Patent ID: 9120574
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A passenger seat comprising: (a) a lower frame comprising a pair of supports, and a rear leg comprising an extension component, wherein the extension component comprises at least two pair of segments pivotally coupled to one another in an accordion arrangement; (b) a seat pan adjustably coupled to the pair of supports via a coupling system; and (c) a seat back pivotally coupled to the seat pan; wherein the extension component is configured to adjust a height of the rear leg that in turn adjusts a height of the passenger seat between a sitting position and a bed position; wherein the sitting position comprises a raised position, wherein the seat pan is positioned above the lower frame, and the lower frame and the rear leg are extended to a maximum height so that the seat pan is approximately 15 inches to approximately 19 inches above a vehicle floor; and wherein the bed position comprises a lowered position, wherein the seat pan and the seat back are positioned to form a substantially planar and horizontal bed surface, the seat pan is positioned in front of the lower frame, and the lower frame and the rear leg are compressed to a minimum height that is overlapped by the seat back so that the bed surface is positioned proximate the vehicle floor.