Passenger seat system incorporating a multi-functional furniture unit, and an aircraft comprising such a system
US8622345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0643
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passenger seat system including a plurality of seat modules, in which each seat module may be configured to form a more or less flat bed. The seat modules are arranged side by side in longitudinally offset relative positions, and each seat module is configured to form a bed from a convertible seat and a fixed footrest. The footrest is integrated into a box structure, which includes an upper surface arranged as a fixed shelf for the passenger in the adjacent seat module.
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