Sofa for waiting for airport

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of check-in equipment, and particularly discloses a waiting sofa which comprises a sitting part for passengers to sit and a check-in handrail positioned on the side surface of the sitting part, wherein the check-in handrail comprises an identification device, and the identification device is installed at the front end of the check-in handrail and is used for identifying and obtaining passenger information of a travel certificate; the electronic screen is mounted at the rear end of the check-in handrail, electrically connected to the recognition device and used for providing a check-in seat selection page; wherein the check-in and seat selection page comprises the passenger information and seat selection information; and the printing device is electrically connected to the electronic screen and is used for printing a boarding pass with the passenger information and the seat selection information. The waiting sofa provided by the utility model can effectively solve the problem that passengers cannot check in in a rest area, so that the passenger experience and the airport operation efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of check-in equipment technology, and in particular to a waiting sofa. Background Technology

[0002] Check-in is a necessary process before boarding a plane. It refers to the process by which passengers check in, confirm their identity, select a seat, obtain a boarding pass (or electronic boarding pass), and check their baggage (if necessary) before the flight takes off.

[0003] Inside airport terminals, passengers typically need to complete the check-in process at check-in counters or self-service check-in kiosks (such as self-service check-in terminals or mobile applications). The traditional check-in process has the following pain points:

[0004] (1) Space and equipment limitations: Self-service check-in terminals are usually concentrated in fixed areas (such as check-in islands or departure halls), and passengers need to actively go to the terminals to operate them. If passengers are tired, have difficulty moving, or are carrying a lot of luggage and stay in the rest area (such as sofas or seats), they cannot complete the check-in directly and need to move to the terminal, which is inconvenient. Moreover, the excessive concentration of check-in locations can easily lead to queuing for check-in, which reduces the efficiency of airport operations.

[0005] (2) Service blind spots: Airport rest areas (such as VIP lounges and waiting sofas) usually lack smart facilities with integrated check-in functions, which causes passengers to repeatedly go back and forth between the rest area and the check-in point, exacerbating efficiency problems, especially when flights are delayed or time is tight.

[0006] Therefore, this utility model is dedicated to developing a waiting sofa to solve the problem that passengers cannot check in in the rest area, thereby improving passenger experience and airport operational efficiency.

[0007] The information disclosed in this background section is included only to enhance the understanding of the context of this disclosure, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0008] One objective of this invention is to provide a waiting sofa that effectively addresses the problem of passengers being unable to check in at the rest area, thereby improving passenger experience and airport operational efficiency.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a waiting sofa, including a seating area for sitting and a check-in armrest located on the side of the seating area;

[0010] The check-in handrail includes:

[0011] An identification device is installed at the front end of the check-in handrail and is used to identify passenger information for obtaining travel documents;

[0012] An electronic screen is installed at the rear end of the check-in armrest and electrically connected to the identification device, for providing a check-in seat selection page; wherein the check-in seat selection page includes passenger information and seat selection information;

[0013] A printing device, electrically connected to the electronic screen, is used to print boarding passes containing the passenger information and the seat selection information.

[0014] Optionally, the check-in handrail is also equipped with a speaker electrically connected to the electronic screen, the speaker being used to broadcast prompts.

[0015] Optionally, the check-in handrail is also equipped with a power strip and / or a USB power port.

[0016] Optionally, the front end face of the seating section is provided with a storage cavity and a storage drawer that moves in and out of the storage cavity when driven.

[0017] Optionally, the top of the drawer panel of the storage drawer is provided with a cable pass-through handle groove for the data cable to pass through.

[0018] Optional, also includes:

[0019] An electronic lock is installed and fixed on the seating area and electrically connected to the identification device for locking the storage drawer.

[0020] Optionally, the electronic lock has an indicator light on its side to indicate the active status of the electronic lock.

[0021] Optionally, it includes several sofa armrests, with a seating area provided between two adjacent sofa armrests;

[0022] At least one of the sofa armrests is the check-in armrest.

[0023] Optionally, among the other sofa armrests besides the check-in armrest, at least one sofa armrest has an upward-opening table storage cavity on its top surface, and a rotating table that is rotatably stored in the table storage cavity.

[0024] Optionally, the rotating tabletop includes two anti-slip plates that are 90° rotatably connected;

[0025] The two anti-slip plates have a folded-up state when rotated to overlap and an unfolded state when rotated to be flush.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a waiting sofa, which achieves the following effects by adding an identification device, an electronic screen, and a printing device to the sofa armrest:

[0027] (1) Overcoming space and equipment limitations

[0028] ① Distributed check-in network: Integrating check-in functions into waiting sofas (rest areas) breaks the limitations of the traditional centralized layout of self-service terminals. Passengers do not need to go to a fixed check-in island and can complete the operation while resting, which especially alleviates the burden of movement for passengers who are tired, have difficulty moving, or are carrying large luggage.

[0029] ② Reduce queuing congestion: By dispersing check-in nodes, the situation of passengers crowding into a few terminals is avoided, and the diversion effect is significant, thereby improving the overall operational efficiency of the airport.

[0030] (2) Eliminate service blind spots

[0031] ① Upgraded Rest Area Functionality: Traditional rest areas only provide seating, while this solution transforms passive rest into a proactive service scenario by integrating recognition devices, electronic screens, and printing devices into the sofa armrests. Passengers no longer need to repeatedly travel between the rest area and check-in point, significantly saving time, especially in high-pressure scenarios (such as flight delays).

[0032] ② Seamless process: From identity recognition (document reading) to seat selection (electronic screen interaction) and boarding pass printing, the entire process is embedded in the sofa area, forming a closed-loop service and filling the gaps in the airport service chain.

[0033] Therefore, the waiting sofa provided by this utility model can effectively solve the problem of passengers being unable to check in in the rest area, thereby improving passenger experience and airport operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the waiting sofa provided in the embodiment;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage process of the rotating table provided in the embodiment.

[0037] In the picture:

[0038] 1. Check-in handrail; 101. Identification device; 102. Electronic screen; 103. Printing device; 104. Power strip; 105. USB power port; 106. Speaker;

[0039] 2. Seating area;

[0040] 3. Storage drawer; 301. Wire guide handle groove; 302. Lock groove;

[0041] 4. Electronic lock;

[0042] 5. Indicator lights;

[0043] 6. With table armrests; 601. Tabletop storage cavity; 602. Rotating tabletop; 6021. Anti-slip plate. Detailed Implementation

[0044] In this utility model, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this utility model, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0047] In this invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy, or order between these entities or operations.

[0048] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this invention is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a series of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0049] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of this utility model or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0051] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] See Figure 1 This utility model provides a waiting sofa, including several sofa armrests, and a seating section 2 for passengers to sit between two adjacent sofa armrests;

[0053] At least one of the sofa armrests is a check-in armrest 1.

[0054] Specifically, the check-in handrail 1 includes:

[0055] Identification device 101, which is installed at the front end of the check-in handrail 1, is used to identify passenger information for obtaining travel documents;

[0056] An electronic screen 102 is installed at the rear end of the check-in handrail 1 and electrically connected to the identification device 101, for providing a check-in seat selection page; wherein, the check-in seat selection page includes passenger information and seat selection information;

[0057] A printing device 103 is electrically connected to the electronic screen 102 and is used to print boarding passes containing the passenger information and the seat selection information.

[0058] It should be noted that after passengers find the waiting sofa provided in this embodiment in the airport rest area (such as the departure lounge or VIP lounge), they can complete the check-in process by following these steps:

[0059] S10: Seating and Preparation

[0060] The passenger is sitting normally on the sofa, leaning against the seat section 2.

[0061] S20: Document Recognition

[0062] S201: Passengers bring their travel documents close to the identification device 101 (such as an RFID / NFC reader or optical scanning module) at the front of the handrail.

[0063] S202: The device automatically reads passenger information (such as name, flight number, and booking record) and transmits it to the system to verify identity.

[0064] S30: Seat Selection and Confirmation

[0065] S301: The electronic screen 102 (usually a touch screen) at the rear of the armrest lights up and displays the check-in and seat selection page, which may include: ① Passenger information (autofilled, no need to enter manually); ② Flight details (such as departure time and cabin class); ③ Available seat map (supports touch screen selection or adjustment).

[0066] S302: Passengers select their seats (such as window or aisle) via the screen and submit their information.

[0067] S40: Boarding Pass Printing

[0068] S401: The system generates an electronic boarding pass, while the printing device 103 on the armrest (such as a miniature thermal printer) automatically outputs a paper boarding pass containing the following information: ① passenger name, flight number, and seat number; ② barcode / QR code (for security check and boarding scanning).

[0069] S402: Passengers collect their boarding passes and complete check-in.

[0070] The waiting sofa provided in this embodiment achieves the following effects by adding a recognition device 101, an electronic screen 102, and a printing device 103 to the sofa armrests:

[0071] (1) Overcoming space and equipment limitations

[0072] ① Distributed check-in network: Integrating check-in functions into waiting sofas (rest areas) breaks the limitations of the traditional centralized layout of self-service terminals. Passengers do not need to go to a fixed check-in island and can complete the operation while resting, which especially alleviates the burden of movement for passengers who are tired, have difficulty moving, or are carrying large luggage.

[0073] ② Reduce queuing congestion: By dispersing check-in nodes, the situation of passengers crowding into a few terminals is avoided, and the diversion effect is significant, thereby improving the overall operational efficiency of the airport.

[0074] (2) Eliminate service blind spots

[0075] ① Upgraded Rest Area Functionality: Traditional rest areas only provide seating, while this solution transforms passive rest into a proactive service scenario by integrating a recognition device 101, an electronic screen 102, and a printing device 103 into the sofa armrests. Passengers no longer need to repeatedly travel between the rest area and the check-in point, significantly saving time, especially in high-pressure scenarios (such as flight delays).

[0076] ② Seamless process: From identity recognition (document reading) to seat selection (electronic screen 102 interaction) and boarding pass printing, the entire process is embedded in the local space of the sofa, forming a closed-loop service and filling the gaps in the airport service chain.

[0077] Therefore, the waiting sofa provided by this utility model can effectively solve the problem of passengers being unable to check in in the rest area, thereby improving passenger experience and airport operational efficiency.

[0078] In this embodiment, the specific content of the check-in seat selection page, the types of travel documents, and the specific structures of the identification device 101 and the printing device 103 are all consistent with the existing self-service check-in equipment in the check-in island. The specific check-in implementation details are not the focus of this utility model, so they will not be elaborated.

[0079] In this embodiment, the check-in armrest 1 is also equipped with a speaker 106 electrically connected to the electronic screen 102. The speaker 106 is used to broadcast announcements. For example, ten minutes before boarding time, it may broadcast, "Passenger XXX, boarding for your flight XX will begin in ten minutes. Please prepare in advance," prompting the passenger to prepare for boarding. Furthermore, the speaker 106 may also broadcast reminders to passengers to remember to bring their luggage.

[0080] Optionally, the check-in handrail 1 is also provided with a power strip 104 and / or a USB power port 105 so that users can charge their mobile phones or laptops.

[0081] In this embodiment, the front end of the seating section 2 is provided with a storage cavity and a storage drawer 3 that moves in and out of the storage cavity when driven. Furthermore, the top of the drawer panel of the storage drawer 3 is provided with a cable pass-through groove 301 for data cables to pass through. Items such as suitcases containing power banks can be placed in the storage drawer 3, and then the power bank's data cable can be pulled out through the cable pass-through groove 301, allowing for charging while sitting and resting.

[0082] In this embodiment, the waiting sofa also includes an electronic lock 4, which is installed and fixed on the seating part 2 and electrically connected to the identification device 101 for locking the storage drawer 3.

[0083] Under normal circumstances, the bolt of electronic lock 4 is in the upward retracted state:

[0084] (1) After the passenger puts the items into the storage drawer 3, pushes the storage drawer 3 back into the storage cavity, and then places the travel document on the identification device 101. After registering the passenger information, the passenger can select to activate the electronic lock 4 on the electronic screen 102. Then, the bolt of the electronic lock 4 extends downward and inserts into the lock groove 302 at the top of the drawer panel of the storage drawer 3, thereby restricting the opening of the storage drawer 3.

[0085] (2) If the passenger needs to open the storage drawer 3 later, the passenger should place the travel document on the identification device 101 to verify the passenger information. After the verification is successful, the passenger should select to close the electronic lock 4 on the electronic screen 102. Then, the bolt of the electronic lock 4 will retract upwards again, and the passenger can pull out the storage drawer 3 through the wire buckle groove 301 and then take out the items.

[0086] The bolt of the electronic lock 4 is electrically extended and retracted by a linear drive mechanism such as an electric cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder. Its specific structure is not the focus of this utility model, so it will not be described in detail.

[0087] Optionally, the identification device 101 can also integrate the QR code scanning and identification function on the boarding pass. In addition to passenger documents such as ID cards, the electronic lock 4 can also be controlled by scanning the boarding pass.

[0088] Optionally, passengers can also activate a paid service to allow airport management personnel with administrator privileges to open the electronic lock 4, retrieve their luggage stored in the storage drawer 3, and complete the luggage check-in process for them.

[0089] Furthermore, the electronic lock 4 is provided with an indicator light 5 on its side to indicate the activation status of the electronic lock 4. For example, a green light indicates that the electronic lock 4 is in an inactive state, and the storage drawer 3 can be opened without identity verification; a red light indicates that the electronic lock 4 is in an active state, and the registered passenger needs to verify their identity before the storage drawer 3 can be opened.

[0090] In this embodiment, multiple passenger units 2 share a single check-in handrail 1, which helps to improve the utilization rate of the check-in handrail 1 and reduce equipment costs.

[0091] See Figure 2 Of the sofa armrests other than the check-in armrest 1, at least one of the sofa armrests is a table armrest 6. The top surface of the table armrest 6 is provided with an upward-opening table storage cavity 601 and a rotating table 602 that is rotatably stored in the table storage cavity 601.

[0092] It should be noted that how the rotating tabletop 602 is stored in the tabletop storage cavity 601 is existing technology. Similar structures are found in the armrests of some long-distance bus seats and conference room chairs. Therefore, setting a rotating, retractable tabletop in the armrest is not the focus of this invention, and the storage process will not be described in detail.

[0093] The key feature of the rotating table 602 provided in this embodiment is that the rotating table 602 includes two anti-slip plates 6021 that are rotatably connected at 90°. The two anti-slip plates 6021 have a stacked storage state and an unfolded state that is rotated to be flush.

[0094] When the rotating tabletop 602 needs to be stored in the tabletop storage cavity 601, first fold the two anti-slip plates 6021 in half and rotate them to the storage state, and then store the rotating tabletop 602 in the tabletop storage cavity 601.

[0095] When the rotating tabletop 602 is needed, the rotating tabletop 602 is taken out of the tabletop storage cavity 601, and then the two anti-slip plates 6021 are rotated to a flat position, thereby providing a larger desktop area.

[0096] In summary, the waiting sofa provided in this embodiment has the following advantages:

[0097] ①Integrated check-in function: By integrating the identification device 101, electronic screen 102 and printing device 103 into the sofa armrest, passengers can complete check-in directly in the rest area, reducing queuing and movement burden.

[0098] ② Intelligent reminder service: Add loudspeaker announcements of flight reminders to prevent passengers from missing boarding time and improve service proactivity.

[0099] ③ Improved cable management: The top of the storage drawer 3 is equipped with a cable pass-through handle 301, which supports external data cable connection when charging, taking into account both storage and charging convenience.

[0100] ④ Secure storage solution: The electronic lock 4 is linked with the ID card recognition system to unlock the storage drawer 3 by identity verification, ensuring the safety of luggage.

[0101] ⑤ Status Visualization Indicator: The electronic lock 4 is equipped with indicator lights 5, which intuitively display the activation status and simplify the user operation process.

[0102] ⑥ Shared equipment layout: Multiple passenger units 2 share one check-in handrail 1, reducing equipment costs and improving utilization efficiency.

[0103] ⑦ Modular folding structure: The tabletop adopts a 90° rotating design, which balances compact storage with usable area when unfolded.

[0104] It should be noted that the linear drive mechanism mentioned in this utility model can be a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, electric cylinder, or motor lead screw linear module, etc., and the rotary drive mechanism mentioned can be a brushed motor, brushless motor, or rotary cylinder, etc. This utility model does not limit the specific structural form of the linear drive mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism.

[0105] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A lounge chair for an airport, characterized in that Includes a seating area (2) for seating and a check-in armrest (1) located on the side of the seating area (2); The check-in handrail (1) includes: Identification device (101), which is installed at the front end of the check-in handrail (1) and is used to identify passenger information for obtaining travel documents; An electronic screen (102) is installed at the rear end of the check-in armrest (1) and electrically connected to the identification device (101) for providing a check-in seat selection page; wherein the check-in seat selection page includes passenger information and seat selection information; A printing device (103) is electrically connected to the electronic screen (102) for printing boarding passes containing the passenger information and the seat selection information.

2. The lounge chair of claim 1, wherein, The check-in handrail (1) is also equipped with a speaker (106) electrically connected to the electronic screen (102), and the speaker (106) is used to broadcast prompts.

3. The lounge chair of claim 1, wherein, The check-in handrail (1) is also equipped with a power strip (104) and / or a USB power port (105).

4. The lounge chair of claim 1, wherein, The front end of the seating section (2) is provided with a storage cavity and a storage drawer (3) that moves in and out of the storage cavity when driven.

5. The lounge chair of claim 4, wherein, The top of the drawer panel of the storage drawer (3) is provided with a cable pass-through handle groove (301) for the data cable to pass through.

6. The lounge chair of claim 4, wherein, Also includes: An electronic lock (4) is installed and fixed on the seating part (2) and electrically connected to the identification device (101) for locking the storage drawer (3).

7. The lounge chair of claim 6, wherein, The electronic lock (4) has an indicator light (5) on its side for indicating the activation status of the electronic lock (4).

8. The lounge chair of claim 1, wherein, It includes several sofa armrests, and a seating section (2) is provided between two adjacent sofa armrests. Among them, at least one of the sofa armrests is the check-in armrest (1).

9. The lounge chair of claim 8, wherein, In addition to the check-in armrest (1), at least one of the sofa armrests has an upward-opening table storage cavity (601) on its top surface, and a rotating table (602) that is rotatably stored in the table storage cavity (601).

10. The lounge chair of claim 9, wherein, The rotating table (602) includes two anti-slip plates (6021) that are 90° rotatably connected. The two anti-slip plates (6021) have a folded-up state when rotated to overlap and an unfolded state when rotated to be flush.

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