Bottom seat pan swivel for passenger seat
The seat base design with a rotatable second cushion addresses accessibility issues for mobility-impaired passengers by enabling easy rotation and secure seating, enhancing vehicle usability and safety.
WO2026120332A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-11ZODIAC SEATS US LLC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2024/062338
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Passenger seats in vehicles, such as aircrafts, are not easily accessible for individuals with mobility impairments, particularly those requiring wheelchairs, due to their fixed configurations.
Method used
A seat base design featuring a first seat cushion with a central aperture and a rotatable second seat cushion, equipped with locking mechanisms, indicators, and swivel mechanisms, allowing 360-degree rotation to facilitate easy access and orientation change from aisle-facing to forward-facing positions.
Benefits of technology
Enables independent seating and secure positioning for mobility-impaired individuals by providing accessible and adaptable seating options within vehicles, enhancing usability and safety.
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Abstract
Described is a bottom seat pan swivel for use by movement impaired individuals. The bottom seat pan swivel includes a first seat cushion that is fixed to a seat base and includes at least one aperture and a second seat cushion positioned within the aperture of the first seat cushion. The second seat cushion is rotatable relative to the first seat cushion.
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