Patent · US Expired

Flexible seat frame

US7080881B2 · kind B2 · utility

8Cited by
8References
30Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 2004
Grant dateJul 25, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support frame for a seat, in particular an aircraft seat, where the support frame includes a seat support member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a plurality of leg members that each have a first end and a second end, with the first end attached to the lower surface of the seat support member. An angled flexible leg brace capable of stretching to absorb a dynamic load on the frame extends between at least two of the plurality of leg members.

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