AIRCRAFT SEAT DEVICE

Description

State of the art

[0001] The invention relates to an aircraft seat device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0002] An aircraft seat device with a backrest and with a table device having a table unit pivotably arranged on the backrest has already been proposed.

[0003] The document DE 10 2015 116594 A1 discloses an aircraft seat device with a backrest, with a table device which has a table unit pivotably arranged on the backrest, wherein the table unit can be folded into a folding region of the backrest in a stowed position, and with a stowing device which is provided for receiving small utensils and comprises a storage element which forms a receiving region, wherein the receiving region of the stowing device is arranged in a region directly below the folding region of the backrest for the table unit in its stowed position and / or in a lower region of the table unit, wherein an upper region of the folding region is free of the stowing device, wherein the receiving region has a filling opening which, in an operating state in which the table unit is arranged in the stowed position,is partially free at least in one side area, allowing the storage device to be filled with small utensils.

[0004] The document DE 10 2009 042879 A1 discloses a seating device with a backrest and with a table device which has a table unit pivotably arranged on the backrest, with a cup holder which can be attached to the table device, wherein the cup holder forms a receiving area which extends to below the lower edge of the table unit.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved properties regarding storage options. This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims. Advantages of the invention

[0006] The invention is based on an aircraft seat device with a backrest, with a table device which has a table unit pivotably arranged on the backrest, wherein the table unit can be folded against a folding region of the backrest in a stowed position, and with a stowing device which is provided for receiving small utensils and comprises a storage element which forms a receiving region, wherein the receiving region of the stowing device is arranged in a region immediately below the folding region of the backrest for the table unit in its stowed position and in a lower region of the table unit, wherein an upper region of the folding region is free of the stowing device, wherein the receiving region has a filling opening which is free in an operating state in which the table unit is arranged in the stowed position, whereby the stowing device can be filled.

[0007] According to the invention, the table unit has a recess on its connection side, on which the table unit is mounted, into which the storage device extends.

[0008] This configuration allows the available installation space to be advantageously utilized. In addition, this configuration allows the receiving area to be advantageously accessible in the stowed position and in the at least one use position. Furthermore, this configuration advantageously prevents small utensils from becoming jammed when the table unit is pivoted. Preferably, the front side of the table base body is designed as the connection side of the table unit. A configuration according to the invention can provide an advantageously simple storage option. In particular, the configuration according to the invention can provide an advantageously simply designed storage device. As a result, assembly effort and manufacturing costs can be advantageously kept low.Furthermore, the design according to the invention advantageously allows the storage element to require little space, thus resulting in a compact construction. Furthermore, unused installation space can be advantageously utilized. In addition, an arrangement of the storage element advantageously results in no, or only minimal, space restrictions for a passenger. The design according to the invention also advantageously enables simple and ergonomic access to the receiving area. Furthermore, the design according to the invention advantageously enables access to the receiving area when the table unit is in the stowed position and in at least one use position of the table unit. Furthermore, the design according to the invention advantageously prevents small utensils from becoming jammed when the table unit is pivoted.Furthermore, the configuration according to the invention makes it possible to ensure that an influence of the stowage device on a test value for a head injury criterion test is uncritical. Preferably, the aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat. Preferably, the aircraft seat is intended to be mounted on a support plane in an aircraft cabin. Preferably, the support plane is formed by an aircraft cabin floor. Preferably, the aircraft seat comprises the aircraft seat device. Preferably, the backrest has a rear side. Preferably, the rear side of the backrest faces away from a front side of the backrest. Preferably, the backrest forms a back support surface for a passenger on the front side of the backrest."Arranged on the backrest" should preferably be understood to mean that the table device is connected directly to the backrest and / or indirectly to the backrest via at least one component of the aircraft seating device and / or the aircraft seat that is connected to the backrest, wherein the table unit of the table device is preferably directly connected to the backrest in at least one operating state. The table unit preferably has the stowed position and the at least one use position. The table unit preferably has a table base body or the table unit forms the table base body. The table base body preferably has a table top that is intended for use by a passenger, in particular for setting down objects. The table unit preferably forms a storage and / or deposit surface on the table top."Intended" should be understood in particular as being specially designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should be understood in particular as meaning that the object fulfills and / or performs this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state. A "stowed position" should preferably be understood as a position in which the table unit is stowed against the backrest when not in use, making it impossible to place objects on the top of the table. Preferably, the table device is locked to the backrest in the stowed position. Preferably, the table unit is arranged in the folding area of ​​the backrest in the stowed position. A "folding area" should preferably be understood as an area on the rear side of the backrest that is concealed by the table unit when the table unit is in the stowed position.An "upper region of the folding area" is preferably understood to mean a horizontally extending section of the folding area that is maximally spaced from the support plane within the folding area. The upper region of the folding area preferably extends over a maximum of 50%, preferably a maximum of 33%, of a maximum distance between the front and rear of the table, particularly in the stowed position of the table unit. The upper region of the folding area preferably borders the rear of the table in the stowed position of the table unit. Starting from an upper edge of the folding area, the upper region of the folding area preferably extends by a maximum of 10 cm, and particularly preferably by a maximum of 5 cm, in the direction of the support plane.Preferably, an upper half of the table unit is free of the stowage device when the table unit is in its stowed position, particularly when the table unit has at least two table base bodies designed to be foldable relative to one another. Preferably, a locking mechanism of the table device is arranged in the upper region of the folding area. "Foldable" should preferably be understood to mean that the table unit can be transferred into its stowed position such that it is arranged in the folding area when in the stowed position. Preferably, the table unit is pivotally mounted about at least one axis. Preferably, the table unit rests at least partially against the backrest in its stowed position. Preferably, the table top side faces the backrest in the stowed position of the table unit. Preferably, the table top side rests at least partially directly against the backrest in the stowed position of the table unit.A "use position" should preferably be understood as a position in which the table unit is pivoted out of the folding range, allowing objects to be placed on the table top. Preferably, the table top faces away from the support plane in the at least one use position. Preferably, the storage and / or deposit surface is aligned at least substantially parallel to the support plane in the at least one use position. "At least substantially parallel" should preferably be understood as meaning that an angle between the table top in the at least one use position and the support plane is preferably at most 5 degrees, particularly preferably 3 degrees, and / or preferably at least 1 degree. Preferably, the table unit is pivoted by at least 45 degrees in the use position relative to the stowed position.A "lower region of the table unit" is preferably understood to mean an area that, in the stowed position of the table unit, extends from an outer contour of the table base body at a front of the table base body by a maximum of 5 cm from the support plane toward a rear of the table base body. Preferably, in the at least one use position of the table unit, the front of the table is arranged closer to the backrest than the rear of the table base body. Preferably, the storage element is provided for storing small utensils. Preferably, the storage element is formed as an injection-molded plastic component. The injection-molded component preferably comprises at least one hard component and / or at least one soft component.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the storage element to be reinforced, for example, using a sheet metal and / or a fiber composite. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the storage element to be made of another material deemed suitable by a person skilled in the art. For example, the storage element could be made of metal. Alternatively or additionally, the storage element could be formed at least partially from a textile. Alternatively or additionally, it would be conceivable for the storage element to be formed from a covered frame. "Small utensils" should preferably be understood as items for personal use that can preferably be carried on the passenger's body or in hand luggage."Small" should preferably be understood as a dimension that describes a maximum extension of an item of 30 cm at most and / or a maximum volume of the smallest imaginary cuboid that just completely encloses the item of 1000 cm at most. A small item is preferably designed as a pair of glasses, a wallet, a passport, a book, a pen, a smartphone, headphones, an electrical connection cable and / or electrical adapter, chewing gum, or a hygiene and / or personal care product. In principle, however, the small item can also be designed as an amenity kit. An "amenity kit" should preferably be understood as a product provided to a passenger by an airline for a trip, wherein the product includes, for example, hygiene items, a sleep mask, socks, and / or headphones.

[0009] Furthermore, it is proposed that the receiving area has a filling opening which is free in an operating state in which the table unit is arranged in the stowed position, whereby the stowage device can be filled. This configuration makes it possible to provide a receiving area that is advantageously easily accessible. This enables advantageously intuitive handling of the stowage device. This advantageously leads to high passenger satisfaction. Furthermore, the receiving area is advantageously accessible and visible when the table unit is in the stowed position. This advantageously prevents personal items from being forgotten. The stowage device can preferably be filled using the filling opening. The filling opening is preferably provided for placing small utensils in the storage element. The storage element preferably comprises a storage space.Particularly preferably, the storage space is arranged within the storage element. Preferably, the storage element at least partially surrounds the storage space. Preferably, the storage space is delimited by the storage element and by at least one imaginary surface that extends between free ends of the storage element. Preferably, the free ends of the storage element form a self-contained outer contour of the storage element. Particularly preferably, the filling opening is designed as a partial region of the imaginary surface. Preferably, the filling opening is designed as an opening in the storage space. Preferably, the filling opening is permanently open. Particularly preferably, the filling opening is accessible to a passenger in every operating state, in particular without further actions. Preferably, the filling opening is free in a further operating state in which the table unit is arranged in a use position.The term "free" should preferably be understood to mean that the small utensils can be placed into the storage element through the filling opening without any hindrance, whereby the table device preferably does not cover the filling opening.

[0010] It is further proposed that the storage device be connected to the table device. This configuration advantageously allows the storage device to be used simply and ergonomically. Furthermore, it can be achieved that the storage device can be used in the stowed position and in the at least one use position of the table unit. Particularly preferably, the storage device is fixedly, in particular rotationally fixedly, connected to the table device. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the storage device to be arranged so as to be at least partially movable relative to the table device. Preferably, the storage device is pivotably mounted relative to the support unit and / or relative to the backrest.

[0011] It is also proposed that the storage element be firmly coupled to the table device. This configuration enables advantageously simple and ergonomic accessibility of the storage element. Preferably, the storage element is directly connected to the table device. Preferably, the storage element is coupled to the table device in a rotationally fixed manner. Particularly preferably, the storage element is connected to the table device in a form-fitting, force-fitting, and / or material-fitting manner.

[0012] Furthermore, it is proposed that the receiving area be arranged between pivot bearing connections of the table unit. As a result of this configuration, the receiving area can advantageously be arranged close to a passenger. Furthermore, as a result of this configuration, the receiving area is advantageously easy for a passenger to reach. Preferably, the table unit has two pivot bearing connections. Preferably, the pivot bearing connections are each provided to pivotally mount the table unit. Preferably, the table unit is provided to be pivoted between the stowed position and the at least one use position via the pivot bearing connections. Particularly preferably, the table device has two bearing arms which are provided for mounting the table unit relative to the support unit. Preferably, the pivot bearing connections of the table unit are provided to couple the table base body and the bearing arms to one another.Preferably, the pivot bearing connections of the table unit are provided for pivotally supporting the table unit relative to the support arms. The table unit preferably has an extension mechanism. The extension mechanism is preferably provided for translationally displacing the table base between at least two use positions. This advantageously allows the distance between the table base and a passenger to be varied. Particularly preferably, the extension mechanism has two support elements. The support elements are preferably designed as sliding elements on which the table base is slidably mounted. The support elements are preferably each connected to one of the pivot bearing connections.

[0013] It is further proposed that the table device have a bearing cross member to which the storage element is connected. This configuration advantageously allows the storage element to be arranged close to a passenger. Furthermore, this configuration advantageously makes the storage element easily accessible for a passenger. The bearing arms are preferably coupled to one another via the bearing cross member. The bearing cross member is preferably provided to effect a joint pivoting of the bearing arms. The bearing cross member is preferably arranged parallel to the support plane. The bearing cross member is preferably designed as a hollow profile. In the at least one use position, the bearing cross member is preferably arranged between the backrest and the rear of the table unit. The bearing cross member is preferably aligned perpendicular to the support elements of the extension mechanism.Preferably, the storage element is connected to the storage cross member in a form-fitting, force-fitting and / or material-fitting manner.

[0014] It is also proposed that the storage element forms the storage cross member at least in a partial area. This configuration allows for an advantageously compact design. Furthermore, this configuration allows for an advantageously integral design, thereby enabling advantageously simple assembly and cleaning of the storage element. Preferably, the storage element forms the storage cross member to at least 30% of a maximum extension of the storage cross member. Preferably, the storage element is formed integrally with the storage cross member.The term "one-piece" should preferably be understood as meaning at least materially connected, for example by a welding process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and / or another process that appears appropriate to the person skilled in the art, and / or advantageously formed in one piece, such as by production from a single casting and / or by production in a single-component or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the table device have bearing arms to which the storage element is connected. This configuration makes it possible to achieve an advantageously compact design. Furthermore, this configuration makes it possible to achieve an advantageously integral design, thereby enabling advantageously simple assembly and cleaning of the storage element. Particularly preferably, the table device has two bearing arms to which the storage element is connected. Preferably, the bearing arms are pivotally mounted relative to a support unit of the aircraft seat via a common pivot axis. Preferably, the bearing arms are provided to support the table unit relative to the aircraft seat, at least in a position of use.

[0016] The table front is preferably arranged closer to the pivot bearing connections than the table rear. The table unit is preferably pivotally mounted on its connection side via the pivot bearing connections. The table base body preferably has a smaller maximum extension between the table front and the table rear in an area of ​​the recess than in an area away from the recess. Particularly preferably, the table base body has a maximum extension between the table front and the table rear in the area of ​​the recess, which is preferably at least 5% and preferably at least 10% smaller than a maximum extension in an area away from the recess. The recess preferably extends completely between the table top of the table base body and a table bottom of the table base body. The table bottom is preferably arranged facing away from the table top.Preferably, the outer contour of the table base body on the front side of the table base body is arranged in the area of ​​the recess closer to the rear side of the table base body than in an area away from the recess.

[0017] It is also proposed that the recess have a longitudinal extension of at least 150 mm, in particular at least 200 mm. This configuration allows for the provision of an advantageously wide storage element. This advantageously enables the storage of differently sized utensils. Furthermore, the weight of the table unit can be advantageously reduced. Preferably, the longitudinal extension is measured parallel to the storage cross member. Preferably, the recess has a maximum transverse extension, measured perpendicular to the storage cross member, of at least 20 mm.

[0018] Furthermore, it is proposed that the stowage device be arranged on the backrest, with the storage element being attached to the rear of the backrest. This configuration allows for an advantageously simple connection of the storage element. Preferably, the storage element is integrally formed or attached to the rear of the backrest.

[0019] It is further proposed that the storage element be formed integrally with the backrest. This design allows for an advantageously simple and compact connection of the storage element. Particularly preferably, the storage element is connected to the backrest in a form-fitting, force-fitting, and / or material-fitting manner.

[0020] It is also proposed that the receiving area extends into the folding area behind the folded table unit. This configuration allows the available installation space to be advantageously utilized. Furthermore, this configuration enables an advantageously compact design. "Behind the folded table unit" should preferably be understood to mean between the backrest and the table unit in the stowed position of the table unit. Preferably, the backrest is at least partially spaced from the table unit in the folding area in the stowed position of the table unit, with a distance between the backrest and the table unit partially forming the receiving area. Preferably, a maximum distance between the backrest and the table unit in the stowed position of the table unit in the receiving area is at least 20 mm.

[0021] Furthermore, an aircraft seat with the aircraft seat device according to the invention is proposed. This configuration allows for the provision of an aircraft seat with a particularly advantageous storage option. Drawings

[0022] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate four exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will expediently consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations, provided they fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0023] They show: Fig. 1 shows an aircraft seat device according to the invention with a table unit in a stowed position in a first exemplary embodiment, Fig. 2 shows the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in a use position in a schematic representation in the first exemplary embodiment, Fig. 3 shows the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in the use position in a schematic side view in the first exemplary embodiment, Fig. 4 shows a schematic sectional view of the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in the use position from Fig. 3, Fig. 5 an aircraft seat device according to the invention with a table unit in a use position in a schematic representation in a second embodiment, Fig. 6 the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in the use position in a schematic representation in the second embodiment, Fig. 7 an aircraft seat device according to the invention with a table unit in a stowed position in a schematic representation in a third embodiment, Fig. 8 the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in a use position in a schematic representation in the third embodiment, Fig. 9 the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in a further use position in a schematic representation in the third embodiment, Fig.10 shows the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in the further use position in a schematic side view in the third exemplary embodiment, Fig. 11 shows an aircraft seat device according to the invention with a table unit in a stowed position in a schematic representation in a fourth exemplary embodiment, and Fig. 12 shows the aircraft seat device according to the invention with the table unit in a use position in a schematic representation in the fourth exemplary embodiment. Description of the embodiments

[0024] In the Figures 1 to 4An aircraft seat device 10a is shown in a first exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device 10a is part of a partially illustrated aircraft seat. The aircraft seat is intended to be mounted on a support plane in an aircraft cabin (not shown in detail). The support plane is formed by an aircraft cabin floor. The aircraft seat comprises the aircraft seat device 10a. In principle, the aircraft seat can be part of a bench seat (not shown in detail) that comprises several aircraft seats. In the present case, the aircraft seat is designed as an economy class aircraft seat or as a premium economy class aircraft seat.

[0025] The aircraft seat comprises a support unit (not shown in detail). The aircraft seat device 10a is coupled to the support unit. The aircraft seat comprises a seat base unit (not shown in detail). In this case, the aircraft seat comprises two seat dividers 11a (not shown in detail). The seat dividers 11a are arranged laterally next to the seat base unit. The two seat dividers 11a are fixedly connected to the support unit. The aircraft seat device 10a is coupled to the two seat dividers 11a. The aircraft seat device 10a comprises a backrest 12a. The backrest 12a is coupled to the support unit. The backrest 12a is movably mounted on the two seat dividers 11a. The backrest 12a is pivotably mounted relative to the support unit. In principle, the backrest 12a can also be rigidly connected to the support unit.The backrest 12a forms a back support surface for a passenger on a front side of the backrest 12a. The backrest 12a has a rear side 14a. The rear side 14a of the backrest 12a faces away from the front side of the backrest 12a.

[0026] The aircraft seat device 10a comprises a table device 16a. The table device 16a has a table unit 18a pivotably mounted on the backrest 12a. The table unit 18a is intended for use by a passenger sitting on another aircraft seat (not shown), wherein the another aircraft seat is arranged behind the aircraft seat and faces the rear side 14a of the backrest 12a of the aircraft seat device 10a. The table unit 18a is pivotally mounted about at least one axis. The table unit 18a has a table base body 20a. The table base body 20a has a table top 22a. The table top 22a is intended for use by a passenger, in particular for placing objects, such as a tray for a meal. The table unit 18a forms a storage and / or deposit surface 24a on the table top 22a. The table base body 20a has a table bottom 26a.The table bottom 26a is arranged facing away from the table top 22a. The table base body 20a has a table front 28a. The table base body 20a has a table rear 30a.

[0027] The table unit 18a has a storage position 32a (cf. Fig. 1 ) and at least one usage position 34a (cf. Fig. 2 to 4). The table device 16a is connected to the backrest 12a via the seat dividers 11a in the at least one use position 34a of the table unit 18a. The table device 16a is spaced from the backrest 12a in the at least one use position 34a of the table unit 18a. The table device 16a is directly coupled to the backrest 12a in the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a and connected to the backrest 12a via the seat dividers 11a. The table base body 20a is pivoted by at least 45 degrees in the at least one use position 34a relative to the stowed position 32a. The table top side 22a faces away from the support plane in the at least one use position 34a. The storage and / or deposit surface 24a is aligned at least substantially parallel to the support plane in the at least one use position 34a.

[0028] The table device 16a has two bearing arms 36a, 38a. The bearing arms 36a, 38a are provided for supporting the table unit 18a relative to the support unit. The bearing arms 36a, 38a are pivotally mounted relative to the support unit via a common pivot axis. The bearing arms 36a, 38a are provided for supporting the table unit 18a relative to the support unit at least in the at least one use position 34a. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the table unit 18a to be connected directly to the backrest 12a, particularly if the backrest 12a is rigid. The table front side 28a of the table base body 20a is designed as the connection side of the table unit 18a. The table unit 18a is connected to the bearing arms 36a, 38a on the connection side.

[0029] The table device 16a has a bearing cross member 40a. The bearing arms 36a, 38a are coupled to one another via the bearing cross member 40a. The bearing cross member 40a is intended to effect a joint pivoting of the bearing arms 36a, 38a. The bearing cross member 40a is arranged parallel to the support plane. The bearing cross member 40a is rod-shaped. In this case, the bearing cross member 40a has an oval cross-section. In this case, the bearing cross member 40a is designed as a hollow profile. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the bearing cross member 40a to be designed as a solid profile or as an open profile. In the at least one use position 34a, in particular in which the table base body 20a is at a maximum distance from the backrest 12a, the bearing cross member 40a is arranged between the backrest 12a and the table rear side 30a of the table base body 20a.In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the bearing cross member 40a is at least partially concealed by the table unit 18a. For this purpose, the table base body 20a may have at least one groove (not shown in detail) on the table front side 28a, which is intended to accommodate the bearing cross member 40a in the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a.

[0030] The table unit 18a has two pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a. The pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a are each provided for pivotally supporting the table unit 18a. The table unit 18a is pivotally mounted on its connection side via the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a. The two pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a have a common pivot axis about which the table unit 18a is pivotally mounted. The common pivot axis of the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a and the common pivot axis of the support arms 36a, 38a are aligned parallel to one another. The table unit 18a is provided to be pivoted between the stowed position 32a and the at least one use position 34a via the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a. The pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a of the table unit 18a are intended to couple the table base body 20a and the bearing arms 36a, 38a to each other.The pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a of the table unit 18a are provided for pivotally supporting the table unit 18a relative to the bearing arms 36a, 38a. The front side 28a of the table is arranged closer to the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a than the rear side 30a of the table.

[0031] The backrest 12a has a folding area 46a. The folding area 46a is arranged on the rear side 14a of the backrest 12a. The table unit 18a can be folded against the folding area 46a of the backrest 12a in the stowed position 32a. The table unit 18a is arranged in the folding area 46a of the backrest 12a in the stowed position 32a. The table unit 18a rests at least partially against the backrest 12a in its stowed position 32a. The folding area 46a is provided for receiving the table unit 18a in the stowed position 32a. The table unit 18a can be transferred into its stowed position 32a such that it is arranged in the folding area 46a in the stowed position 32a.When the table unit 18a is transferred from the at least one use position 34a to the stowed position 32a, the table device 16a is pivoted about the common pivot axis of the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a and about the common pivot axis of the bearing arms 36a, 38a in the direction of the backrest 12a. In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the table top 22a faces the backrest 12a. In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the table top 22a rests at least partially directly against the backrest 12a. In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the folding area 46a is at least substantially concealed by the table base body 20a. In principle, at least one communication interface, in particular an NFC interface, and / or at least one further functional element can be arranged on the backrest 12a in the folding area 46a.

[0032] The table unit 18a has an extension mechanism 48a. The extension mechanism 48a is designed to translationally displace the table base body 20a between at least two usage positions 34a. The extension mechanism 48a is designed to vary the distance of the table base body 20a from a passenger. The extension mechanism 48a has two support elements 50a, 52a. The support elements 50a, 52a are each connected to one of the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a. The support elements 50a, 52a are each coupled to the table base body 20a. The support elements 50a, 52a are each designed as sliding elements on which the table base body 20a is slidably mounted. The bearing cross member 40a is aligned perpendicular to the support elements 50a, 52a of the extension mechanism 48a.

[0033] The table device 16a has a locking mechanism 54a. The locking mechanism 54a is provided in the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a to lock the table unit 18a to the backrest 12a. The table device 16a is locked to the backrest 12a in the stowed position 32a. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable for the backrest 12a to have the locking mechanism 54a. The locking mechanism 54a is arranged in an upper region 56a of the folding region 46a in the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a. The locking mechanism 54a is arranged on the rear side 30a of the table base body 20a. The locking mechanism 54a can be operated by a passenger from the underside 26a of the table base body 20a. In the stowed position 32a, the table unit 18a is directly connected to the backrest 12a via the locking mechanism 54a.

[0034] The aircraft seat device 10a comprises a stowage device 58a. The stowage device 58a is connected to the table device 16a. The stowage device 58a is fixedly connected to the table device 16a. The stowage device 58a is pivotally mounted relative to the support unit. The stowage device 58a is pivotally mounted relative to the backrest 12a. The stowage device 58a is provided for accommodating small utensils. The stowage device 58a is provided for accommodating at least one small utensil. In this case, small utensils are items for personal use that are preferably carried on the passenger's body or in hand luggage. Small utensils have a maximum extension of no more than 30 cm and a maximum volume of a smallest imaginary cuboid, which just completely encloses the utensil, of no more than 1000 cm3.For example, the at least one small item is designed as a pair of glasses, a wallet, a passport, a book, a pen, a smartphone, headphones, an electrical connection cable and / or electrical adapter, chewing gum, or a hygiene and / or personal care product. In principle, the at least one small item can also be designed as an amenity kit, which is provided before boarding.

[0035] The stowage device 58a comprises a storage element 60a. The storage element 60a is provided for storing the at least one small utensil. The storage element 60a is fixedly coupled to the table device 16a. The storage element 60a is connected directly to the table device 16a. The storage element 60a is connected to the storage cross member 40a. The storage element 60a is arranged centrally on the storage cross member 40a. The storage element 60a is coupled to the storage cross member 40a in a rotationally fixed manner. Alternatively, it would be conceivable for the storage element 60a to be pivotably mounted relative to the storage cross member 40a. This could advantageously maintain the alignment of the storage element 60a during pivoting of the table device 16a, which in particular can prevent utensils from falling out of the storage element 60a.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the stowage device 58a to have at least one pivot bearing and / or at least one friction bearing, which are provided for pivoting the storage element 60a relative to the bearing cross member 40a. The storage element 60a is connected to the bearing cross member 40a in a form-fitting, force-fitting, and / or material-fitting manner. The storage element 60a is connected to the bearing arms 36a, 38a via the bearing cross member 40a. The storage element 60a has a C-shaped cross section. The storage element 60a is designed like a shell. The storage element 60a has a fixed end, via which the storage element 60a is connected to the bearing cross member 40a. In the present case, the storage element 60a is fastened to the bearing cross member 40a at the fixed end via two fastening elements 62a, 64a. The fastening elements 62a, 64a can be designed, for example, as clamps.Alternatively, the fastening elements 62a, 64a can also be designed as a loop and hook strip. The storage element 60a has a free end 66a. The free end 66a of the storage element 60a is arranged between the support cross member 40a and the table base body 20a. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the free end 66a to be arranged between the support cross member 40a and the backrest 12a.

[0036] The storage element 60a forms a receiving area 68a. The stowage device 58a comprises the receiving area 68a. The receiving area 68a is intended to store the at least one small utensil. The receiving area 68a is arranged between the pivot bearing connections 42a, 44a of the table unit 18a. The receiving area 68a of the stowage device 58a is arranged in an area directly below the folding area 46a of the backrest 12a for the table unit 18a in its stowed position 32a and / or in a lower area 70a of the table unit 18a. The upper area 56a of the folding area 46a is free of the stowage device 58a. In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the receiving area 68a is arranged in the lower area 70a of the table unit 18a. In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the lower region 70a of the table unit 18a is arranged closer to the support plane than the upper region 56a of the folding region 46a.In the stowed position 32a of the table unit 18a, the lower region 70a of the table unit 18a extends from an outer contour of the table base body 20a at the front side 28a of the table base body 20a by a maximum of 5 cm away from the support plane in the direction of the rear side 30a of the table base body 20a. In the at least one use position 34a of the table unit 18a, the front side 28a of the table unit 18a is arranged closer to the backrest 12a than the rear side 30a of the table base body 20a.

[0037] The receiving area 68a has a filling opening 72a. The filling opening 72a is provided for placing at least one small utensil in the storage element 60a. The stowage device 58a can be filled via the filling opening 72a. The filling opening 72a is free in an operating state in which the table unit 18a is arranged in the stowage position 32a, whereby the stowage device 58a can be filled. In the operating state in which the table unit 18a is arranged in the stowage position 32a, the stowage device 58a can be filled via the filling opening 72a. The filling opening 72a is arranged between the bearing cross member 40a and the table base body 20a.

[0038] The storage element 60a comprises a storage space 74a. The storage space 74a is arranged within the storage element 60a. The storage element 60a surrounds the storage space 74a. The storage space 74a is part of the receiving area 68a. In principle, it is conceivable for the at least one small utensil to protrude beyond the storage space 74a. In this case, the at least one small utensil is located entirely within the receiving area 68a. The storage space 74a is delimited by the storage element 60a and by at least one imaginary surface that extends at least between the free end 66a of the storage element 60a and the fixed end of the storage element 60a. The filling opening 72a is formed as a partial region of the imaginary surface. The filling opening 72a is formed as a freely accessible side of the storage space 74a. The filling opening 72a is permanently open.The filling opening 72a is accessible by a passenger in any operating state, in particular without any further action. The filling opening 72a is free in a further operating state in which the table unit 18a is arranged in a use position 34a.

[0039] The storage element 60a is formed as an injection-molded plastic component. The injection-molded component comprises at least one hard component. In addition, the injection-molded component can also comprise at least one soft component. The soft component would, for example, be arranged in the storage space 74a. This advantageously provides anti-slip properties of the storage element 60a, thereby advantageously preventing the utensil from falling out and / or being damaged. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the storage element 60a to be reinforced, for example by means of a sheet metal and / or a fiber composite. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the storage element 60a to be formed from another material deemed suitable by a person skilled in the art. For example, the storage element 60a could be formed from a metal.Additionally, it would be conceivable for the storage element 60a to have at least one recess arranged on an underside of the storage element. The at least one recess can be designed as a through-hole. In principle, it would be conceivable for the at least one recess to be designed as an elongated hole. Such a configuration can advantageously improve cleaning of the storage element 60a.

[0040] In principle, the storage element 60a can be designed to be flexible and / or elastic. This allows the free end 66a to be movable relative to the fixed end, with, in particular, no plastic deformation of the storage element 60a occurring. Such a configuration can advantageously enable the filling opening 72a to be temporarily enlarged, in particular during the application of force to the free end 66a. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable for the storage element 60a to be constructed in two or more parts. It would be conceivable for the storage element 60a to have a latchable bearing, a friction bearing, and / or a spring-loaded means, which movably mounts a part of the storage element 60a connected to the free end 66a on at least one fixed part of the storage element 60a.

[0041] The table unit 18a has, on its connection side, on which the table unit 18a is mounted, a recess 76a into which the stowage device 58a, in particular the storage element 60a, extends. The recess 76a is arranged centrally on the table front side 28a of the table base body 20a. The table base body 20a has a smaller maximum extension between the table front side 28a and the table rear side 30a in an area of ​​the recess 76a than in an area away from the recess 76a. The table base body 20a has a maximum extension between the table front side 28a and the table rear side 30a in the area of ​​the recess 76a, which is at least 10% smaller than a maximum extension in the area away from the recess 76a. The recess 76a extends completely between the table top 22a of the table base body 20a and the table bottom 26a of the table base body 20a.The outer contour of the table base body 20a is arranged on the table front side 28a of the table base body 20a in the region of the recess 76a, closer to the table rear side 30a of the table base body 20a than in an area away from the recess 76a. The recess 76a has a longitudinal extent of at least 150 mm. The longitudinal extent is measured parallel to the storage cross member 40a. The recess 76a has a maximum transverse extent of at least 20 mm, measured perpendicular to the storage cross member 40a. The storage element 60a extends into the recess 76a in the stowed position 32a. The storage element 60a extends into the recess 76a in at least one of the use positions 34a.

[0042] In the Figures 5 to 12Three further embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, whereby with regard to components with the same designation, in particular with regard to components with the same reference numerals, reference is also made to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, in particular to the Figures 1 to 4 To distinguish the embodiments, the letter a is added to the reference numerals of the embodiment in the Figures 1 to 4 In the examples of the Figures 5 to 12 the letter a is replaced by the letters b to d.

[0043] In the Figures 5 and 6An aircraft seat device 10b is shown in a second exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device 10b comprises a backrest 12b. The backrest 12b has a rear side 14b. The backrest 12b has a folding region 46b. The aircraft seat device 10b comprises a table device 16b. The table device 16b has a table unit 18b pivotally arranged on the backrest 12b. The table unit 18b has a table base body 20b. The table base body 20b has a table top side 22b. The table unit 18b forms a storage and / or deposit surface 24b on the table top side 22b. The table base body 20b has a table bottom side 26b. The table base body 20b has a table front side 28b. The table base body 20b has a table rear side 30b. The table unit 18b has a storage position (not shown in detail) and at least one use position 34b.The table device 16b has two bearing arms 36b, 38b. The table device 16b has a bearing cross member 40b. The table unit 18b has two pivot bearing connections 42b, 44b. The table unit 18b has an extension mechanism 48b. The extension mechanism 48b has two support elements 50b, 52b. The table device 16b has a locking mechanism 54b. The aircraft seat device 10b includes a stowage device 58b. The stowage device 58b includes a storage element 60b. The storage element 60b is connected to the bearing cross member 40b. The storage element 60b has a free end 66b, which is arranged between the bearing cross member 40b and the table base body 20b. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the free end 66b to be arranged between the support cross member 40b and the backrest 12b. The storage element 60b forms a receiving area 68b.The receiving area 68b of the stowage device 58b is arranged in an area directly below the folding area 46b of the backrest 12b for the table unit 18b in its stowed position 32b and / or in a lower area 70b of the table unit 18b. The receiving area 68b has a filling opening 72b. The storage element 60b comprises a storage space 74b. The table unit 18b has a recess 76b on its connection side, on which the table unit 18b is mounted, into which the stowage device 58b, in particular the storage element 60b, extends.

[0044] In contrast to the first embodiment in the Figures 1 to 4Alternatively, the storage element 60b is connected to the table device 16b. The storage element 60b forms the storage cross member 40b at least in a partial area. The storage element 60b forms the storage cross member 40b to at least 30% of a maximum extension of the storage cross member 40b. The storage element 60b is formed integrally with the storage cross member 40b. The storage element 60b is formed as a fiber-reinforced injection-molded component. The storage cross member 40b is formed as a fiber-reinforced injection-molded component. In the present case, the storage element 60b and the storage cross member 40b are made from a single casting.

[0045] In the Figures 7 to 10An aircraft seat device 10c is shown in a third exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device 10c comprises a backrest 12c. The backrest 12c has a rear side 14c. The backrest 12c has a folding region 46c. The aircraft seat device 10c comprises a table device 16c. The table device 16c has a table unit 18c arranged pivotably relative to the backrest 12c. The table unit 18c has a table base body 20c. The table base body 20c has a table top side 22c. The table unit 18c forms a storage and / or deposit surface 24c on the table top side 22c. The table base body 20c has a table bottom side 26c. The table base body 20c has a table front side 28c. The table base body 20c has a table rear side 30c. The table unit 18c has a storage position 32c (cf. Fig. 7 ) and at least one usage position 34c (cf. Fig. 8 to 10). The table device 16c has two bearing arms 36c, 38c. The table device 16c has a bearing cross member 40c. The table unit 18c has two pivot bearing connections 42c, 44c. The table unit 18c has a pull-out mechanism 48c. The table device 16c has a locking mechanism 54c. The aircraft seat device 10c comprises a stowage device 58c. The stowage device 58c is provided for receiving at least one small utensil 78c. In the present case, the at least one small utensil 78c is designed, for example, as a smartphone. The stowage device 58c comprises a storage element 60c. The storage element 60c forms a receiving area 68c.The receiving area 68c of the stowage device 58c is arranged in an area directly below the folding area 46c of the backrest 12c for the table unit 18c in its stowed position 32c and / or in a lower area 70c of the table unit 18c in the use position 34c. The receiving area 68c has a filling opening 72c. The storage element 60c comprises a storage space 74c. The table unit 18c has a recess 76c on its connection side, on which the table unit 18c is mounted, into which the stowage device 58c, in particular the storage element 60c, extends.

[0046] In contrast to the first embodiment in the Figures 1 to 4the stowage device 58c is arranged on the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c is attached to the rear side 14c of the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c is integrally formed or connected to the rear side 14c of the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c is formed integrally with the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c is connected to the backrest 12c in a form-fitting, force-fitting and / or material-fitting manner. The storage element 60c is stationary relative to the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c has a C-shaped cross-section. The storage element 60c is shell-like. The storage element 60c has a fixed end, via which the storage element 60c is directly connected to the backrest 12c. The storage element 60c has a free end 66c.The free end 66c of the storage element 60c is arranged between the backrest 12c and the support cross member 40c. The support cross member 40c is designed to be movable relative to the storage element 60c.

[0047] The receiving area 68c extends into the folding area 46c behind the folded table unit 18c. In the folding area 46c in the stowed position 32c of the table unit 18c, the backrest 12c is partially spaced from the table unit 18c, in particular the table base body 20c, wherein a distance between the backrest 12c and the table unit 18c, in particular the table base body 20c, partially forms the receiving area 68c. A maximum distance between the backrest 12c and the table unit 18c in the stowed position 32c of the table unit 18c is at least 20 mm in the receiving area 68c.

[0048] The pull-out mechanism 48c has two support elements 50c, 52c, which are formed integrally with the bearing cross member 40c. The bearing cross member 40c is plate-shaped. The bearing cross member 40c is designed as an insert, which is intended to be inserted into a cavity of the table base body 20c. Through this design, the storage and / or deposit surface 24c can be advantageously varied. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the table device 16c to have a bearing cross member 40'c, which is rod-shaped and curved. In this case, the bearing cross member 40'c would run along a contour of the recess 76c. To clarify this alternative design, the bearing cross member 40'c is shown in the Figure 9shown in dashed lines. In the present case, the bearing cross member 40c has a further recess 80c. The further recess 80c is arranged in the stowed position 32c of the table unit 18c, overlapping the recess 76c. The further recess 80c has at least substantially the same contour as the recess 76c.

[0049] In the Figures 11 and 12An aircraft seat device 10d is shown in a fourth exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device 10d comprises a backrest 12d. The backrest 12d has a rear side 14d. The backrest 12d has a folding region 46d. The aircraft seat device 10d comprises a table device 16d. The table device 16d has a table unit 18d pivotably arranged on the backrest 12d. The table unit 18d has a table base body 20d. The table base body 20d has a table top side 22d. The table unit 18d forms a storage and / or deposit surface 24d on the table top side 22d. The table base body 20d has a table bottom side 26d. The table base body 20d has a table front side 28d. The table base body 20d has a table rear side 30d. The table unit 18d has a storage position 32d (cf. Fig. 11 ) and at least one usage position 34d (cf. Fig. 12). The table device 16d has two bearing arms 36d, 38d. The table device 16d can have a bearing cross member (not shown in detail). The table unit 18d has two pivot bearing connections 42d, 44d. The table unit 18d optionally has a pull-out mechanism (not shown in detail). The table device 16d has a locking mechanism 54d. The aircraft seat device 10d comprises a stowage device 58d. The stowage device 58d comprises a storage element 60d. The storage element 60d forms a receiving area 68d. The receiving area 68d of the stowage device 58b is arranged in a lower area 70d of the table unit 18d. The receiving area 68d has a filling opening 72d. The storage element 60d comprises a storage space 74d.The table unit 18d has, on its connection side, on which the table unit 18d is mounted, a recess 76d into which the stowage device 58d, in particular the storage element 60d, extends.

[0050] In contrast to the third embodiment in the Figures 7 to 10 The storage element 60d is alternatively designed. The storage element 60d is pivotally mounted. The storage element 60d is pivotally mounted on the backrest 12d. The storage element 60d is tub-shaped. The storage element 60d has a closed state 82d and an open state 84d. In the Figure 11A further storage element 60'd is shown, which is in the open state 84d, wherein the further storage element 60'd is designed identically to the storage element 60d. The storage element 60d can be pivoted between the closed state 82d and the open state 84d. The filling opening 72d is only accessible in the open state 84d. In the closed state 82d, the receiving area 68d has the same size as the storage space 74d. In the open state 84d, the receiving area 68d can protrude from the storage space 74d. In the stowed position 32d of the table unit 18d, the storage element 60d is arranged in the recess 76d, in particular in the closed state 82d of the storage element 60d.In the stowed position 32d of the table unit 18d and in the closed state 82d of the storage element 60d, the storage element 60d at least substantially completely fills the recess 76d. In the closed state 82d of the storage element 60d and in the stowed position 32d of the table unit 18d, a surface of the storage element 60d is at least substantially flush with the table underside 26d. In the stowed position 32d of the table unit 18d, a pivot axis of the storage element 60d is at most 30 mm away from the table front 28d.

[0051] In principle, it would be conceivable for the storage element 60d to be formed at least partially from a transparent material. This could advantageously allow visibility of the storage space 74d and / or the receiving area 68d when the storage element 60d is closed.

[0052] The stowage device 58d has a locking unit (not shown in detail). The locking unit is provided to lock the storage element 60d in the closed state 82d. The locking unit has at least one spring element (not shown in detail), by means of which the storage element 60d can be transferred from the closed state 82d to the open state 84d. A passenger can transfer the storage element 60d from the closed state 82d to the open state 84d by applying pressure to the storage element 60d. Additionally or alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the storage element 60d to be electromechanically adjustable between the closed state 82d and the open state 84d.

[0053] Additionally, it would be conceivable for the stowage device 58d to have a power interface and / or a communications interface. This configuration could, for example, advantageously supply a smartphone with electrical power in the storage element 60d and / or advantageously exchange data with an aircraft's in-flight entertainment system.

Claims

1. Aircraft seat device having a backrest (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d), having a table device (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d) which has a table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) which is pivotably arranged on the backrest (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d), wherein the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) can be folded in a stowed position (32a; 32c; 32d) onto a folding-on region (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d) of the backrest (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d), and having a stowage device (58a; 58b; 58c; 58d) which is configured for receiving small utensils (78c) and comprises a storage element (60a; 60b; 60c; 60d) which forms a receiving region (68a; 68b; 68c; 68d), wherein the receiving region (68a; 68b; 68c; 68d) of the stowage device (58a; 58b; 58c; 58d) is arranged in a region directly below the folding-on region (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d) of the backrest (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d) for the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) in its stowed position (32a; 32b; 32c; 32d) and in a lower region (70a; 70b; 70c; 70d) of the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d), wherein an upper region (56a; 56b; 56c; 56d) of the folding-on region (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d) is free of the stowage device (58a; 58b; 58c; 58d), wherein the receiving region (68a; 68b; 68c; 68d) has a filling opening (72a; 72b; 72c; 72d) which is free in an operating state in which the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) is arranged in the stowed position (32a; 32b; 32c; 32d), as a result of which the stowage device (58a; 58b; 58c; 58d) can be filled, characterized in that the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) has, on its attachment side on which the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d) is supported, a recess (76a; 76b; 76c; 76d) into which the stowage device (58a; 58b; 58c; 58d) extends.

2. Aircraft seat device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stowage device (58a; 58b) is attached to the table device (16a; 16b).

3. Aircraft seat device according to claim 2, characterized in that the storage element (60a; 60b) is fixedly coupled to the table device (16a; 16b).

4. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving region (68a; 68b; 68c; 68d) is arranged between rotary bearing attachments (42a, 44a; 42b, 44b; 42c, 44c; 42d, 44d) of the table unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d).

5. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the table device (16a; 16b) has a bearing crossbeam (40a; 40b) to which the storage element (60a; 60b) is attached.

6. Aircraft seat device according to claim 5, characterized in that the storage element (60b) forms the bearing crossbeam (40b) at least in a partial region.

7. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the table device (16a; 16b) has bearing arms (36a, 38a; 36b; 38b) to which the storage element (60a; 60b) is attached.

8. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (76a; 76b; 76c; 76d) has a longitudinal extent of at least 150 mm, in particular at least 200 mm.

9. Aircraft seat device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stowage device (58c; 58d) is arranged on the backrest (12c; 12d), wherein the storage element (60c; 60d) is mounted on a rear side (14c; 14d) of the backrest (12c; 12d).

10. Aircraft seat device according to claim 9, characterized in that the storage element (60c) is formed in one piece with the backrest (12c).

11. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving region (68a; 68b; 68c) extends into the folding-on region (46a; 46b; 46c) behind the folded-on table unit (18a; 18b; 18c).

12. Aircraft seat having an aircraft seat device (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d) according to one of claims 1 to 11.