Abstract: A passenger seat row, for a vehicle such as a passenger aircraft, convertible between passenger seats and bunk beds. The passenger seat row includes a frame assembly including a backrest extending substantially a length of the frame assembly, the backrest configured to move between a stowed condition against the frame assembly and a deployed condition forming a substantially horizontal bed. Armrests attached to the frame assembly reposition to support the bed when in the deployed condition. In use, deploying the backrest forms a first bed positioned over the second bed to form a bunk bed sleeping provision for use, for example, during flight.

Abstract: An aircraft seat includes a primary seating section including a primary seat pan and seatback. The aircraft seat further includes one or more deployable armrest assemblies, where each armrest assembly is configured to actuate between a stowed and deployed position. Each armrest assembly includes an actuator sub-system including a locking assembly and an actuator. Each armrest assembly further includes an armrest attaching panel. When the armrest assemblies are positioned in the deployed position, the armrest assemblies form an auxiliary seating section, where the armrest attaching panel is configured as an auxiliary seat pan. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the actuator actuates the armrest assemblies to the deployed position. The auxiliary and primary seat pan form a wide seating surface when in the deployed position. A top surface of the auxiliary seat pan is substantially flush with a top surface of the primary seat pan cushion.

Abstract: A rotatable armrest includes a shaft to allow the arm pad to rotate and a locking mechanism defining a set of stopping positions. The profile of the arm pad is defined to clearly delineate portions of the expanded arm pad for each passenger. The rotatable armrest may also include a cam driven divider that extends from the arm pad as the arm pad is rotated to further define delineate portions of the expanded arm pad for each passenger.

Abstract: A motion assembly for moving a passenger seat from a first location to a second location, for instance to facilitate seating persons of reduced mobility. In embodiments, the motion assembly includes a first subassembly for linear motion in a first direction, a second subassembly for linear motion in a second direction, and a third subassembly for rotational motion, the third subassembly positioned between and interconnecting the first and second subassemblies, wherein an amount of rotational motion of the third subassembly determines an angle of the second direction relative to the first direction. In some embodiments, the passenger seat is located in a suite and requires motion in at least two directions to move the seat from within the suite to the suite entrance.

Abstract: A passenger seat row for a vehicle such as a passenger aircraft. The passenger seat row includes at least two passenger seats attached to a common frame. Each of the at least two passenger seats includes a backrest forming a recess on a front of the backrest, a cushion removably disposed in the recess, and a seat pan including a fixed frame and a moving frame movably coupled to the fixed frame. In a taxi, takeoff and landing (TTOL) mode the moving frames are retracted relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are disposed in the recess. In a bed mode the moving frames are extended relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are positioned atop the fixed frames.

Abstract: An integrated seat assembly including a fixed subassembly attachable to a seat backrest, a headrest subassembly configured to translate along a rail of the fixed subassembly, and a neck support subassembly also configured to translate along the rail, independently of the translation of the headrest subassembly. Each of the headrest subassembly and the neck support subassembly include articulating supports configured to enhance support of comfort of the respective subassemblies. Each of the headrest subassembly and the neck support subassembly may include a cushion for further comfort.

Abstract: A legrest assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include a plurality of frame members. The assembly may include one or more closeout panels arranged proximate to an opening within a storage compartment and configured to at least partially form the opening within the storage compartment and at least partially enclose one or more gaps formed between sidewalls of the storage compartment, the plurality of frame members, and a divan seat frame. The assembly may include a plurality of panel doors configured to open or close, the plurality of panel doors including a plurality of integrated frame members configured to couple the plurality of doors to a frame member of the plurality of frame members. The assembly may include a panel door latch mechanism configured to open the plurality of panel doors, the panel door latch mechanism including a door handle and a door latch assembly.

Abstract: A swinging seatpan assembly for a passenger seat includes a fixed seatpan frame attached to the seat structure and a mobile seatpan frame pivotably attached to the fixed seatpan frame by rollers configured for translation through slots in the fixed seatpan frame. Passengers occupying middle and aisle seats of a multiple-seat block or assembly may engage their respective swinging seatpan assemblies to allow an occupant of a window seat to enter/egress their seat without the middle-seat and aisle-seat passengers leaving their seats for the aisle. For example, the passenger may engage a release to unlock and push the mobile seatpan frame so that the mobile seatpan frame pivots rearward/downward, temporarily increasing the seat pitch distance and allowing the window-seat passenger increased egress space.

Abstract: A gasper module for use in an aircraft. The gasper module including an inlet configured to receive intake air and a first outlet configured to direct a stream of an airflow from the intake air towards a passenger. Also, a second outlet configured to form an air curtain from the intake air between the passenger receiving the direct stream of airflow and an adjacent passenger.

Abstract: A super first-class cabin includes a monitor disposed in the ceiling structure, a controller to render images on the monitor, and cameras to capture real-time streaming environmental images and renders them on the monitor. At the passenger's request, or when the passenger reclines, the controller may render a selection of mood affective images, for example to promote sleep if desired. Such mood affective images may be organized into a schedule associated with phases of flight to gently wake the passenger and prepare them for the end of the flight. The monitor may be employed to reduce the effects of flight-base time-disassociation by varying a daylight color scheme over the course of long flights, simulating a day/night routine to align the time of day at the origin of the flight with the time of day at the destination.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a mounting bracket, a light coupled to the mounting bracket, a guide sensor coupled to the mounting bracket, a movement mechanism coupled to the mounting bracket, and a controller operably coupled to the light assembly. The controller is configured to receive data from the guide sensor and command actuation of the movement mechanism in response to the data received from the guide sensor.

Abstract: A system includes a stowable cupholder apparatus. The stowable cupholder apparatus includes a cupholder member defined by: a top planar member, the top planar member having a cup hole configured to accommodate a cup; a rear planar member extending from the top planar member; and a base planar member extending from the rear planar member, wherein a gap exists between the top planar member and the base planar member. The stowable cupholder apparatus may include a cup grip ring member attached to the top planar member, the cup grip ring member including a ring and cup grip fingers extending inwardly away from the ring. The stowable cupholder apparatus may include a hinge attached to the rear planar member and configured to attach to a structure, wherein the hinge has a range of motion configured to move the cupholder member between a stowed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A passenger seat including laterally repositionable armrests wherein a seat bottom width adjusts automatically according to the lateral armrest position. Adjustment mechanisms positioned on the opposing lateral sides of the seat carry the armrests and are driven inward and outward to laterally reposition the armrests. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes levers drive by a connecting frame coupled to a motion driver such as a rack-and-pinion mechanism positioned in the seat bottom. In embodiments, the cushion utilizes stored internal energy from the cushion construction to expand when the armrests are repositioned laterally outward.

Abstract: A passenger seat row, for a vehicle such as a passenger aircraft, convertible between passenger seats and bunk beds. The passenger seat row includes a frame assembly including a backrest extending substantially a length of the frame assembly, the backrest configured to move between a stowed condition against the frame assembly and a deployed condition forming a substantially horizontal bed. Armrests attached to the frame assembly reposition to support the bed when in the deployed condition. In use, deploying the backrest forms a first bed positioned over the second bed to form a bunk bed sleeping provision for use, for example, during flight.

Abstract: A legrest assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include a plurality of frame members. The assembly may include one or more closeout panels arranged proximate to an opening within a storage compartment and configured to at least partially form the opening within the storage compartment and at least partially enclose one or more gaps formed between sidewalls of the storage compartment, the plurality of frame members, and a divan seat frame. The assembly may include a plurality of panel doors configured to open or close, the plurality of panel doors including a plurality of integrated frame members configured to couple the plurality of doors to a frame member of the plurality of frame members. The assembly may include a panel door latch mechanism configured to open the plurality of panel doors, the panel door latch mechanism including a door handle and a door latch assembly.

Abstract: A self-locking mounting insert is provided for attaching a panel to a vehicle structure. A tab of the panel may be inserted into a keyway of the insert. The tab may slide between a latched and unlatched position within the keyway. When in the latched position, a latching member prevents the tab from being removed from the keyway. By moving a magnet proximate to the latching member, the latching member may be magnetically impelled to move to an unlatched position to permit the tab to be removed from the keyway.

Abstract: A passenger seat row for a vehicle such as a passenger aircraft. The passenger seat row includes at least two passenger seats attached to a common frame. Each of the at least two passenger seats includes a backrest forming a recess on a front of the backrest, a cushion removably disposed in the recess, and a seat pan including a fixed frame and a moving frame movably coupled to the fixed frame. In a taxi, takeoff and landing (TTOL) mode the moving frames are retracted relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are disposed in the recess. In a bed mode the moving frames are extended relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are positioned atop the fixed frames.

Abstract: A lift assist system for an aircraft seat is disclosed. The lift assist system may include one or more pivoting lift rails configured to couple to one or more fixed seat pan rails of a seat pan frame. The lift assist system may include an actuator sub-system. The actuator sub-system may include an actuator configured to actuate the seat pan frame between one or more positions by actuating the one or more pivoting lift rails a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a mounting bracket, a light coupled to the mounting bracket, a guide sensor coupled to the mounting bracket, a movement mechanism coupled to the mounting bracket, and a controller operably coupled to the light assembly. The controller is configured to receive data from the guide sensor and command actuation of the movement mechanism in response to the data received from the guide sensor.

Abstract: A swinging seatpan assembly for a passenger seat includes a fixed seatpan frame attached to the seat structure and a mobile seatpan frame pivotably attached to the fixed seatpan frame by rollers configured for translation through slots in the fixed seatpan frame. Passengers occupying middle and aisle seats of a multiple-seat block or assembly may engage their respective swinging seatpan assemblies to allow an occupant of a window seat to enter/egress their seat without the middle-seat and aisle-seat passengers leaving their seats for the aisle. For example, the passenger may engage a release to unlock and push the mobile seatpan frame so that the mobile seatpan frame pivots rearward/downward, temporarily increasing the seat pitch distance and allowing the window-seat passenger increased egress space.