Convertible structure comprising a plurality of adjacent seats and of variable size along a sliding axis
US5558309A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0693
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structure comprising a plurality of adjacent seats for a public passenger vehicle, in particular an airliner, the structure being convertible and of variable size along a sliding axis (100), and comprising: PA1 a fixed portion (2) comprising at least two transverse underframes (4) that are spaced apart from each other, fixed to the floor of the passenger cabin, and rigidly connected to one another by longitudinal underframe elements (5) having an axis that is generally parallel to the sliding axis; PA1 at least one moving portion (3) that is movable relative to the fixed portion between two extreme positions, namely a maximum-size first position and a minimum-size second position, the moving portion (3) including an end transverse seat side member (6) rigidly associated with longitudinal support elements (7), and intermediate transverse seat side members (8) parallel to the end transverse seat side member (6) and associated with the longitudinal support elements (6), and serving to mount seat backs and arms; and PA1 locking elements for locking the moving portion (3) to the fixed portion (2) in each of the two extreme positions; PA1 wherein each longitudinal underframe element (5…
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