910results about "Seats" patented technology

A seat for a passenger vehicle is provided that comprises a first sensor for detecting the presence or absence of an occupant in the seat and a second sensor for validating the seat occupancy. The seat further comprises a transmitter for transmitting a signal indicative of valid occupancy of the seat. The first sensor may be a non-contact, capacitive sensor and the second sensor may comprise a near-field communication device for receiving a seat validation code. A seat validation system may be established on a passenger vehicle such as a train, wherein a central controller may report on seat occupancy status for the vehicle.

A suspension for a seat that varies the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension in direct proportion to the suspended weight of an occupant of the seat to provide the same effective vibration isolation for any occupant. The suspension includes an actuating mechanism engaged with a first spring and a pivotal transfer link that is engaged with a second spring and a non-adjustable rate damper that are each fixedly attached to the seat opposite the transfer link. The transfer link is engaged with a weight adjustment mechanism which operates to adjust the position of a pivot pin for the transfer link with respect to the transfer link, such that the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension are adjusted in proportion to the weight of the occupant of the seat to provide similar ride dynamics to any occupant of the seat.

A message management service server includes a messaging group information storage unit for storing messaging group information, a VM environment setting information storage unit for storing user-set environment information, a group special service code management unit for managing group special service code information, a group message history storage unit for storing messages transmitted or received between users of each messaging group, a VM application creation unit for creating the VM application, a VM application download unit for downloading the created VM application to the mobile communication terminal of the user, a SMS message transmission unit for transmitting a short message to the mobile communication terminals of the users of a messaging group of a specific special service code, and a message posting unit for storing transmitted or received messages via the group history storage unit and posting the messages according to a message posting environment of a corresponding group.

An aircraft seat assembly includes a foot assembly, a seat, and a track lock assembly. The foot assembly is received within a track assembly disposed on an aircraft floor. The seat is connected to the foot assembly. The track lock assembly moves between a lock position and an unlock position. The track lock assembly includes a clamping shaft having a base member and a shaft. The base member is received within the track assembly. The shaft extends from the base member and extends through the foot assembly.

The invention discloses a train seat, which is characterized in that: a rotating device and a sliding device are arranged between the chassis and the seat in sequence; the rotating device, the seat and the sliding device are connected by a bracket; one end of the seat is provided with a pedal device; and the pedal deice and the rotating device are connected through a connecting rod. When in use, the seat of the invention can change the orientation thereof according to the needs of tourists, simultaneously also can be changed into beds, meet the needs of sitting, or lying, or lying on the sides, simultaneously has simple and convenient operation, and is convenient for tourists to use; and in addition, the seat has small floor-occupied space and can utilize the space of a train reasonably.

An acoustic structure of seat back, with an acoustic unit provided in a hole of padding of the seat back. The acoustic unit includes speaker unit(s) and a support box in which the speaker unit(s) is / are supportively received. The support box is accommodated in the afore-said hole of padding, with an opened side thereof facing to a forward side of the padding. A sound-conductive cushion element is supported by that support box so as to lie on a forward side of the speaker unit(s). The support box may include an acoustic hollow portion therein. Those padding and sound-conductive cushion element are covered with a trim cover assembly. A speaker support cushiony element may be provided in the support box to support the speaker unit(s), with a high sound conductivity. The speaker support cushiony element and / or the sound-conductive cushion element may be of network structure.

The present invention generally relates to passenger aircraft seats. In some embodiments of the present invention, a passenger seat is provided that utilizes existing standard pitch dimensions for multiple seating classes, in combination with a proprietary reconfiguration mechanism that allows passengers to maintain an acceptable knee clearance regardless of the seat's orientation. According to some embodiments, a passenger seat may reverse position of the backrest in a way that maintains passenger density (number of passengers per class), while providing appropriate levels of comfort and respect for current social norms related to personal space. In some embodiments, a reversible tray table is provided for use with the reversible seat. In some embodiments, the tray table may couple with an adjacent tray table with engagement features.

A seat (10) for a passenger vehicle (40) is disclosed. The seat (10) comprises a first sensor (26) for detecting the presence or absence of an occupant in the seat (10); and a second sensor (28) for validating the seat occupancy, wherein the seat (10) further comprises a transmitter for transmitting a signal indicative of valid occupancy of the seat. The first sensor (26) may be a non-contact, capacitive sensor and the second sensor (28) may comprise a near-field communication device for receiving a seat validation code. A seat validation system may be established on a passenger vehicle (40) such as a train, wherein a central controller (34) may report on seat occupancy status for the vehicle.

A track fastener assembly for securing a seat or cargo apparatus to a floor track of a vehicle. The assembly includes a bottom rail with forward and aft ends. Front and rear movable slides carrying locking studs are carried by the bottom rail. A locking rod having a helical groove formed in its outer surface is operatively connected to the bottom rail and the slides. Rotation of the locking rod causes the slides to move axially from an installation position to a locking position. As the slides move to the locking position, they are deflected upwards along with the attached locking studs, clamping the track fastener assembly to the track.

In order to improve vibration absorbency and impact absorbency, the seat structure includes a swing member provided in a manner to be able to swing at least back and forth on a rear frame member positioned around the rear of a seat cushion, a pelvis supporting member connected to the swing member at the vicinity of the lower portion of the pelvis supporting member and disposed behind the pelvis of a seated person, and coil springs as an elastic member to support the pelvis supporting member biasing in the direction pushing forwards in a normal seating state. Accordingly, vibration inputted from the seat back side and as if patting on the back of the human body can be absorbed by the pelvis supporting member supported elastically. Besides, since the pelvis supporting member is connected to the rear frame member via the swing member, since pivoting movement in the back-and-forth direction of the pelvis supporting member is performed with a connecting portion of the swing member and the rear frame member as the center, and the radius of gyration is large, the vicinity of the lower portion of the pelvis supporting member never presses the pelvis.

A vehicle seat includes: a seat pad that forms a supporting surface that supports a seated occupant; and a skin that is made of a knitted fabric or a woven fabric and covers the seat pad. The skin has a first region and a second region arranged adjacent to each other on the supporting surface, and the first region is lower in density and thinner than the second region.

An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft includes a seat assembly and a quick install track fitting assembly for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft. In a preferred embodiment, the quick install track fitting assembly is made up of a track fitting body for insertion into an aircraft seat track and a manual lever that is pivotably attached to the track fitting body. The manual lever has a lever release position and a lever lock position. A force bearing plunger is movably attached to the manual lever for transferring force to the aircraft seat track. The force bearing plunger has a track release position and a track lock position, wherein both positions correspond to the lever release and lever lock positions of the manual lever. A lock may also be provided for maintaining the plunger in the track lock position when the manual lever is in the lever lock position. The quick install aircraft track fitting may further include a spring loaded secondary plunger to help locate and provide a secondary lock for securing the seat assembly into a proper position within the aircraft seat track. Moreover, the quick install track fitting may further include an anti-rattle feature that urges the force bearing plunger against the top of the seat track.

A track fastener assembly for securing a seat or cargo apparatus to a floor track of a vehicle. The assembly includes a bottom rail with forward and aft ends. Front and rear movable slides carrying locking studs are carried by the bottom rail. A locking rod having a helical groove formed in its outer surface is operatively connected to the bottom rail and the slides. Rotation of the locking rod causes the slides to move axially from an installation position to a locking position. As the slides move to the locking position, they are deflected upwards along with the attached locking studs, clamping the track fastener assembly to the track.

The invention relates to a multifunctional sleeping support for travel, comprising a head backing plate which is a plate body, a backing plate of a train seat and a base; wherein, the head backing plate comprises a plurality of struts including a top strut and a bottom strut; each strut is a tube body provided with regulation holes; upper struts and lower struts are mutually connected by inserting and are adjustably fixed by parts running through the regulating holes; the top strut is connected with the bottom of the head backing plate; one end of the backing plate of the train seat is underbeneath the seat and the other end is connected with one of the struts; the base is connected with the bottom strut by a fastener or forms a whole with the bottom strut. The multifunctional sleeping support for travel can contribute to sleeping of travels seated on hard seats of the trains and be used for supporting notebook computers.

The invention relates to a multifunctional seat for a high-speed train. The seat is composed of a housing, a backrest, a seat cushion, leg supports, armrests, a transmission mechanism and a control unit, the backrest is rotatably connected with the seat cushion, the seat cushion is rotatably connected with leg supports, the backrest, the seat cushion and leg supports are connected with the transmission mechanism, lifting or translation actions are driven by the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is controlled by the control unit, and the backrest, the seat cushion, leg supports, armrests, the transmission mechanism and the control unit are arranged inside the housing. According to the seat, the transmission mechanism is arranged, functions of lying and sitting are implemented, a passenger can lie or sit according to demands and can control the inclination angle of the backrest at random, the comfort of the seat is improved, and the operation is simple and convenient.

An image display device comprising a plurality of seats arranged at least in a front-to-back direction, each of the seats having a backrest of a variable angle, an image display panel installed on the back of each seat, an angle sensing unit for detecting an angle of the backrest of the seat, a tilt angle calculating unit for calculating a tilt angle of the image display panel based on an output data of the angle sensing unit related to each of two adjoining seats in the front-to-back direction, and a tilt controller unit for controlling the tilt angle of the image display panel according to an output data of the tilt angle calculating unit.

The invention relates to a multifunctional support for sleeping in travel. The support comprises a head cushion plate, a seat cushion plate, one or a plurality of support pipes and a base. The head cushion plate is a plate body used for supporting the head. One end of the seat cushion plate is cushioned under a seat. Grains are carved on the surface of one support pipe connected with the seat cushion plate and used for fixing other parts. The base is connected with a lowest support pipe in the support pipes or integrated with the support pipe. The support further comprises a chest cushion plate which is a plate body for supporting the chest and further comprises a package box. A hole is arranged on one lateral face of the package box, and the seat cushion plate can be inserted in the hole. The support can help passengers sitting on hard seats of a train to sleep. The passengers can rest comfortably even the passengers do not buy sitting tickets.

A vehicle seat includes a back and a cushion. A mounting assembly supports the cushion and includes a first mounting arm coupled with the back and rotatable with respect to the cushion such that the back is translatable over the cushion. The vehicle seat further includes a first restraint arm coupled with the seat back and operatively coupled with the first mounting arm such that translation of the seat back drives corresponding rotation of the first restraint arm.

This embodiment of a cloth tray cover and its accessories is used on tray tables found on airplanes or trains, and with tray tables in some cars. The tray cover provides travelers with a protective germ barrier, as well as a way to organize personal items while traveling. The clear sleeve on the tray surface transforms the tray into a changeable activity board or a moisture barrier for reading material when drinks are served. The pockets of the tray cover accommodate both small and large personal items that travelers want to have handy. The tray cover can be sized and altered to fit any type of tray table for travel. The foldable drink holder provides a place to put one's drink when the tray table is up. The detachable viewing pocket provides a place to view an electronic device and can be adjusted to a passenger's preferred viewing position. It is also the storage case for the tray cover, the electronic device and the drink holder.

The invention discloses a train arrival prompting system based on an automatic-padlocking seat and a usage method thereof. The system comprises an automatic-padlocking seat, an information acquisition module, a touch display screen, a processor module, a seat lock and a vibration prompting device which are communicated with a bus through communication interfaces to coordinate work. The purpose of the present invention is to utilize an automatic-padlock seat and ticket information identification technology to provide arrival automatic prompting service for a passenger on each seat to prevent the passenger from missing the stop; problems of train seat management difficulty and seat occupying without tickets are solved; the workload for crewmen is mitigated; and meanwhile, other services such as food ordering, entertainment and handset charging are provided for passengers.

An apparatus for performing in-memory bus tracing in a data processing system having a distributed memory is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bus trace macro (BTM) module that can control the snoop traffic seen by one or more of the memory controllers in the data processing system and utilize a local memory attached to the memory controller for storing trace records. After the BTM module is enabled for tracing operations, the BTM module snoops transactions on the interconnect and packs information contained within these transactions into a block of data of a size that matches the write buffers within the memory controller.

The invention discloses a locomotive ticket-buying and seat all-intelligent recognition system which comprises a seat arranged in a locomotive. The seat comprises a base fixed on a locomotive base plate, the base is connected with a cushion through a rotating shaft arranged on the base. The rear of the cushion is provided with a backrest, the lower end of the backrest is connected with the base through a backrest rotating shaft, a torsion spring is arranged between the cushion and the rotating shaft, a clamping pin connected with a driving mechanism is arranged in the base, and the bottom of the cushion is provided with a clamping hole matched with the clamping pin. A display screen, a loudspeaker, an induction zone and a prompt lamp which are connected with a control system are arranged at the top end of the backrest. The control system is connected with the driving mechanism through a driving circuit, the control system is connected with a locomotive data processing system through a locomotive network system, and the locomotive data processing system is connected with an internet ticket-buying system through a wireless network. The passenger in-place speed is improved, true and false ticket-buying passengers are identified, the passenger management cost is reduced, the management efficiency is improved, the locomotive departing and arrival punctuality is improved, and the service quality is improved.

A portable elbow support having a hanger portion, a horizontal stabilizing portion, a vertical stabilizing portion, a support platform, and an elbow receiving portion that is coupled to the support platform.

A multi-functional table and chair device has a base, two opposite chair sets mounted on the base, and an adjustable table. Each chair set has at least one chair, and each chair has a supporting bracket, a seat, a backrest and a footrest. The adjustable table is mounted on the base between the chair sets and has a bottom bracket, an elevation mechanism and a table board. When the backrest of one chair is pivoted backward and the footrest is unfolded, the chair is changed into a deck chair. When the footrests of two opposite chairs of the chair sets are pivoted upward and unfolded to be horizontal and the adjustable table is raised to hold the footrests, the two opposite chairs and the adjustable table form a bed.

Described are close-out shrouds (10) formed of a flame retardant material with at least one living hinge (16). The flame retardant material is configured to substantially enclose an articulating opening to a cavity, and the at least one living hinge is configured to articulate through greater than 50,000 cycles before failure.