Detachable Seat Modification Assembly for Aircraft Passenger Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current passenger seats in mass transport vehicles, such as aircraft, lack flexibility to accommodate individual passenger comfort needs, as they are designed for an average passenger, failing to provide adjustable seating options that cater to varying body sizes and comfort preferences.
Innovation Solution
A seat modification assembly with detachable elements like seat boosters, lumbar supports, and headrests, utilizing mounting means like zippers or Velcro, allowing passengers to customize the ergonomic seating profile, including adjustable hardness, height, and width, to enhance comfort and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If passenger seats are designed with fixed ergonomic parameters for an average passenger, then the seat structure remains simple and standardized, but the seats cannot accommodate individual passenger comfort needs and varying body sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The seat is divided into multiple independent functional modules including seat bottom cushion, backrest cushion, headrest, and lumbar support. Each module can be independently adjusted or removed, allowing passengers to customize their seating experience without complicating the overall seat structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The seat incorporates adjustable elements such as height-adjustable seat bottom cushions, angle-adjustable backrests, and positionable headrests. These dynamic components allow the seat to adapt to different passenger preferences and body types while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If detachable seat modification elements are added to provide individual comfort adjustments, then flexibility and comfort are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable seat modification elements are designed with universal mounting mechanisms that can be attached to various seat types. The mounting means, such as Velcro fasteners or adjustable straps, serve multiple functions including attachment, positioning, and securement, reducing the need for additional specialized components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple detachable seat modification elements are provided for customization, then passenger comfort and safety are enhanced, but the ease of operation decreases due to more components to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The seat modification elements are pre-assembled with integrated mounting mechanisms already attached. This preliminary preparation allows passengers to simply attach the entire module to the seat without needing to assemble multiple separate components, significantly easing operation while maintaining customization options.
Data Source
AI summary
A seat modification assembly for use with a passenger seat provided in a mass transport vehicle, especially an aircraft, comprises at least one seat modification element adapted to change the ergonomic seating profile of a passenger seat provided with the seat modification assembly. The at least one seat modification element comprises at least one mounting arrangement adapted for detachably mounting the seat modification element to a portion of the passenger seat.