143 results about "Airplane passenger" patented technology

A power distribution system having a continuous power bus to supply power and/or data to aircraft passenger seats in a mobile platform. The power distribution system generally includes a bus strip that extends along a length of the passenger cabin and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus strip and the passenger seats. Power and/or data can be transmitted between the bus strip and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the bus strip, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the power and/or data source and each passenger seat.

A computer implemented method for an aviation system to manage, consistent with specified system business goals, the temporal assignment of airport gates for use by a plurality of aircraft which are to-be-serviced by specified ground resources, including ground personnel, equipment and supplies, so as to deliver and receive specified passengers, their baggage and cargo during a specified time period, based upon specified data pertaining to the aircraft, passengers and ground resources, includes the steps of: (a) collecting and storing the specified data, (b) processing the data to predict the trajectories of the aircraft, wherein these trajectories including the expected gate arrival time, required ground servicing period and projected departure time of each of the aircraft, (c) processing the data to predict the loads imposed on the ground resources and gates associated with the movement of the passengers, equipment and supplies in relation to the arrival and departure of the aircraft, (d) processing the data, trajectories and loads to identify the various possible ways to distribute the ground system resources and assign the gates so as to meet the time constraints of the predicted trajectories and loads, and (e) assigning to each of the plurality of aircraft a gate for use for a prescribed period, with these assignments being made in such a manner as to allow the aviation system to optimally meet its business goals.

A laptop computer display module (28) for use in a clamshell type laptop computer includes a telescoping rail assembly (100) that enables the display module (28) to be extended upwardly from a keyboard module (24) of the laptop computer when the display module is rotated to an open position. A computer display panel (28) is rotatably mounted to a display support member (120) of the display module adjacent a top margin of the display panel (70) so that the display panel (70) can be manually swung away from the display support member (120) and toward a user of the laptop computer (20). The invention enables the display panel (70) to be positioned at a comfortable viewing angle without blocking access to the keyboard module (24) for typing and is particularly useful in depth-constrained workspaces such as airplane passenger seats, where the display support member (120) must be positioned at an acute angle relative to the keyboard module (24).

A passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed, including a passenger seat and a passenger bed positioned relative to the seat and adapted for movement between a stowed position wherein the bed is upright and adjacent to the seat, and a deployed position wherein the bed is horizontal for use and overlaps and is supported in part by the seat. The unit includes a credenza positioned adjacent the seat and between the seat and the bed that supports the bed when deployed.

A method, system, and device for interfacing with a portable electronic device such as a laptop computer on an airplane, while the laptop computer is stowed in a seat pocket. A keyboard, touch screen display, and electrical interfaces are attached to the back of each display-enabled passenger seat on an airplane, such that the passenger seated behind each enhanced passenger seat may access the keyboard, touch screen display, and electrical interfaces. Display, mouse, and keyboard data interface connections are located in each seat pocket. The electrical interfaces allow a laptop computer user to utilize the keyboard, which is preferably waterproof and embedded in a fold-down tray table attached to the back of the seat in front of the user. The electrical interfaces allow a touch screen display, which is preferably embedded in the back of the seat in front of the user, to regenerate data from the laptop computer.

A child's portable activity pack having folding pouches for amusement or educational items. The pack can be unfolded and its rear pouch placed on a folded down airplane passenger service tray. The back straps can be tightened beneath the tray to securely hold the pack on the tray and a front pouch with an erase board unfolds upwardly and hooks on the service tray catch provided to hold the service tray in its fold-up position. Friction hinges are also provided to releasably hold the front pouch in an upright position when not aboard an aircraft. The portable activity pack has side pouches, which hang down at the sides of the service tray, or other support, for storing the amusement and educational items. The back pouch includes a clear plastic game board and a compartment beneath the game board for game boards and flat items.

A passenger seat 100 for an aircraft, including a seat bottom frame 210, a backrest frame 220 and a headrest frame 230 that constitute a reclining assembly, which are supported by a spreader 170 and pipes 130 and 132 fastened to a floor by seat track fittings 110, the pipes 130 and 132 passing through left and right legs 120. A direct-acting-type damper 300 is attached to the backrest frame 230, and an extension member 400 is attached to the headrest frame 230, whereby a structural design is provided in which the reclining assembly, the direct-acting-type damper and the extension member can be easily replaced.

A footrest for airplane passengers includes a platform and a number of supporting legs, at least some of which contain springs or resilient members so that when the legs are deployed the passenger can exercise his feet and legs by pressing down on the platform. The legs can be folded or otherwise collapsed against the platform when the device is not in use.

An in-arm monitor seat. In one embodiment, the device comprises an aircraft passenger monitor apparatus that includes a seat assembly having an armrest and a monitor presenter. The monitor presenter may include a lift latch and a rotational dampener that is configured to present a monitor from the armrest. The result is a device, system and method that provides an improved monitor presentation that is convenient, efficient and safe for the user, particularly when used in the armrest of an aircraft passenger seat.

The present invention relates to an airplane passenger bridge or airplane passenger gangway ladder with a transition part baseboard (30), wherein, the airplane passenger bridge or airplane passenger gangway ladder is provided with a vestibule diaphragm (1) straddled on the transition part baseboard, especially a U-shaped vestibule diaphragm, wherein, the clear height between the transition part baseboard (30) and the ceiling of the vestibule diaphragm (1) is changeable.

The invention discloses an airplane gravity center automatic regulation system, which comprises a center display control sub system and an antifreezing solution balancing sub system connected with the center display control sub system, wherein the center display control sub system comprises a control cabinet arranged in an airplane passenger cabin and a gravity center display touch screen arranged in a cab; an integral work station, a PLC (programmable logic controller) and an AD (analog-to-digital) conversion module are arranged in the control cabinet; the output end of the PLC is connected with the AD conversion module and is then connected with the integral work station. The invention also discloses a regulation method of the airplane gravity center automatic regulation system. The problem of large airplane gravity center position change range in the airplane flying process in the prior art is solved.

A passenger seat with increased knee space for an aft-seated passenger, including a seat base for being attached to a supporting deck and at least one seat frame including a seat back and seat bottom carried by the seat base. At least one arm rest assembly is carried by the seat frame and including an arm rest mounted for pivotal movement about a pivot member between a use position with an upper support surface in a horizontal position for supporting a forearm of a passenger seated in the seat, and a stowed position wherein the upper support surface of the arm rest is perpendicular to the use position. The arm rest pivot member is mounted on the seat frame at a point forward of a plane defined by the seat back carried by the seat and above a point defined by the seat bottom for allowing the knee of an aft-seated passenger to occupy space behind the pivot member of the arm rest.

The invention provides a composite material explosion-proof box which comprises an inner box, an outer box and a parcel bag, wherein the inner box is a drawer-shaped structure; the outer box is a drawer cabinet-shaped structure; and the parcel bag is a flexible cylindrical structure. When the composite material explosion-proof box is in a carried transportation state, the parcel bag is folded andthen accommodated in the inner box, and the inner box is accommodated in the outer box so as to obtain good portable mobility; and when the composite material explosion-proof box is in a stored transportation state, a suspected explosive is accommodated in the inner box, the inner box is accommodated in the outer box, and the outer box is accommodated in the parcel bag so as to obtain omnibearingprotection. Compared with the prior art, the invention provides the composite material explosion-proof box which has the advantages of small size, light weight, all-sided protection and no secondary killing and is suitable for occasions with limited spaces, such as airplane passenger cabins, motor train carriages, offices, and the like.

A ramp assembly for deplaning passengers from and boarding passengers on an airplane includes a level deck, at least one bridge connector assembly carried by the level deck and at least one floating upper bridge carried by the at least one bridge connector assembly. The at least one bridge connector assembly facilitates horizontal pivoting movement, vertical pivoting movement and side-to-side movement of the at least one floating upper bridge relative to the level deck. A passenger deplaning and boarding method is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to an airplane passenger gangway ladder or boarding bridge sealing device. The sealing device comprises a vestibule diaphragm crossing over the bottom of the transition part, wherein the vestibule diaphragm is provided with a flexible frame (3) on the end of the opening, and the flexible frame (3) is equipped with a buffer (shock absorber) made of elastic yield material, the transition part from the flexible frame (3) to the vestibule diaphragm is arranged with fabrics (40) which is connected with the vestibule diaphragm on one side and connected with the flexible frame (3) on the other side, wherein the fabrics (40) is fixed on the flexible frame (3) by a clamp (50).