Abstract: Described is a passenger seat having a seat member moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position and at least one actuator coupled to at least one portion of the seat member, wherein the at least one actuator is activable without direct contact with a passenger's hand to change a lock state of the seat member, and wherein an unlocked state of the seat member permits movement of the seat member between the stowed position and the deployed position.

Abstract: A seat back assembly for a passenger seat, such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat, includes a seat back and a backrest assembly. The backrest assembly includes a backrest and a headrest. The backrest is movable relative to the seat back between a stowed position and a deployed position. The headrest is supported on the backrest and is movable relative to the backrest between a stowed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A passenger seat headrest may be provided for a passenger seat such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat. The passenger seat headrest includes a main portion, a wing, and a hinge connecting the wing with the main portion such that the wing is movable relative to the main portion about at least one axis. The hinge is adjustable such that a resistance to rotation of the wing relative to the main portion is adjustable.

Abstract: A structural shroud assembly for a passenger seat includes a structural shroud having a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a central cavity between the first end and the second end. An armrest pivot may be supported at the first end of the structural shroud. In some cases, the structural shroud may be an armrest. In other cases, the structural shroud is an upper spreader for the passenger seat configured to support a seat back of the passenger seat, and a lower spreader configured to receive at least one seat beam tube is attached to the upper spreader.

Abstract: A portable electronic device holder for a passenger seat includes a base plate, a back plate pivotally attached to the base plate, and at least one movable arm attached to the back plate. The back plate may be adjustable relative to the base plate over a range of approximately 0° to 90°.

Abstract: A tray table tuning mechanism having a mount member; a pivot limiting member coupled to the mount member and having a mating surface defining a groove; a paddle arm deployment member pivotably coupled to the mount member and pivotable relative to the pivot limiting member; and a paddle arm pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member, pivotable between a stowed state and a deployed state, and having at least one stop member; wherein, in the deployed state of the paddle arm, the at least one stop member is positioned within the groove and mates with the mating surface.

Abstract: A detachable device for closing a space inside an airplane includes: a frame comprising at least one upright, the frame comprising at least one attachment interface with a structural element, a curtain assembly comprising a flexible curtain, a roller around which the flexible curtain can be wound, and at least one guide device comprising an electric-motor actuator, the guide device-being capable of translationally guiding the flexible curtain relative to the upright such that the flexible curtain can be moved in a direction of movement parallel to a longitudinal direction of the upright between a stowed position in which the flexible curtain is mainly wound around the roller and an extended position in which the flexible curtain is mainly unwound relative to the roller.

Abstract: The invention provides a cover for an aircraft passenger using a bed surface of an aircraft passenger seat, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the cover to the seat, an inflatable bladder, and a trigger mechanism for triggering inflation of the bladder, the bladder being configured to cover a knee region of the bed surface. The invention also provides a harness for the aircraft passenger, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the harness to the seat, a number of straps for extending around the passenger, and a fastening mechanism for fastening one or more of the straps in place around the passenger, wherein the number of straps includes at least one of a crotch strap and a torso strap. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit comprising a seat convertible to a bed, the bed being provided with a cover or harness.

Abstract: Support (10) for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body (12) having an upper pivot location (18) relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure (22) coupled to the body and extendible below a lower edge of the body. The support structure is shaped to receive a lower edge of the portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the support structure.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger suite is provided. The suite comprises an aircraft seat for use by a passenger. The suite also comprises a controller for controlling a number of output states of the suite, the controller comprising a logic condition receiver operable to receive a logic condition input. The suite also comprises sensor equipment operable to provide a sensor input to the controller, the sensor input providing an indication of at least one attribute of a passenger of the suite. The sensor equipment comprises one or more of: an image sensor a pressure sensor and a physiological sensor. The controller is configured to control at least one of the output states of the suite based on both the logic condition input and the sensor input.

Abstract: Described are energy absorbing assemblies for a passenger seat. The energy absorbing assemblies can include one or more auxetic energy absorbing elements (130), each element including a crushable matrix formed of cells having an auxetic cell geometry that are crushable in a direction of energy capture.

Abstract: A system for securing a passenger seat to a track can include a fitting coupled with or forming a portion of the passenger seat; a shear plunger coupled with the fitting including a shear plunger body defining a shear plunger locking surface; a guide pin assembly that may include a guide pin movable along a lift axis between a retracted state and an extended state and a locking member extending laterally from the guide pin that may travel in response to a movement of the guide pin from the retracted state to the extended state and may engage the shear plunger locking surface in response to a rotation of the guide pin in the extended state; and a quick install tool operable to raise and twist the guide pin assembly such that the locking member is held in tension against the shear plunger locking surface.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin (100) is disclosed. The aircraft cabin (100) comprises a plurality of pairs of seat units (120) positioned along an aisle (101). Each aisle seat unit (122A) comprises an aisle seat (125A) and an aisle footwell (126A) and each non-aisle seat unit (123A) comprises a non-aisle seat (127A) and a non-aisle footwell (128A). The aisle seat unit (122A) and non-aisle seat unit (123A) are positioned with respect to one another such that the aisle seat (125A) faces towards a first end of the cabin (100) and has direct access to the aisle (101), the non-aisle seat (127A) faces towards a second, opposite end of the cabin (100). The aisle seat unit (122A) is oriented at an angle with respect to the non-aisle seat unit (123A) to provide the non-aisle seat unit (123A) with an aisle access path (129A) between the non-aisle seat (127A) and the aisle footwell (126A).

Abstract: Described is a passenger seat assembly that may include a seat back including a rearward surface, a seat shroud positioned proximate to the rearward surface of the seat back and fixedly coupled to a seat frame, wherein the seat shroud remains stationary as the seat back moves between a stowed position and a deployed position, and at least one moveable shroud member coupled to the seat shroud at an attachment point and positioned proximate a rearward surface of the seat shroud, wherein a location of the attachment point is adjustable.

Abstract: Described is an adjustable friction slider assembly having a rail member and a carriage assembly moveably coupled to the rail member, the carriage assembly having a bracket member and a plurality of roller elements moveably coupled to the rail member and coupled to the bracket member using a plurality of attachment members, the plurality of roller elements comprising at least one adjustable roller element coupled to the bracket member using a moveable attachment member, wherein moving the moveable attachment member adjusts a friction between the plurality of roller elements and the rail member.

Abstract: A method of configuring an aircraft electrical system. The aircraft electrical system comprises a wiring harness and a plurality of electronic modules. The wiring harness comprises a plurality of connection points. The method comprises: connecting a first electronic module in the plurality to the wiring harness via a first connection point in the plurality; transmitting by the first electronic module, a connection point identification request; in response to the transmitting, receiving at the first electronic module from the wiring harness, an identifier of the first connection point; on the basis of the received identifier, determining configuration data for the first electronic module, the configuration data being associated with the first connection point; and configuring the first electronic module to operate in accordance with the determined configuration data.

Abstract: A seat leg assembly for a passenger seat, the seat leg assembly including: a seat leg member comprising a unitarily formed fitting member; and a plurality of stud members coupleable to the fitting member, wherein each of the plurality of stud members is formed of a material having an ultimate strength of at least 75 KSI.

Abstract: Described is a passenger seat having a center console. The center console has a stationary portion including: a stationary portion structural member positioned at a connecting end of the stationary portion; and a disconnect panel. The center console has a separable modular portion having: a separable modular portion structural member positioned at a connecting end of the separable modular portion and coupleable to the stationary portion structural member; and an electrical wiring consolidation device that includes: an electrical cable bundle; and an electrical connector coupleable to the disconnect panel. The stationary portion structural member, the disconnect panel, the separable modular portion structural member, and the electrical wiring consolidation device form a quick connect structure for coupling the separable modular portion with the stationary portion.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger suite (200) and method are provided. The aircraft passenger suite comprises a console (150) and a table (130) movably mounted to the console, the table being moveable along a table path between a first position and a second position. A controller (210) controls electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path. The controller comprises an initiation input for receiving an instruction to initiate electro-mechanical movement of the table. The suite comprises sensing equipment for sensing if any obstacle is present on the table path and providing, to the controller, an indication of whether or not any obstacle is present on the table path. The controller is configured to prevent electro-mechanical movement of the table along the table path if the controller receives an indication that an obstacle is present on the table path.

Abstract: An aircraft interior unit with a detachable panel. The aircraft interior unit comprises a wall comprising a hollow panel, and a door mounted to the wall. The door is slidable between a closed position in which it covers an entrance to the aircraft interior unit, and an open position in which the entrance to the aircraft interior unit is uncovered. In the open position, the door is at least partially disposed within the hollow panel of the wall. The hollow panel can be detached from the rest of the aircraft interior unit, and the door, when moved from the open position, can be detached from the wall.