Patent ID: 8292224
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: B61D,B64D

Abstract:
1. An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: (a) a seat assembly; and (b) a quick install aircraft fitting assembly for securing said seat assembly to the aircraft including: (i) a track fitting body for insertion into an aircraft seat track, said aircraft seat track including enlarged track openings; (ii) a manual lever being pivotably attached to said track fitting body, said manual lever having a lever release position and a lever lock position; (iii) a force bearing plunger movably attached to said manual lever for transferring force to the aircraft seat track, said force bearing plunger including feet adapted for alignment with the enlarged track openings and pressing against said aircraft seat track, and said force bearing plunger having a track release position and a track lock position; (iv) a leaf spring sandwiched between said manual lever and said force bearing plunger; and (v) a locking means for maintaining said plunger in said track lock position when said manual lever is in said lever lock position.