on a table used in a vehicle does not slip off due to centrifugal force during curve driving.

JP 2006-213191 A

  In the above reclining seat with a storage table, if the step or the lock lever of the backrest that has been reclined is caught on the top of the open laptop, the laptop will be pushed out of the table and slid down, or the laptop may be Compressing between the two may cause accidents such as cracking the LCD screen.

Moreover, although the table is provided in the reclining seat, it is unreasonable to carry the simple table disclosed in Patent Document 1 on purpose.
In order to solve the above problems, in the reclining seat with a storage table, the present invention is unlikely to cause an accident that damages the notebook computer even when the backrest is inclined backward with the notebook computer mounted on the table. The purpose is to provide accident prevention equipment.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is provided with a seat portion, a backrest portion inclined with respect to the seat portion, and a back side of the backrest portion, and in a use state, is horizontal to the seat portion. The upper end of the table sinks in order to flatten the vicinity of the upper end of the table in the storage posture and the table that is supported and is rotated in the non-use state so that the front side is in contact with the backrest and the table in the storage posture. Reclining with storage table comprising a step formed on the back side of the backrest portion, and a lock lever provided at the position of the step and rotating to hold the upper end of the table and maintain the storage posture In the sheet,
Even if the backrest part is tilted backward while the laptop is placed on the table in the horizontal use posture, the step or the lock lever is caught on the upper part of the opened laptop and the laptop is damaged. Accident prevention device that makes it difficult for accidents to occur,
A plate-shaped member that has a width that covers at least the left and right central portions of the step and the lock lever and is slippery, and a locking means that is provided on the back of the plate-shaped member and can be locked to the lock lever. It is a notebook computer accident prevention device for reclining seats. This locking means is, for example, a string-like member.

  According to this invention, when the plate-shaped member is locked to the lock lever of the backrest portion by the locking means of the back portion, the plate-shaped member covers at least the left and right central portions of the step of the backrest portion and the lock lever. If you are using a laptop with the cover in place, the step or lock lever will be shielded by the plate-like member even if the backrest is tilted backwards due to the reclining operation. Don't get caught. The upper part of the notebook computer simply slides on the front part of the plate-like member. Therefore, accidents that damage the notebook computer are unlikely to occur.

It is a perspective view showing one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the state which removed the notebook computer from FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of the principal part of FIG. 2, (B) is an enlarged view of the lock lever part of (A). It is a figure which shows the back part of the plate-shaped member of FIG. 3 (A) used as a personal computer accident prevention tool. It is a figure which shows the effect of this embodiment, (A) is a principal part side view when not using a personal computer accident prevention tool, (B) is a principal part side view when using a personal computer accident prevention tool. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional problem.

An embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reclining seat 1 is used for an aircraft, a bullet train, and the like, and a backrest portion 5 is inclined backward with respect to a seat portion 3. A table 7 is provided on the back side of the backrest 5. The table 7 is supported in a horizontal usage posture with respect to the seat portion 3 in the usage state. In a non-use state, it rotates from a use state, and is stored in the state in which the surface side 9 contacted the backrest part 5.

And even if the backrest part 5 inclines back and performs a reclining operation, the table 7 in use remains stationary in a horizontal posture and maintains the posture independently.
Such a function is generated by the following configuration. That is, the left and right armrests 8 of the reclining seat 1 are passed through the shaft bar in the left-right direction, and the backrest 5 and the support bracket 10 of the table 7 are independently rotated around the shaft bar. Held possible. The angle of the rotation of the backrest 5 is adjusted by a spring mechanism, and the table 7 is manually moved up and down.

  In order to flatten the vicinity 11 of the upper end of the table in this storage position, a step 15 is formed on the back side of the backrest 5 so that the upper end 13 of the table sinks. A short lock lever 17 is provided at the position of the step 15 so as to be rotatable about the center in the longitudinal direction. And it rotates, the upper end 13 of a table is pressed, and the accommodation attitude | position of the table 7 is maintained.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a slippery plate-like member 21 is used as a preventer 19 that prevents the accident of a notebook computer from occurring in such a reclining seat 1. Examples of the material of the plate member 21 include polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), nylon, polychlorinated Vinyl (PVC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), ethylene / vinyl alcohol copolymer resin (EVOH), cyclic polyolefin (COP), aluminum plate, stainless steel plate, etc. can be used.

The plate-like member 21 has a width that completely covers at least many portions of at least the left and right central portions of the step 15 formed on the back side of the backrest portion 5 and the lock lever 17.
Further, a string-like member 23 is provided on the back portion of the plate-like member 21 as a locking means that can be locked to the lock lever 17. As the material of the string-like member 23, various materials having a certain strength such as plastic, metal, fiber, and rubber can be adopted. The string-like member 23 is attached to the back portion of the plate-like member 21 with, for example, an adhesive tape 24. The position of pasting is the center in the left-right direction above the back.

"Effect of the embodiment"
The above embodiment has the following effects.
That is, as shown in FIG. 3B, the plate-like member 21 is locked to the lock lever 17 of the backrest portion 5 with the string-like member 23 on the back portion. Then, this plate-shaped member 21 completely covers at least a large part of at least the left and right central portions of the step 15 formed on the back side of the backrest portion 5 and the lock lever 17 (FIG. 3A). And the notebook personal computer 25 is used in the covered state (FIG. 1).

During this use, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), even if the backrest portion 5 is inclined rearward by the reclining operation (solid arrow in the figure), the step 15 or the lock lever 17 is a plate-like member. Since it is shielded by 21 and slides on the back of the plate-like member 21 (right dotted arrow in the figure), it does not get caught on the upper part of the opened notebook personal computer 25. Further, the upper part of the notebook computer 25 only slides on the front part of the plate-like member 21 (left dotted arrow in the figure). Therefore, even if the notebook personal computer 25 is pushed a little toward the front side (the solid line arrow in the figure), it is difficult to cause an accident such as being pushed out or dropped and damaged.
In addition, if the above-mentioned notebook PC accident prevention device for reclining seats is used, not only the notebook computer but also other portable terminals such as IPAD, portable music equipment such as DVD players, and even books, etc. Accidents such as being dropped by being caught by the lock lever 17 or the like can be prevented.

"Other embodiments"
In the above embodiment, the plate-like member 21 is prepared exclusively. However, in another embodiment, a member provided in a vehicle such as an aircraft or a bullet train may be used. For example, it is also possible to use a large card with a manual that is provided in a seat in an aircraft and explains an exit in the aircraft. In that case, for example, the string-like member 23 can be attached by connecting a sucker to the string-like member 23, adsorbing the sucker to the plate-like member 21, which is a large card.
In the above embodiment, the string-like member 23 is provided on the back portion of the plate-like member 21 by the adhesive tape 24. However, in other embodiments, a hole is made in the plate-like member 21 and the hole is made. You may use it.
In the above embodiment, the locking means that can be locked to the lock lever 17 is the string-like member 23. However, in other embodiments, various other means can be employed. For example, a clip that holds and locks the lock lever 17 may be used.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Reclining seat, 3 ... Seat part, 5 ... Backrest part, 7 ... Table, 9 ... Surface side, 11 ... Near upper end, 13 ... Upper end of table, 15 ... Step, 17 ... Lock lever, 19 ... Prevention tool, 21 ... plate-like member, 23 ... string-like member.

Claims (2)

A seat, a backrest that is inclined with respect to the seat, and a back side of the backrest. A table that is stored with the surface side in contact with the backrest part, a step formed on the back side of the backrest part so that the upper end of the table sinks in order to flatten the vicinity of the upper end of the table in the storage position, In a reclining seat with a storage table, which is provided at the level of the step and is configured to have a lock lever that rotates to hold the upper end of the table and maintain the storage posture.
Even if the backrest part is tilted backward while the laptop is placed on the table in the horizontal use posture, the step or the lock lever is caught on the upper part of the opened laptop and the laptop is damaged. Accident prevention device that makes it difficult for accidents to occur,
A locking means that has a width that covers at least the left and right central portions of the step and the lock lever and is slippery; and a string-like member that is provided on the back of the plate-like member and can be locked to the lock lever. A laptop accident prevention device for reclining seats.   The notebook computer accident prevention tool for a reclining seat according to claim 1, wherein the locking means is a string-like member.