Tray arrangement for a vehicle, passenger seat and aircraft
US-9376047-B2 · Jun 28, 2016 · US
Center console side opening doors and integrated armrest cocktail tray
US2017088268A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2017088268-A1 |
| Application number | US-201515128135-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Publication date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | — |
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Described are passenger seat armrests and consoles ( 1 ) having laterally translating armrest doors ( 200 ) that open and close to allow for deployment and stowage of tray tables ( 300 ). The armrest doors may be guided through their translation by slides or a linkage that controls their motion. The armrest doors may also translate in two-dimensions, incorporating a vertical translation as well as a lateral translation. The resulting motion allows for better placement of the deployable tray tables within the armrest or console and a reduction in wasted space. The passenger seat armrests may also incorporate cocktail trays ( 100 ) that can be integrated into the armrest doors or the armrest or console itself.
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That which is claimed is: 1 . A passenger seat comprising: an armrest; an armrest door; and an armrest door opening mechanism; wherein the armrest door opening mechanism guides the armrest door through a lateral translation. 2 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a slide. 3 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest is a console. 4 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a parallelogram linkage. 5 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a spring. 6 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a spring loaded release mechanism. 7 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a damper. 8 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises an electric actuator. 9 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , further comprising an integrated cocktail tray, the integrated cocktail tray comprising: a cocktail tray depression; and a cocktail tray lip. 10 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door further comprises an integrated cocktail tray, the integrated cocktail tray comprising: a cocktail tray depression; and a cocktail tray lip. 11 . The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the armrest door further comprises a finger aperture. 12 . An armrest comprising: an armrest door; and an armrest door opening mechanism; wherein the armrest door opening mechanism guides the armrest door through a lateral translation. 13 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a slide. 14 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest is a console. 15 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a parallelogram linkage. 16 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises a spring. 17 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door comprises a finger aperture. 18 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door opening mechanism comprises an electric actuator. 19 . The armrest of claim 12 , further comprising an integrated cocktail tray, the integrated cocktail tray comprising: a cocktail tray depression; and a cocktail tray lip. 20 . The armrest of claim 12 , wherein the armrest door further comprises an integrated cocktail tray, the integrated cocktail tray comprising: a cocktail tray depression; and a cocktail tray lip.
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Seats characterised by special features of stationary arms, foot or head rests · CPC title
- B64D11/0638Primary
with foldable tables, trays or cup holders · CPC title
Weight reduction · CPC title
Adjustable arm rests · CPC title
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- What does patent US2017088268A1 cover?
- Described are passenger seat armrests and consoles ( 1 ) having laterally translating armrest doors ( 200 ) that open and close to allow for deployment and stowage of tray tables ( 300 ). The armrest doors may be guided through their translation by slides or a linkage that controls their motion. The armrest doors may also translate in two-dimensions, incorporating a vertical translation as well…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Zodiac Seats Us Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64D11/0638. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Mar 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).