Sleep aid device for aircraft seat

By designing a detachable sleep aid device for aircraft seats, the problem of cumbersome installation in existing technologies is solved, achieving convenient installation and comfortable sleep, and is suitable for aircraft seats.

CN224335837UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT CORP OF CHINA LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT CORP OF CHINA LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing aircraft seat sleep aids are either not removable or cumbersome to install, failing to meet the sleep needs of passengers on board.

Method used

A sleep aid device comprising a support section, a mounting section, and a connecting section has been designed. The mounting section is detachably mounted on the seat and can be easily installed and removed via a length adjustment mechanism and Velcro or snap fasteners. The connecting section can be rotatably connected to the support section to adjust the angle. The material is non-elastic polyester fiber and rigid silicone to improve comfort.

Benefits of technology

It enables simple and quick installation and removal on aircraft seats, meeting the needs of different passengers, providing a comfortable sleeping experience, and improving the flexibility and comfort of use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of sleep auxiliary device suitable for aircraft seat, including supporting portion, installation part and connecting portion.The supporting portion has arc-shaped supporting surface for supporting the chin part of passenger.The installation part includes a pair of installation piece with elongated shape, the installation piece has the first end being configured to be detachably mounted to the seat of the aircraft and the second end opposite to the first end along the extension direction of the installation piece.The connecting portion includes a pair of leg-shaped connecting piece, one end of the connecting piece is connected to the second end of the installation piece, the other end of the connecting piece can be pivotally connected to the two end portions of the supporting portion respectively, so that the supporting portion can be rotated relative to the connecting piece.The sleep auxiliary device according to the above scheme can be directly applied to the passenger cabin seat of the aircraft, helping the passenger who needs sleep during the voyage to sleep better, so as to get more comfortable sleep experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a sleep aid device, and more particularly to a sleep aid device suitable for aircraft seats. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, more and more people are choosing to travel by air. To save space, most airplane seats (especially economy class seats) have their backs in a roughly upright position, making it difficult for passengers to comfortably lean back and fall asleep. Although some sleep aids for airplane seats have been proposed in the existing technology, few are designed specifically for airplane seats, and most are either non-removable or cumbersome to install, making them unsuitable for the airplane cabin environment and unable to meet the needs of passengers who need to sleep on airplanes.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a sleep aid device suitable for aircraft seats to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The sleep aid device for aircraft seats proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The support portion has an arcuate support surface for supporting the chin portion of the passenger;

[0006] The mounting section includes a pair of mounting members with elongated shapes, each mounting member having a first end configured to be detachably mounted to a seat of the aircraft and a second end opposite to the first end along the extension direction of the mounting member;

[0007] The connecting portion includes a pair of leg-shaped connectors, one end of which is connected to the second end of the mounting member, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the two ends of the support portion about a pivot, thereby allowing the support portion to rotate relative to the connectors.

[0008] Preferably, the sleep aid further includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to allow the user to adjust the distance between the first end of the mounting member and the first end of the connector.

[0009] Preferably, the length adjustment mechanism includes a Velcro strap disposed on the second end of the mounting member and an opening formed on one end of the connector, the Velcro strap being able to pass through the opening.

[0010] Preferably, the length adjustment mechanism includes a strip disposed on the second end of the mounting member, an opening formed on one end of the connector, and a snap fastener disposed on the strip.

[0011] Preferably, the first end of the mounting member is provided with a through hole, which is configured to be able to be hung on the protrusion of the seat.

[0012] Preferably, the first end of the mounting component is provided with a buckle, which is configured to engage in the groove of the seat.

[0013] Preferably, the second end of the mounting member is configured to extend through the opening and be attached to the main body portion of the mounting member.

[0014] Preferably, the other end of the connector is pivotally connected to the support portion by a rivet.

[0015] Preferably, the mounting component is made of inelastic polyester fiber.

[0016] Preferably, the connector is made of rigid silicone, and / or the support is made of skin-friendly soft silicone.

[0017] The sleep aid device based on the above scheme has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The sleep aid device according to the preferred embodiment of this application can be directly installed on the seat in the aircraft cabin, making installation simple, quick, and convenient for users. Furthermore, the sleep aid device can be easily removed from the aircraft seat, increasing its flexibility. Additionally, the support portion can support the user's chin, helping users who need to sleep during the flight to fall asleep more easily and have a more comfortable sleep experience.

[0019] Furthermore, by incorporating a length adjustment mechanism on the mounting component, the length of the component can be easily adjusted to meet the needs and preferences of different passengers, thereby greatly enhancing the practicality of the sleep aid device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To better understand the above and other objects, features, advantages, and functions of this utility model, reference can be made to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that the drawings are intended to schematically illustrate the preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the scope of this utility model in any way; the parts in the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a sleep aid device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view of the sleep aid device shown;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The rear view of the sleep aid device shown. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The preferred embodiment of the sleep aid device according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is understood that the following description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can conceive of other ways to implement the present invention based on the preferred embodiments; such other ways also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0026] First, it should be noted that the directional and positional terms used in this utility model should be understood as relative directions and positions, rather than absolute directions and positions.

[0027] The following text will mainly refer to Figures 1-4 A sleep aid device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. This sleep aid device can be used in the cabin seats of aircraft (e.g., airplanes), and it is understood that those skilled in the art can also apply it to the seats of trains, high-speed trains, or long-distance buses as needed.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the sleep aid device 100 mainly includes a mounting part 110, a connecting part 120, and a supporting part 130. The mounting part 110 is mainly used for mounting on the upper part of the aircraft seat. The mounting part 110 includes a pair of spaced-apart mounting members 111. The mounting members 111 have an elongated shape and have a first end and a second end opposite to the first end along their extension direction. The first end of the mounting member 111 can be detachably mounted on the upper part of the seat. In a preferred embodiment, the first end of the mounting member 111 is provided with a through hole 112. The upper part of the seat has a protrusion, and the through hole 112 can be hung on and removed from the protrusion, thereby facilitating the installation and removal of the sleep aid device 100. In other embodiments not shown, other structures can also be used to detachably connect the mounting member 111 to the upper part of the seat. For example, the first end of the mounting member 111 can be provided with a buckle, and correspondingly, the upper part of the seat can be provided with a groove that mates with the buckle, allowing the buckle to engage in the groove of the seat. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can select other suitable disassembly and assembly structures as needed. Preferably, the mounting component 111 can be made of inelastic high-strength polyester fiber, which can increase the wear resistance of the mounting component 111 and improve its service life.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the connecting portion 120 includes a pair of spaced-apart leg-shaped connectors 121, which may be made of rigid silicone. The pair of connectors 121 are respectively connected to a pair of mounting members 111. Specifically, the first end of the connector 121 is connected to the second end of the mounting member 111, and the second end of the connector 121, which extends in the opposite direction to the first end, is connected to the support portion 130.

[0030] Preferably, the second end of the mounting member 111 is detachably connected to the first end of the connector 121. More preferably, the sleep aid device 100 also includes a length adjustment mechanism that allows the user to adjust the distance between the first end of the mounting member 111 and the first end of the connector 121, that is, the length of the main body of the mounting member 111 connected between its first end and the first end of the connector 121, so as to meet the needs and preferences of different passengers.

[0031] Preferably, the length adjustment mechanism includes a Velcro 113 disposed on the second end of the mounting member 111 and an opening 122 formed on one end of the connector 121. The Velcro 113 can pass through the opening 122 and be attached to the main body of the mounting member 111, which facilitates attachment and removal. In actual use, if the user intends to extend the effective length of the mounting member 111 (i.e., the length of the main body of the mounting member 111 connected between its first end and the first end of the connector 121), the second end of the mounting member 111 can be pulled back partially from the opening 122, thereby shortening the length of the portion of the mounting member 111 extending through the opening 122. Conversely, if the user intends to shorten the effective length of the mounting member 111, the length of the portion of the mounting member 111 extending through the opening 122 can be extended accordingly. It is understood that, in other embodiments not shown, the length adjustment mechanism may also include a strip disposed on the second end of the mounting member 111, an opening formed on the first end of the connector 121, and a snap fastener disposed on the strip, which can be conveniently attached and removed by pressing the snap fastener onto the main body of the mounting member. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art may also select other structures that facilitate attachment and removal as needed.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the support portion 130 has an overall arc-shaped structure, and in particular, it has an arc-shaped support surface 131 for more closely supporting the user's chin. Preferably, the support portion 130 can be made of skin-friendly soft silicone material to improve user comfort. Both ends of the support portion 130 are respectively connected to the second ends of a pair of connectors 121. In a preferred embodiment, the support portion 130 is rotatable relative to the connectors 121. This design allows the user to easily adjust the angle of the support portion 130 during use, thereby improving user comfort.

[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, the second end of the connector 121 is pivotally connected to the support portion 130 via a rivet 123. It will be understood that in other embodiments not shown, other rotating structures may also be used to connect the connector 121 to the support portion 130.

[0034] The sleep aid device 100 according to the preferred embodiment of this application can be directly installed on the seat in the aircraft cabin, making installation simple, quick, and convenient for users. Furthermore, the sleep aid device 100 can be easily removed from the aircraft, increasing its flexibility. Additionally, the support portion 130 can support the user's chin, helping users who need to sleep during the flight to fall asleep more easily and achieve a more comfortable sleep experience.

[0035] The above description of various embodiments of this utility model is provided for descriptive purposes to a person skilled in the art. It is not intended to exclude or limit the utility model to a single disclosed embodiment. As taught above, those skilled in the art will understand that various alternatives and variations of this utility model are possible. Therefore, although some alternative embodiments have been specifically described, those skilled in the art will understand or relatively easily develop other embodiments. This utility model is intended to include all alternatives, modifications, and variations of the utility model described herein, as well as other embodiments falling within the spirit and scope of the utility model described above.

Claims

1. A sleep aid device (100) suitable for aircraft seats, characterized in that, The sleep aid device (100) includes: The support portion (130) has an arcuate support surface (131) for supporting the chin portion of the passenger; Mounting section (110) includes a pair of mounting members (111) having an elongated shape, the mounting members (111) having a first end configured to be detachably mounted to the seat of the aircraft and a second end opposite to the first end along the extension direction of the mounting members; The connecting part (120) includes a pair of leg-shaped connectors (121), one end of which is connected to the second end of the mounting member (111), and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the two ends of the support part (130) about a pivot, thereby allowing the support part (130) to rotate relative to the connectors (121).

2. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sleep aid device also includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to allow the user to adjust the distance between the first end of the mounting member (111) and the first end of the connector (121).

3. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length adjustment mechanism includes a Velcro (113) disposed on the second end of the mounting member (111) and an opening (122) formed on one end of the connector (121), the Velcro being able to pass through the opening (122).

4. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length adjustment mechanism includes a strip disposed on the second end of the mounting member (111), an opening formed on one end of the connector (121), and a snap fastener disposed on the strip.

5. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the mounting component (111) is provided with a through hole (112), which is configured to be able to be hung on the protrusion of the seat.

6. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the mounting component (111) is provided with a buckle, which is configured to engage in the groove of the seat.

7. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The second end of the mounting member (111) is configured to extend through the opening (122) and be attached to the main body of the mounting member (111).

8. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the connector (121) is pivotally connected to the support (130) by a rivet (123).

9. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component (111) is made of non-elastic polyester fiber.

10. The sleep aid device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (121) is made of hard silicone, and the support part (130) is made of skin-friendly soft silicone.