Aircraft seat system

Abstract

The invention relates to an aircraft seat system with an aircraft seat region (14) which has an aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c), which can be adjusted between a seated position and a reclined position, and a console (28a; 28b; 28c) arranged in front of the aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c), wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) forms an elevated footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) which is provided to form part of a reclining surface, wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) has a stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) which has a stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) arranged below the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c). According to the invention, the stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) is arranged in a region behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) and the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) which at least partially delimits the stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) in the region behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c).

Description

[0001] Aircraft seating system

[0002] State of the art

[0003] The invention relates to an aircraft seat system according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0004] An aircraft seat system has already been proposed with an aircraft seat area comprising an aircraft seat which is adjustable between a sitting position and a lying position, and a console arranged in front of the aircraft seat, wherein the console forms a raised footrest surface which is intended to form part of a lying surface, wherein the console has a stowage module which has a storage compartment arranged below the footrest surface.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved properties regarding space utilization and comfort. 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 an aircraft seat system with an aircraft seat area which has an aircraft seat which is adjustable between a sitting position and a lying position, and a console arranged in front of the aircraft seat, wherein the console forms a raised footrest surface which is intended to form part of a lying surface, wherein the console has a stowage module which has a storage compartment arranged below the footrest surface.

[0008] It is proposed that the storage compartment is arranged in an area behind the footrest surface and that the stowage module has a cover wall which at least partially delimits the storage compartment in the area behind the footrest surface. An “aircraft seat area” is to be understood in particular as an area which is available to a passenger in the aircraft cabin, in particular while the passenger is sitting or lying on the aircraft seat. In an aircraft seat area, further elements which can be used by a passenger are preferably arranged, such as in particular a console, an ottoman, stowage options, storage elements and / or entertainment devices. The aircraft seat area is designed in particular as a sub-area of ​​a cabin, in particular an aircraft cabin. The aircraft seat area is preferably formed by at least one aircraft seat module.An "aircraft seat module" is to be understood in particular as a module that defines an aircraft seating area and, for this purpose, comprises at least one housing element that at least partially separates the aircraft seating area from the rest of the cabin area, at least one aircraft seat arranged in the aircraft seating area, and further elements of the aircraft seating area, such as, in particular, a console, an ottoman, and / or a screen unit. The aircraft seat is preferably designed as a single seat. An aircraft seat module preferably has an aircraft seat of an aircraft seating area and a console of a further aircraft seating area arranged behind the first aircraft seating area. An "enclosure element" is to be understood in particular as an element that at least partially encloses at least part of an aircraft seating area, preferably in particular a footwell of the aircraft seating area.The housing element is preferably formed as a shell element, preferably from a composite material or a light metal. In principle, it is also conceivable for the housing element to be formed at least partially from a plastic. The housing element preferably forms part of a second aircraft seat module arranged adjacent to and / or in front of the aircraft seat module. The housing element preferably forms, in particular, at least part of a console of the front aircraft module. It is also preferably conceivable for a storage compartment to be incorporated into the housing element in an area between the ottoman and a monitor. The storage compartment is preferably incorporated in an upper wall of the housing element. An "aircraft seat" should be understood in particular to mean a seat that is mounted on a stand in the cabin of an aircraft and that is intended to provide a seat for a person in the aircraft.In this context, an aircraft seat should be understood to mean, in particular, a business class aircraft seat or a first class aircraft seat. The aircraft seat is designed as a reclining seat that can be adjusted between a sitting position and a lying position. A “sitting position” should be understood to mean a position of the aircraft seat in which the aircraft seat provides an upright seating position. Preferably, a maximum upright seating position is designed as a TTL position. A “TTL position” should be understood to mean an upright position of the aircraft seat that must be assumed for safety reasons, in particular during takeoff, landing, and turbulence. In the TTL position, a backrest of the aircraft seat and the seat base are essentially perpendicular to one another, preferably at an angle of between 95 degrees and 110 degrees.The TTL position forms a first end position to which the aircraft seat can be adjusted to its maximum. A “reclining position” should preferably be understood to mean a substantially horizontal position of the aircraft seat in which the aircraft seat forms a reclining surface. In its reclining position, the aircraft seat preferably forms a substantially flat reclining surface. In the reclining position, both the seat base and the backrest of the aircraft seat are preferably aligned substantially parallel to the support plane on which the aircraft seat is supported. In the reclining position, the seat base and the backrest of the aircraft seat each have an alignment, wherein the alignments are aligned substantially parallel to one another. The aircraft seat is preferably designed as a full-flat aircraft seat.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the backrest and the seat base of the aircraft seat in the reclining position not to form a continuous flat surface, but to be arranged at an angle of 179 degrees to 150 degrees to one another. The term “below the footrest” should preferably be understood to mean an area between a plane spanned by the footrest and a cabin floor on which the aircraft seating system is supported. The storage compartment is arranged in an area between the plane spanned by the footrest and the cabin floor. The storage compartment does not necessarily have to be arranged directly below the footrest. The storage compartment arranged below the footrest does not have to extend into an area directly below the footrest.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the storage compartment to extend only in an area behind the footrest and below the plane spanned by the footrest. The storage compartment is arranged, in particular, directly below a lying surface of the aircraft seat in its lying position. In its lying position, a partial area of ​​the aircraft seat, in particular a leg rest, extends above the storage compartment. In the lying position of the aircraft seat, the storage compartment is preferably arranged directly below the lying surface formed by the aircraft seat, in particular directly below the leg rest of the aircraft seat. The storage compartment is preferably not accessible when the aircraft seat is in the lying position.

[0009] An “area directly below the footrest surface” should preferably be understood as extending along an imaginary straight line orthogonal to the footrest surface below the footrest surface, i.e. between the footrest surface and the cabin floor. An “area behind the footrest surface” should preferably be understood as an area facing the aircraft seat to which the footrest surface is assigned. A “cover wall” should preferably be understood as a wall that covers at least one area of ​​the storage compartment. The cover wall preferably also covers areas to the side, as well as below and above the storage compartment. The cover wall is preferably dimensionally stable. The cover wall is preferably intended to be used as a step. The cover wall is preferably intended to transfer loads from passengers to a supporting structure, in particular to a base frame.The top wall is preferably at least partially covered by a cover, in particular a carpet. The cover, in particular the carpet, is preferably attached to the top wall by means of an adhesive connection. For example, it would be conceivable for the cover, in particular the carpet, to be attached to the top side of the top wall by means of double-sided adhesive tape. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the cover, in particular the carpet, to be fastened to the top side of the top wall by means of a fleece and hook tape. Preferably, several cover parts, in particular carpet parts, are provided, each covering a part of the top wall. “Provided” should be understood 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. An embodiment according to the invention allows an area below and behind the footrest area to be used particularly advantageously. A storage space, for example, for stowing shoes, can be provided particularly advantageously. Furthermore, a particularly advantageous support surface can be provided in which a passenger can place their feet when the aircraft seat is arranged in a sitting position.

[0010] It is further proposed that the storage compartment extend from an area directly below the footrest to the area behind the footrest. A rear end of the storage compartment is preferably located in an area directly below the footrest, and a front end is located in an area behind the footrest. This allows the storage compartment to be designed particularly advantageously large within the available space.

[0011] It is further proposed that the cover wall has an inclined and / or curved profile. An “inclined and / or curved profile” should preferably be understood to mean that the cover wall has a curved partial region in at least one partial region and a partial region that runs inclinedly, in particular to a cabin floor, in at least one partial region. The cover wall preferably forms different inclinations and / or curvatures in different partial regions. The cover wall has a non-straight profile. One profile of the cover wall is preferably essentially S-shaped. This allows the cover wall to be designed particularly advantageously. It is further proposed that the cover wall forms an access opening in the stowage module through which the storage compartment is accessible. An “access opening” should preferably be understood to mean an opening through which objects can be introduced into the storage compartment.This makes it particularly easy to load the storage compartment with items.

[0012] It is further proposed that the stowage module have a movably mounted closure element, by means of which an access opening of the stowage module can be closed and which forms part of a cover wall of the stowage module. A "closure element" should preferably be understood to mean an element that at least substantially, preferably completely, closes an access opening in one position, in particular a closed position. The closure element is preferably plate-shaped. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the closure element to be formed from several individual parts. For example, it would be conceivable for the closure element to be formed from a plurality of segments that are articulated to one another and can be adjusted between a rolled-out, closed position and a rolled-in, open position. This allows the storage compartment to be designed particularly advantageously.

[0013] Furthermore, it is proposed that the movably mounted closure element be designed as a pivotable lid. This allows the closure element to be designed particularly advantageously.

[0014] It is further proposed that the stowage module have a shell element which delimits a storage space of the storage compartment. A “shell element” should preferably be understood to be a preferably thin-walled element which at least partially delimits a volume. The shell element is preferably trough-shaped. The shell element preferably forms walls of the storage compartment which delimit the storage space. The shell element is preferably made of a fiber composite material or of a plastic. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the shell element to be formed from a thin-walled metal sheet, in particular an aluminum sheet. This allows the storage compartment to be designed particularly advantageously. In particular, a separate storage space can advantageously be formed which forms the storage compartment.

[0015] It is also proposed that the shell element be connected to the cover wall in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner. This allows for particularly easy integration of the shell element.

[0016] It is further proposed that the storage module comprise a shell element forming the storage space of the storage compartment, which, together with the cover wall, forms an assembly module that is designed to be detachable from the console as a whole. An "assembly module" is preferably understood to mean a pre-assembled module that is detachable as a whole from a structure, for example, the console. Preferably, the assembly module is attached to the console via one or more quick connectors. This allows for particularly easy access to an assembly space behind the storage module.

[0017] It is also proposed that the stowage module have a locking unit that is intended to lock a closure element of the stowage module in a closed position and have an actuating element that can move the locking unit into an unlocking position. A “locking unit” is preferably understood to mean a unit that has at least one movably mounted blocking element that, in a blocking position, engages a form-fitting element to lock the closure element. In a release position, the blocking element is preferably released from a form-fitting element and releases the closure element. An “actuating element” is understood to mean an element that is intended to actuate the blocking element, in particular to adjust the blocking element from its blocking position to its release position.The actuating element is preferably designed as an element that can be adjusted between two positions, such as a push button. The actuating element preferably has a travel path, wherein the actuating element is designed to move the locking element only from its locking position to its release position after a travel path of more than 50%. The actuating element is designed to be actuated directly by an operator, in particular a passenger. The actuating element can preferably be actuated by an operator, in particular a passenger, with their foot or hand. This allows the storage module to be closed particularly advantageously.

[0018] It is further proposed that the actuating element be arranged on the cover wall. This allows the actuating element to be arranged particularly advantageously to achieve the simplest possible adjustment of the locking element and to enable easy operation using an operator's foot.

[0019] It is further proposed that the aircraft seating system comprise an aircraft seat module comprising an aircraft seat of another, front aircraft seating area and the adjacent console of the first aircraft seating area. This allows the console and the stowage module to be integrated into the aircraft seating system particularly easily and advantageously.

[0020] The aircraft seat system according to the invention is not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the aircraft seat system 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. Drawings

[0021] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate three exemplary embodiments 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.

[0022] They show:

[0023] Fig. 1 is a schematic plan view of an aircraft seat system with several aircraft seat areas, each formed by aircraft seat modules,

[0024] Fig. 2 is a schematic view of an aircraft seat module with a console of an aircraft seating area, with a footrest and a stowage module,

[0025] Fig. 3 is a further schematic view of the aircraft seat module with a storage compartment of the storage module with an open closure element,

[0026] Fig. 4 is a schematic side sectional view through the aircraft seat module with the stowage module and a shell element forming the storage compartment,

[0027] Fig. 5 is a view of a storage module designed as an assembly module, which is connected to a base frame of the aircraft seat module,

[0028] Fig. 6 is a schematic view of the assembly module with the storage module and a plate element forming a footrest surface,

[0029] Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the storage module with the closure element open and a storage unit for storing the closure element,

[0030] Fig. 8 is a schematic view of a part of the storage module from below with a cover wall, the storage unit and the closure element designed as a lid,

[0031] Fig. 9 is a further schematic view of a part of the stowage module with a locking unit for the closure element, Fig. 10 is a further schematic side sectional view through the aircraft seat module with an aircraft seat in a reclining position with the storage compartment arranged under a leg rest,

[0032] Fig. 11 is a schematic sectional view through an aircraft seat module of an aircraft seat system in a second embodiment and

[0033] Fig. 12 is a schematic sectional view through an aircraft seat module of an aircraft seat system in a third embodiment.

[0034] Description of the embodiment

[0035] Figures 1-10 show an aircraft seating system according to the invention in a first exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seating system is part of an aircraft (not shown in detail). The aircraft comprises a partially illustrated aircraft cabin 10a in which the aircraft seating system is arranged. Figure 1 shows part of the aircraft cabin 10a in a plan view. The aircraft cabin 10a forms a cabin floor 12a. The cabin floor 12a forms a support plane of the aircraft cabin 10a. The aircraft seating system comprises a first aircraft seating area 14a. The first aircraft seating area 14a comprises a first aircraft seat 16a. The aircraft seating system comprises a second aircraft seating area 18a. The second aircraft seating area 18a likewise comprises an aircraft seat 20a. The second aircraft seating area 18a is arranged in a row in front of the first aircraft seating area 14a.The aircraft seating system preferably comprises a plurality of aircraft seating areas 14a, 18a arranged one behind the other, which can preferably be arranged in several adjacent rows. The rows can, for example, be directly adjacent to one another or separated from one another by a cabin aisle. The aircraft seating areas 14a, 18a and their aircraft seats 16a, 20a are preferably designed essentially identically. The first aircraft seating area 14a will be described in more detail below. The further aircraft seating area 18a and the other aircraft seating areas of the aircraft seating system are preferably designed at least essentially identically.

[0036] To form the first aircraft seat region 14a, the aircraft seat system has a first aircraft seat module 22a. The first aircraft seat module 22a has the aircraft seat 16a. The aircraft seat 16a is designed as a reclining seat. The aircraft seat 16a is preferably designed as a full-flat aircraft seat. The aircraft seat 16a is intended to be adjusted between an upright sitting position and a reclining position. The aircraft seat 16a has a backrest 88a and a seat base 90a pivotally connected to the backrest 88a. The backrest 88a is arranged at a rear end of the seat base 90a. In a sitting position, the seat base 90a forms a seating region of the aircraft seat 16a. In the sitting position, the backrest 88a forms a backrest surface of the aircraft seat 16a. The aircraft seat 16a is designed so that a backrest and a seat base form a substantially flat lying surface.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the backrest and the seat base to be inclined towards one another in the reclining position. The aircraft seat 16a has a leg rest 92a. The leg rest 92a is connected to a front end of the seat base 90a. The leg rest 92a is pivotally arranged on the front end of the seat base 90a. The leg rest 92a is preferably connected to a basic structure of the aircraft seat 16a via a kinematics unit. The leg rest 92a is provided, together with the seat base 90a and the backrest 88a, to form the reclining surface of the aircraft seat 16a in a reclining position of the aircraft seat 16a. In the reclining position, the leg rest 92a is aligned in a plane with the backrest 88a and the seat base 90a. The leg rest 92a forms a front part of the reclining surface of the aircraft seat 16a.In a sitting position, the leg rest 92a is folded and pivoted downwards essentially by 90 degrees from the seat base 90a. The leg rest 92a is intended to be pivoted forward during an adjustment from the upright sitting position to the reclining position. A frontmost end of the leg rest 92a forms a virtual maximum travel curve when moving between the upright sitting position and the reclining position. The aircraft seat 16a preferably has an actuator unit (not shown in detail) which is intended to adjust the aircraft seat 16a, i.e. at least the backrest 88a, the seat base 90a and the leg rest 92a, between the upright sitting position and the reclining position. The aircraft seat module 22a has a housing unit 24a. The housing unit 24a surrounds the aircraft seat 16a at least partially, in particular to the rear.The enclosure unit 24a at least partially shields the aircraft seat area 14a from an aisle area and from other aircraft seat areas 18a. The first aircraft seat module 24a has a console 26a. The console 26a of the first aircraft seat module 20a preferably forms a storage area and stowage options to the side of the aircraft seat 16a. It would also be conceivable for the console 26a of the first aircraft seat module 22a to have further functional elements for the aircraft seat 16a of the first aircraft seat area 14a. The console 26a preferably has a rearward-facing area for an aircraft seat area arranged behind it. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the console 26a to be designed without functional units to the rear, for example if the aircraft seat area is the rearmost aircraft seat area in a row.

[0037] The aircraft seat area 18a has a console 28a arranged in front of the aircraft seat 16a. The aircraft seat system has a further aircraft seat module 30a. The further aircraft seat module 30a is arranged directly in front of the first aircraft seat module 22a. The further aircraft seat module 30a, together with the first aircraft seat module 22a, forms the first aircraft seat area 14a. The further aircraft seat module 30a, together with the first aircraft seat module 22a, delimits the first aircraft seat area 14a. The second aircraft seat module 30a forms the console 28a of the first aircraft seat area 14a, arranged in front of the aircraft seat 16a. The console 28a of the first aircraft seat area 14a is formed by the front aircraft seat module 30a. The console 28a has a cavity 32a that opens rearward, toward the aircraft seat 16a.The cavity 32a extends from a lower end of the aircraft seat module 30a facing the cabin floor 12a to a central region of the aircraft seat module 30a. The cavity 32a, which is open to the rear, has a height of 70 cm. The cavity 32a is bounded on each side by a side wall 36a. At a front end, the cavity 32a is bounded by a front wall. At an upper end, the cavity 32a is bounded by a ceiling wall 38a. In a region above the cavity 32a, the console 28a preferably has a screen unit 40a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for a movably mounted table to be arranged in a stowed position on the ceiling wall 38a.

[0038] The console 28a forms a raised footrest surface 34a. The raised footrest surface 34a is intended to form part of the lying surface of the aircraft seat 16a of the first aircraft seating area 14a. The raised footrest surface 34a forms an ottoman of the first aircraft seating area 14a. The raised footrest surface 34a is arranged in the rearwardly open cavity 32a of the console 28a. The raised footrest surface 34a is arranged elevated relative to the cabin floor 12a. The raised footrest surface 34a has, for example, a height of 40 cm relative to the cabin floor 12a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the raised footrest surface 34a to have a height of 30 cm to 50 cm relative to the cabin floor 12a. The raised footrest surface 34a is preferably aligned substantially parallel to the cabin floor 12a.In principle, it is conceivable for the raised footrest surface 34a to be oriented at an angle, in particular at an angle of 3 degrees, to the cabin floor 12a. The console 28a has a plate element 42a that forms the raised footrest surface 34a. The plate element 42a forms a support surface for the footrest area. The plate element 42a is designed as a flat plate. For example, the plate element 42a can be formed from a fiber composite plate. The console 28a preferably has a cushioning element 44a that is attached to an upper side of the plate element 42a. The cushioning element 44a is preferably attached to the plate element 42a by means of fleece and hook fasteners. The cushioning element 44a forms the footrest surface 34a.

[0039] The console 28a has a stowage module 46a. The stowage module 46a of the console 28a is intended to provide a stowage option for a passenger. The stowage module 46a has a storage compartment 48a arranged below the footrest surface 34a. The storage compartment 48a is arranged in an area below the footrest surface 34a. The storage compartment 48a extends only in a height range below an imaginary plane spanned by the footrest surface 34a. The storage compartment 48a extends in an area directly below the footrest surface 34a into an area behind the footrest surface 34a. The storage compartment 48a extends into an area between the footrest surface 34a and the aircraft seat 16a of the aircraft seating area 18a. The storage compartment 48a extends 40 cm behind a rear end of the footrest surface 32a in the direction of the aircraft seat 16a of the aircraft seating area 18a.When the aircraft seat 16a is in a reclining position, the storage compartment 48a is located directly below the leg rest 92a of the aircraft seat 16a. When the aircraft seat 16a is in a reclining position, the leg rest 92a extends above the storage compartment 48a. The storage compartment 48a is located in front of the screen unit 40a. The storage compartment 48a is located in an area from below the footrest surface 34a to an area in front of the screen unit 40a.

[0040] The stowage module 46a has a cover wall 50a. The cover wall 50a at least partially delimits the storage compartment 48a in the area behind the footrest surface 34a. The cover wall 50a has a non-rectilinear profile. The cover wall 50a has a partially inclined profile. The cover wall 50a has a partially inclined profile to the cabin floor 12a. The cover wall 50a has a partial region in which the cover wall 50a runs diagonally to the cabin floor. The cover wall 50a has a partially curved profile. The cover wall 50a has at least one partial region in which the cover wall 50a is curved. The cover wall 50a has an approximately S-shaped profile in its main direction of extension. The cover wall 50a has, in particular, a shape adapted to the virtual travel curve of the leg rest 92a.The cover wall 50a is shaped so that no collision with the leg rest 92a occurs when moving from the sitting position to the lying position. The cover wall 50a is formed from a plate-like element. The cover wall 50a is preferably formed from a fiber composite plate. Preferably, the entire cover wall 50a is formed at least substantially from a continuous plate-like element 52a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the cover wall 50a to be formed from several interconnected plate-like elements 52a. The plate-like element 52a is preferably formed from a fiber composite plate. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the plate-like element 52a to be formed from a metal plate, for example an aluminum plate.

[0041] The storage module 46a has an access opening 54a through which the storage compartment 48a is accessible. The cover wall 50a forms the access opening 54a of the storage module 46a. The through-opening 54a is formed in the plate-like element 52a. The access opening 54a is formed as a through-opening in the cover wall 50a, in particular in the plate-like element 52a. The access opening 54a is delimited by the cover wall 50a, in particular by the plate-like element 52a. The plate-like element 52a completely encloses the access opening 54a in the plane of extension of the cover wall 50a. The storage module 46a has a movably mounted closure element 56a. The closure element 56a is provided to close the access opening 54a of the storage module 46a. The access opening 52a of the storage module 46a can be closed by means of the closure element 56a. The closure element 56a forms part of the cover wall 50a.The closure element 56a has a size that is adapted to the size of the access opening 54a. The closure element 56a is designed to be minimally larger than the access opening 54a. In a closed state, the closure element 56a overlaps with its outer regions an edge region of the plate-like element 52a that surrounds the access opening 54a. In the closed state, the closure element 56a completely closes the access opening 54a. The closure element 56a has a contour that is adapted to a contour of the cover wall 50a, in particular of the plate-like element 52a. The closure element 56a is curved. In a closed state, the closure element 56a preferably forms a substantially continuous surface with the plate-like element 52a and forms the cover wall 50a. The closure element 56a is designed as a plate-like element 52a.The closure element 56a is formed from a fiber composite plate. The closure element 56a has a peripheral edge 58a arranged on a rear side of the closure element 56a. The peripheral edge 58a is preferably offset inward from an edge of the closure element 56a. The peripheral edge 58a is preferably designed to bear against an inner surface of the plate-like element 52a, which delimits the access opening 54a, when the closure element 56a is closed.

[0042] The movably mounted closure element 56a is designed as a pivotable lid. The storage module 46a has a bearing unit 60a, via which the closure element 56a is pivotally mounted. The closure element 56a is pivotally mounted on the plate-like element 52a via the bearing unit 60a. The bearing unit 60a is preferably connected to an underside of the plate element 42a, which forms the footrest surface 34a. The bearing unit 60a forms a pivot axis about which the closure element 56a is pivotally mounted. The bearing unit 60a has two bearing elements 62a, 64a, which are rigidly connected to the closure element 56a at a first end. The bearing elements 62a, 64 are rigidly connected to an underside of the closure element 56a. The bearing elements 62a, 64a are connected to an upper end of the closure element 56a. The bearing elements 62a, 64a are each arranged in side regions of the closure element 56a.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the bearing unit 60a to have only one bearing element, preferably arranged centrally on the closure element 56a, which is designed and mounted in essentially the same way as the described bearing elements 62a, 64a. The bearing elements 62a, 64a are each pivotally connected by their second end to the underside of the plate-like element 52a. The bearing unit 60a has a bearing point 66a, 68a for each bearing element 62a, 64a, via which the respective bearing element 62a, 64a is pivotally mounted. The bearing points 66a, 68a each have a bearing receptacle and a bearing pin, via which a respective bearing element 62a, 64a is pivotally mounted. The bearing receptacle and the bearing pin of the bearing points 66a, 68a are each arranged on an underside of the plate-like element 52a, which forms the cover wall 50a. The bearing elements 62a, 64a are coupled to the bearing pins of the bearing points 66a, 68a.The bearing elements 62a, 64a are designed as curved bearing struts.

[0043] The storage module 46a has a cover 94a that covers the ceiling wall 38a. The cover 94a is preferably formed from a carpet. The cover 94a designed as a carpet is arranged on an upper side of the ceiling wall 38a. The cover 94a is preferably formed from at least two individual parts, with a first cover part being arranged on the closure element 56a designed as a cover, and a second cover part being arranged on the plate-like element 52a, which forms a remainder of the ceiling wall 50a. The cover 94a designed as a carpet is preferably connected to the ceiling wall 50a in a captive but detachable manner via fleece and hook fasteners, or via a plurality of form-fitting elements designed as snap fasteners. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the cover 94a designed as a carpet to be firmly connected to the ceiling wall 50a via an adhesive connection.

[0044] The stowage module 56a has an actuator element 70a, which is intended to exert a force, in particular an opening force, on the closure element 56a. The actuator element 70a is preferably designed as a spring element. The actuator element 70a is preferably designed as a gas spring. The actuator element 70a is arranged between the plate element 42a and the closure element 56a. A first end of the actuator element 70a is connected to an underside of the plate element 42a. A second end of the actuator element 70a is coupled to the closure element 56a. The second end of the actuator element 70a is preferably connected to one bearing element 62a of the bearing unit 60a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the second end of the actuator element 70a to be connected directly to the underside of the closure element 56a.The actuator element 70a is provided to exert an opening force on the closure element 56a. The actuator element 70a is provided to use its opening force to push the closure element 56a from its closed position into an open position. Preferably, the actuator element 70a is provided to automatically adjust the closure element 56a only to an intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the closure element 56a is partially open. Preferably, the closure element 56a is only opened by 25 degrees in the intermediate position, i.e. pivoted by 25 degrees out of its closed position. In principle, an angle within an angular range of 15 to 30 degrees would also be conceivable here. The actuator element 70a is provided to automatically pivot the closure element 56a only by 25 degrees out of its closed position.During an opening process, the locking element 56a initially remains in the intermediate position. The locking element 56a can then be moved into the fully open position by a user, for example by hand or with their foot. In the fully open position, the locking element 56a is preferably pivoted out of the closed position by 47 degrees. In principle, an angle within an angular range of 40 to 60 degrees would also be conceivable here. The locking element 56a can be locked in the fully open position. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the locking element 56a not to be lockable in the fully open position and to automatically move back to the intermediate position once the adjusting force applied by a user is no longer applied. In the intermediate position, the locking element 56a does not intersect the virtual travel curve of the leg rest 92a.This advantageously prevents a collision of the leg rest with the closure element 56a in the intermediate position. This can, in particular, increase safety by preventing an inadvertently opened closure element 56a from being damaged by the pivoting leg rest 92a when the aircraft seat 16a is moved into its reclining position. The stowage module 56a has a shell element 72a, which delimits a storage space of the storage compartment 48a. The shell element 72a is designed as a box. The shell element 72a is trough-shaped. The shell element 72a forms the storage space of the storage compartment 48a. The shell element 72a is firmly connected to the cover wall 50a, in particular the plate-like element 52a. The shell element 72a is connected to the cover wall 50a in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner. Preferably, the shell element 72a is screwed to the cover wall 50a, in particular to the plate-like element 52a.In principle, it would also be conceivable for the shell element 72a to be glued to the plate-like element 52a, or to be firmly connected to the plate-like element 52a by means of other form-fitting elements, for example, with locking hooks. The shell element 72a has an opening that is at least as large as the access opening 54a of the storage module 46a. The opening of the shell element 72a is arranged below the access opening 54a of the plate-like element 52a. The shell element 72a has a sloping rear wall.

[0045] The storage module 46a has a locking unit 74a. The locking unit 74a is provided to lock the closure element 56a of the storage module 46a in the closed position. The locking unit 74a has a locking position in which the closure element 56a can be locked in the closed position. The locking unit 74a has an unlocking position in which the closure element 56a is not locked in the closed position and can be moved from the closed position to the open position. The locking unit 74a is arranged in a lower region of the access opening 54a of the storage module 46a. The locking unit 74a is provided to secure a lower end of the closure element 56a in a closed state to the plate-like element 52a of the cover wall 50a. The locking unit 74a has a movably mounted locking element 76a.The movably mounted locking element 76a is preferably linearly displaceable. The locking element 76a is adjustable between a locking position and a release position. When the locking element 76a is arranged in its locking position, the locking unit 74a is in its locking position. When the locking element 76a is in its release position, the locking unit 74a is in its unlocking position. The locking unit 74a has a positive locking element 80a into which the locking element 76a engages for locking. The positive locking element 80a is designed as a recess. The positive locking element 80a is inserted into the circumferential edge 58a of the closure element 56a. The positive locking element 80a is arranged on a lower side of the circumferential edge 58a. The locking element 76a is preferably spring-loaded. The locking element 76a is pressed into its locking position by means of a spring element.The locking element 76a can be moved from the locked position to its release position against a locking spring force of the spring element. The locking unit 74a has an actuating element 78a. By means of the actuating element 78a, the locking element 76a can be moved from its locked position to its release position. Upon actuation of the actuating element 78a, the actuating element 78a moves the locking element 76a from the locked position to the release position against the locking spring force. In an unactuated state of the actuating element 78a, the locking element 76a is automatically moved to the locked position by means of the locking spring force of the spring element. The actuating element 78a is intended to be actuated by an operator, in particular by a passenger. The actuating element 78a is designed as a push button. The actuating element 78a is intended to be pressed by an operator, in particular a passenger.The actuating element 78a is preferably designed to be actuated with a passenger's foot. In principle, actuation in another manner is also conceivable, for example, by hand. The actuating element 78a is arranged on the top wall 50a. The actuating element 78a is arranged below the access opening 54a on the plate-like element 52a. The actuating element 78a is arranged on an upper side of the plate-like element 52a.

[0046] In principle, it would also be conceivable for the actuating element 78a to be designed as an electrically or electronically controllable element, such as an actuating element made of a shape memory metal. The actuating element 78a could be actuated by an electrical switch or a control panel arranged in the area of ​​the aircraft seat 16a. The locking unit 74a and thus the stowage module 56a could be centrally locked via the actuating element 78a designed as a controllable element. Thus, preferably, all locking units 74a of all aircraft seat areas 14a, 18a of the aircraft could be centrally controlled and locked together, for example, during a takeoff or landing phase of the aircraft. The stowage modules 46a of all aircraft seat areas 14a, 18a of the aircraft could be centrally controlled, in particular locked or unlocked, by on-board personnel.

[0047] If the closure element 56a is in its closed position, it is locked by the locking unit 74a, in particular the blocking element 76a. By actuating the actuating element 78a, for example by a passenger, the blocking element 76a is moved from its blocked position out of the form-locking element 80a into its release position. The locking unit 74a is thereby moved from its locked position into its unlocked position. The closure element 56a is pressed by the actuator element 70a from the closed position into its open position. The closure element 56a is automatically pressed by the actuator element 70a from the closed position into the open position. To close the stowage module 46a, i.e. to move the closure element 56a from the open position to the closed position, a closing force must be exerted on the closure element 56a.The closing force can be exerted by a user, in particular by a passenger, directly on the closure element 56a. The closing force can move the closure element 56a into the closed position against the spring force of the actuator element 70a. The locking unit 74a automatically locks the closure element 56a in the closed position. When the closure element 56a is moved into the closed position, the blocking element 76a is first moved into its release position against the blocking spring force. When the closed position is reached, the blocking element 76a automatically engages the positive-locking element 80a due to the blocking spring force and is thereby moved into its blocking position.

[0048] The additional aircraft seat module 30a, which has the console 28a, also forms part of the aircraft seat area 18a arranged in front of the aircraft seat area 14a. The aircraft seat module 30a has a base frame 82a. The base frame 82a is provided for connection to the cabin floor 12a. The base frame 82a has, for example, several cross members and several longitudinal members. The base frame 82a forms a basic assembly structure for the aircraft seat module 30a. The base frame 82a has a connection area 84a for the aircraft seat 20a of the additional aircraft seat area 18a. The stowage module 46a is at least partially connected directly to the base frame 82a. In a rear area of ​​the stowage module 46a, the plate-like element 52a, which forms the cover wall 50a, is connected to the base frame 82a. Preferably, the plate-like element 52a of the storage module 46a is connected to the base frame 82a via quick connectors.

[0049] In principle, a screw connection or a connection using other force and / or form-locking elements would also be conceivable.

[0050] The storage module 46a is designed as an assembly module 86a, which is designed to be detachable as a whole from the console 28a. The storage module 46a is preferably designed as an assembly module 86a together with the plate element 42a, which forms the footrest surface 32a. The assembly module 86a is shown, for example, in Figures 6 to 8. The assembly module 86a is formed by the shell element 70a forming the storage space of the storage compartment 48a, the cover wall 50a, the closure element 56a, the storage unit 60a, and the plate element 42a. The assembly module 86a can be detached as a whole from the console 28a and the base frame 82a.

[0051] This advantageously makes it easy to access a space on the base frame, which, in the assembled state, is located behind the footrest surface 32a and the storage module 46a. In particular, components installed in an area behind the footrest surface 34a and the storage module 46a, such as an electronic control system, can be easily accessed. The mounting module 86a is preferably connectable to the base frame 82a and the console 28a by means of several quick connectors.

[0052] 11 and 12 show two further exemplary embodiments of the invention. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein 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 to Figs. 1 to 8. To distinguish the exemplary embodiments, the letter a is placed after the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment in Figs. 1 to 10. In the exemplary embodiments in Figs. 11 and 12, the letter a is replaced by the letters b and c. Figure 11 shows a second exemplary embodiment of an aircraft seat system according to the invention. The aircraft seat system is part of an aircraft not shown in detail.The aircraft comprises a partially illustrated aircraft cabin 10b in which the aircraft seating system is arranged. The aircraft cabin 10b forms a cabin floor 12b. The cabin floor 12b forms a support plane of the aircraft cabin 10b. The aircraft seating system comprises a first aircraft seating area 14b. The first aircraft seating area 14b comprises a first aircraft seat 16b. The aircraft seat 16b is designed to be adjustable between an upright sitting position and a reclining position. The aircraft seat 16b is designed so that a backrest and a seat base form a substantially flat reclining surface.

[0053] The aircraft seat area 18b has a console 28b arranged in front of the aircraft seat 16b. The aircraft seat system has a further aircraft seat module 30b. The further aircraft seat module 30b is arranged directly in front of a first aircraft seat module 22b. The further aircraft seat module 30b, together with the first aircraft seat module 22b, forms the first aircraft seat area 14b. The console 28b forms a raised footrest surface 34b. The raised footrest surface 34b is intended to form part of the lying surface of the aircraft seat 16b of the first aircraft seat area 14b. The raised footrest surface 34b forms an ottoman of the first aircraft seat area 14b. The console 28b is designed essentially the same as in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0054] The console 28b has a storage module 46b. The storage module 46b of the console 28b is intended to provide storage space for a passenger. The storage module 46b has a storage compartment 48b arranged beneath the footrest surface 34b. The storage compartment 48b is arranged in an area below the footrest area 34b. The storage module 46b has a cover wall 50b. The cover wall 50b at least partially delimits the storage compartment 48b in the area behind the footrest surface 34b. The storage module 46b has an access opening 54b through which the storage compartment 48b is accessible. The cover wall 50b forms the access opening 54b of the storage module 46b. The storage module 46b has a movably mounted closure element 56b. The closure element 56b is provided to close the access opening 54b of the storage module 46b. The access opening 54b of the storage module 46b can be closed by means of the closure element 56b.The movably mounted closure element 56b is designed as a pivotable lid. The storage module 46b has a bearing unit 60b, via which the closure element 56b is pivotally mounted. The storage module 46b, in particular the storage compartment 48b, is designed essentially the same as in the first embodiment.

[0055] In contrast to the first embodiment, the closure element 56b can be opened and closed automatically. The stowage module 56b has an actuator element 70b, which is designed to exert a force, in particular an opening force, on the closure element 56b.

[0056] The actuator element 70b is designed as a controllable actuator. For example, the actuator element 70b is designed as an electromechanical actuator. The actuator element 70b designed as a controllable actuator moves the closure element 56b into the closed position and into the open position. The stowage module 46b has an electrical switch or a control panel 96b arranged in the area of ​​the aircraft seat 16b, via which the actuator element 70b can be directly controlled by an operator.

[0057] Figure 12 shows a third exemplary embodiment of an aircraft seating system according to the invention. The aircraft seating system is part of an aircraft (not shown in detail). The aircraft comprises a partially illustrated aircraft cabin 10c in which the aircraft seating system is arranged. The aircraft cabin 10c forms a cabin floor 12c. The cabin floor 12c forms a support plane of the aircraft cabin 10c. The aircraft seating system comprises a first aircraft seating area 14c. The first aircraft seating area 14c comprises a first aircraft seat 16c. The aircraft seat 16c is designed to be adjustable between an upright sitting position and a reclining position. The aircraft seat 16c is designed so that a backrest and a seat base form a substantially flat reclining surface.

[0058] The aircraft seat area 18c has a console 28c arranged in front of the aircraft seat 16c. The aircraft seat system has a further aircraft seat module 30c. The further aircraft seat module 30c is arranged directly in front of a first aircraft seat module 22c. The further aircraft seat module 30c, together with the first aircraft seat module 22c, forms the first aircraft seat area 14c. The console 28c forms a raised footrest surface 34c. The raised footrest surface 34c is intended to form part of the lying surface of the aircraft seat 16c of the first aircraft seat area 14c. The raised footrest surface 34c forms an ottoman of the first aircraft seat area 14c. The console 28c is designed essentially the same as in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0059] The console 28c has a stowage module 46c. The stowage module 46c of the console 28c is intended to provide a stowage option for a passenger. The stowage module 46c has a storage compartment 48c arranged below the footrest surface 34c. The storage compartment 48c is arranged in an area below the footrest area 34c. In contrast to the previous exemplary embodiments, the storage compartment 48c is not arranged directly below the footrest area 34c. Although the storage compartment 48c is arranged below the footrest area, i.e. between a plane spanned by the footrest area 34c and the cabin floor 12c, it is only arranged in an area behind the footrest area 34c. The storage compartment 48c is arranged only in the area behind the footrest area 34c.The storage compartment 48c is arranged only between the rear end of the footrest area 34c and a front end of a cover wall 50c, at which the cover wall 50c abuts the cabin floor 12c. This advantageously allows a large area for, for example, electronic components to be arranged in the area below the footrest area 34c.

[0060] Reference symbol

[0061] 10 aircraft cabin

[0062] 12 Cabin floor

[0063] 14 Aircraft seating area

[0064] 16 airplane seats

[0065] 18 aircraft seating area

[0066] 20 aircraft seats

[0067] 22 aircraft seat module

[0068] 24 Enclosure unit

[0069] 26 Console

[0070] 28 Console

[0071] 30 aircraft seat modules

[0072] 32 cavity

[0073] 34 Footrest area

[0074] 36 side wall

[0075] 38 Ceiling wall

[0076] 40 screen unit

[0077] 42 plate element

[0078] 44 Upholstery element

[0079] 46 storage module

[0080] 48 storage compartment

[0081] 50 deck wall

[0082] 52 Plate-like element

[0083] 54 Access opening

[0084] 56 locking element

[0085] 58 rand

[0086] 60 storage units

[0087] 62 bearing element

[0088] 64 bearing element

[0089] 66 Bearing point Bearing point Actuator element Shell element Locking unit Blocking element Actuating element Form Closing element

[0090] Base frame Connection area Assembly module Backrest Seat base Leg rest Cover

[0091] Control panel

Claims

Claims 1. An aircraft seat system having an aircraft seat area (14a; 14b; 14c) which has an aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c) which is adjustable between a sitting position and a lying position, and a console (28a; 28b; 28c) arranged in front of the aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c), wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) forms a raised footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) which is intended to form part of a lying surface, wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) has a stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) which has a storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) arranged below the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c), characterized in that the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) is arranged in an area behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) and the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) which at least partially delimits the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) in the area behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c).

2. Aircraft seat system according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) extends from an area immediately below the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) to the area behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c).

3. Aircraft seat system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) has an oblique and / or curved profile.

4. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) forms an access opening (54a; 54b; 54c) of the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) through which the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) is accessible.

5. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a movably mounted closure element (56a; 56b; 56c) by means of which an access opening (54a; 54b; 54c) of the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) can be closed and which forms part of a cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) of the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c).

6. Aircraft seat system according to claim 4, characterized in that the movably mounted closure element (56a; 56b; 56c) is designed as a pivotable cover.

7. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a shell element (72a; 72b; 72c) which delimits a storage space of the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c).

8. Aircraft seat system according to claim 6, characterized in that the shell element (72a; 72b; 72c) is connected to the cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner.

9. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a shell element (72a; 72b; 72c) forming the storage space of the storage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c), which together with the cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) forms an assembly module (86a; 86b; 86c) which is designed to be separable as a whole from the console (28a; 28b; 28c).

10. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a locking unit (74a; 74b; 74c) which is provided to lock a closure element (56a; 56b; 56c) of the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) in a closed position and an actuating element (78) which is provided to bring the locking unit (74a; 74b; 74c) into an unlocking position.

11. Aircraft seat system according to claim 9, characterized in that the actuating element (78a; 78c) is arranged on the cover wall (50a; 50c).

12. Aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an aircraft seat module (30a) which has an aircraft seat (20a) of a further, front aircraft seat area (18a) and the adjacently arranged console (28a; 28b; 28c) of the first aircraft seat area (14a; 14b; 14c).

13. Aircraft seat module of an aircraft seat system according to one of the preceding Claims with a console (26a, 28a) and a storage module (46a; 46b; 46c).

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