Abstract: A passenger seating arrangement in an aircraft cabin including a column of seat units located adjacent an aisle. A seat unit, or a neighboring seat unit, of the column is configurable into a PRM-access configuration in which the seat module is moved to temporarily widen an access opening from a first width to a second width, greater than the first width, for enabling a disabled passenger to access the seat unit.

Abstract: A seating layout of an autonomous automobile, which is aligned in a roughly rounded, circular or elliptical arrangement is disclosed. The seating layout comprises of a seating area and a cabin structure to provide a unique travelling experience in terms of atmosphere and feelings for the passengers along with different aspects of travel such as comfort, safety, ergonomics, etc. The seating area and the cabin structure are aligned and assembled together in such a way that the passengers are oriented towards a common focal area. This arrangement stimulates interaction and in turn, provides a communal atmosphere to the passengers. The novelty of this layout in an autonomous automobile will result in a visually unique interior.

Abstract: An exercising device includes a base, a rail, a swinging chair, and a swinging unit. The rail is pivotally disposed at the base by at least one pivoting point. The swinging chair is movably disposed on the rail. The swinging unit is disposed between the rail and the base. The swinging unit is for changing an angle between the rail and the base.

Abstract: A seat recline mechanism for, and method of controlling motion of a first assembly relative to a second assembly within a seating assembly includes a mechanism having first and second bearings for attaching to the first assembly, and a hub for attaching to the second assembly. The hub includes first and second inclined surfaces, the second inclined surface being oppositely-facing relative to the first inclined surface. In use, the first bearing is arranged to act against the first inclined surface and the relative position of the first bearing with respect to the first inclined surface is adjustable; and the second bearing is arranged to act against the second inclined surface and the relative position of the second bearing with respect to the second inclined surface is adjustable. One or more such mechanisms are provided for the seating assembly.

Abstract: A folding chair having a friction damping part for decelerating a rotary speed of a seat board is provided. The folding chair comprises the seat board vertically rotatably supported between a pair of stand frames, a rotary connection part connecting the seat board to the pair of stand frames to be vertically rotatable while having a rotary shaft line as a center of rotation, and a damping part capable of decelerating a rotary speed of the seat board. The damping part comprises a friction clutch disposed on the rotary shaft line and having a friction surface arranged in a direction perpendicular to the rotary shaft line, a clutch pressure plate integrally rotating with the seat board and having a pressure surface configured to come in contact with the friction surface of the friction clutch, and an elastic pressure body elastically pressing the clutch pressure plate toward the friction clutch.

Abstract: A bleacher seating system provides a seatback locking and release mechanism that allows for rapid simultaneous repositioning of the seat back portions in each row of seating to aid in setting up and collapsing sets of seating rows. The locking and release mechanism may be actuated to substantially simultaneously unlock all seat back portions in a row from a single location. The bleacher seating system may be readily set up or collapsed by a single operator, such as by manually or remotely unlocking and locking the seat back portions in rows so that the seat backs may be pivoted between raised and lowered positions. Optionally, deck nosemount clamps allow for increased walking space behind the seats and a particularly compact seating storage configuration.

Abstract: An end piece of wheel cylinder piston adjustor includes a seat section and a rock arm. One end of the rock arm is pivotally connected with the seat section via a pivot pin, whereby the rock arm is rotatable around the pivot pin. A locating body is disposed at the other end of the rock arm and extends through a guide slot. When the rock arm is swung, the locating body is driven to synchronously move within the guide slot so as to change the distance between the locating bodies connected with the end of the wheel cylinder piston. The locating bodies can be smoothly moved to facilitate the vehicle service work.

Abstract: A seat structure has a right seat (1R) and a left seat (1L) configured to allow three passengers to be seated, respectively, in the left seat (1L), the right seat (1R), and a region striding across a boundary between the right and left seats (1R, 1L). The left seat (1L) can be slid leftward (L) to allow the right and left seats (1R, 1L) to become spaced apart to create a walk-through space (S) therebetween. A headrest (1c) for a middle seat passenger seated in the region striding the boundary between the right and left seats (1R, 1L) is supported on a top of a seat back of the left seat (1L). The middle seat passenger's headrest (1c) can be slid leftward to unblock the walk-through space (S) when the right and left seats (1R, 1L) are in spaced-apart relation.

Abstract: A forward concave trapezoidal seating system and methods are presented. Trapezoidal seats comprise a front side smaller than a rear side. The trapezoidal seats are aligned in a forward arc from a straight seat to a most-angled seat. A straight side of the straight seat is configured to substantially align with a center line of an aircraft fuselage. A most-angled side of the most-angled seat is angled inboard relative to the straight side, and the most-angled seat is outboard of the straight seat. A side unit is coupled to the most-angled side and supports the trapezoidal seats.

Abstract: Motion seat systems and methods of powering motion seating are described. A modular design allows configurations as to the number and arrangement of seats, and provides each person on a seat with the same motion such as pitch and/or roll. The seats can be coupled together. Each seat has one or more rotary shafts that pass under or through the seat. One or more rotating shafts cause each seat to pitch and roll according to the position of the shaft(s). The shaft of a master seat is rotatably coupled to the shaft of one or more slave seats to transfer the motion to the slave seat(s).

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of seating with an eccentric swivel that pivots to change the orientation of that seat. The seating with an eccentric swivel includes an eccentric pivot and other support structures that stabilize the seat as it pivots.

Abstract: A novel orientation for a plurality of transport seats within a vehicle, generally consisting of a first seat facing in a first direction, and a second seat facing an opposing direction such that the lateral width of the combined seats is substantially less than in prior art examples. Specific seats and reclining orientations are also disclosed including seats having a unitary structure. A visual barrier is also disclosed, substantially disposed between the first and the second seat to provide a visual barrier between a user in a first seat and a user in a second seat.

Abstract: A rear seat assembly is provided for supporting occupants. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion. A pair of spaced apart outer seat backs is pivotally secured to the seat cushion. A middle seat back is pivotally secured to the seat cushion and disposed between the pair of outer seat backs. Each of the pair of outer seat backs includes a pair of spaced apart bolsters pivotally hinged thereto for movement between a retracted position and a deployed position. Each of the outer seat backs also includes an actuating mechanism operatively connected between the pair of bolsters for moving the pair of bolsters between the retracted and deployed positions as one of the outer and middle seat backs pivots relative to the seat cushion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, an adjusting system and a method for moving at least one vehicle seat arranged in a vehicle cabin, particularly an aircraft seat, comprising seat components that are coupled or guided together, such as a seat part, a backrest and a leg rest, the location and/or inclination of which can be adjusted by means of at least one or more adjusting units. The adjusting system allows a separation of the basic functions from driving devices, with an electronic device for collision-free movement and for adjusting custom-designed functions and facilitating the adaptation of the custom-designed functions. The movement sequences and movements of the respective individual seat components and the seat components in relation to one another and the movements of the components or seats within an environment or group of seats are accomplished by means of a movement model in a coordinate system.

Abstract: 1. Seating system for passenger service vehicles, for aircraft in particular 2.

Abstract: A stackable, modular triangular desk for holding a computer while providing an easily accessible work area includes: (a) a generally triangular-shaped, substantially planar desk top portion; (b) a frame attached to the desk top portion supporting the desk top portion in an elevated position; and (c) a chair portion supported by the same frame and spaced apart from a front edge of the desk top portion; wherein the frame comprises only two frame components that support the desk on a floor surface, one of the frame components being connected to the chair portion, and the other of the frame components being connected to the desk top portion.

Abstract: A portable seating system having a seat module that is foldable between an upright position and a folded position for storage. Multiple up righted modules are connectable to one another to form a row of seat modules. A method of providing portable seating which can be set up for use and then removed for storage is also provided.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat and a seat frame including several legs. Bumpers are coupled to the legs and arranged to separate one chair from an underlying chair in a stack of chairs.

Abstract: A foldable seating structure includes a foldable frame defining a first frame section and a second frame section. The first and second frame sections are coupled together by a section hinge allowing the first and second frame sections to pivot relative to one another between a frame deployed configuration and a frame folded configuration wherein in the frame deployed configuration the first and second frame sections are in a substantially horizontal position and in a substantially co-linear relationship relative to each other and wherein in the frame folded configuration the first and second frame sections are in a substantially vertical position and in a substantially parallel and adjacent relationship relative to each other.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A combination stiffener and ganger bracket is designed for a stackable chair of the type having a generally horizontal seating surface and four downwardly extending legs. The bracket has a generally planar body with an attachment tab at both of its ends. Two edges of the bracket extend between the ends of the bracket. A hook member extends from one of the edges while an engagement tab extends from the other edge. A stacking tab projects from the plane of the body.

Abstract: A device for ganging chairs or other articles of furniture that includes a connecting body with a pivot end and a ganging end. The pivot end includes a first clip or a recess, and the ganging end includes a second clip. The first clip or recess and the second clip releasably engage the structural frames of a first chair and a second chair. The ganging device may include protuberances for mounting the connecting body to a single chair in order to store the device under the seat. The pivot end may also be rotatably engaged to the first chair so that the device rotates from a first position in which the ganging end is releasably engaged to the second chair to a second position in which the ganging device is stored on the first chair. When in the stored position, the device is releasably engaged to the seat pan of the first chair. The connecting body may also include a middle portion for placement of a nameplate or logo.

Abstract: A chair construction which includes connector mechanisms for rigidly anchoring chairs in assembled relation either in a linear fashion or in a curved array depending upon the positioning of the rear connector of a pair of front and rear connectors. The connector mechanisms are easily fabricated and can be readily affixed to the legs of the chair in a manner to enable the chairs by leg movement to be readily assembled and disassembled into the desired array. The connector mechanisms are specially designed and located so as to be unobtrusive and so as not to interfere with the normal use of the chair.

Abstract: A chair includes a main body with a seat, openings formed in the greater part of the lower surface of the seat, a sound absorbing structure contained in the seat while facing the openings, and a louver having a series of openings defined with a number of slats that may be turned for opening and closing. The louver is located in front of the series of openings. When the seat is unoccupied, the slats of the louver are turned for opening. When the seat is occupied, the slats are turned for closing. The chair is adequate for concert halls or theaters.

Abstract: A modular stool capable of functioning in a kindergarten or similar facility as an individual seat or as a desk unit for a small child. When interlinked with like stools, one can then create a large ring of stools or a series of staggered stools for group seating, or just a pair of stools forming a love seat. The modular stool is formed from a single blank of plywood or other material that is cut and contoured to define a wedge-shaped seat section and left and right side sections outwardly inclined with respect to the seat section to form an arch. The side sections of each stool are adapted to be interlinked with the side sections of adjacent stools.

Abstract: A hollow chair may hold an amount of weight due to a flowable material contained therein and may be joined to on or more chairs.

Abstract: A modular article of furniture which has a right hand element and a left hand element, each being a rigid U-shaped arch with a pair of downwardly-extending legs, and a bight joining the legs. A pair of parallel shear members are integrally and rigidly connected to each of the legs, the members of each pair being one above the other. The shear members are joined by a splice, and an interconnecting member joins them for in-plane stability against tilting of the right hand element and left hand element.

Abstract: A modular stool capable of functioning in a kindergarten or similar facility as an individual seat or as a desk unit for a small child. When interlinked with like stools, one can then create a large ring of stools or a series of staggered stools for group seating, or just a pair of stools forming a love seat. The modular stool is formed from a single blank of plywood or other moldable material that is bent and contoured to define a wedge-shaped seat section and left and right side sections outwardly inclined with respect to the seat section. The side sections of each stool are adapted to be interlinked with the side sections of adjacent stools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable seating arrangement with a plurality of seating elements which are supported by at least two approximately horizontal support elements (1, 1') the adjacent ends (1a, 1'a) of which are connected to one another in a common connecting column (4) and are pivotable relative to one another about a vertical shaft (6). In this way an extremely large number of arrangements and groupings of the seating elements relative to one another are possible.

Abstract: Collapsible combination furniture, which has a rigid basic framework consisting of several frame-like vertical side sections 1 and two cross-ties 2 parallel to each other, these cross-ties being inserted between the front and back supports 1a of two side sections and being detachably connected to the supports. Between the side sections 1 there can be inserted, according to choice, a table top, and/or a folding one-seater or several-seater bench seat consisting of a seat section and back section, these being attached to the side sections in a detachable and pivoting manner. The combination furniture is provided with wheels and handles and can be easily moved.

Abstract: An alignment structure for end-to-end positioned multi-channeled seats and footboards such as may be used for seating stadium stands. I-beam shaped inserts positioned in front and rear channels of two end-to-end seat sections (or footboards), and conforming with channel shape, span the joint between the seat sections and extend endwise into each to maintain end-to-end alignment between the seat sections. Each insert is anchored in one or the other of the end-to-end seat sections and permits expansion and contraction displacement movement between the seat sections.

Abstract: An alignment structure for end-to-end positioned multichanneled seats and footboards such as may be used for seating stadium stands. Channel shaped inserts positioned in adjacent front and rear channels of two end-to-end seat sections (or footboards) span the joint between the seat sections and extend endwise into each to maintain end-to-end alignment between the seat sections. Each channel shaped insert is anchored in one or the other of the end-to-end seat sections and permits expansion and contraction displacement movement between the seat sections.

Abstract: An alignment structure for end to end positioned multichanneled seats and footboards such as may be used for seating stadium stands. Channel shaped inserts positioned in laterally spaced front and rear channels of two end to end seat sections (or footboards) span the joint between the seat sections and extend end wise into each to maintain end to end alignment between the seat sections. Each channel shaped insert is anchored in one or the other of the end to end seat sections and permits expansion and contraction displacement movement between the seat sections.