Seat group arrangement for a passenger cabin of an aircraft
US10988260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0696
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
For a seat group arrangement for a passenger cabin of an aircraft it is proposed to realize a temporary enlargement of the circulation area by widening the longitudinal aisle of the aircraft for the entry and exit period. For this purpose, a passenger seat group has a supporting frame which is provided with seat legs for fastening to the aircraft floor. At least one first fixedly secured seat having in each case a seat part and in each case a backrest and a further seat which is movable in the transverse direction and has a seat part and a backrest is provided on the supporting frame. The further seat is connected to the supporting frame via a folding device, and the folding device is configured to realize a change in width of the further seat in relation to the seat legs of the supporting frame.
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