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Integrated deployable leg rest for reclining passenger seats

US10329020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Safran Seats USA LLC · US

Inventors

Josh T. Smith · Sanger, US
Justin K. Murnan · Whitesboro, US
Ty Parker · Sanger, US
Raul G. Reyes · Denton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 2, 2015
Grant date	Jun 25, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 2, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/0268
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described are reclining passenger seats having deployable leg rests coupled to the seat bottom. An actuator, which may be a gas cylinder, spring, or electric motor, moves the deployable leg rest between stowed and deployed positions. A locking mechanism may be used to stabilize the deployable leg rest in the stowed position, the deployed position, or any intermediate position. The coupling of the deployable leg rest to the seat bottom allows for a greater range of movement with a lighter, more compact mechanism.

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