DE102008052841A1 - View protection arrangement for passenger seat of aircraft in temporary perpendicular position, has view protection device fastened to backrest, armrest and sitting surface around or at passenger seat - Google Patents

Abstract

The arrangement (1) has a view protection device (3) fastened to a backrest (6), an armrest (8) and a sitting surface (7) around or at a passenger seat (2). The protection device is mounted at a joint pin (5) such that the protection device is steplessly extendable, movable or foldable in a fixed grid. The protection device is mechanically adjustable from a passenger by a mechanical adjusting device (19). The protection device has a lighting device (9) that illuminates the passenger seat, where the lighting device is implemented in an organic LED-technology.

Description

Field of the invention

The The invention relates to the privacy of passenger seats. Especially The invention relates to a blind arrangement for a Passenger seat for on-demand use in an upright seating position. Furthermore, the invention relates to an aircraft seat and an aircraft with such a screening arrangement.

Background of the invention

Known privacy screens for passenger seats in an airplane consist essentially of louver-type covers or folds of a flexible fabric attached to a dormant passenger privacy at a gap between a rear wall and a side panel of the passenger seat. Such privacy, which is intended to create a privacy of a passenger lying, is in DE 102 24 048 A1 described.

Of the Screen is extended when the passenger is in a horizontal position Sleeping position is located, with the backrest of the passenger seat folded down and a gap between a back wall and a portion of the side panels of the passenger seat through the Screen is hidden.

Out DE 10 2007 004 829 A1 and US 2008/0186721 A1 a lighting system for passenger cabin lighting is known.

By A lack of privacy is the privacy of one Passengers in upright seating position in an airplane by the mostly at a short distance directly adjacent passenger seats very limited or not available. It is possible that a third adjacent passenger private data of the next he can read along sitting passengers.

Summary of the invention

It can be considered as an object of the invention, an improved Provide privacy for passengers.

The The object of the invention is achieved by the subject matter of the independent Claims solved while advantageous Developments of the invention by the dependent Claims are embodied.

It It should be noted that the embodiments described below of the invention equally to the blind arrangement, refer to the aircraft seat and the aircraft.

According to one exemplary embodiment is a visual protection arrangement for a passenger seat for on-demand use in an upright seating position provided, the visual protection arrangement comprising: a visual protection device; wherein the visual protection device for Attachment carried around a passenger seat or on a passenger seat is.

One such privacy is for example exclusively extendable during the cruise phase after take off. For security relevant flight phases, such as "start" or "landing" is the Screening always retracted, so that at any time the inspection the cabin is possible by the cabin crew. While Starting or landing the screen can be controlled by an automatism or manually retracted.

According to one Embodiment of the invention, the retraction takes place of the privacy by a central control over a Control system for a passenger compartment or a flight attendant control panel or an aircraft information system.

One Such privacy screens can be fitted to or around a passenger seat as standard or installed as a retrofit option / integrated become.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the blinds device several elements that slide into the fan-like nesting or folding are formed.

such Elements of the privacy screen may also be telescopic be executed. The privacy screen can be made of several telescopic Elements exist to the smallest possible space to guarantee when the privacy screen is collapsed is. The shape of the screen fits in with design technology Environment of the used interior. The execution of the Screening can be absolutely opaque or so executed be that shadowing is possible. A "reading" of Documents are excluded.

The Screening arrangement may further according to a exemplary embodiment, if necessary continuously or in a fixed grid fan-like extendable, extendable or designed to be foldable. For example, this can be a Be provided rotation axis.

Such a screening device can also be mounted on the axis of rotation in such a way that the screening device can be pulled out telescopically, if necessary, continuously or in a fixed grid, is extendable or foldable. The privacy screen can telescope or fan-like, for example, as a pleat, be executed. As a pleat, for example, a privacy of folded fabric can be understood.

One such extension, extension or unfolding of the screen assembly has the advantage that the smallest possible space is guaranteed can. It is a version with a rotation axis or possible without a rotation axis.

According to one exemplary embodiment is further for the sight protection arrangement provides a mechanical adjustment device, wherein the visual protection device by means of the mechanical adjusting device is mechanically adjustable by a passenger.

A Such mechanical adjustment of the blind can manually or by mechanical aids. As mechanical aids are electric (engine), hydraulic / pneumatic (piston cylinder) or similar drives provided. The mechanical adjustment device the privacy device can also centrally, for example via a guidance system by a stewardess, be mechanically adjustable. It is possible that several privacy screens for several passenger seats by the mechanical adjustment simultaneously mechanically adjustable. This is especially for the takeoff and landing phases in an airplane advantageous because by it At any time inspection of several cabins by the cabin crew possible is and so for example needy passengers for example to help with the creation of the belt.

According to one exemplary embodiment is the screen protector the sight protection assembly for attachment to the backrest of the passenger seat.

These Embodiment allows the privacy screen partially integrated into the backrest, which a small space for the blind device needed becomes.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the visual protection device the privacy screen assembly for attachment to a seat surface of Passenger seat be executed.

These Embodiment makes it possible for the privacy screen To save space, partially integrate into the seating area.

According to one Another embodiment is also the visual protection device the sight protection assembly for attachment to an armrest of the passenger seat executed.

A Such attachment of the sighting device to an armrest allows a space-saving mounting of the screen protector with a partial integration into the armrest of the passenger seat.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the blinds device the screening arrangement on at least one surface element.

These Embodiment allows for multiple surface elements can be used to form the visual protection device, and are designed to be displaceable with each other such that the surface elements of the screen protector save space can be moved into each other or collapsible are.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the blinds device the screen assembly on a lighting device, with the the passenger seat can be illuminated.

These Embodiment makes it possible that the lighting device for example as a surface light integrated into the privacy screen or the surface light is completely executed as a privacy screen, to additionally illuminate the passenger individually. Compared to existing spotlight illuminations (reading light) generates such a lighting device advantageously a uniform illumination of the passenger space. at a use of the lighting device as a surface light can use the OLED technology (Organic Light Emitting Diode) which makes it possible, flat luminous bodies manufacture. These filaments are very thin and can also be made of a flexible material become. When using the OLED technology, it will also allows a more energy efficient lighting device to produce than in previously used bulbs. The lighting device is executable both as a monochrome and as a color unit.

The Shape of a surface light according to this Embodiment may design in the environment of the used interior. The execution can absolutely opaque or designed to be shadowy Review is possible.

According to one Another embodiment is the illumination device the blind assembly with OLED technology running.

According to an exemplary further Aus Guidance form is formed at least one of the elements of the visual protection device as a surface area segment.

These Embodiment makes it possible for multiple areal light segments to a collapsible, movable, foldable lighting device are summarized. This allows the lighting device in be realized as small as possible space. It can all elements of the screening device as Flächenleuchtsegmente be formed or it may be a combination of privacy elements and out of area light segments.

These Embodiment makes it possible that the lighting device mounted on the passenger seat or integrated into the passenger seat can. The lighting device can also be used for attachment executed on the seat of the passenger seat be. An embodiment for fixing the illumination device on an armrest of the passenger seat is also possible. The above mentioned different versions for fixing the lighting device allow a advantageous space-saving comfortable arrangement of the screen at the passenger seat.

These Embodiment further enables the Illumination device stepless or in a fixed if necessary Grid can be pulled out or - driven accordingly can. This can be a mechanical adjustment of the surface light manually or by mechanical means, such as electric (motor), hydraulic / pneumatic (piston cylinder) or similar Drives are made.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the sight protection arrangement Furthermore, a control unit, wherein light color, brightness and Intensity of the illumination device by the control unit individually adjustable.

These Embodiment makes it possible that the lighting device individually adjusted by a passenger or centrally by a control device can be. This has the advantage of being a passenger for its individual comfort light color, brightness and intensity set the lighting device, for example, to read or rest can. At the same time, centrally, for example by a stewardess, a special lighting in terms of light color, brightness and Intensity, for example when starting or landing the Aircraft or in an emergency for one or more passengers be set.

According to one exemplary embodiment, is the screen protector the blind arrangement by the above or an additional Control unit can be folded in and out.

These Embodiment has the advantage that, for example, in Takeoff and landing several privacy screens retractable at any time for a view of the passenger cabins from the cabin crew is possible. The inspection of one or more passenger cabins is a safety-related necessity in aviation.

According to one exemplary embodiment, an aircraft seat with a vision protection arrangement according to the invention provided.

In order to may be the mechanism for adjusting the visual protection arrangement the control of the aircraft seat are coupled.

According to one exemplary embodiment is an aircraft with a Shielding arrangement according to the invention provided.

By This measure will be an effective privacy screen for Passenger seats in an aircraft provided an improvement privacy and passenger and lighting the passenger seat to improve comfort for each one Passenger allows and at the same time through a central Control of the mechanical adjustment device of the privacy screen a safety-relevant required inspection of the passenger cabins allowed by the cabin crew.

The individual features of the various embodiments Of course, they can also be combined with each other be, which also adjusts to some beneficial effects that can be over the sum of the individual effects even if not expressly described are.

These and other aspects of the invention will become apparent by reference to the exemplary embodiments described hereinafter explained and clarified.

Brief description of the drawings

exemplary Embodiments will be described below with reference to FIG the following drawings are described.

1 shows an exemplary schematic side view of a blind assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the visual protection device of the blind assembly is extended.

2 shows a schematic side view of the screening arrangement of 1 , where the Visual protection device of the blind assembly is retracted.

3 shows a side view of the extended blinds of the 1 ,

4 shows a side view of several elements of a blind device according to an embodiment of the invention.

5 shows an aircraft with passenger seats and a control unit according to an embodiment of the invention.

Detailed description of exemplary embodiments

in the The following will be with reference to the accompanying drawings Embodiments of the invention described.

The Representations in the figures are schematic and not to scale. In the following figure description will be for the same or similar elements use the same reference numerals.

1 shows a schematic side view of a passenger seat 2 with a privacy screen 1 , The in 1 illustrated passenger seat 2 includes a privacy screen 1 with a visual protection device 3 that is a lighting device 9 having. The visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 is shown in an extended state.

The passenger seat 2 consists of a backrest 6 , a seat 7 and an armrest 8th , The visual protection device 3 consists of several juxtaposed elements 4 or surface elements 4 , The lighting device 9 is in the visual protection device 3 integrated and consists of several juxtaposed surface light segments 10 ,

The visual protection device 3 or lighting device 9 is for attachment to the backrest 6 of the passenger seat 2 executed. The visual protection device 3 or lighting device 9 is in 1 extended and has the shape of a fan, with a straight edge of the fan on the backrest 6 is attached and the other straight edge of the fan parallel to the armrest 8th is arranged, where it can also be fixed, for example via a magnet on the armrest.

The two straight edges of the described fan-like screen 3 or lighting device 9 open into a rotation axis 5 , When retracting the visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 the privacy screen moves 3 or the lighting device 9 around the axis of rotation 5 infinitely or in a fixed grid fan-shaped in the direction A to that on the backrest 6 Fanned straight-ahead fan-shaped screen 3 or the lighting device 9 ,

In 1 becomes a mechanical adjustment device 19 , for example in the form of a slide switch, shown at the top of the seat 7 of the passenger seat 2 seen from the bottom edge of the armrest 8th is appropriate. Moving the mechanical adjusting device 19 in the direction B causes the extension of the screen protector 3 or the lighting device 9 , as in 1 is pictured. It becomes a position of the mechanical adjusting device 19 shown in the the sight protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 is in an extended state.

2 shows a schematic side view of the passenger seat 2 of the 1 with the privacy screen 1 and a privacy screen 3 that is a lighting device 9 having. The visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 is shown in retracted position and on the backrest 6 of the passenger seat 2 designed for attachment.

In 2 is only one element when retracted 4 the visual protection device 3 or a surface illumination segment 10 the lighting device 9 visible, noticeable. A rotation axis 5 is on from the seat 7 of the passenger seat 2 seen from the bottom of the screen 3 or the lighting device 9 arranged. The visual protection device 3 can be substantially completely in the backrest in this folded state 2 be arranged.

In 2 becomes the mechanical adjustment device 19 of the 1 shown in a position in which the visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 is in a retracted state. Moving the mechanical adjusting device 19 in the direction of C causes the retraction of the blind device 3 or the lighting device 9 ,

3 shows a side view of the screen protector 3 of the 1 that is a lighting device 9 having. The visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 is shown in the extended state. The visual protection device 3 consists of several elements 4 . 14 . 11 . 13 in a rotation axis 5 lead. The Elements 4 . 14 . 11 . 13 are designed as surface elements and a fan-like privacy device 3 attached next to each other. The lighting direction 9 also has a fan shape and consists of one or more juxtaposed Flächenleucht segments 12 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 which also in a rotation axis 5 lead. The privacy screen may as one in the 3 shown combination of surface light segments and visual protection elements are executed and it can also be all elements of the screening device designed as a screen or as a surface light segments.

The individual elements 4 . 14 . 11 . 13 or the area light segments 12 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 can each be triangular or circular segment-shaped. They can each be transparent, opaque or semitransparent, so that a shadowy view is possible. The individual elements 4 . 14 . 11 . 13 or the area light segments 12 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 can be arranged side by side with respect to the different triangular or circular segment shape and with respect to the different degrees of transparency as well as with respect to their different design as a surface light segment or as a surface element in any combination and the privacy device 3 or the lighting device 9 form. The visual protection device 3 or the lighting device 9 can form a triangular shape or a circular segment shape, wherein 3 a Viertelkreissegementform is shown.

4 shows a side view of the screen protector 3 consisting of three surface elements 4 . 11 . 14 all or part of which may be embodied as areal lighting segments. The surface elements 4 . 11 . 14 or surface light segments are to the collapsible in direction R, sliding, foldable screen 3 or lighting device 9 summarized. In the 4 illustrated opened visual protection device 3 or lighting device 9 is retracted by a movement in the direction of R telescopic or fan-like.

5 shows an airplane 21 with passenger seats 2 and a control unit 20 , About the control unit 20 can individual privacy screens 3 or lighting devices 9 the passenger seats 2 centrally individually or in parallel can be controlled and the screen protector (s) 3 or lighting device (s) 9 folded in and out, as well as light color, brightness and intensity of the lighting device (s) 9 be set individually.

Even though the invention with reference to an embodiment can be described, various changes and modifications are made without changing the scope of the To leave invention. The invention can also be used in other areas as aviation for example in trains, buses or Ships are used, where also a privacy of passenger seats is needed or desired.

additional it should be noted that "comprehensive" none excludes other elements or steps and "one" or "one" none Multiplicity excludes. It should also be noted that Features or steps, with reference to one of the above embodiments have been described, also in combination with other features or steps of other embodiments described above can be used. Reference signs in the claims are not meant to be limiting.

1

Screening arrangement

2

passenger seat

3

Screening device

4, 11, 13, 14

Element / surface element

5

axis of rotation

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backrest passenger seat

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seat passenger seat

8th

armrest passenger seat

9

Lighting device / area light

10 12, 15, 16, 17, 18

Surface luminous segment

19

mechanical adjustment

20

control unit

21

plane

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 10224048 A1 [0002]
• DE 102007004829 A1 [0004]
• US 2008/0186721 A1 [0004]

Claims (16)

Screening arrangement ( 1 ) for a passenger seat ( 2 ) for on-demand use in an upright seating position, the privacy screen assembly ( 1 ) comprising: a visual protection device ( 3 ); the privacy screen ( 3 ) for attachment to the passenger seat ( 2 ) or at the passenger seat ( 2 ) is executed. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) several elements ( 4 ), which are designed for fan-like telescoping or folding. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) is formed as needed continuously or in a fixed grid extendable, extendable or foldable. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a rotation axis ( 5 ); the privacy screen ( 3 ) at the axis of rotation ( 5 ) is mounted such that the visual protection device ( 3 ) If necessary, fan-like extendable or retractable in a fixed grid, extendable or foldable. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a mechanical adjusting device ( 19 ); the privacy screen ( 3 ) with the aid of the mechanical adjustment device ( 19 ) is mechanically adjustable by a passenger. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) for attachment to the backrest ( 6 ) of the passenger seat ( 2 ) is executed. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) for attachment to a seat surface ( 7 ) of the passenger seat ( 2 ) is executed. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) for attachment to an armrest ( 8th ) of the passenger seat ( 2 ) is executed. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) of at least one surface element ( 4 ) consists. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) a lighting device ( 9 ), with which the passenger seat ( 2 ) can be illuminated. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the illumination device ( 9 ) in OLED technology. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 9 to 11, wherein at least one of the elements ( 4 ) as surface area segment ( 10 ) is trained. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 10 to 12, further comprising: a control unit ( 20 ); wherein light color, brightness and intensity of the illumination device ( 9 ) by the control unit ( 20 ) are individually adjustable. Screening arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the screening device ( 3 ) by the control unit ( 20 ) can be folded in and out. Aircraft seat with a visual protection arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 14. Plane ( 21 ) with a visual protection arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 14.