US 2017/0283061 A1 · CONTOURED CLASS DIVIDER

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, a contoured class divider for dividing an aircraft cabin includes a panel positioned between an aft seat and a forward seat, the panel having an aft-facing convex contour closely matching an aft-facing contour of a seatback of the forward seat and configured to enhance space utilization. The contoured class divider may include an articulation system to articulate at least a portion of the panel from a first position (normal operation) to a second position (emergency landing). The contoured class divider may provide up to an additional 12 inches of space which can be used to reduce seat pitch (and thereby enhance passenger comfort) or increase the number of rows of seats on a given aircraft.

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Dependent claims

A contoured class divider for dividing an aircraft cabin arrangement between at least one forward passenger seat and at least one aft passenger seat, the contoured class divider comprising:

a panel positioned adjacent to and rearwardly of the at least one forward seat, the panel having a contoured shape for receiving the back of the forward seat in at least one of a reclined position and an upright position, the panel extending substantially from an underside of an overhead bin to a lower support assembly,
wherein the lower support assembly supports a lower edge of the panel above a floor of the aircraft cabin such that passenger in the aft seat can stow luggage beneath the forward seat;
and
means to articulate the panel from a rearward position during normal operation to a forward position during emergency landing.

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Contoured class divider

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Abstract

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