Seat mounted to structural column and methods thereof
AssigneeSupernal, LLC
InventorsAlexander POZZI, Christopher HA
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Abstract
Systems and methods for a vehicle containing a structural column are disclosed. The vehicle includes: a structural column positioned between a first and second interior surface of the vehicle. The vehicle may further include a seating assembly attached to a first surface of the structural column, wherein the seating assembly comprises a seating surface and a seat back. In addition, the structural column may be configured to redistribute a force load to at least one other structural component in the vehicle. Other aspects are described and claimed.
Claims20
A vehicle, comprising:
- a structural column positioned between a first and second interior surface of the vehicle;
- and
- a seating assembly attached to a first surface of the structural column, wherein the seating assembly comprises a seating surface and a seat back;
- wherein the structural column is configured to redistribute a force load to at least one other structural component in the vehicle.
An aircraft, comprising:
- a load-bearing element attached to a first interior surface at a first end and attached to a second interior surface at a second end;
- and
- a pilot seat that is coupled to the load-bearing element and is oriented in a first direction;
- wherein the load-bearing element is configured to provide structural support against a force load experienced during operation of the aircraft.
A method of redistributing a force load experienced by a vehicle, the method comprising:
- receiving, at a support column positioned within a cabin of the vehicle, the force load, wherein the support column is positioned between a first and second interior surface of the vehicle;
- and
- redistributing, via connection of the support column with an additional support element, the force load to the additional support element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.