Compact aircraft cabin attendant seat
US-9856024-B2 · Jan 2, 2018 · US
Collapsible backrest
US2019217958A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2019217958-A1 |
| Application number | US-201916365305-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Publication date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | — |
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A collapsible backrest may include a cover and a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover. A base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover with the central panel and the base panel defining a notch. A central panel may be flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover. An end panel may also be flexibly coupled to the central panel and retained within a fourth compartment of the cover. The central panel and the end panel define a cavity. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel form a triangular support structure in a deployed position. The base panel, the central panel, and the end panel may also be arranged end-to-end and substantially parallel to the back panel in a stowed position.
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what is claimed is: 1 . A collapsible backrest, comprising: a cover; a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover; a base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover; a central panel flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover; and an end panel flexibly coupled to the central panel and retained within a fourth compartment of the cover, wherein the base panel, the central panel, and the end panel form a triangular support structure in a deployed position. 2 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the back panel, the base panel, the central panel, and the end panel are contiguous. 3 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises at least one of a textile or animal hide stitched to define the first compartment, the second compartment, the third compartment, and the fourth compartment. 4 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the first compartment, the second compartment, the third compartment, and the fourth compartment are stitched together. 5 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the central panel and the base panel define a notch. 6 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the central panel and the end panel define a cavity. 7 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the back panel comprises carbon fiber. 8 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the base panel comprises polycarbonate. 9 . The collapsible backrest of claim 1 , wherein the base panel defines cutouts. 10 . A collapsible backrest, comprising: a cover; a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover; a base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover; a central panel flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover, wherein the central panel and the base panel define a notch; and an end panel flexibly coupled to the central panel and retained within a fourth compartment of the cover, wherein the central panel and the end panel define a cavity, wherein the base panel, the central panel, and the end panel form a triangular support structure in a deployed position, and wherein the base panel, the central panel, and the end panel are arranged end-to-end and substantially parallel to the back panel in a stowed position.
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Seats characterised by special upholstery or cushioning features · CPC title
Adjustable inclination or position of seats · CPC title
Seats characterised by special features for reducing weight · CPC title
- A47C7/407Primary
of collapsible type · CPC title
- B64D11/0698Primary
Seats suspended from aircraft walls · CPC title
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- What does patent US2019217958A1 cover?
- A collapsible backrest may include a cover and a back panel retained within a first compartment of the cover. A base panel flexibly coupled to the back panel and retained within a second compartment of the cover with the central panel and the base panel defining a notch. A central panel may be flexibly coupled to the base panel and retained within a third compartment of the cover. An end panel …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ami Ind Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47C7/407. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Jul 18 2019 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 5 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).