WO2019219915A1

WO2019219915A1 - Aircraft seat device system

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Publication number: WO2019219915A1
Application number: PCT/EP2019/062813
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marcin BILINSKI
Original assignee: Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2018-05-18
Filing date: 2019-05-17
Publication date: 2019-11-21
Also published as: DE102018112106A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an aircraft seat device system having more than two aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) which are arranged one behind the other at least in a line (30), and having at least one server rack (18, 20), which is formed separately from the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) and which is provided at least for operating two aircraft seats arranged in the line (30). According to the invention, the server rack (18, 20) is arranged in a start region (26) and/or in an end region (28) of the line (30).

Description

Aircraft seat device system

State of the art

The invention relates to an aircraft seat device system according to the preamble of claim 1.

An aircraft seat device system has already been proposed, which has at least one server cabinet formed separately from aircraft seats, which is intended to operate the aircraft seats.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic aircraft seat device system with improved properties in terms of efficiency, in particular with regard to an efficient use of components and / or space. The object is achieved by the features of claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention can be taken from the dependent claims.

Advantages of the invention

The invention relates to an aircraft seat device system with more than two aircraft seats, which are arranged at least in a column one behind the other, and with at least one separately formed from the aircraft seats server cabinet which is provided at least for adjustment of at least two of the arranged in the column aircraft seats.

It is proposed that the server cabinet is arranged in an initial area and / or an end area of the column. An "aircraft seat device system" is to be understood in particular as a system which is at least part of an aircraft compartment.

Preferably, the aircraft seat device system forms the aircraft compartment at least partially, preferably at least in large part. Alternatively, the aircraft seat device system could also fully form an aircraft compartment. The aircraft compartment can be, for example, a compartment of a comfort level of a 1st class, a 2nd class, an economy class and / or a business class. In particular, the aircraft seat device system has at least two, preferably at least three and particularly preferably a plurality of aircraft seats. Under the expression "at least one

In particular, at least 55%, advantageously at least 65%, preferably at least 75%, particularly preferably at least 85%, and particularly advantageously at least 95%, and preferably completely, should be understood. Under "a column" is an arrangement of

Are understood aircraft seats, in which at least two, preferably at least three and more preferably a plurality of aircraft seats, viewed in the direction of flight, are arranged one behind the other. Preferably, the aircraft seats arranged in the column form at least partially, preferably at least for the most part and particularly preferably completely, rows of seats. In particular, several rows of seats are correspondingly in the column

arranged one behind the other. By "one row of seats" is to be understood in the direction of flight, an arrangement of at least two, preferably at least three and particularly preferably a plurality of aircraft seats next to each other, preferably immediately next to each other, understood

In particular, aircraft seats are not separated from each other by a gear. The aircraft seats are in particular dependent on a control and / or operation at least from a first aircraft seat position in at least a second aircraft seat position transferred or vice versa. In particular, the aircraft seats on actuators, such as electric motors, which for the relative movement, for example, a backrest relative to a

Seat are provided. The aircraft seats are electric and / or electronically controlled. The term "electric" is intended in this

Connection in particular with electricity and / or electricity to be made available. The term "electronic" is intended in this

Connection especially with data operated and / or data making available understood. By "an initial region" of the column is to be understood, in particular, an area at the beginning of the column in which, viewed opposite to the direction of flight, a first aircraft seat of the column is located and / or to which a first aircraft seat of the column is adjacent. Preferably, viewed in the direction of flight, an environment of the initial area is free of further aircraft seats and / or preferably has an interior partition wall. By "an environment" is meant, in particular, a three-dimensional space region which is defined by a radius of at most 2 m, preferably at most 1 m and particularly preferably at most 0.5 m. By "a Innenraumtrennwandung" is to be understood in particular a wall which divides a passenger compartment into at least two subregions. It is conceivable that the server cabinet forms the interior partition wall at least partially, preferably at least for the most part and particularly preferably completely, and / or is connected in one piece with the latter. By "one end region" of the column is meant, in particular, a region at one end of the column, in which, viewed opposite to the direction of flight, a last aircraft seat of the column is located and / or to which a last aircraft seat of the column is adjacent. Preferably, viewed against the direction of flight, an environment of the end region is free of further aircraft seats and preferably has an interior partition wall. In particular, a central region of the column is free of a server cabinet. By "a central region" is meant in particular a region which extends between the initial region and the end region of the column. By the fact that "two objects are formed separately from each other", it should be understood that these have at least separately formed housing and are preferably spaced from each other. In particular, "under a server cabinet" a unit which is provided as input and / or output device for a multi-user system, in the present case, the aircraft seats form the multi-user system at least partially. The server cabinet has in particular a housing, which is formed separately from aircraft seats. The server cabinet in particular has a base area which corresponds to a base area, in particular of at most four, preferably at most two, particularly preferably at most one and very particularly preferably at most half an aircraft seat. Preferably, the server cabinet comprises only components which are provided for an adjustment of the aircraft seats. Alternatively or additionally, these additional components could be used to control an entertainment system, such as an in-flight entertainment system (IFE). The

In particular, the aircraft seat device system has at least one,

preferably exactly one, at least two, preferably exactly two,

Server cabinets per column. Furthermore, in each case a server cabinet for a maximum of two, and more preferably only for a single column

intended. In particular, an electrical and / or electronic connection of the server cabinet extends only in or against the direction of flight, and preferably not simultaneously in both directions. This can improve efficiency. In particular, an efficient floor plan can be achieved, in which a control and / or power supply for the

Airplane seats are arranged together. Further, an efficiency of maintenance can be improved since the control and / or power supply can be jointly maintained. Further advantageous maintenance can be achieved by a better accessibility of the server cabinet, for example, directly from a corridor. Particularly advantageous wiring of the aircraft seats can be improved. Furthermore, safety can advantageously be improved, since a control and / or energy supply can be arranged separately from aircraft seats and thus passengers can be protected from their electrical and / or electronic signals. It is proposed that the server cabinet is arranged at least partially, preferably at least for the most part, laterally next to at least one of the aircraft seats in the starting area and / or end area.

In particular, the server cabinet in a seat console and / or a

Side console can be arranged. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the server cabinet at least partially above and / or below a

Plane seat may be arranged, such as over a foot region of the aircraft seat. It is also conceivable that the server cabinet is part of a front-row monument. This can advantageously an efficiency of a

Space utilization can be improved.

It is proposed that the server cabinet be at least partially,

in particular at least for the most part, in front of and / or behind at least one of the aircraft seats in the starting region and / or end region.

In this way, advantageously, an efficiency of a space utilization can be improved.

It is proposed that the server cabinet, viewed in the direction of flight, is arranged at least partially, in particular at least in large part, between at least two juxtaposed aircraft seats in the starting area and / or end area. As a result, advantageously, an efficiency of a space utilization can be further improved.

It is further proposed that the server cabinet for controlling the aircraft seats comprises at least one control module which is provided at least for, in particular individual, control of at least two of the aircraft seats arranged in the column. A "control module" is to be understood in particular as a module having at least one control unit. Under a "control unit" is intended in particular a unit with a

Processor unit and with a memory unit and with a in the

Memory unit stored operating program are understood. The

Control unit may be formed in particular on a single board. Preferably, the control module per control unit provides at least one connection slot, which is preferably for connecting the respective board of the

Control unit is provided. Under an "individual control" should

in particular be understood that individual aircraft seats can be controlled independently of a control of other aircraft seats.

In addition, a collective control is conceivable in which all aircraft seats are controlled the same. For example, it is conceivable that all aircraft seats can be collectively transferred to a first position and / or a second position. Preferably, the control module is provided at least for controlling the half and more preferably all aircraft seats of the column. This can advantageously an efficient and preferably compact control of

Aircraft seats are achieved.

It is proposed that the server cabinet has at least one separate control unit for at least two of the aircraft seats arranged in the column, preferably for each of the aircraft seats arranged in the column. In particular, the server cabinet has a separate control unit for half and preferably for all aircraft seats arranged in the column.

As a result, an efficient control of the aircraft seats can advantageously be achieved

It is further proposed that the server cabinet at least one

Power supply module, which is intended to at least two, in particular each of the aircraft seats, which are arranged in a column, preferably to provide individual energy. In particular, the energy supply module supplies at least half of all the aircraft seats arranged in the column with energy. A "power supply module" is to be understood in particular as a module which has at least one

Power supply unit, which is provided for supplying power to at least one aircraft seat. The power supply module in particular provides the energy in the form of electrical energy. The

Power supply module is in particular provided with an onboard Power supply network connected, which is preferably that of the

Power supply module provides energy delivered to the aircraft seats. Alternatively or additionally, the power supply module may comprise at least one battery which provides the energy delivered to the aircraft seats and is preferably rechargeable by the onboard power supply network. As a result, a security can advantageously be improved, since in particular passengers are protected by the separate arrangement against a malfunction of a power supply module. Furthermore, a

Space efficiency can be further improved.

It is proposed that the energy supply module at least for each of the two arranged in the column aircraft seats, preferably for each arranged in the column aircraft seat, each at least one separate

Having power supply unit. In particular, this indicates

Power supply module at least for half, preferably for each arranged in the column aircraft seat, each a separate

Power supply unit on. In this way, advantageously, a power supply can be further improved. For example, can advantageously be disabled in a malfunction of one or more aircraft seats separately their power supply, which on the one hand operation of the other aircraft seats can continue to be guaranteed and on the other a further damage already defective aircraft seats can be avoided.

It is proposed that the server cabinet for operating the aircraft seats comprises at least one operating module which, at least for the operation of two of the aircraft seats arranged in the column, preferably for the individual

Operation of the aircraft seats, is provided. In particular, that can

Operating module for operating at least half and preferably all of the arranged in the column aircraft seats may be provided. As a result, an efficient operation of the aircraft seats can advantageously be achieved, since the aircraft seats can be operated in particular centrally. For example, all aircraft seats, for example when starting and / or landing as well as in maintenance, in a consistent position. Furthermore, this can in particular provide a redundancy, which may allow operation in the event of a defect of a control element on an aircraft seat in an emergency. It is proposed that the aircraft seats each have at least one

Control element for operating the respective aircraft seat include, which is electrically and / or electronically connected to the server cabinet. The operating element is designed in particular as a touch element, as a button, as a toggle switch or the like and is preferably provided for operating an adjustment of the aircraft seat position. As a result, an efficient and, in particular, compact operation can advantageously be achieved.

It is proposed that the aircraft seats are interconnected at least partially in series, in particular in a daisy chain, electrically and / or electronically at least with the server cabinet. In particular, each aircraft seat has a connection input and a connection output, wherein the respective connection input is connected to a connection output of another aircraft seat, wherein in particular in each case the

Connection input of the first aircraft seat of a column with the

Server cabinet is connected and / or in each case a connection input of the last aircraft seat of the column is connected to the server cabinet. In particular, the aircraft seat device system for electrical and / or

electronic connection at least one wiring harness. In particular, the cable harness forms a bus system, in particular a CAN bus system.

This can advantageously be provided simply a connection of the aircraft seats. Furthermore, maintenance can be simplified. Furthermore, a complexity of a connection, in particular a complexity of

Wiring harnesses are reduced.

It is also proposed that the aircraft seat device system has at least one above-ground cable duct, which is intended to be the To connect aircraft seats electrically and / or electronically at least with the server cabinet. The term "above-ground" is to be understood in particular arranged above an aircraft deck. In particular, the wiring harness is arranged in the cable duct, which is intended to connect the aircraft seats electrically and / or electronically in series, in particular in a daisy chain, with the server cabinet. As a result, a simple retrofitting can be achieved, since in particular an arrangement of the cable channel can be made independently of an onboard power network.

It is further proposed that the cable channel is at least partially, preferably at least in large part, formed by an aircraft seat. Preferably, the cable channel of an aircraft seat pan of the

Aircraft seat trained. In this way, in particular a compactness of an arrangement of the cable channel can be improved. In particular, maintenance of the electrical and / or electronic connections between aircraft seats and the server cabinet can be simplified. In addition, a simple retrofitting can be achieved.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is further proposed that the cable duct runs on one side of the window and / or at least partially between two aircraft seats of an aircraft seat row. In particular, it is conceivable that the cable channel is at least partially at least partially formed by an aircraft inner wall. This allows a compact and preferably not visible embodiment of the connection between aircraft seats and

Server cabinet can be achieved.

It is proposed that the aircraft seat device system comprises at least one further server cabinet, which is arranged in the beginning region and / or end region of the column, which is free from the server cabinet.

If the server cabinet is arranged, for example, in the starting area, the further server cabinet is arranged in the end area or vice versa. In particular, for each column at most is / are the server cabinet and the others Server cabinet provided. The arrangement of the server cabinet and the further server cabinet relative to the aircraft seats is / are preferably independent of each other. For example, the server cabinet can be arranged in front of and / or behind an aircraft seat, while the further server cabinet can be arranged at least partially beside or between aircraft seats or vice versa. As a result, advantageously, a flexibility of an arrangement of server cabinets and aircraft seats can be further improved. Furthermore, a security can be improved because the other server cabinet can serve as a redundancy in case of a defect of the server cabinet. The system, method and / or the inventive

Server cabinet should / should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, this can / can

The inventive system, method and / or the server cabinet for performing a function described herein have a number differing from a number of individual elements, components, units and / or method steps mentioned herein. In addition, in the value ranges indicated in this disclosure, values lying within the stated limits are also to be disclosed as disclosed and used as desired.

Drawings Further advantages can be found in the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. The

Drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations. Show it:

Fig. 1 An aircraft with at least one

Aircraft seat device system in a perspective view

Presentation and 2 is a schematic plan view of the at least one aircraft seat device system with a plurality of aircraft seats.

3 shows an aircraft seat of the aircraft seat device system in a schematic front view and

Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of a

Aircraft seat device system in a schematic

Top view.

Description of the embodiments

FIG. 1 shows an aircraft 66 having at least one aircraft seat device system 92a, 92b. In the present case, the aircraft 66 has at least two

Aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b. The

Aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b and / or a combination of the aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b form at least partially,

Preferably, at least for the most part, and particularly preferably completely, an aircraft compartment 68 of the aircraft 66.

The aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b may be identical to each other. In the present case, the aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b are formed at least partially different from each other. The following are two different aircraft seat device systems 92a, 92b

described. For distinction, the respective reference numerals of the aircraft seat device systems and their components are different

Letters readjusted. In a first embodiment of the

Aircraft seat device system 92a is readjusted by reference numeral (a). In a second embodiment of a

Aircraft seat device system 92b is readjusted by the reference character of letter b. With regard to identically named components, in particular with regard to components with the same reference numerals, reference may in principle also be made to the respective preceding embodiment. The aircraft seat device system 92a has at least two aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. The aircraft seat apparatus system 92a has a plurality

Aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. In the present case, the

Aircraft seat device system 92a four aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, in particular a first aircraft seat 10a, a second aircraft seat 12a, a third aircraft seat 14a and a fourth aircraft seat 16a. The aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a are configured substantially identical to one another. The aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a are arranged and / or formed at least alternately and / or mirror-symmetrically to one another, in particular along a plane parallel to a direction of flight 32a of the aircraft 66a. Thus, for example, the first aircraft seat 10a

arranged and / or formed mirror-symmetrically to the second aircraft seat 12a. The second aircraft seat 12a is arranged and / or designed mirror-symmetrically to the third aircraft seat 14a. The first aircraft seat 10a and the third aircraft seat 14a are arranged and / or configured identically to one another. The third aircraft seat 14a is arranged and / or formed mirror-symmetrical to the fourth aircraft seat 16a. The second aircraft seat 12a and the fourth aircraft seat 16a are identically arranged and / or formed. The aircraft seat device system may have a number of aircraft seats other than the number described herein and / or may have a different arrangement and / or configuration of the aircraft seats from the arrangement described herein, which will be particularly advantageous to one skilled in the art.

The aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a are arranged in a column 30a. In the column 30a, the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, are arranged one behind the other. Alternatively, the aircraft device could have further aircraft seats which each form an aircraft seat row with the aircraft seats. In this case, the aircraft seat adjacent in each seat row would be mirror-symmetrical to the respective aircraft seat educated. Furthermore, rows of seats in the column 30a would then also be arranged one behind the other.

The column 30a has an initial region 26a. The initial region 26a is an area at the beginning of the column 30a. The starting region 26a is a region of the column 30a in which, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, the first aircraft seat 10a is located and / or to which the first aircraft seat 10a of the column 30a is adjacent. Preferably, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, an area following the initial area 26a of the column 30a is free of further aircraft seats and preferably has an interior wall 70a.

The column 30a has an end portion 28a. The end region 28a is a region of the column in which, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, a last, in this case the fourth, aircraft seat 16a is located and / or to which a last, in the present case the fourth, aircraft seat 16a of the column is adjacent , Preferably, viewed opposite to the direction of flight 32a, an area of the column 30a following the end area 28a is free of further aircraft seats and preferably has an interior wall 72a.

The aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a are designed adjustable. For example, a respective backrest of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a is electrically adjustable. For this purpose, the aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a an actuator 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a. To operate the actuator 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a, each aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a has at least one operating element 58a, 60a, 62a, 64a. By actuating the respective control element 58a, 60a, 62a, 64a, the aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, for example a backrest of the aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, can be adjusted by means of the actuator 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a. It is also conceivable that a foot region of the aircraft seat is adjustable. Preferably, the aircraft seat is adjustable in at least one lying position. In order to control an adjustment of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a in accordance with a command given by the respective control element 58a, 60a, 62a, 64a and to execute them correspondingly by the actuator 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a, a control unit 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a for each aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a needed. In the present case, the aircraft seats 10a, 12a,

However, 14a, 16a itself free from a control unit 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a. Further, in order to control an adjustment of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a in accordance with a command given by the operating element 58a, 60a, 62a, 64a and to execute them in accordance with the actuator 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a, a power supply for each aircraft seat is provided 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a needed. In the present case, however, the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a themselves are free of energy supply. Furthermore, no power grid installed in an aircraft power supply network is used for energy supply. Alternatively or additionally, however, is also a use of such

Power supply network of the aircraft deck conceivable.

In order to provide electronic data for the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, these are connected to each other in series, in particular in a daisy chain. For example, the aircraft seats 10 a, 12 a, 14 a, 16 a by means of a

Bus system connected to each other in series, in particular in a daisy chain. In each case, an aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a provides an input for receiving a connection and an output for providing a

Connection with another aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a available

In order to provide an electrical power supply for the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, these are connected to one another in series, in particular in a daisy chain. For example, the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a can be connected to one another in series, in particular in a daisy chain, by means of a further bus system. In each case, an aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a provides an input for receiving a connection and an output for providing a connection with another aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a available. Alternatively, could be for an electric and electronic

Connection to find the same bus system application.

The aircraft seat device system has at least one server cabinet 18a. The server cabinet 18a is formed separately from the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. The server cabinet 18a is an electrical and / or electronic unit. The server cabinet 18a has a housing. The housing is used to arrange further electronic and / or electrical components of the server cabinet 18a, such as a control module 22a and / or a power supply module 42a of the server cabinet 18a. In the present case, the server cabinet 18a, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, is arranged in the starting area 26a of the column 30a of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. The server cabinet 18a, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, is arranged behind the first aircraft seat 10a in the starting area 26a. Alternatively, the server cabinet could also, viewed in the direction of flight, be arranged at least partially next to an aircraft seat in the starting area. It is also conceivable that the server cabinet is arranged in the end region and in particular behind and / or next to an aircraft seat in the end region. It is also conceivable that the

Server cabinet at least partially forms a Innenraumwandung and / or formed integrally with this. The server cabinet 18a has at least one control module 22a. The

Control module 22a is provided at least for, in particular individual, control of two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. In the present case, the server cabinet 18a is provided for the control, opposite to the direction of flight 32a, of the first two aircraft seats 10a, 12a, namely of the first aircraft seat 10a and the second aircraft seat 12a. These are the first

Airplane seat 10a and the second aircraft seat 12a electrically and / or electronically in series, in particular in a daisy chain, connected to the server cabinet. Alternatively or additionally, the server rack could be used to control all

Plane seats of the column be provided and in particular with these electrically and / or electronically connected in series, in particular in a daisy chain.

The control module 22a of the server cabinet 18a has at least one separate control unit 34a, 36a for at least two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a arranged in the column 30a. In the present case, the control module 22a has a separate control unit 34a, 36a for the first two aircraft seats 10a, 12a. Alternatively or additionally, the control module for controlling all aircraft seats of the column could each have a separate control unit.

The server cabinet 18a has at least one power supply module 42a. The server cabinet 18a is provided for, in particular individual, power supply of two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. In the present case, the server cabinet 18a is for powering the first two aircraft seats 10a, 12a, namely the first aircraft seat 10a and the second

Aircraft seat 12a, provided. The power supply module 42a of the server cabinet 18a has at least one separate power supply unit 46a, 48a for at least two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a arranged in the column 30a. In the present case, the power supply module 42a has a separate one

Power supply unit 46a, 48a for the aircraft seat 10a. Furthermore, the power supply module 42a has a separate power supply unit 46a, 48a for the aircraft seat 12a. Alternatively or additionally, the

Energy supply module for powering all aircraft seats of the column 30a each have a separate power supply unit.

The server cabinet 18a also has at least one operating module 54a. The operating module 54a is provided for operating at least two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a arranged in the column 30a. Alternatively, that could

Operating module for preferably individual operation of all aircraft seats may be provided. Furthermore, the aircraft seat device system 92a has at least one further server cabinet 20a. The further server cabinet 20a is for a control and / or power supply of at least two of the in the column 30a

arranged aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, namely the third aircraft seat 14a and the fourth aircraft seat 16a. In the event that the server cabinet 18a already all of the arranged in the column 30a

Airplane seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a controls and / or supplied with energy, can be dispensed with the other server cabinet 20a. Furthermore, the reverse case is conceivable that the further server cabinet 20a controls and / or supplies all of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a arranged in the column 30a, so that the server cabinet 18a could be dispensed with.

The second server cabinet 20a is arranged in the end area 28a of the column 30a. In the present case, the end portion 28a is free from the

Server cabinet 18a. Preferably, a single server cabinet 18a is arranged in the initial area 26a, as in the present case the server cabinet 18a. Furthermore, a single server cabinet 20a is preferably arranged in the end area 28a, as in the present case, the further server cabinet 20a.

In the present case, the further server cabinet 20a, viewed in the direction of flight 32a, is arranged in the end area 26a of the column 30a of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. The further server cabinet 20a is at least partially adjacent to an aircraft seat 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a, and indeed opposite

Directed flight direction 32a, arranged next to the last aircraft seat 16a of the column 30a. Alternatively, the other server cabinet, contrary to the

Directed flight direction 32a, at least partially disposed behind an aircraft seat in the end. It is also conceivable that the further server cabinet is arranged in the starting area and in particular behind and / or next to an aircraft seat in the end area.

The further server cabinet 20a has at least one control module 24a. The control module 24a is at least for, in particular individual, control of two the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a provided. In the present case, the further server cabinet 20a is provided for the control, viewed opposite to the direction of flight 32a, of the last two aircraft seats 14a, 16a, namely of the third aircraft seat 14a and the fourth aircraft seat 16a. For this purpose, the third aircraft seat 14a and the fourth aircraft seat 16a are connected electrically and / or electronically in series, in particular in a daisy chain, to the further server cabinet 20a. Alternatively, the additional server cabinet could be provided for controlling all aircraft seats of the column and in particular be connected to them electrically and / or electronically in series, in particular in a daisy chain. Furthermore, the further server cabinet can be electrically and / or electronically connected to the server cabinet 18a.

The control module 24a of the server cabinet 20a has at least one separate control unit 38a, 40a for at least two of the aircraft seats 14a, 16a arranged in the column 30a. In the present case, the control module 24a has a separate control unit 38a for the aircraft seat 14a. Furthermore, the control module 24a has a separate control unit 40a for the aircraft seat 16a. Alternatively, the control module for controlling all aircraft seats of the column could each have a separate control unit.

The further server cabinet 20a has at least one power supply module 44a. The further server cabinet 20a is to, in particular individual,

Energy supply of two of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a provided. In the present case, the further server cabinet 20a for supplying energy, viewed counter to the direction of flight 32a, is the first two aircraft seats 14a, 16a, namely the third aircraft seat 14a and the fourth aircraft seat 16a.

The power supply module 44a of the server cabinet 20a has at least one separate power supply unit 50a, 52a for at least two of the aircraft seats 14a, 16a arranged in the column 30a. In the present case, the power supply module 44a has a separate one Power supply unit 50a for the aircraft seat 14a on. Furthermore, the control module 22a has a separate power supply unit 52a for the

Aircraft seat 16a on. Alternatively, the energy supply module for supplying energy to all the aircraft seats of the column could each have a separate

Have power supply unit.

The server cabinet 20a also has at least one operating module 56a. The operating module 56a is provided for operating at least two of the aircraft seats 14a, 16a arranged in the column 30a. Alternatively, an individual operation of the aircraft seats could be provided. For electrical and / or electronic connection of the aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a and the respective server cabinet 18a, 20a, the

Aircraft seat device system 92a at least one wire harness 98a. In particular, the cable harness 98a forms a bus system, in particular a CAN bus system. Furthermore, the aircraft seat device system has at least one cable channel 96a. The cable channel 96a extends at a window side. In particular, it is conceivable that the cable channel 96a at least partially by a

Aircraft inner wall is formed. In the cable channel 96a, the wire harness 98a is arranged. The cable channel 96a is arranged above ground in the present case. The cable channel 96a is arranged above an aircraft deck. The cable channel 96a is formed by an aircraft seat shell of the respective aircraft seats 10a, 12a, 14a, 16a. Alternatively or additionally, covers, which are preferably arranged between the aircraft seats and / or connect the aircraft seats, in particular the aircraft seat shells, at least partially form the cable channel.

3 shows by way of example a front view of the aircraft seat 10a in a schematic front view. A recess of an aircraft seat shell of the aircraft seat 10a at least partially forms the cable channel 96a.

In particular, depending on an arrangement of cables, such as in a bundle or side by side, the cable channel and in particular the cable channel forming recess may have an at least substantially circular and / or slot-shaped cross-section. The aircraft seat shells of the aircraft seats 10a are connected to each other. The respective recesses of the aircraft seats 10a thus form at least a large part of the

Cable duct 96a.

In the following, the further aircraft seat device system 92b will be described in more detail. The following description is limited to

Essentially, the differences between the embodiments of the aircraft seat device system 92a and the aircraft seat device system 92a, wherein reference can be made to the description of the previous embodiment with respect to the same components, features and functions.

The further aircraft seat device system 92b differs in the

Substantially from the aircraft seat device system 92b by a

Configuration and / or arrangement of a further server cabinet 22b, a cable channel 96b and / or the aircraft seats 10b, 12b, 14b, 16b, 10'b, 12'b, 14'b, 16'b of the aircraft seat device system 92b.

In the present case, eight aircraft seats 10b, 12b, 14b, 16b, 10'b, 12'b, 14'b, 16'b are shown. Two juxtaposed aircraft seats 10b, 12b, 14b, 16b, 10'b, 12'b, 14'b form a row of seats 84b, 86b, 88b, 90b. Alternatively, one of the illustrated different number of aircraft seats each form a row of seats.

Furthermore, the further aircraft seat device system 92b differs by an arrangement of a further server cabinet 20b of the

Aircraft seat device system 92b. In the present case is the other

Server dish 20b between two aircraft seats 16b, 16'b a seat row 90b in the end portion 28 of the column 30b. Further, in the present case, the cable channel 96b extends at least partially between two aircraft seats 10b, 12b, 14b, 16b, 10'b, 12'b, 14'b of a respective row of seats 84b, 86b, 88b, 90b.

4, a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The

The following descriptions are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, with respect to the same components, features and functions on the description of the

Embodiment of Fig. 1 to 3 can be referenced. In order to distinguish the embodiments, the respective reference numeral in the reference numerals of the embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 3 is supplemented with the special character "'" in the embodiment of Fig. 4. With respect to the same designated components, in particular with respect to components with the same reference numerals, can

basically also to the drawings and / or the description of the

Embodiment of Figs. 1 to 3 are referenced. 4 shows an aircraft 66 'with at least one other

Aircraft seat device system 92'a, 92'b. In the present case, the

Plane 66 'at least two aircraft seat device systems 92'a on. A first of the aircraft seat device systems 92'a is disposed on a first side of the window. A second of the aircraft seat device systems 92'a is disposed on a second side of the window. Further, the aircraft 66b 'has

Aircraft device system 92'b. The further aircraft device system 92'b is disposed between the aircraft seat devices 92'a. The

Aircraft seat device systems 92'a, 92'b and / or a combination of the aircraft seat device systems 92'a, 92'b at least partially, preferably at least to a large extent and particularly preferably completely form a layout of an aircraft compartment 68 'of the aircraft 66'.

The aircraft seat device system 92'a has at least two aircraft seats 10'a. The aircraft seat device system 92'a has a plurality of aircraft seats 10'a. In the present case, the aircraft seat device system 92a has eleven Aircraft seats 10'a on. The aircraft seats 10'a are configured substantially identical to one another. The aircraft seats 10'a are arranged behind one another in a column in a same orientation. The aircraft seats 10 'are arranged in a herringbone arrangement. Accordingly, a cable channel is formed by recesses of aircraft seat shells of the aircraft seats 10'a on a same side of the aircraft seats 10'a.

The aircraft seat device system 92'b has at least two aircraft seats 10'b. The aircraft seat device system 92'b has a plurality of aircraft seats 10'b. In the present case, the aircraft seat device system 92'b has twenty-two aircraft seats 10'b. The aircraft seats 10'b are in

Essentially designed identically to each other. The aircraft seats 10'b are arranged behind one another in a column in a same orientation. Two of the aircraft seats 10'b each form a row of seats. Within a row of seats, the aircraft seats 10'b are arranged mirror-symmetrically to each other. The aircraft seats 10'b are arranged in a herringbone arrangement. On

Cable duct extends between the aircraft seats 10'b a respective row of seats.

reference numeral

10 aircraft seat

12 aircraft seat

14 aircraft seat

16 aircraft seat

18 server cabinet

20 server cabinet

22 control module

24 control module

26 start area

28 end area

30 column

32 flight direction

34 control unit

36 control unit

38 control unit

40 control unit

42 Power supply module 44 Power supply module 46 Power supply unit 48 Power supply unit 50 Power supply unit 52 Power supply unit 54 Control module

56 Operating module

58 control element

60 control element

62 control element

64 control element

66 plane aircraft compartment

Innenraumwandung

actuator

row

Aircraft seat device system

Cabel Canal

harness

Claims

claims

An aircraft seat device system comprising more than two aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) arranged one after the other in at least one column (30)

are arranged, and with at least one separately from the

Aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) formed server cabinet (18, 20) which is provided at least for the adjustment of at least two of the in the column (30) arranged aircraft seats, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20) in a Start region (26) and / or an end region (28) of the column (30) is arranged.

2. Aircraft seat device system according to claim 1, characterized

in that the server cabinet (18, 20), viewed in the direction of flight (32), is arranged at least partially laterally next to at least one of the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) in the starting area (26) and / or the end area (28).

3. Aircraft seat device system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized

characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20), viewed in the direction of flight (32), at least partially in front of and / or behind at least one of the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) in the starting area (26) and / or the end area (28). is arranged.

4. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20), viewed in the direction of flight (32), in the initial area (26) and / or

End region (28) at least partially between at least two

juxtaposed aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) is arranged.

5. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20) for controlling the aircraft seats, at least one control module (22, 24) which at least to, in particular individual, control of at least two of the aircraft seats arranged in the column (10, 12, 14 , 16) is provided.

6. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20) for at least two of the in the column (30) arranged aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16), preferably for each in the column (30) arranged aircraft seat (10, 12 , 14, 16), at least one separate control unit (34, 36, 38, 40).

7. Aircraft seat device system according to any one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20) for powering the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) comprises at least one power supply module (42, 44), which is provided to at least two of the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16), which are arranged in a column (30), preferably individually to provide energy.

8. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the

Power supply module (42, 44) at least for two of the in the column (30) arranged aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16), preferably for each in the column (30) arranged aircraft seat (10, 12, 14, 16), at least a separate power supply unit (46, 48, 50, 52).

9. Aircraft seat device system according to any one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the server cabinet (18, 20) for operating the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) at least one

Operating module (54, 56) which, at least for the operation of two of the in the column (30) arranged aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16),

preferably for individual operation of all arranged in the column aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) is provided.

1 aircraft seat apparatus system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the aircraft seats (10, 12,

14, 16) in each case at least one operating element (58, 60, 62, 64) for

Operation of the respective aircraft seat (10, 12, 14, 16), which is electrically and / or electronically connected to the server cabinet (18, 20). 1 1 aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the aircraft seats (10, 12,

14, 16) are interconnected at least partially electrically and / or electronically in series with at least the server cabinet (18, 20).

12. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized by at least one above-ground cable channel, which is provided to connect the aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) electrically and / or electronically at least with the server cabinet (18, 20).

13. Aircraft seat device system according to claim 12, characterized

characterized in that the cable channel is at least partially formed by an aircraft seat (10, 12, 14, 16).

14. The aircraft seat device system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the cable duct extends on a window side and / or at least partially between two aircraft seats (10, 12, 14, 16) of an aircraft seat row.

15. Aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized by at least one other

Server cabinet (18, 20), which in the beginning area (26) and / or

End region (28) of the column (30) is arranged, which is free of the server cabinet (18, 20).

16. Aircraft (66) with at least one aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding claims. 17. Server cabinet (18, 20) of an aircraft seat device system according to one of the preceding claims.

18. Method for operating and / or for producing a

Aircraft seat device system, in particular a

An aircraft seat apparatus system according to any one of claims 1 to 15.