First/second-class convertible two-seater seat and method of converting such a seat
US6176547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D33/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A convertible first/second-class seat offering a given number N of seating spaces convertible into a second/first-class N-seater seat, provides N seats with N seat cushions and 2N armrests, the first/second-class convertible seat includes a device for translating at least one of the N seat cushions and at least one of the 2N armrests, the N seat cushions and the 2N armrests remaining mutually aligned, translations T obtained by the translation device allowing the seat cushions that are to be translated to be moved further apart when the second-class convertible seat is converted into a first-class seat, or allowing the seat cushions that are to be translated to be moved closer together when the first-class convertible seat is converted into a second-class seat.
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