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Connector

A technology for connectors and aircraft, which is applied in the direction of connecting components, aircraft parts, and material gluing, and can solve problems such as detachment from seat cushions, increased weight of rigid lower panels, and damage

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-10-23
ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING
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However, such an arrangement is cumbersome, and not only does the rigid lower panel add unnecessary weight, but it can also easily become detached from the frame and / or the seat cushion can easily become detached from the rigid panel
This can cause problems during the removal of the seat cushion for repair or replacement, but can also be a hazard in a crash situation where if the rigid lower panel separates from the cushion and frame, it could result in injury to the occupant
[0005] While one solution is to attach the seat bottom cushion directly to the frame, for example by using Velcro (RTM), this is prone to damage due to the close proximity of the cushion to the frame and other parts of the seat

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[0056] The present invention relates to a connector for attaching a seat bottom cushion to the frame of a seat, preferably a vehicle seat, most preferably an aircraft seat.

[0057] With reference to the drawings, a connector 1 includes a C-shaped arcuate body 2 positionable between a seat bottom cushion 3 of an aircraft seat 15 and an elongated frame member 4 of an aircraft seat or row of seats 15 . The connector 1 comprises a first frame fastener 5 and a second frame fastener 6 for attaching the main body 1 to the elongated frame member 4 and for removably attaching the main body 2 to the seat bottom. Seat bottom cushion attachment / coupler 7 on the underside of the cushion 3 .

[0058] In the illustrated embodiment, the first frame fastener 5 is a double sided pressure activated tape which secures the main body 2 to the elongate frame member 4 . The second frame fastener 6 is a cable tie which is positioned in a groove 8 on the surface of the body 2 facing the bottom cushio...

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Described herein is a connector for attaching a seat base cushion of an aircraft seat to an elongate frame member of an aircraft seat and for maintaining a gap between the seat base cushion and the elongate frame member. The connector comprises (i) a body positionable between the seat base cushion and the elongate frame member, (ii) first and second frame fasteners for attaching the body to the elongate frame member; and (iii) a seat base cushion attachment means for removably attaching the body to the underside of the seat base cushion. The first frame fastener is provided on a frame facing surface of the body such that it is positionable between the body and the elongate frame member. The second frame fastener is for at least partially surrounding the elongate frame member. Also described is a seat frame, seat base cushion, seat and row of seats.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a connector for fastening an aircraft seat component to a seat frame, in particular a connector for fastening an aircraft seat bottom cushion to a seat frame. Background technique [0002] When providing aircraft passenger seats, the various components of the seat are often removable for replacement or repair. One example is with respect to seat bottom cushions. [0003] Although various methods of connecting seat bottom cushions to the frame of an aircraft seat are known, they generally suffer from various disadvantages. [0004] In one example, the seat bottom is provided with a rigid lower panel including a C-clip for clamping the seat bottom to the elongated frame member of the seat frame. The seat bottom cushion is then attached to the upper surface of the rigid lower panel. However, such an arrangement is cumbersome, and not only does the rigid lower panel add unnecessary weight, but it can also easily become d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B64D11/06
CPCB64D11/0648B64D11/06B64D11/0647F16B2200/81F16B1/00F16B2/08F16B11/006
Inventor A·霍奇金森
Owner ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING