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Seat pan drop down link

US8042867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

9Claims

0Family size

Assignee

B/E AEROSPACE, INC. · US

Inventors

Peter C. Meister · Lake Park, US
Larry Hazbun · Pine Island Ridge, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2009
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A chair having an adjustable seat pan is disclosed. The chair includes a seat frame having a front end and a rear end, a seat back attached to the rear end of the seat frame, a seat pan pivotally connected to the seat frame, and a seat drop down link having a first end attached to the seat frame and a second end in contact with a catch member located beneath the seat pan so that the seat pan can be raised and lowered from a flat position to approximately a 6° angle with respect to the seat frame.

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