Seat extension with modular length, unit comprising a seat extension and passenger cabin
US11608179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0646
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cabin of a vehicle for transporting passengers includes a plurality of units, each unit including a seat and a modular seat extension arranged staggered in the units. Each extension includes a shell having a front bottom and a rear opening determined by a hollow volume open towards the rear and a footrest area inside the hollow volume suitable for receiving the feet of a passenger. The shell of each extension includes an invariant portion and a modular portion located in front of the invariant portion. The modular portion making it possible during the fastening thereof to the invariant portion to obtain an extension with a length that can be modified between the opening and the bottom of the shell and, a width of passage towards the aisle between the seats and the extensions of the units is maintained constant during the use of the extensions by the passengers.
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