Lattices for use in aircraft seat assemblies
AssigneeB/E Aerospace, Inc.
InventorsTyler N. Pardue, Ryan J. Suhre, Daniel I. Udriste, Stephen A. Puglisi
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Abstract
Cushion components for use in an aircraft and methods of making thereof. The cushion components having a lattice that is open celled, breathable, and has a compressibility profile that mimics an indentation load deflection (ILD) and spring rate of foam. In certain aspects, the elastomeric lattice is formed of interconnected cuboid structures that include, for example, interconnected face-centered cube (FCC) structures, interconnected body-centered cube (BCC) structures, or interconnected kagome structures.
Claims18
A three-dimensionally printed cushion component for use in an aircraft passenger seat, comprising:
- a resiliently deformable elastomeric lattice that is open celled and breathable, the resiliently deformable elastomeric lattice having a compressibility profile comprising a modulus of elasticity ranging from 0.1 to 0.8 and a compressive yield strength ranging from 0.35 kilograms to 1.8 kilograms.
A method of making a cushion component for use in an aircraft seat assembly, comprising:
- printing a three-dimensional lattice that is open celled, breathable, and has a compressibility profile that mimics a modulus of elasticity and a compressive yield strength of open-celled foam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.