Friction module, friction hinge, and adjustable headrest including the friction module and/or friction hinge
US-10960801-B2 · Mar 30, 2021 · US
Passenger seat headrest divider assembly
US12377980B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12377980-B2 |
| Application number | US-202018035510-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Publication date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
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A passenger seat includes a seat back and a headrest supported on the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of opposing lateral sides, and the headrest may be adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis. A divider assembly having a divider may be attached to the headrest. The divider of the divider assembly is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back, and the divider may be movable relative to the headrest between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the divider extends forward from a first lateral side of the pair of opposing lateral sides of the headrest.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A passenger seat comprising: a seat back; a headrest supported on the seat back, wherein the headrest comprises a pair of opposing lateral sides, and wherein the headrest is adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis; and a divider assembly comprising a divider attached to the headrest, wherein the divider is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back and comprises a support panel pivotably attached to the headrest and a plurality of slidably connected divider panels supported on the support panel, wherein the divider is movable relative to the headrest between a stowed position and a deployed position, and wherein, in the deployed position, the support panel and at least one of the plurality of slidably connected divider panels extend forward from a first lateral side of the pair of opposing lateral sides of the headrest. 2. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the divider assembly further comprises an end divider panel, wherein the end divider panel is slidably supported on an intermediate divider panel of the plurality of slidably connected divider panels. 3. The passenger seat of claim 2 , wherein the end divider panel comprises a gripping portion. 4. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the slidably connected divider panels is slidably supported on the support panel via divider adjusters, and wherein the divider adjusters comprise pins that are slidable in grooves or slots. 5. The passenger seat of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the plurality of slidably connected divider panels is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position relative to the support panel. 6. The passenger seat of claim 5 , wherein an exposed surface area of the divider assembly when at least one of the plurality of slidably connected divider panels is in the deployed position is greater than an exposed surface area of the divider assembly when at least one of the plurality of slidably connected divider panels is in the stowed position. 7. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein, in both the stowed position and the deployed position, the divider extends laterally outwards and forward relative to the first lateral side of the headrest.
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Seats characterised by special features of stationary arms, foot or head rests · CPC title
Head-rests · CPC title
- B64D11/0606Primary
with privacy shells, screens, separators or the like (class dividers B64D11/0023) · CPC title
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- What does patent US12377980B2 cover?
- A passenger seat includes a seat back and a headrest supported on the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of opposing lateral sides, and the headrest may be adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis. A divider assembly having a divider may be attached to the headrest. The divider of the divider assembly is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back, and the divider may be …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Safran Seats Usa Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64D11/0606. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 6 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).