RECONFIGURED SEATING ARRANGEMENT

DE602022035483T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-29THE BOEING CO
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
THE BOEING CO
Filing Date
2022-12-15
Publication Date
2026-04-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Commercial aircraft often fly with substantial portions of their internal cabin empty, necessitating a system to utilize this space efficiently for either passenger seating or cargo transport.

Method used

A reconfigurable seat assembly that can pivot between a passenger seating position and a cargo support position, featuring a foldable backrest, pivotable armrests, and tie-down couplers for securing cargo, allowing conversion to a cargo-supporting configuration without altering the aircraft's layout.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient use of cabin space for cargo when passenger loads are low, providing additional revenue opportunities and protecting seat interiors during transport.

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