Patent ID: 9022462
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: B60N,B64D

Abstract:
1. A retractable chair for extension from an aircraft stowage compartment, comprising: an anchor box residing within the stowage compartment; a sled coupled to the anchor box for horizontal translation of the retractable chair into and out of the stowage compartment; a chair mounted on the sled, the chair including a backrest and a seat portion; the seat portion of the chair including a central panel, a left panel and a right panel, where the left and right panels are connected to the central panel by first and second hinges, respectively, so as to permit rotation of the left and right panels about said first and second hinges of at least ninety degrees; the backrest of the chair including a central column, a left column, and a right column, where the left and right columns are connected to the central column by third and fourth hinges, respectively, so as to permit rotation of the left and right columns about said third and fourth hinges of at least ninety degrees; and wherein the sled includes a vertical lift to raise the chair upon emerging from the stowage compartment.