Adjustable length seat extension, assembly including seat extension, and passenger compartment

By introducing an adjustable length design into the seat extension, the problems of waste of space and complex structure in the prior art are solved, and more efficient space utilization and greater passenger comfort are achieved.

CN110116808BActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28空客大西洋航空公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN201910109794.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-02-07
Filing Date
2019-02-11
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2039-02-11

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Technical Problem

In the field of passenger transport, existing seat arrangements that can be converted into sleepers have problems of space waste and structural complexity, especially while maintaining the width of the passageway and seat spacing, it is difficult to effectively utilize the free space.

Method used

Using an adjustable length seat extension, by providing an adjustable portion in the housing of the seat extension, the length of the seat extension is allowed to be adjusted on the basis of the fixed and unchanging part to meet different space needs.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the effective utilization of free space between seats while maintaining the width of the passageway and seat spacing, increasing passenger comfort and sleeper length, while simplifying structural design and reducing production and operation costs.

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Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle cabin for carrying passengers comprising a plurality of modules, each module having seats and seat extensions, said seats and seat extensions being arranged in a staggered manner in the plurality of modules, wherein each adjustable seat extension comprises: a shell comprising a front bottom and a rear opening, the rear opening being defined by a hollow volume open towards the rear, and a footrest area within the hollow volume being adapted to receive the feet of a passenger occupying the seat and using the seat extension. Advantageously, the shell of each seat extension comprises a fixed portion, and an adjustable portion located in front of the fixed portion, the adjustable portion allowing, when it is fixed to the fixed portion, to obtain a seat extension of adjustable length between the opening and the bottom of the shell, and the aisle width L of the aisle between the seats and the seat extensions of the plurality of modules when the seat extension is used by a passenger who is prepared to travel in the cabin.
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