Patent ID: 6176547
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: B60N,B61D,B64D

Abstract:
A multi-class convertible seat assembly translatable between a first-class seat configuration and a second-class seat configuration, comprising:a first number of seats portions, all of the seat portions selectively installed in either of the first-class or second-class seat configuration;seat cushions equal to the first number of seat portions, all of the seat cushions installed selectively in either of the first-class or second-class seat configuration, at least one of said seat cushions being a translatable seat cushion;armrests equal to twice the first number of seat portions with at least one of the armrests being a removable armrest and at least one of the armrests being a translatable armrest; anda translation means for translating at least one of said translatable seat cushions and at least one of said translatable armrests while maintaining said seat cushions and said armrests mutually aligned,wherein in converting from the first-class seat configuration to the second-class seat configuration said translation means moves said at least one translatable seat cushion and said at least one translatable armrest toward another of the seat cushions and the armrests, andin converting from the second-class seat configuration to the first-class seat configuration said translation means moves said at least one translatable seat cushion and said at least one translatable armrest further apart from the other of the seat cushions and armrests, the move allowing insertion of the removable armrest between two of the seat portions.