15results about "Rest berths" patented technology

In accordance with certain aspects, noise cancellation systems and methods are utilized to mitigate engine tonal noise at sleeping locations in the aircraft cabin space. In one embodiment, an onboard noise cancellation system is provided that includes a plurality of microphones, the plurality of microphones, and a plurality of speakers, and a noise cancellation circuit. In this embodiment the plurality of speakers are arranged proximate to a bed in the sleeping area of the aircraft cabin. Likewise, the plurality of speakers are arranged proximate to the proximate to the bed in the sleeping area. The noise cancellation circuit is further coupled to the plurality of speakers, and the noise cancellation circuit is configured to drive the plurality of speakers to generate noise cancellation audio to at least partially cancel engine noise in a region above the bed.

Passenger accommodation systems are described. An example passenger accommodation system can be disposed in an aircraft and can include a passenger seating deck, a plurality of passenger seats disposed within the passenger seating deck, and a partition wall disposed within the passenger seating deck so as to separate the plurality of passenger seats into a first set of passenger seats and a second set of passenger seats. The partition wall can be aligned with a longitudinal axis extending in the direction of travel of the aircraft. Movement of passengers between the first set of seats and the second set of seats may not impeded by the partition wall.

Aircraft cot comprising an elongate bed frame provided with an underside comprising a support surface for cooperating with a seat of an aircraft seat, with a projection surface projecting from the support surface beyond the seat, and with a top side that defines a bed base, wherein the bed frame comprises a belt receiving device that is configured to receive two ends of an aircraft belt that are buckled together with their buckle parts, and wherein the belt receiving device comprises a strapping provision that is upwardly oriented with respect to the underside and that is configured for cooperation with an inside of belt straps of the belt ends.

The present disclosure provides an aircraft monument (116) housing a crew quarters positionable in an aircraft cabin adjacent a longitudinal aisle, and a combination including a passenger suite (112) and an aircraft monument (116) housing a crew quarters. The aircraft monument (116) includes a transverse wall (118) forming part of the monument and separating interior space (124) within the monument from the adjacent passenger suite (112). The interior space (124) of the monument is divided by a shelf (126) into upper (128) and lower (130) compartments and the crew quarters is positioned in the upper compartment (128) for resting and sleeping use by the cabin crew. The lower compartment (1300 may be used by the cabin crew or for locating galley components. The transverse wall (118) may be contoured such that the interior space (124) and the passenger suite (112) nest to maximize density. A footwell serving the passenger suite (112) may be recessed into the transverse wall (118).

An arrangement for a tapering rear section of an aircraft passenger cabin (200) including a seat row (204) positioned between an aisle (202) and an exterior wall, and a closet (212) positioned behind the seat row (204). A first portion (214) of the closet extends behind the seat row (204) and a second portion (216) of the closet extends into gap space (210) formed between an outboard side of the seat row (204) and the exterior wall. The closet (212) forms interior space (218) dimensioned to accommodate a folded wheelchair positioned along the exterior wall, and interior space behind the seat row (204). The second portion (216) forms an exterior surface for use by a passenger in the seat row (204), for instance a horizontal surface (230) including a provision for mounting a bassinet (228). The interior space (218) is accessible from the rear facing side of the closet to facilitate stowing and retrieving items from the interior space.

The invention discloses a helicopter rescue stretcher frame type synchronous locking and fixing device, and belongs to the technical field of helicopter medical rescue equipment.The helicopter rescue stretcher frame type synchronous locking and fixing device comprises a mounting frame; the top end of the mounting frame is provided with an adjusting mechanism supporting a manual rotating mode and an electric driving mode, and the outer portion of the adjusting mechanism is provided with a locking mechanism capable of stably clamping key stress points of the stretcher. The locking mechanism is arranged, the pressing block is hydraulically driven, evenly-distributed locking force is generated through fluid pressure transmission, the stress concentration problem of a mechanical buckle is avoided, a hydraulic locking cylinder is provided with a micro hydraulic pump and an energy accumulator, the locking force can be maintained after power failure, emergency unlocking can also be achieved, and the locking effect is good. Meanwhile, the four hydraulic centering frames correspond to key stress points such as the trunk and the legs of the stretcher respectively, contact heads are integrated with ball bearings and can be attached to different frame shapes such as planes and arcs, and stable clamping can be achieved without special accessories.

The present invention mainly relates to an assembly for an aircraft cabin (10), comprising: - at least one seat unit (11) comprising a seat (12) and a privacy shell (13) extending at least partially around the seat (12), - a compartment (18), such as a luggage compartment, and - at least one isolating curtain (21) added to the compartment (18), - a removable device (20) for holding the isolating curtain (21) being configured so as to hold the isolating curtain (21) suspended from the compartment (18), so as to at least partially define a closed rest space around the seat unit (11) and to permit manual detachment of the isolating curtain (21) from the compartment (18) without requiring a tool.

In a cabin section (6) of a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), - comprising a flight attendant seat (8) which is movable between a usage position (ZN) and a stowage position (ZS), - comprising a bed (20) which is movable between a usage position (ZN) and a stowage position (ZS), - comprising a floor section (24) of a floor (26) of the passenger cabin (2), which floor section is located - when the flight attendant seat (8) and the bed (20) are both in the stowage position (ZS) - between the flight attendant seat (8) and the bed (20) and is available for being walked on, - wherein the floor section (24) is partially covered by the flight attendant seat (8) in the usage position (ZN) of the latter and at least partially covered by the bed (20) in the usage position (ZN) of the latter, and completely covered by both, - when the bed (20) is in the usage position (ZN), it is supported against the flight attendant seat (8).

Systems and methods for controlling one or more smart fabrics in a vehicle. In some embodiments, the smart fabrics are attached vehicle seats, benches, and / or beds. In some embodiments, the smart fabrics enable digital components to be embedded within and can be configured to alter their physical behavior, including changing their color, breathability, firmness, and other properties depending on the application in which the fabric is used. To control these smart fabrics and their different properties, a smart fabric controller is provided, as well as one or more vehicle controllers that facilitate issuing instructions and updating the firmware of each of the one or more smart fabric controllers on the vehicle.

Sofa (10) for a passenger transport vehicle such as an airplane, comprising a seat (11), a backrest (12) and a structure (13) supporting them, said sofa being convertible into at least two positions each having a total surface area usable by the passenger: a seated position in which the backrest is upright relative to the seat and a sleeping position in which the backrest is folded down in the same plane relative to the seat; said seat having a length (L11) sufficient to allow a passenger in the seated position to fully extend his legs; in the seated position, the backrest (12) is partially stored below the seat (11) in a space (131) of the structure (13), so that the total usable surface area in the seated position is less than the total usable surface area in the sleeping position.

The invention relates to a bed (1) for a person, with a length (L) of the bed (1) and a width (B) extending between two longitudinal edges (2), wherein the bed (1) has, along its length (L), a head region (4) ending at an edge (3) and a foot region (6), likewise ending in an edge (5), characterized in that the bed (1) is bevelled at an angle a from a rectangular base area in one corner of the head region (4) and in one longitudinal edge (2) and in one corner of the foot region (6) and in the other longitudinal edge (2), wherein the edges of the head region (3) and of the foot region (5) are rounded, wherein the width of the bed is also reduced in the foot region (6) by a constriction (7), and wherein the transition from the constriction (7) to the adjacent longitudinal edge (2) is formed in a radius (RK) which corresponds to the radius (RK) of the rounded edge of the head region (3).

In accordance with certain aspects, noise cancellation systems and methods are utilized to mitigate engine tonal noise at sleeping locations in the aircraft cabin space. In one embodiment, an onboard noise cancellation system is provided that includes a plurality of microphones, the plurality of microphones, and a plurality of speakers, and a noise cancellation circuit. In this embodiment the plurality of speakers are arranged proximate to a bed in the sleeping area of the aircraft cabin. Likewise, the plurality of speakers are arranged proximate to the proximate to the bed in the sleeping area. The noise cancellation circuit is further coupled to the plurality of speakers, and the noise cancellation circuit is configured to drive the plurality of speakers to generate noise cancellation audio to at least partially cancel engine noise in a region above the bed.

To more comfortably accommodate passengers reclining and sleeping, a multi-level sleeping compartment for aircraft is provided. The multi-level compartment houses multiple sleeping pods arranged on either side of the entrance, and the sleeping compartment is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Furthermore, the compartment can be booked for multiple sessions during normal flight operations.