Seating unit with components controllable by a control device

Abstract

The invention relates to a seating unit consisting of at least one seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, with movable components such as backrest, seat element, and leg rest which may be controlled by a control device (10) having at least one control element (20), and having at least one arm rest surface (16). In that the control device (10) is mounted in the area of the one-hand zone on the arm rest surface (16) and is configured as a control console having a control surface (12) inclined in relation to the respective control element (20), and in that the inclination selected for the control surface (12) is such that hand-eye coordination is facilitated, distinct increase in the comfort of the seat occupant is achieved and ergonomic considerations are taken fully into account.

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