Integrated aircraft seat control panel
US11618568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0646
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft seat may include an integrated control panel at least partially embedded within an armrest of the aircraft seat. The integrated aircraft seat control panel may include at least one signal path for communicatively coupling the user interface device to at least one component of the aircraft seat. The user interface device may generate signals for at least one control function of the at least one component following an input being received. The integrated aircraft seat control panel may include a textile covering coupled to the armrest and positioned above the user interface device, the textile covering including a plurality of icons configured to indicate the location of the at least one control function on a respective portion of the user interface device. At least one icon is configured to illuminate following a receipt by at least one of a power signal or a light source output.
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