WO2015083088A1 - Agencements de sièges - Google Patents

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WO2015083088A1
WO2015083088A1 PCT/IB2014/066533 IB2014066533W WO2015083088A1 WO 2015083088 A1 WO2015083088 A1 WO 2015083088A1 IB 2014066533 W IB2014066533 W IB 2014066533W WO 2015083088 A1 WO2015083088 A1 WO 2015083088A1
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seating arrangement
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Romain CHAREYRE
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Zodiac Seats France
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
    • B64D11/0639—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats with features for adjustment or converting of seats
    • B64D11/0641—Seats convertible into beds

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  • the invention relates to seating arrangements for aircraft cabins and to the corresponding seat unit.
  • such seating arrangements typically include conventional seats that are positioned so that all passengers are facing forward.
  • single aisle aircraft are designed to accommodate two columns separated by a center aisle. Within each column are rows of triple seats, thus providing a six abreast configuration.
  • the seating arrangement is more complex, and may depend on the aisle and seat width that the particular carrier wishes to provide for its passengers.
  • the seats are positioned at the same longitudinal position within the cabin, so that space needed at shoulder and arm area is limiting on passenger comfort.
  • a seating arrangement comprises at least one row comprising at least one forward-facing seat and at least one aft-facing seat, wherein the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft- facing seat are arranged adjacent to one another so that a shoulder space on one side of the at least one forward-facing seat overlaps with adjacent shoulder space of the at least one aft- facing seat.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat may each comprise a pivotally mounted seat pan.
  • the seat pan comprises tapered sides.
  • an armrest comprising opposing portions is positioned between the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat, and the opposing portions may be inwardly angled.
  • passengers seated in the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat do not face each other.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat each comprise a seat back comprising a receptacle for removably mounting a tray table.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat may each comprise a seat back comprising a receptacle for removably mounting a personal electronic device.
  • a seating arrangement comprises at least two rows of seats positioned within a column, wherein each row comprises at least one forward-facing seat and at least one aft-facing seat, wherein the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat are arranged adjacent to one another so that a shoulder space on one side of the at least one forward-facing seat overlaps with adjacent shoulder space of the at least one aft-facing seat, wherein the at least one forward-facing seat in each row are longitudinally aligned with each other within the column, and wherein the at least one aft-facing seat in each row are longitudinally aligned with each other within the column.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat of each row may each comprise a pivotally mounted seat pan.
  • the seat pan comprises tapered sides.
  • an armrest comprising opposing portions is positioned between the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat of each row, and the opposing portions may be inwardly angled.
  • passengers seated in the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat of each row do not face each other.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat of each row each comprise a seat back comprising a receptacle for removably mounting a tray table.
  • the at least one forward-facing seat and the at least one aft-facing seat of each row may each comprise a seat back comprising a receptacle for removably mounting a personal electronic device.
  • a seating arrangement comprises at least two rows of seats separated by an aisle, wherein each row comprises a plurality of alternating facing seats, wherein shoulder space of one seat overlaps with shoulder space of an adjacent seat, wherein the at least two rows of seats collectively comprise at least seven seats.
  • the plurality of alternating facing seats each comprise a pivotally mounted seat pan.
  • passengers seated in the plurality of alternating facing seats do not face each other.
  • the plurality of alternating facing seats each comprise a seat back comprising a receptacle for removably mounting a personal electronic device.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a top perspective view of the seating configuration of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is front perspective view of the seating configuration of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the row of the seating configuration of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of an optional armrest of the seating configuration of Figure 7.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view of a tray table for use with a seat back of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 12 is a front view of a row of a seating configuration, according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • vehicle seats may be described with reference to an aircraft seat, they are by no means so limited. In fact, the seats may be used in conjunction with any type of vehicle or otherwise as desired.
  • a seating arrangement 10 comprises at least two rows 12 of side-by-side seats 14, at least one of the rows 12 comprising at least one forward-facing seat 14A and at least one aft-facing seat 14B.
  • These seats 14 A, 14B are arranged adjacent to one another in an overlapping design, in which the shoulder space 16 on one side of the forward-facing seat 14A overlaps with the adjacent shoulder space 16 of the adjacent aft-facing seat 14B and vice versa.
  • the rows 12 may be arranged in at least two columns 18A, 18B separated by an aisle 20.
  • the rows 12 in one of the columns 18A, 18B may be laterally aligned with the rows 12 in the opposing columns 18A, 18B or may be staggered forward or aft relative to the rows 12 in the opposing columns 18A, 18B.
  • a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that this is but one possible arrangement of rows, and that greater or fewer rows may be included in the aircraft cabin as needed or desired to achieve the appropriate cabin density.
  • the rows 12 are arranged within each column 18A,
  • each row 12 may comprise more than one forward-facing seat 14A and/or more than one aft-facing seat 14B.
  • a space 22 is created between two same-facing seats 14A (or 14B) by the lateral dimension of the opposite-facing seat 14B (or 14 A) positioned between the two same-facing seats 14A (or 14B), which provides leg room and personal space for an opposite- facing seat 14B (or 14 A) located in another row 12 and longitudinally positioned behind the opposite-facing seat 14B (or 14A).
  • each seat 14A, 14B may comprise a seat back 24 and a seat pan 26.
  • the seat pan 26 is pivotally coupled to a seat frame 28 supporting the seats 14 A, 14B so that the seat pan 26 may be folded up to provide additional space for passenger access/egress between the rows 12 of each column 18A, 18B.
  • the pivoting design of the seat pans 26 may be required to meet all aircraft specifications and also achieve the desired seat density for the aircraft cabin 40.
  • a quad (or four passengers abreast) seat configuration is not allowed because the passenger in the window seat must pass over more than two seats to reach the aisle.
  • the space between the two rows needs to meet the criteria to be considered an aisle (which requires 15 inches of space below 25 inches from the floor and 20 inches of space above 25 inches from the floor).
  • Providing the necessary amount of distance between rows 12 to qualify the space as an aisle (and thus enable the use of a quad seat in a single aisle aircraft) would significantly increase the amount of pitch (or distance) needed between consecutive rows 12 with conventional fixed seat pans 26.
  • the pitch (or distance) between consecutive rows 12 may be reduced, while still meeting the requirements to qualify the space as an aisle in order to use a quad seat in single aisle aircraft.
  • the increase in cabin seat density achieved with the overlapping and alternating facing seating arrangement 10 is accentuated through the use of pivoting seat pans 26 to achieve the smallest acceptable pitch possible between rows 12.
  • the seat pan 26 may further comprise a pair of tapering front sides 30 that join a front edge 32 of the seat pan 26.
  • the front sides 30 may taper toward one another in the direction of the front edge 32 so as to provide additional room for the space 22 between the seat pans 26.
  • each seat pan 26 may further comprise a pair rear sides 34 that join a rear edge 36 of the seat pan 26. These rear sides 34 may also taper toward one another in the direction of the rear edge 36 so as to conform to the shape of the geometry between the overlapping shoulder spaces 16.
  • the adjacent seats 14A, 14B may share opposing portions 42A, 42B of an armrest 44.
  • the opposing portions 42A, 42B are angled downward toward the front edges 32 of the corresponding seat 14A, 14B. With the angled configuration, there is less likelihood that the arms of passengers seated in the adjacent seats 14 A, 14B will contact or interfere with each other.
  • the armrests 42A, 42B may be angled inwardly so there is less likelihood that the arms of passengers seated in the facing seats 14A, 14B will contact or interfere with each other.
  • the armrests 42A, 42B may be angled so as to align with the shape of the tapered front sides 30.
  • a support structure 46 positioned behind a passenger's lower back when a passenger is seated in one of the seats 14A, 14B may include at least one extension 48 that may slide out of the support structure 46 and function as an armrest.
  • no armrests 42A, 42B may be provided.
  • the seat backs 24 of each seat 14A, 14B may further be equipped with video monitors 50 and/or connections and mounting devices for passengers' personal electronic devices.
  • the seat backs 24 may be equipped with tray tables 52 pivotally mounted to the seat backs 24 and/or with mounting locations for tray tables 52 to be removably mounted, such as at least one slot 54 into which at least one angled support rod 56 may be inserted.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne des agencements de sièges comprenant au moins une rangée pourvue d'au moins un siège tourné vers l'avant et d'au moins un siège tourné vers l'arrière. Ledit au moins un siège tourné vers l'avant et ledit au moins un siège tourné vers l'arrière sont disposés adjacents l'un à l'autre, de sorte que l'espace pour l'épaule d'un côté dudit au moins un siège tourné vers l'avant chevauche l'espace pour l'épaule adjacent dudit au moins un siège tourné vers l'arrière.
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DE102016211643A1 (de) 2016-06-28 2017-12-28 Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Anordnung einer Vielzahl von Einbaueinheiten sowie Verfahren
US9908437B1 (en) * 2016-08-24 2018-03-06 Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication, Inc. Seating arrangement
CN113792898A (zh) * 2021-09-07 2021-12-14 安徽商信政通信息技术股份有限公司 一种区域划分的可视化排座方法、系统和存储介质

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WO2000021831A2 (fr) * 1998-10-15 2000-04-20 British Airways Plc Ensemble siege
WO2007003889A1 (fr) * 2005-07-01 2007-01-11 Premium Aircraft Interiors Group Limited Sièges de transport

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DE102015219542A1 (de) 2015-10-08 2017-04-13 Airbus Operations Gmbh Passagiersitzanordnung für ein Verkehrsfahrzeug
US10611483B2 (en) 2015-10-08 2020-04-07 Airbus Operations Gmbh Passenger seat arrangement for a transport vehicle
DE102016211643A1 (de) 2016-06-28 2017-12-28 Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Anordnung einer Vielzahl von Einbaueinheiten sowie Verfahren
DE102016211643B4 (de) 2016-06-28 2023-06-07 Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Verfahren zum Anordnen einer Vielzahl von Einbaueinheiten sowie Anordnungen einer Vielzahl von Einbaueinheiten
US9908437B1 (en) * 2016-08-24 2018-03-06 Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication, Inc. Seating arrangement
CN113792898A (zh) * 2021-09-07 2021-12-14 安徽商信政通信息技术股份有限公司 一种区域划分的可视化排座方法、系统和存储介质
CN113792898B (zh) * 2021-09-07 2024-05-10 安徽商信政通信息技术股份有限公司 一种区域划分的可视化排座方法、系统和存储介质

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