Tray table deployable from lower seatback area

US10137991B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• B/E AEROSPACE, INC. · US

Inventors

• Martin Darbyshire · London, GB
• Vien McArthur Nguyen · London, GB
• Cameron Baker · Tarago, AU
• Lucas Tretout · London, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 4, 2017
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D11/0638
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In an illustrative embodiment, a tray table for mounting to a lower seatback region of an aircraft passenger seat includes a tray table support bracket stowable to a position approximately parallel with the lower seatback region, and pivotably deployable to provide access to a tray table slideably coupled to the support bracket and configured to provide a substantially horizontal work surface when in a deployed state. In the stowed position, the tray table may be substantially positioned below a tray table deployment height such that additional clearance is provided on the seatback above the tray table for one or more accessory items such as a larger monitor in portrait orientation.