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Pneumatic comfort seats

US9725177B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
21References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2016
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2201/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure control system for an aircraft seat includes a base plate and a plurality of cells attached to the base plate, each cell having a bellows and a top inflatable diaphragm and defines a pressure chamber therein. Charging apertures are formed in the base plate such that each cell has an associated charging aperture such that each charging aperture is in fluid communication with a pressure chamber. Discharging apertures are formed in the base plate such that each cell has an associated discharging aperture such that each discharging apertures is in fluid communication a pressure chamber. A charging valve and a discharging valve is in fluid communication with the pressure chambers and configured to supply or extract air to or from the chambers through the apertures. A pump is configured to supply pressurized air to the at least one charging valve.

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