Passenger seat device

Abstract

The invention relates to a passenger seat device having a seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) and having a display support module (26a; 26b; 26c) for movably supporting a display element (18a; 18b; 18c) on the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c), the display support module (26a; 26b; 26c) having a fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) for fixed connection of the display element (18a; 18b; 18c) and a support unit (30a; 30b; 30c) by means of which the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) is pivotably connected to the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) and which has at least one rotary bearing (32a, 34a; 32b, 34b; 32c, 34c) for this purpose. According to the invention, the display support module (26a; 26b; 26c) has a holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) which is provided for fixing the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) in different positions in a positionally secure way and which is in the form of a hinge unit, said hinge unit comprising at least one frictional element (44a; 44b; 44c) for positionally secure fixing.

Description

[0001] Passenger seat device

[0002] State of the art

[0003] The invention relates to a passenger seat device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0004] A passenger seat device with a seat component and with a display support module provided for the movable support of a display element on the seat component has already been proposed, wherein the display support module has a fastening base element provided for the fixed connection of the display element and a bearing unit by means of which the fastening base element is pivotally connected to the seat component and for this purpose has at least one rotation bearing.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved properties in terms of cost, simple assembly, and ease of maintenance. 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.

[0006] Advantages of the invention

[0007] The invention is based on a passenger seat device with a seat component and with a display support module provided for the movable support of a display element on the seat component. The display support module has a fastening base element provided for the fixed connection of the display element, and a support unit by means of which the fastening base element is pivotally connected to the seat component and has at least one rotary bearing for this purpose. It is proposed that the display support module has a holding unit provided for securely fixing the fastening base element in different positions and designed as a hinge unit comprising at least one friction element for secure fixing in position.

[0008] A “passenger seat device” should preferably be understood to mean a device that forms at least part of a passenger seat and / or the entire passenger seat. The passenger seat device is preferably designed as an aircraft seat device. A “passenger seat” should preferably be understood to mean, in particular, a seat that is intended to form a seating area for a passenger and is arranged for this purpose in a means of transport. The passenger seat is preferably designed as an aircraft seat. In principle, it is also conceivable for the passenger seat to be designed as a train seat. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the passenger seat to be designed as a seat for another means of transport. The passenger seat is preferably designed as part of a row of seats comprising a plurality of passenger seats arranged side by side. The passenger seat comprises a plurality of seat components.The passenger seat preferably comprises at least one seat base forming a seating area for a passenger. The passenger seat further comprises a backrest providing a backrest support surface against which a passenger sitting on the passenger seat can support their back. A rear side of the backrest preferably faces another passenger seat, with functional components for the passenger seat arranged behind it being arranged on the rear side of the backrest. A "seat base" is to be understood in particular as a part of the passenger seat that provides a seating area on which a passenger can sit, with the seat base preferably comprising at least one base body and a cushion element arranged on the base body.Furthermore, the passenger seat has a support unit, by means of which the passenger seat is supported on a floor, in particular a cabin floor, and to which further seat components of the passenger seat, such as the seat base and the backrest, are connected. A "support unit" should preferably be understood as a basic structure of the passenger seat, which forms a supporting structure of the passenger seat. The passenger seat is connected to a support level, i.e. in particular to the cabin floor, via the support unit. It is preferably also conceivable for the passenger seat device to be part of a passenger seat module and to have a passenger seat and at least one housing that at least partially delimits a passenger seat area.The passenger seat module, which forms an at least partially delimited passenger seating area, preferably has additional seat components, such as an ottoman, a console, and an enclosure element. The passenger seat of the passenger seat module is preferably designed as a reclining seat.

[0009] The seat component to which the display storage module is attached is designed as a part of the passenger seat or the passenger seat module. The seat component to which the display storage module is attached is preferably designed as a backrest of the passenger seat or as a housing element of the passenger seat module. In principle, it is also conceivable for the seat component to be designed as part of a console or a partition wall. A "display storage module" is to be understood as a module that is provided for supporting the display element between a stowed position and a fully extended position. The display storage module is preferably provided to pivot the display element between the stowed position and the fully extended position merely via a pivoting movement.In principle, however, it would also be conceivable that the display bearing module is designed to adjust the display element between the stowed position and the maximum extended position via a linear displacement or a combination of a pivoting movement and a linear displacement.

[0010] A “display element” should preferably be understood to mean a display element that can be permanently connected to the passenger seat device. The display element is preferably formed as part of the passenger seat or the passenger seat module. The display element is preferably connected to the seat component of the passenger seat device in a removable manner, whereby the display element can advantageously be connected in an interchangeable manner. This means that the display element can be easily replaced, for example, in the event of a defect. The display element is not designed as a PED (Personal Electronic Device) such as a tablet or a passenger’s cell phone. The display element is preferably designed as a flat screen. The display element is designed, for example, as an LED panel, an OLED panel, or an LCD panel. The display element preferably has a screen diagonal of 13 inches or larger, for example 15.6 inches.In principle, display elements with a larger screen diagonal are also conceivable.

[0011] A “fastening base element” is to be understood as a load-bearing element to which the display element can be securely fastened. Preferably, the fastening base element is designed as a plate-like element. Preferably, the fastening base element is designed as a fastening plate. The fastening base element designed as a fastening plate can have a contour and recesses for weight reduction. Preferably, the fastening base element is designed as a bent sheet metal component. In principle, it is also conceivable for the fastening base element to be partially formed in one piece with the display element. Preferably, it is conceivable for the fastening base element to be formed by part of a housing of the display element. Preferably, it would be conceivable for the fastening base element to be formed by a rear wall of the display element.

[0012] A “rotary bearing” should preferably be understood to mean a bearing that forms at least one, preferably exactly one, axis of rotation about which the fastening base element and thus a display element connected to it can be pivoted, in particular between its stowed position and its maximum adjusted position. The rotary bearing is designed as a rotatable joint with one degree of freedom. The rotary bearing is preferably designed as a simple hinge. A rotary bearing designed as a simple hinge preferably has two fastening elements that are rotatably mounted relative to one another via an axis. The axis is preferably designed as a pin. The fastening elements of a hinge preferably each have a receptacle for supporting the axis. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the axis to be formed integrally with one of the fastening elements.The rotary bearing, designed as a simple hinge, is freely pivotable. The rotary bearing, designed as a simple hinge, preferably exhibits minimal frictional forces during pivoting. The fastening elements of the hinge can preferably be pivoted relative to one another through an angle of more than 90 degrees, preferably more than 180 degrees, preferably more than 300 degrees. The at least one rotary bearing cannot be used to secure the display bearing module in a position pivoted out of the stowed position. The rotary bearing, designed as a simple hinge, cannot be locked in place. The at least one rotary bearing is preferably arranged in an edge region of the fastening base element.In one embodiment, the at least one rotary bearing is preferably connected in an upper region of the fastening base element, whereby the fastening base element and thus the display element can be pivoted away from the seat element by means of the bearing unit with its lower end. In an alternative embodiment, the at least one rotary bearing is preferably connected in a lower region of the fastening base element, whereby the fastening base element and thus the display element can be pivoted away from the seat element by means of the bearing unit with its upper end.

[0013] A “holding unit” should preferably be understood as a unit that is intended to provide a holding force that fixes the fastening base element, and thus in particular the display element connected to it, in a position. The holding unit is intended to fix the fastening base element and thus the display element connected to it in its current position up to an adjustment force acting on the fastening base element that is equal to or less than the holding force. “Securely fixing” should preferably be understood as meaning that the fastening base element, in particular the display element connected to it, is held in its current position up to an adjustment force acting on the fastening base element in an adjustment direction that is equal to or less than the holding force.

[0014] A “hinge unit” should preferably be understood as a unit that has at least one hinge. A “hinge” should be understood as a rotary joint that has a degree of rotational freedom and comprises at least two fastening elements that are mounted so as to be movable relative to one another about an axis. The hinge unit preferably has a plurality of interconnected hinges. The hinges are preferably connected to one another via connecting elements on their fastening elements. A “friction element” should preferably be understood as an element that is intended to provide a frictional resistance that acts between two components of the hinge unit that are movable relative to one another and counteracts any adjustment of the hinge unit. The friction element is intended to provide the holding force of the holding unit.The friction element can be designed as a separate element that is connected to a movable component of the hinge unit and is intended to be in frictional contact with a further friction element that is connected to another component of the hinge unit. Preferably, the friction element is formed at least partially in one piece with the hinge unit. Preferably, the friction element is formed in one piece with one of the hinges of the hinge unit. The term “intended” should be understood in particular to mean specially designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and / or performs this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state. By an embodiment according to the invention, an advantageously simple support for the display unit can be provided that is particularly simple in design and cost-effective.

[0015] It is further proposed that the holding unit be designed as a hinge unit having at least one hinge configured as a friction hinge. A "friction hinge" should preferably be understood to mean a hinge with a defined friction between its fastening elements. A friction hinge is configured as a torque hinge. Preferably, it is conceivable for the friction hinge to be designed as an integrated friction hinge, in which a friction element is integrated into the bearing of the friction hinge. In principle, it is also conceivable for a friction hinge to be designed as a simple hinge having laterally attached friction discs that are connected to the elements of the hinge that are movable relative to one another. This allows the holding unit to be designed particularly advantageously.

[0016] It is further proposed that the holding unit be connected to a first edge region of the fastening base element. An "edge region" is preferably understood to mean an area extending from an edge of the fastening base element to a distance of 10 cm, preferably 5 cm. This allows the holding unit to be integrated particularly advantageously.

[0017] It is further proposed that the holding unit has a first fastening element that is connected to the seat component in a fixed position, and a second fastening element that is connected to the fastening base element in the edge region, wherein a distance and / or an angle between the first fastening element and the second fastening element for fixing the fastening base element is continuously adjustable. In one embodiment, the holding unit preferably has only one fastening element for connection to the seat component and one fastening element for connection to the fastening base element of the display support module. In principle, it is also conceivable in a further embodiment for the holding unit to have two or more fastening elements for connection to the fastening base element of the display support module or for connection to the seat component.A "fastening element" should preferably be understood as an element that is intended for attachment to another element and, for this purpose, forms at least one connection area, for example a flange area, in which the fastening base element can be firmly connected to the element to be connected, such as the seat component or the fastening base element, via fastening elements, for example screw elements. This allows the holding unit to be designed particularly advantageously for supporting the display unit.

[0018] Furthermore, it is proposed that the first fastening element of the holding unit be fixedly connected to the seat component in a basic position at a height of the edge region of the fastening base element. This allows the holding unit to be connected to the seat component particularly advantageously.

[0019] Furthermore, it is proposed that the holding unit be designed to fix the mounting base element in different positions using a frictional force. This allows the holding unit to fix the mounting base element, and thus the display element, in different positions in a particularly simple and intuitive manner for the user.

[0020] It is also proposed that the holding unit be designed as a hinge unit with at least three hinges, with only one of the hinges being designed as a friction hinge. In a preferred embodiment, the hinge unit has exactly four hinges. In principle, a design of the hinge unit with four hinges would also be advantageous. However, it would also be conceivable for the hinge unit to have more hinges. This allows the hinge unit to be designed particularly advantageously.

[0021] It is further proposed that the at least one rotary bearing of the bearing unit be designed as a simple hinge that is connected to an edge region of the fastening base element. This allows the bearing unit to be designed particularly simply and cost-effectively for pivotally supporting the display unit.

[0022] It is also proposed that the fastening base element be designed as a fastening base plate. A “fastening base plate” should preferably be understood as a plate-shaped element to which elements, in particular the display element, can be directly mounted. The fastening base element designed as a fastening base plate is preferably designed as a shaped sheet metal. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the fastening base element designed as a fastening base plate to be designed as a flat plate. Preferably, the fastening base element designed as a fastening base plate is designed as a perforated sheet metal. Preferably, the fastening base element designed as a fastening base plate is made of a metal. In principle, it is also conceivable for the fastening base element to be made of a plastic, for example a fiber-reinforced plastic sheet, such as in particular an organosheet.This allows the fastening base element to be designed particularly light.

[0023] It is further proposed that the seat component be designed as a backrest or a housing element. This allows the display unit to be attached to the passenger seat device in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0024] It is further proposed that the holding unit have at least one pair of stop elements consisting of two stop elements, which are provided to limit the adjustment of the fastening base element, wherein the stop elements are designed to abut one another in a locked position. This allows pivoting of the display unit to be particularly advantageously and easily limited to a maximum position. Furthermore, a seat, in particular an aircraft seat or a train seat, with a passenger seat device is proposed.

[0025] The passenger seat device according to the invention is not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the passenger seat device according to the invention may have a number of individual elements, components, and units that differs from the number stated herein to fulfill a function described herein.

[0026] Drawings

[0027] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also expediently consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

[0028] They show:

[0029] Fig. 1 is a schematic rear view of a seat component designed as a backrest of a passenger seat device according to the invention with a pivotably connected display element,

[0030] Fig. 2 is a schematic rear view of a display support module for supporting the display element in a maximum adjusted position in a first embodiment,

[0031] Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of the display support module for supporting the display element in the maximum adjusted position,

[0032] Fig. 4 is a schematic side view of the display storage module for storing the display element in a stowed position,

[0033] Fig. 5 is a schematic rear view of the display storage module for storing the display element in the stowed position,

[0034] Fig. 6 is a schematic rear view of a display support module in a second embodiment of the passenger seat device in a maximum adjusted position, Fig. 7 is a further schematic rear view of the display support module in the second embodiment,

[0035] Fig. 8 is a schematic view of a seat component designed as a housing element of a passenger seat device according to the invention in a third embodiment with a pivotably connected display element and

[0036] Fig. 9 is a highly schematic view of a display storage module of the third embodiment.

[0037] Description of the embodiments

[0038] Figures 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of a passenger seat device 10a according to the invention. The passenger seat device 10a is part of a passenger seat 12a. The passenger seat 12a is designed as an aircraft seat. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the passenger seat 12a to be designed as a train seat. The passenger seat 12a is preferably designed as part of a row of seats. In principle, it is also conceivable for the passenger seat to be designed as an individual seat. The passenger seat 12a has a seat component 14a designed as a backrest. The seat component 14a designed as a backrest forms a backrest surface for a passenger sitting on the passenger seat 12a. The seat component 14a designed as a backrest has a rear side 16a. In an assembled state, the rear side 16a of the seat component 14a faces another passenger seat arranged behind it.Functional elements associated with the additional passenger seat are preferably arranged on the rear side 16a of the seat component 14a. The passenger seat 12a is preferably designed as a premium economy aircraft seat or a short-haul business class seat with an adjustable backrest.

[0039] The passenger seat device 10a has a display element 18a. The display element 18a is designed as a screen. The display element 18a is designed as a flat screen. The display element 18a is designed as part of an entertainment system of a means of transport. In the present exemplary embodiment, the display element is designed as part of an in-flight entertainment system. The display element 18a has a housing 20a. The display element 18a has a display panel 22a arranged in the housing 20a. The display panel 22a can be designed, for example, as an LED panel, as an OLED panel, or as an LCD panel. The display element 18a is designed, for example, as an OLED panel. The display element 18a is fastened to the seat component 14a. The display element 18a is connected to the rear side Wa of the seat component 14a designed as a backrest.The display element 18a is connected to the seat component 14a in an upper region of the seat component 14a designed as a backrest, in particular in a headrest area on the rear side 16a. The display element 18a is pivotally connected to the seat component 14a. The display element 18a can be pivoted about a rotation axis 24a running in the transverse direction of the seat component 14a designed as a backrest. The rotation axis 24a is arranged in an upper region of the display element 18a. The display element 18a can be pivoted with its lower end away from the seat component 14a designed as a backrest. The display element 18a is pivotable between a stowed position, in which the display element 18a is aligned substantially parallel to the rear side 16a of the seat component 14a, and a maximally extended position, in which the display element 18a is pivoted about the rotation axis 24a by a maximum pivot angle a from the stowed position.The maximum pivot angle a is 30 degrees. Preferably, the maximum pivot angle a can be in a range between 15 degrees and 90 degrees for different passenger seats. By pivoting the display element 18a relative to the seat component 14a designed as a backrest, a passenger can advantageously adjust a viewing angle of the display panel 22a, particularly when the seat component 14a designed as a backrest is pivoted. By pivoting the display element 18a, a pivoting of the seat component 14a designed as a backrest by a passenger sitting on the passenger seat 12a can be compensated for by a passenger sitting behind the passenger who is using the display element 18a. By pivoting the display element 18a, the passenger using the display element 18a can always bring it into an optimized position for them in order to achieve the best possible viewing angle.

[0040] For the movable mounting of the display element 18a, the passenger seat device 10a has a display mounting module 26a. The display element 18a is attached to the seat component 14a via the display mounting module 26a. The display element 18a is connected to the rear side 16a of the seat component 14a via the display mounting module 26a so as to be pivotable about the rotation axis 24a. The display mounting module 26a defines the

[0041] Rotation axis 24a, around which the display element 18a is pivotally connected.

[0042] The display support module 26a comprises a fastening base element 28a. The fastening base element 28a is provided for connecting the display element 18a to the seat component 14a. The fastening base element 28a forms a mounting plate for the display element 18a. The display element 18a is mounted on the fastening base element 28a. The display element 18a is replaceably mounted on the fastening base element 28a. Preferably, the display element 18a is captively mounted to the fastening base element 28a via several screw connections. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the display element to be firmly connected to the fastening base element 28a via several form-fitting elements, for example via clip connections and / or quick-release fasteners. The display element 18a is firmly mounted to the fastening base element 28a with its housing 20a. The display element 18a is connected to a front side of the fastening base element 28a.The fastening base element 28a is designed as a fastening plate. The fastening base element 28a is preferably plate-shaped. The fastening base element 28a is designed as a shaped plate. The fastening element 28a is preferably designed as a bent sheet metal part. The fastening base element 28a preferably has a plurality of recesses provided to save weight. The fastening base element 28a is formed from a perforated sheet. The fastening base element 28a has a substantially rectangular basic shape.

[0043] The display bearing module 26a has a bearing unit 30a for connecting the display element 18a to the seat component 14a. The bearing unit 30a is provided for pivotably supporting the fastening base element 28a on the seat component 14a. The fastening base element 28a is pivotally mounted on the rear side 16a of the seat component 14a via the bearing unit 30a. The bearing unit 30a forms the rotation axis 24a. The bearing unit 30a has a rotation bearing 32a. The rotation bearing 32a is designed as a simple pivot bearing. The rotation bearing 32a is designed as a simple hinge. The bearing unit 30a has another rotation bearing 34a. The another rotation bearing 34a is designed identically to the first rotation bearing 32a. The other rotation bearing 34a is also designed as a simple hinge. The two rotary bearings 32a, 34a are arranged coaxially to each other.The rotary bearings 32a, 34a together form the rotation axis 24a of the bearing unit 30a. The two rotary bearings 32a, 34a are each arranged at an upper region of the fastening base element 28a. The rotary bearings 32a, 34a are preferably arranged at an upper edge of the fastening base element 28a. The rotary bearings 32a, 34a are arranged in opposite side regions of the fastening element 28a. The rotary bearings 32a, 34a are each connected to the fastening base element 28a at opposite lateral edges of the fastening base element 28a. The rotary bearings 32a, 34a are preferably each firmly connected to the fastening base element 28a via a screw connection. The two rotary bearings 32a, 34a are essentially of the same design, which is why only one rotary bearing 32a will be described in more detail below and designated in the figures.An explanation of the additional rotary bearing 34a can be provided based on the following description of the single rotary bearing 32a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the bearing unit 30a to have only one rotary bearing. The individual rotary bearing of the bearing unit 30a would preferably be connected transversely centrally in the upper region to the fastening base element 28a. The individual rotary bearing could be designed identically to the described rotary bearing 32a of the bearing unit 30a. Preferably, the individual rotary bearing would have a greater transverse extension than the described rotary bearing 32a of the bearing unit 30a.

[0044] The rotary bearing 32a has two fastening elements 36a, 38a, which are pivotally connected to one another via an axis 40a. The fastening elements 36a, 38a are designed as fastening plates. The fastening elements 36a, 38a have a flange area via which the fastening elements 36a, 38a can be firmly mounted to another element. The fastening elements 36a, 38a each have a bearing receptacle for the axis 40a. The axis 40a is preferably designed as a bearing pin. The fastening elements 36a, 38a are pivotally mounted relative to one another via their bearing receptacle and the axis 40a formed therein as a bearing pin. For connection to the seat component 14a, the rotary bearing 32a is firmly connected to the seat component 14a with its fastening element 36a. The rotary bearing 32a is fixedly mounted to the seat component 14a via the flange area of ​​the fastening element 36a.For connection to the mounting base element 28a, the rotary bearing 32a is firmly connected to the mounting base element 28a via its mounting element 38a. The rotary bearing 32a is firmly mounted to the mounting base element 28a via the flange area of ​​the mounting element 38a.

[0045] The display bearing module 26a has a holding unit 42a. The holding unit 42a is intended to securely fix the fastening base element 28a in different positions. The holding unit 42a is intended to securely fix the display element 18a connected to the fastening base element 28a in different positions. The holding unit 42a is intended to securely fix the fastening base element 28a and thus the display element 18a in different angular positions. The holding unit 42a is intended to securely fix the fastening base element 28a and thus the display element 18a in different positions in which the display element 18a is pivoted about the rotation axis 24a by means of the bearing unit 30a. The holding unit 42a is intended to provide a holding force that holds the fastening base element 28a and thus the display element 18a in a current position.The holding unit 42a is provided to support the fastening base element 28a and thus the display element 18a relative to the seat component 14a. The holding unit 42a is provided to provide a holding force that counteracts any adjustment of the fastening base element 28a and thus of the display element 18a. The holding unit 42a is provided to securely fix the fastening base element 28a and thus the display element 18a in the stowed position in the maximum adjusted position and in any intermediate positions therebetween. The holding unit 42a is provided to fix the fastening base element 28a in the different positions by means of a friction force. The holding unit 42a has at least one friction element 44a for securely fixing the fastening base element 28a in position. The friction element 44a is provided to provide the holding force of the holding unit 42a.The friction element 44a is provided to provide a holding force of the holding unit 42a in the form of a friction force. The friction element 44a is provided to provide a frictional torque that counteracts any adjustment of the holding unit 42a and thus any adjustment of the fastening base element 28a. The holding unit 42a has a first fastening element 70a. The first fastening element 70a is provided to connect the holding unit 42a to the seat component 14a. The first fastening element 70a of the holding unit 42a is fixedly connected to the seat component 14a. The first fastening element 70a of the holding unit 42a is fixedly connected to the seat component 14a at the level of a first lower edge region 68a of the fastening base element 28a in its stowed position. The holding unit 42a has a second fastening element 72a.The second fastening element 72a is provided for connecting the holding unit 42a to the fastening base element 28a. The second fastening element 72a of the holding unit 42a is fixedly connected to the fastening base element 28a. The holding unit 42a is connected to the fastening base element 28a in a first, in particular lower, edge region 68a of the latter. The second fastening element 72a of the holding unit 42a is connected to the fastening base element 28a in a lower edge region 68a.

[0046] A distance between the first fastening element 70a and the second fastening element 72a of the holding unit 42a is continuously adjustable to fix the fastening base element 28a. The first fastening element 70a and the second fastening element 72a are securely fixed to one another at any continuously adjustable distance by the holding force. An angle between the first fastening element 70a and the second fastening element 72a of the holding unit 42a is continuously adjustable to fix the fastening base element 28a. The first fastening element 70a and the second fastening element 72a are securely fixed to one another at any continuously adjustable angle by the holding force.

[0047] The holding unit 42a is designed as a hinge unit. The holding unit 42a designed as a hinge unit has a plurality of hinges 46a, 48a, 50a. In the exemplary embodiment, the holding unit 42a designed as a hinge unit has exactly three hinges 46a, 48a, 50a. In principle, a different number of hinges 46a, 48a, 50a would also be conceivable.

[0048] The first hinge 46a of the holding unit 42a is provided for connection to the seat component 14a. The first hinge 46a has a first fastening element 52a, via which the hinge 46a is firmly connected to the seat component 14a. The first fastening element 52a of the first hinge 46a forms the first fastening element 70a of the holding unit 42a. The hinge 46a is preferably screwed to the seat component 14a with its fastening element 52a. The hinge 46a has a second fastening element 54a, which is pivotally connected to the first fastening element 52a via a bearing axis (not shown in detail). The first hinge 46a is designed as a simple hinge.

[0049] The third hinge 50a of the holding unit 42a is provided for connection to the fastening base element 28a. The third hinge 50a has a first fastening element 56a, via which the hinge 50a is firmly connected to the fastening base element 28a. The hinge 50a is preferably screwed to the fastening base element 28a with its fastening element 56a. The first fastening element 56a of the third hinge 50a forms the second fastening element 72a of the holding unit 42a. The hinge 50a has a second fastening element 58a, which is pivotally connected to the first fastening element 56a via a bearing axis (not shown in detail). The third hinge 50a of the holding unit 42a is designed as a simple hinge.

[0050] The second hinge 48a of the holding unit 42a is designed as a central hinge. The second hinge 48a is provided for connecting the first hinge 46a to the third hinge 50a. The second hinge 48a is provided for coupling the first hinge 46a to the third hinge 50a. The first hinge 46a is coupled to the third hinge 50a via the second hinge 48a. The holding unit 42a has a first connecting element 60a for connecting the first hinge 46a to the second hinge 48a. The connecting element 60a is designed as a connecting plate. The first connecting element 60a connects the second fastening element 54a of the first hinge 46a to the second hinge 48a. The first connecting element 60a is connected by its first end to the second fastening element 54a of the first hinge 46a, preferably via a screw connection.The hinge unit 42a has a second connecting element 62a for connecting the third hinge 50a to the second hinge 48a. The second connecting element 62a is designed as a connecting plate. The second connecting element 62a connects the second fastening element 58a of the third hinge 50a to the second hinge 48a. The second connecting element 62a is connected by its first end to the second fastening element 58a of the third hinge 50a, preferably via a screw connection. The second, middle hinge 48a has a first fastening element 64a, which is provided for coupling to the first hinge 46a. The first fastening element 64a of the second hinge 46a is connected to the first connecting element 60a. The first fastening element 64a of the second hinge 46a is firmly connected to a second end of the first connecting element 60a, preferably via a screw connection.The second, middle hinge 48a has a second fastening element 66a, which is provided for coupling to the third hinge 50a. The second fastening element 66a of the second hinge 48a is connected to the second connecting element 62a. The second fastening element 66a of the second hinge 48a is firmly connected to a second end of the second connecting element 62a, preferably via a screw connection.

[0051] The holding unit 42a, designed as a hinge unit, has a hinge 48a designed as a friction hinge. The holding unit 42a, designed as a hinge unit, has only one hinge 48a designed as a friction hinge. The second, middle hinge 48a of the holding unit 42a is designed as a friction hinge. In principle, it would also be conceivable for one of the other two hinges 46a, 50a to be designed as a friction hinge, in particular as the only friction hinge of the holding unit 42a. The hinge 48a designed as a friction hinge forms the friction element 44a of the holding unit 42a. The hinge 48a designed as a friction hinge is intended to provide the friction force that forms the holding force of the holding unit 42a. The hinge 48a, designed as a friction hinge, has a static friction which counteracts a pivoting of the hinge 48a from a rest position.The hinge 48a, designed as a friction hinge, has a sliding friction that counteracts the pivoting of the hinge during pivoting. Preferably, the static friction and the sliding friction of the hinge designed as a friction hinge are substantially equal. This allows a constant adjustment force to be provided, which is necessary for pivoting the display element 18a.

[0052] The holding unit 42a has a first stop element pair 74a consisting of two

[0053] Stop elements 76a, 78a, which are provided for limiting an adjustment of the fastening base element 28a. The first stop element pair 74a is provided for limiting an adjustment of the fastening base element 28a and thus the adjustment of the display element 18a to the maximum adjusted position. The first stop element pair 74a is arranged in the region of the second hinge 48a of the holding unit 42a. The first stop element 76a is connected to the first connecting element 60a of the holding unit 42a. The first stop element 76a is designed as a tab. The stop element 76a designed as a tab extends from the first connecting element 60a into an area behind the second hinge 48a of the holding unit 42a. The second stop element 78a is connected to the second connecting element 62a of the holding unit 42a. The second stop element 78a is designed as a tab.The second stop element 78a, designed as a tab, extends from the second connecting element 62a into an area behind the second hinge 48a of the holding unit 42a. The two stop elements 76a, 78a are designed to abut one another in a locked position. The two stop elements 76a, 78a abut one another in a fully extended position of the holding unit 42a, designed as a hinge unit, and prevent the holding unit 42a from unfolding further. The locked position of the two stop elements 76a, 78a defines the maximum pivoted position of the fastening base element 28a.

[0054] The holding unit 42a has a second stop element pair 80a consisting of two stop elements 82a, 84a, which are provided to limit the adjustment of the fastening base element 28a. The second stop element pair 80a is provided for adjusting the stowed position of the fastening base element 28a and thus of the display element 18a. The second stop element pair 80a defines a maximally folded position of the holding unit 42a, which is designed as a hinge unit. In the maximally folded position of the holding unit 42a, which is designed as a hinge unit, the stop elements 82a, 84a abut one another. The first stop element 82a is designed as an adjusting screw. The stop element 82a, which is designed as an adjusting screw, is arranged in a threaded hole of the first connecting element 60a of the holding unit 42a.The stop element 82a, designed as an adjusting screw, can be screwed into the threaded hole to varying depths to adjust the maximum folded position of the holding unit 42a, designed as a hinge unit. The second stop element 84a is formed by a stop surface arranged on an inner side of the second connecting element 62a. The stop element 82a, designed as an adjusting screw, is intended to abut against the second stop element 84a, designed as a stop surface.

[0055] Two further exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in Fig. 6 to 9. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, whereby with regard to components with the same designation, in particular with regard to components with the same reference numerals, reference can in principle also be made to the drawings and / or the description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular Fig. 1 to 5. To distinguish the exemplary embodiments, the letter a is placed after the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 1 to 5. In the exemplary embodiments in Fig. 6 to 9, the letter a is replaced by the letters b to c.

[0056] Figures 5 to 7 show a second embodiment of a passenger seat device 10b according to the invention. The passenger seat device 10b has a display element (not shown in detail). For the movable mounting of the display element, the passenger seat device 10b has a display support module 26b. The display element is fastened to a seat component via the display support module 26b. The display support module 26b comprises a fastening base element 28b. The fastening base element 28b is provided for connecting the display element to the seat component. The fastening base element 28b is designed as a fastening plate. The fastening base element 28b is preferably plate-like. The fastening base element 28b is designed as a shaped plate. The fastening base element 28b is preferably designed as a bent sheet metal part.In contrast to the first embodiment, the fastening base element 28b has a central recess 90b at its first, lower edge region. The central recess 90b forms, for example, a passage area for a plug element that can be connected to the display element.

[0057] The display support module 26b has a support unit 30b for connecting the display element to the seat component. The support unit 30b is provided for pivotably supporting the fastening base element 28b on the seat component. The fastening base element 28b is pivotally mounted on a rear side 16b of the seat component via the support unit 30b. The display support module 26b has a holding unit 42b. The holding unit 42b is provided for securely fixing the fastening base element 28b in different positions. The holding unit 42b is provided for fixing the display element connected to the fastening base element 28b in different positions. The holding unit 42b is provided for fixing the fastening base element 28b and thus the display element in different angular positions.

[0058] The holding unit 42b is provided to securely fix the fastening base element 28b and thus the display element in different positions, in which the display element is pivoted about a rotation axis 24b by means of the bearing unit 30b. The holding unit 42b is provided to fix the fastening base element 28b in the different positions by means of a friction force. The holding unit 42b has at least one friction element 44b for securely fixing the fastening base element 28b in position.

[0059] The holding unit 42b has a first fastening element 70b. The first fastening element 70b is provided for connecting the holding unit 42b to the seat component. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the holding unit 42b has two second fastening elements 92b, 94b. The two second fastening elements 92b, 94b are provided for connecting the holding unit 42b to the fastening base element 28b. The fastening elements 92b, 94b are connected to the fastening base element 28b in a first, lower edge region 68b. The fastening elements 92b, 94b are each connected to the fastening base element 28b eccentrically in a transverse direction. The fastening elements 92b, 94b are each connected to the fastening base element 28b in a lateral region. The fastening elements 92b, 94b are connected to the fastening base element 28b on the side of the recess 90b.

[0060] The holding unit 42b is designed as a hinge unit. The holding unit 42b designed as a hinge unit has a plurality of hinges 46b, 48b, 50b, 96b. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the holding unit 42b designed as a hinge unit has four hinges 46b, 48b, 50b, 96b. The first and second hinges 46b, 48b are essentially the same as in the first exemplary embodiment and will therefore not be described again here. The holding unit 42b has a first connecting element 60b for connecting the first hinge 46b to the second hinge 48b.

[0061] In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the holding unit 42b has two third hinges 50b, 96b. The two third hinges 50b, 96b are provided for connecting the holding unit 42b to the fastening base element 28b. The two third hinges 50b, 96b are connected to the fastening base element 28b off-center in the transverse direction, in particular laterally of the recess 90b. The holding unit 42b has a second connecting element 62b for connecting the second hinge 48b to the two third hinges 50b, 96b. The second connecting element 62b is designed as a connecting plate. The second connecting element 62b connects a second fastening element of the two third hinges 50b, 96b to the second hinge 48b. The two third hinges 50b, 96b are designed as simple hinges.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the two third hinges 50b, 96b to be designed as friction hinges of the holding unit 42b, which is designed as a hinge unit. The two third hinges 50b, 96b are each connected to the fastening base element 28b via the two second fastening elements 92b, 94b.

[0062] Figures 8 and 9 show a third exemplary embodiment of a passenger seat device 10c according to the invention. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the passenger seat device 10c is designed as part of a passenger seat module 98c. The passenger seat module 98c forms a partially delimited passenger seat area for a passenger seat. The passenger seat is designed as a reclining seat (not shown in detail). The passenger seat can be adjusted to a reclining position. The passenger seat is designed, for example, as a business class seat. The passenger seat device comprises a seat component 14c designed as an enclosing element. The seat component 14c designed as an enclosing element partially surrounds the passenger seat module 98c. The seat component 14c designed as an enclosing element forms a wall that separates the passenger seat module from a passenger seat area of ​​another passenger seat.The seat component 14c, designed as a housing element, forms a wall. The seat component 14c, designed as a housing element, is arranged in front of the passenger seat. The passenger seat device 10c has a display element 18c. The display element 18c is fastened to the seat component 14c. The display element 18c is connected to a rear side 16c of the seat component 14c, designed as a housing element. The display element 18c preferably has a screen diagonal of 20 inches. In principle, it is also conceivable for the display element to have an even larger screen diagonal. The rear side 16c of the seat component 14c, designed as a housing element, faces the passenger seat. The display element 18c is pivotally connected to the seat component 14c. The display element 18c can be pivoted about a rotation axis 24c running in the transverse direction.In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the rotation axis 24c is arranged in a lower region of the display element 18c. The upper end of the display element 18c can be pivoted away from the seat component 14c designed as a housing element. The display element 18c can be pivoted between a stowed position, in which the display element 18c is aligned substantially parallel to the rear side 16c of the seat component 14c, and a maximally extended position, in which the display element 18c is pivoted about the rotation axis 24c by a maximum pivot angle α from the stowed position. By pivoting the display element 18c relative to the seat component 14c designed as a housing element, a passenger can advantageously adjust a viewing angle of a display panel, particularly when they have adjusted their passenger seat to a reclining position.

[0063] For the movable mounting of the display element 18c, the passenger seat device 10c has a display mounting module 26c. The display element 18c is attached to the seat component 14c via the display mounting module 26c. The display mounting module 26c comprises a fastening base element 28c. The fastening base element 28c is provided for connecting the display element 18c to the seat component 14c. The fastening base element 28c is designed as a fastening plate. The fastening base element 28c is preferably plate-shaped. The fastening base element 28c is designed as a shaped plate. The fastening base element 28c is preferably designed as a bent sheet metal part.

[0064] The display support module 26c has a bearing unit 30c for connecting the display element 18c to the seat component 14c. The bearing unit 30c is provided for pivotally supporting the fastening base element 28c on the seat component 14c. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the bearing unit 30c is arranged on a first, lower edge region of the fastening base element 28c. The fastening base element 28c is pivotally mounted on the rear side 16c of the seat component 14c via the bearing unit 30c. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the bearing unit 30c has only one rotary bearing 32c, which is arranged centrally on the lower

[0065] edge region of the fastening base element 28c. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the bearing unit 30c to have two or more rotary bearings 32c arranged on the lower edge region of the fastening base element 28c, as in the first exemplary embodiment. The display bearing module 26c has a holding unit 42c. The holding unit 42c is provided to securely fix the fastening base element 28c in different positions. The holding unit 42c is provided to fix the display element 18c connected to the fastening base element 28c in different positions. The holding unit 42c is provided to fix the fastening base element 28c and thus the display element 18c in different angular positions. The holding unit 42c is designed as a hinge unit having three hinges.The holding unit 42c is essentially the same as in the first embodiment and is merely rotated by 180 degrees and arranged at an upper edge region of the fastening base element 28c.

[0066] Reference symbol

[0067] 10 Passenger seat device

[0068] 12 passenger seats

[0069] 14 Seat component

[0070] 16 Back

[0071] 18 Display element

[0072] 20 housings

[0073] 22 display panel

[0074] 24 rotation axis

[0075] 26 Display storage module

[0076] 28 Mounting base element

[0077] 30 storage units

[0078] 32 rotary bearings

[0079] 34 rotary bearings

[0080] 36 Fastening element

[0081] 38 Fastening element

[0082] 40 axis

[0083] 42 Holding unit

[0084] 44 Friction element

[0085] 46 Hinge

[0086] 48 Hinge

[0087] 50 hinge

[0088] 52 Fastening element

[0089] 54 Fastening element

[0090] 56 Fastening element

[0091] 58 Fastening element

[0092] 60 connecting element

[0093] 62 connecting element

[0094] 64 Fastening element

[0095] 66 Fastening element edge area

[0096] Fastening element

[0097] Fastening element

[0098] Pair of stop elements

[0099] Stop element

[0100] Stop element

[0101] Pair of stop elements

[0102] Stop element

[0103] Stop element

[0104] recess

[0105] Fastening element

[0106] Fastening element

[0107] hinge

[0108] Passenger seat module

Claims

Claims 1. Passenger seat device comprising a seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) and a display support module (26a; 26b; 26c) which is provided for the movable mounting of a display element (18a; 18b; 18c) on the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c), wherein the display support module (26a; 26b; 26c) comprises a mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c) which is provided for the fixed attachment of the display element (18a; 18b; 18c), and a bearing unit (30a; 30b; 30c) by means of which the mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c) is pivotably connected to the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) and for this purpose has at least one rotation bearing (32a, 34a; 32b, 34b; 32c, 34c) characterized in that the display bearing module (26a; 26b; 26c) has a holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) which is designed to securely fix the mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c) in different positions, and which is designed as a hinge unit which includes at least one friction element (44a; 44b;44c) for positional fixation; 2. Passenger seat device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) is designed as a hinge unit which has at least one hinge (48a; 48b; 48c) which is designed as a friction hinge.

3. Passenger seat device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) is connected to a first edge region (68a; 68b; 68c) of the mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c).

4. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c), a first fastening element (36a; 36b; 26c) which is fixedly connected to the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c), and a second fastening element (38a; 38b; 38c) which is connected to the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) in the edge area (68a; 68b; 68c), wherein a distance and / or an angle between the first fastening element (36a; 36b; 26c) and the second fastening element (38a; 38b; 38c) for fixing the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) is continuously adjustable.

5. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening element (36a; 36b; 26c) of the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) is fixedly connected to the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) in a basic position at a height of the edge area (68a; 68b; 68c) of the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c).

6. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) is provided to fix the fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) in the different positions by means of a frictional force.

7. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) is designed as a hinge unit with at least three hinges (46a; 48a, 50a; 46b, 48b, 50b; 46c, 48c, 50c), wherein only one of the hinges (46a; 48a, 50a; 46b, 48b, 50b; 46c, 48c, 50c) is designed as a friction hinge.

8. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one rotational bearing (32a, 34a; 32b, 34b; 32c, 34c) of the bearing unit (30a; 30b; 30c) is designed as a simple hinge which is connected to an edge region of the mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c).

9. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting base element (28a; 28b; 28c) is designed as a mounting base plate.

10. Passenger seating device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat component (14a; 14b; 14c) is designed as a backrest or a housing element.

11. Passenger seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding unit (42a; 42b; 42c) has at least one pair of stop elements (80a; 80b; 80c) consisting of two stop elements (82a; 84a; 82b, 84b; 82c, 84c) which limit an adjustment of the Fastening base element (28a; 28b; 28c) are provided, wherein the stop elements (82a; 84a; 82b, 84b; 82c, 84c) are provided to strike against each other in a locking position.

12. Seat, in particular aircraft seat or train seat, with a passenger seating device according to one of the preceding claims.

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