Variable seat separation adjustment in an airplane

US8910907B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

• Johannes Gonnsen · Hamburg, DE
• Jens Gaertner · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 15, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 27, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D11/064
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a system for simultaneous longitudinal shifting of several selected seats or seat rows in an aircraft is stated, in which system a drive device for shifting the seats is provided, wherein shifting the seats takes place according to a change in seat configuration planning.