Seating arrangement

Improved seating arrangements for a vehicle cabin of a passenger transport system, in particular of an aircraft are disclosed. Examples herein provide improved seating arrangements providing a high density of seats and increased PAX numbers while ensuring privacy, comfort and a direct aisle access to each passenger. For example, the seating arrangements provided herein are applicable to narrow body aircrafts and wide body aircrafts, in particular in view of business class solutions.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a seating arrangement for a vehicle cabin.

BACKGROUND

There are a wide variety of seating arrangements for a vehicle cabin, for example for an aircraft cabin.

However, seating arrangements need to provide direct aisle access to improve privacy and comfort to passengers.

For example, a seating arrangement for a cabin of a passenger aircraft may comprise first, second and third suites which are positioned in the cabin in respective lateral adjacent outboard, middle and inboard positions.

SUMMARY

The disclosed examples are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing figures listed below. The following summary is provided to illustrate examples or implementations disclosed herein. It is not meant, however, to limit all examples to any particular configuration or sequence of operations.

Examples herein provide improved seating arrangements for a vehicle cabin of a passenger transport system, for example of an aircraft. Examples herein provide improved seating arrangements providing a high density of seats and increased passenger (PAX) numbers while ensuring privacy, comfort and a direct aisle access to each passenger. For example, the seating arrangements provided herein are applicable to narrow body aircrafts and wide body aircrafts and business class solutions.

In an implementation provided herein is a seating arrangement for a vehicle cabin, in particular an aircraft cabin, comprising at least a number of groups arranged along a longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin, wherein each group having a number of seats. Each seat having a privacy area and being delimited by a number of furniture parts from each other. The forward facing first seat and its respective privacy area are arranged extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin. The at least one group or a further group has at least angled second and third seats which are arranged laterally offset with respect to the forward facing first seat and its respective privacy area, and wherein each seat has direct aisle access.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description of the embodiments, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the description.

The term “about,” when used with respect to a physical property that may be measured, refers to an engineering tolerance anticipated or determined by an engineer or manufacturing technician of ordinary skill in the art. The exact quantified degree of an engineering tolerance depends on the product being produced and the technical property being measured. For a non-limiting example, two angles may be “about congruent” if the values of the two angles are within ten percent of each other. However, if an engineer determines that the engineering tolerance for a particular product should be tighter, then “about congruent” could be two angles having values that are within one percent of each other. Likewise, engineering tolerances could be loosened in other embodiments, such that “about congruent” angles have values within twenty percent of each other. In any case, the ordinary artisan is capable of assessing what is an acceptable engineering tolerance for a particular product, and thus is capable of assessing how to determine the variance of measurement contemplated by the term “about.” Similarly, the term, “plurality,” as used herein may also be referred to as a list, collection, or ensemble.

FIG.1shows schematically in a top view an embodiment of a seating arrangement100for a vehicle cabin10of an apparatus1100as shown inFIG.7. In the illustrated examples, the vehicle cabin10is an aircraft cabin, comprising at least three seats200A to200C. For example, the three seats200A to200C are arranged in one group10a. The group10acan be understood and seen as a column700or row800, extending in a longitudinal extension direction D1, for example parallel to a longitudinal axis La, of the vehicle cabin10. The group10acan be understood and seen as forming one column700or more columns700A,700B or forming one row800or more rows800A,800B extending in a transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10. The seats200A to200C may be facing in flight direction.

Each seat200A to200C is configured as being adjustable between at least a seating position P1, as shown inFIG.3B, and at least a bed position P2, as shown isFIG.3C. For example, each seat200A to200C is formed by at least a seat pan201and a backrest202. Additionally, the seat200A to200C may comprise optionally a not further shown leg rest and/or head rest203. For instance, each seat2can be brought into one or more positions, e.g. into the seating position P1for a taxi, take-off, landing, at least an inclined comfort position and the bed position P2. Particularly, in the bed position P2of the seat2the seat pan201, the backrest202and optionally the leg rest and head rest203are brought into a substantially lie-flat, horizontal position.

The seating arrangement100comprises least a number of groups10aarranged along a longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10, wherein each group10acomprises a number of seats200A to200C. Each seat200A to200C comprises a privacy area300A to300C and being delimited by a number of furniture parts900from each other, wherein a first seat200A is a forward facing seat200A having a respective privacy area300A. The forward facing first seat200A and its respective privacy area300A are arranged extending along a longitudinal axis La parallel to a longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10. A second seat200B and a third seat200C are angled seats200B,200C which are arranged laterally offset with respect to the forward facing first seat200A and its respective privacy area300A, wherein the angled seats200B,200C are both oriented facing in a direction towards the shown longitudinal axis La. For example, the angled second and third seats200B,200C are positioned angled with respect to the longitudinal axis La and facing in an inward direction D3of the cabin10. Each seat200A to200C has direct aisle access20to20″.

The forward facing first seat200A is a so called in-line facing seat having a respective seat axis sa parallel to the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10. Moreover it is possible, that the forward facing first seat200A is positioned by a predefined angle of about less than 15° or −15°, for example less than 10° or −10°, for example between 0° to 10° or −10°, with respect to the longitudinal axis La running parallel to the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10.

The angled second and third seats200B,200C are identical, that means the angled second and third seats200B,200C have the same angle with respect to the longitudinal axis La. For example, the angle may be about 20 to 40°, for example about 30°. For example, the angled second and third seats2006,200C are oriented facing inwardly or optionally outwardly depending on an orientation with respect to an aisle11provided within the vehicle cabin10. Optionally, angles of the angled second and third seats200B,200C may differ from each other. The angled second seat200B has a respective seat axis sa′ which is located angled with respect to the longitudinal axis La. The angled third seat200C has a respective seat axis sa″ which is located angled with respect to the longitudinal axis La.

The second and third seats200B,200C are arranged one behind another and facing in the inward direction D3, for example into the cabin10.

The seats200A to200C are movable along their respective seat axes sa to sa″ between the seating position P1and the bed position P2. It is to be understood that each respective seat axis sa to sa″ corresponds to a longitudinal extension and moving direction of each respective seat200A to200C when moving between the seating position P1and the bed position P2.

Each forward facing first seat200A is an aisle seat200A. For further description, reference200A will be used for both terms of the seat200A (forward facing seat and aisle seat). Each angled second and third seat200B,200C is a non-aisle seat200B,200C. For further description reference200B will be used for both terms (angled seat and non-aisle seat), wherein the reference200B refers to a first non-aisle seat200B and reference200C refers to a second non-aisle seat200C, wherein the first non-aisle seat200B is arranged closer to the aisle seat200A than the second non-aisle seat200C. Further, the second non-aisle seat200C is arranged in front of the first non-aisle seat200B with respect to the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10, for example to the direction of flight. For example, the first and second non-aisle seats200B,200C are arranged alternating along the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10. Difference of the first and second non-aisle seats200B,200C is their respective position to the aisle seat200A.

In the shown embodiment, group10arefers to an outer group10abordering a cabin wall12of the vehicle cabin10. Thereby, each non-aisle seat200B,200C is bordering the cabin wall12. Each non-aisle seat200B,200C is for example a window seat. Each aisle seat200A is arranged bordering the aisle11.

A respective privacy area300A of the aisle seat200A comprises at least two lateral armrests401,401′ each provided on one lateral side of the aisle seat200A, a partition wall402arranged at least partially surrounding the aisle seat200A, a side utility element403such as a console406, a divider screen404laterally delimiting the respective privacy area300A of the aisle seat200A from a respective privacy area300B of the non-aisle seat200B, and a foot support structure405. The foot support structure405may be part of a separate compartment element407having a not further shown inner foot well space. When the aisle seat200A is positioned in bed position P2, a height of the seat pan201or optionally the leg-rest corresponds to a height of the foot support structure405creating a horizontal flat bed for an aisle seat passenger.

The first seat200A, that means the aisle seat200A, and the second seat200B, that means the first non-aisle seat200B, are laterally distanced from each other by the side utility element403, as exemplarily shown inFIG.1. The side utility element403is arranged between the first and second seats200A and200B.

Each respective privacy area300B,300C of the non-aisle seats200B,200C comprises at least two lateral armrests501to601′, a partition wall502,602arranged at least partially surrounding the corresponding non-aisle seat200B,200C, and a side utility element503,603such as a console505,605different from the console406of the aisle seat200A.

The side utility elements403to603are consoles406,505,605for passenger use. For example, each side utility element403to603is arranged lateral adjacent to the corresponding seat200A to200C. Each side utility element403to603may comprise not further shown devices, such as a shelf, a table, storage space and storage means. The storage means may provide storage space for a remote control, magazines, suitcases, shoes, headphones or other items belonging to the passenger or airline. Additionally, the side utility element403to603may comprise not further shown service and operational elements, such as switches and HMI-panel to control operable features of the seat200A to200C or features provided within a respective privacy area300A to300C.

The side utility element403of the aisle seat200A is arranged laterally between the aisle seat200A and the adjacent non-aisle seat200B arranged laterally offset to the aisle seat200A. In particular, this side utility element403,503provides a substantially triangular shape, particularly a triangular-prism shape.

The foot support structure405associated to the aisle seat200A provides a substantially triangular, triangular-prism or rectangular, rectangular-prism or square, cube shaped.

The first seat200A, that means the aisle seat200A, comprises a first foot support structure405. The second seat200B, that means the first non-aisle seat200B, comprises a second foot support structure504. The second foot support structure504is arranged between the first foot support structure405and the third seat200C, that means the second non-aisle seat200C. The third seat200C, that means the second non-aisle seat200C, comprises a foot support structure604which is arranged within and provided by the side utility element403of another group.

The first seat200A has an aisle access20which is directly accessible from the aisle11of the cabin10.

The second seat200B has an aisle access20′ which is provided between the third seat200C and a foot support structure405of the first seat200A. The aisle access20′ to the second seat200B is provided in front of the second seat200B with respect to its respective seat axis sa′. For example, the aisle access20′ is substantially running laterally along the first seat200A and its respective privacy area300A.

The third seat200C has an aisle access20″ which is provided in front of the first and second seats200A and200B. The aisle access20″ to the third seat200C extends substantially perpendicular to its respective seat axis sa″.

The foot support structure504for a passenger of the first non-aisle seat200B is arranged laterally between the foot support structure405of the aisle seat200A and a lateral armrest601of the second non-aisle seat200C. For example, the foot support structure405of the aisle seat200A is arranged along the longitudinal axis La parallel the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10. When the first non-aisle seat200B is positioned in bed position P2, a height of the seat pan201or optionally the leg-rest corresponds to a height of the foot support structure504creating a horizontal flat bed for a first non-aisle seat passenger. The foot support structure504of the first non-aisle seat200B is movable between a deployed use position U1, as shown inFIG.3C, and a stowed non-use position U2, as shown inFIG.3B, wherein in the stowed non-use position U2the direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B is at least enlarged, in particular opened. For example, the movable foot support structure504is movably mounted, such as hinged, to the foot support structure405of the aisle seat200A and/or the armrest601of the second non-aisle seat200C. In particular, when the movable foot support structure504is positioned in the deployed use position U1the direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B may be partially or fully closed. By storing the movable foot support structure504in the stowed non-use position U2, the direct aisle access20′ is fully freed for use. An easy egress and ingress feature is provided to the first non-aisle seat passenger whilst providing a dense arrangement of seats200A to200C and same comfort and privacy features to all passengers of the seating arrangement100.

For instance, the shown three seats200A to200C ofFIG.1may be arranged in repeating manner along the longitudinal extension direction D1and/or the transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10. For example, such repeating arrangements of the seats200A to200C and their respective privacy areas300A to300C are shown inFIGS.2A to2B and3A to3C.

For example, the first non-aisle seat200B is delimited from the aisle seat200A at least by the side utility element403, wherein the side utility element403comprises at least a not in detailed shown upper utility surface, such as a shelf, for an aisle seat passenger and/or a first non-aisle seat passenger, wherein the side utility element403may further comprise a foot support structure604for a rearward arranged second non-aisle seat200C.

For example, the foot support structures405,504,604may comprise or being a movable cushioned support element for supporting feet and/or legs of a passenger in a sleeping position.

The direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B is provided between the aisle seat200A and its respective privacy area300A and the second non-aisle seat200C. The direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B is substantially running laterally along the aisle seat200A and its respective privacy area300A and in front the foot support structure405of the aisle seat200A. Due to the set-up of the aisle seat200A and the non-aisle seats200B,200C, the direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B (beginning from the first non-aisle seat200B) firstly extends in front of the first non-aisle seat200B, for example along the respective seat axis sa′ of the first non-aisle seat200B, then lateral along the divider screen404and in front of the foot support structure405. For example, the first non-aisle seat200B is sandwiched between the aisle seat200A and the second non-aisle seat200C.

The direct aisle access20″ of the second non-aisle seat200C is substantially running in front of the foot support structure504of the first non-aisle seat200B and merges with the direct aisle access20′ of the first non-aisle seat200B. For instance, the direct aisle access20″ of the second non-aisle seat200C is extending, in particular running, substantially perpendicular to the respective seat axis sa″ of the second non-aisle seat200C and further along a front of each foot support structure504and405. In particular, the direct aisle accesses20′ and20″ are provided between a front side of the foot support structure405of a rearward arranged aisle seat200A and a rear side of a front arranged aisle seat200A, in particular on a rear side of its partition wall402.

Moreover, an additional privacy for passengers of the angled non-aisle seats200B and200C is provided due to extending shapes of the direct aisle accesses20′,20″.

The direct aisle access20of the aisle seat200A is arranged next to the aisle seat200A, in particular extending substantially perpendicular to the respective seat axis sa of the aisle seat200A. This direct aisle access20is provided between the aisle seat200A and the corresponding foot support structure405. The aisle seat200A provides a wide direct aisle access20. For example, the aisle seat200A may be offered to passengers with disabilities. The aisle seat200A and the respective privacy area300A may be configured to comply with so called DOT requirements.

When seen in rows800B,800A, the seating arrangement100comprises a number of rows800B,800A arranged along a longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10, wherein one row800B comprises two lateral substantially adjacent first and second seats200A and200B. The other row800A arranged in front of the row800B comprises one third seat200C and two foot support structures405,504for the first and second seats200A and200B of the rear row800B, wherein each foot support structure405,504is associated with one of the first and second seats200A and200B of the rear row800B. In particular, both foot support structures405,504are arranged on the same lateral side adjacent to the one third seat200C of the front row800A. The foot support structures405,504are arranged laterally between the aisle11of the vehicle cabin10and the third seat200C. For example, the two foot support structures405,504are arranged laterally adjacent, for example directly adjoining, each other. For example, the two foot support structures405,504may contact each other.

FIGS.2A and2Bshow schematically in top views embodiments of a seating arrangement100′,100″ for a vehicle cabin10, comprising a plurality of seats200A to200C. For example,FIG.2Ashows a seating arrangement100′ having an outer group10aarranged bordering a cabin wall12, wherein the group10acomprises a number of angled non-aisle seats200B and200C configured as window seats and a number of forward facing aisle seats2,200A. Moreover, the group10acomprises identical sequences of alternating seats200A to200C. For example,FIG.2Bshows a seating arrangement100″ having a first center group10band a second center group10ceach comprising a number of angled non-aisle seats200B and200C and a number of forward facing seats200A. The center groups10b,10care arranged adjacent to each other in a transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10, for example of a wide body aircraft, and may be divided by a number of divider assemblies arranged along a center axis cca of the vehicle cabin10. For example, the groups10b,10ccomprise identical arrangements of seats200A to200C (mirrored along the center axis cca). The center groups10b,10care each bordering an aisle11.

In particular, a distance between two forward facing aisle seats200A arranged along the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10is greater than a distance between two angled non-aisle seats200B and200C arranged in a staggered manner along the longitudinal extension direction D1of the vehicle cabin10.

Further, it may be seen that the seating arrangements100to100″ comprises a number of columns700A and700B, such as sub-columns, whereby a first column700A comprises a number of angled non-aisle seats200B and200C, and a second column700B adjoining the first column700A comprises a number of forward facing aisle seats200A. It is to be understood that each column700A and700B comprises one sort of seats200A to200C.

Also, the shown three seats200A to200C and their respective privacy areas300A to300C may be seen as one seating unit configured from three seats200A to200C. For example, two angled seats200B,200C are associated with one forward facing seat200A and its respective privacy area300A. The shown three seats200A to200C and their respective privacy areas300A to300C may be configured as one passenger module which may be staggered along the longitudinal extension direction D1and/or transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10.

In an example, the forward facing seat200A and the respective privacy area300A have a total length with respect to the longitudinal direction D1which correspond to a longitudinal area in which two angled seats200B,200C are arranged one behind another.

In an example, the two angled seats200B,200C are arranged relative offset to the forward facing seat200A in such a manner that a longitudinal area in which the two angled seats200B,200C are arranged is covered by the forward facing seat200A and the respective privacy area300A.

The illustrated three seats200A to200C and their respective privacy areas300A to300C, in some examples, can be configured as one passenger module which may be staggered along the longitudinal extension direction D1and/or transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10.

The divider screen404is arranged between the angled seat200B and the forward facing seat200A in some examples. The divider screen404is configured to separate the privacy areas300B and300A from one another.

FIGS.3A to3Cshow schematically in top views embodiments of a seating arrangement100′ for a vehicle cabin10, such as a narrow body aircraft, comprising two outer groups10a,10dand one aisle11provided between the two outer groups10a,10d.

FIG.4shows schematically in a top view an embodiment of a seating arrangement100′ fora vehicle cabin10, such as a narrow body aircraft, comprising two outer groups10a,10dand one aisle11provided between the outer groups10a,10d. Further shown is a foot support structure504for the first non-aisle seat200B which is fixedly mounted to the lateral armrest601of the second non-aisle seat200C and/or to a respective furniture part900of the second non-aisle seat200C. Alternatively, the foot support structure504is fixedly mounted to the foot support structure405and/or to a respective compartment element407providing the foot support structure405for the aisle seat200A. As exemplary shown, the foot support structure504is narrower than a total distance between the second non-aisle seat200C, for example the lateral armrest601, and the foot support structure405of the aisle seat200A.

FIG.5shows schematically an embodiment of a seating arrangement100′″ for a vehicle cabin10, in particular of a wide body aircraft. For example, the shown seating arrangement100′″ comprises a first center group10band a second center group10ceach comprising a number of angled fourth seats200D forming a so called herringbone seating layout. Each angled fourth seat200D having a direct aisle access20′″. The center groups10b,10care arranged adjacent to each other in a transverse extension direction D2of the vehicle cabin10and may be divided by a number of not further shown divider assemblies such as screens or the like arranged along the center axis cca of the vehicle cabin10. Further, the seating arrangement100′″ comprises two outer groups10a,10dand two aisles11provided between a center group10b,10cand an outer group10a,10d. The fourth seats200D may also be one of a forward facing or outward facing or inward facing seat200D.

FIG.6shows schematically an embodiment of a seating arrangement100′. As shown, the first seat200A, being the aisle seat200A, comprises a first foot support structure405. The second seat200B, being the first non-aisle seat200B, comprises a second foot support structure504. The second foot support structure504is arranged between the first foot support structure405and the third seat200C (being the second non-aisle seat200C). The third seat200C comprises a foot support structure604which is arranged within and provided by the side utility element403of another group. The side utility element403in some examples comprises an entertainment device1000, for example having a screen such as a display1002, an infotainment service or the like for a rear passenger, for example for a third seat200C of a rear group.

In the illustrated example, the second seat200B comprises a separate compartment element506which is arranged in front of the second seat200B. For example, the separate (and additional) compartment element506is arranged between the third seat200C and the compartment element407of the first seat200A. For example, the compartment element506is arranged between the lateral armrest601of the third seat200C and foot support structure405of the first seat200A. The compartment element506is configured being narrower in width than a lateral distance between the third seat200C or its lateral armrest601and the compartment element407and/or the foot structure405of the first seat200A. The compartment element506can be used as an additional console by a passenger of the third seat200C in some examples.

In some examples, the foot support structure504is arranged within the compartment element506. That is, the foot support structure504is enclosed by the compartment element506. In some examples, the compartment element407can also comprise an entertainment device1000for a passenger of the corresponding first seat200A. The entertainment device1000for a passenger of the second seat200B is arranged between the compartment element407and the third seat200C. For example, the entertainment device1000is mounted to the separate compartment element506.

In one example, the entertainment device1000of the compartment element506has a carrier device1001which movably, for example pivotably, supports the entertainment device1000above or on the separate compartment element506. The carrier device1001supports the display1002in movable manner. In the seating position P1, which can be referred to as a TTL-position, the passenger of the second seat200B can pivot the display1002from a stowed position U3, in which the display1002is not protruding into the aisle access20′, to a deployed position U4, in which the display1002is protruding into the aisle access20′. The display1002can be pivoted toward and away from the second seat200B. In the stowed position U3, the aisle access20′ is enabled to be passed. In the deployed position U4, the aisle access20′ is substantially closed. More privacy is thereby provided to the passenger of the second seat200B.

The second seat200B has an aisle access20′ in the illustrated example which is provided between the third seat200C and a foot support structure405of the first seat200A. The aisle access20′ to the second seat200B is provided in front of the second seat200B with respect to its respective seat axis sa′. For example, the aisle access20′ is provided substantially laterally along the first seat200A and its respective privacy area300A. In one example, the aisle access20′ is provided between the compartment element407of the first seat200A and the separate compartment element506associated to the second seat200B. The aisle access20′ therefore, is configured having a lateral distance between the compartment element407and the separate compartment element506.

In one example, the compartment element407has a substantially bent inward portion such as a bend407A. The bend407A is substantially formed facing away from the separate compartment element506. As seen in the transverse extension direction of the vehicle cabin10, the third seat200C is arranged lateral adjacent the compartment elements407,506.

With reference now toFIG.7, the apparatus1100is provided. As shown inFIG.7, an example of the apparatus1100is a flying apparatus1101, such as an aerospace vehicle, aircraft, air cargo, flying car, satellite, planetary probe, deep space probe, solar probe, and the like. As also shown inFIG.7, a further example of the apparatus1100is a ground transportation apparatus1102, such as an automobile, a truck, heavy equipment, construction equipment, a boat, a ship, a submarine, and the like. A further example of the apparatus1100shown inFIG.7is a modular apparatus1103that comprises at least one or more of the following modules: an air module, a payload module, and a ground module. The air module provides air lift or flying capability. The payload module provides capability of transporting objects such as cargo or live objects (people, animals, etc.). The ground module provides the capability of ground mobility. The disclosed solution herein is applied to each of the modules separately or in groups such as air and payload modules, or payload and ground, etc. or all modules.

With reference now toFIG.8, a more specific diagram of the flying apparatus1101is depicted in which an implementation of the disclosure is advantageously employed. In this example, the flying apparatus1101is an aircraft produced by an apparatus manufacturing and service method and includes an airframe1202with a plurality of systems1204and an interior1206. Examples of the plurality of systems1204include one or more of a propulsion system1208, an electrical system1210, a hydraulic system1212, and an environmental system1214. However, other systems are also candidates for inclusion. Although an aerospace example is shown, different advantageous examples are applied to other industries, such as the automotive industry, etc.

When introducing elements of aspects of the disclosure or the implementations thereof, the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there could be additional elements other than the listed elements. The term “implementation” is intended to mean “an example of.” The phrase “one or more of the following: A, B, and C” means “at least one of A and/or at least one of B and/or at least one of C.”

An advantage of each passenger seating arrangement of the aforementioned implementations is to optimize a use of space within the vehicle cabin whilst providing maximum comfort and privacy for the passengers. For example, in each proposed seating arrangement the seats are at least staggered in transverse direction of the vehicle cabin in such way that a substantially narrow total group width is achieved. Furthermore advantageously is that each proposed seating arrangement of the present invention allows applying a comparatively high number of non-aisle seats, in particular such as window seats, in combination with a different number of aisle seats within the vehicle cabin.

The implementations offer a specific, novel seating layout and design having combined angled and forward facing seats compared to already known seating arrangements, such as simple so called in-line seating layouts and herringbone seating layouts. The seating arrangements according to the disclosure may each increase an optical appearance of the vehicle cabin providing a feeling to the passengers of a new aircraft cabin design having individual privacy areas and aisle accesses. Each seat is provided with same features.

Clauses

Further, the disclosure comprises embodiments according to the following clauses:Clause 1. A seating arrangement for a vehicle cabin, wherein the seating arrangement comprising:one group having a number of seats and extending along a longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;each seat having a privacy area and being delimited by a number of furniture parts from each other; wherein the group having:a first seat with a respective privacy area arranged extending along the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;an angled second seat; andan angled third seat;the angled second seat and the angled third seat are positioned angled with respect to the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;the angled second seat and the angled third seat are arranged one behind another and laterally offset with respect to the first seat and its respective privacy area; andwherein each seat has direct aisle access.Clause 2. A seating arrangement for a vehicle cabin, wherein the seating arrangement comprising:two directly adjoining groups having a number of seats and extending along a longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;a first group having a number of first seats arranged along a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin; anda second group adjoining the first group having a number of angled second and third seats;the angled second and third seats are positioned angled with respect to the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;wherein a longitudinal distance between two first seats of the first group is greater than a longitudinal distance between the angled second and third seats of the second group.Clause 3. A seating arrangement for a vehicle cabin, wherein the seating arrangement comprising:a number of group arranged alternating along a longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin;a first group and a second group each having a number of seats,the first group comprising at least two lateral substantially adjacent first and second seats, andthe second group is arranged in front of the first group and having a third seat and two foot support structures for the seats of the first group,wherein both foot support structures are arranged on the same lateral side adjacent to the third seat of the second group.Clause 4. The seating arrangement according to clause, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat is a forward facing first seat having a seat axis extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabin, and the second and third seats are angled seats each having seat axis extending substantially angled to the longitudinal extension direction of the vehicle cabinClause 5. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein each forward facing seat is an aisle seat and each angled seat is a non-aisle seat, wherein a first non-aisle seat is arranged closer to the aisle seat than a second non-aisle seat.Clause 6. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat is configured as an aisle seat and the second and third seats are configured as non-aisle seats.Clause 7. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the second and third seats having identical seat axes arranged angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle cabin.Clause 8. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first and second seats are arranged laterally adjacent to each other and the third seat is arranged in front of the second seat.Clause 9. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the second and third seats are arranged one behind another and facing in an inward direction of the vehicle cabin.Clause 10. The seating arrangement according to clause, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat and the second seat are laterally distanced from each other by at least a side utility element arranged between the first and second seats.Clause 11. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the second seat having an aisle access which is provided between the third seat and a foot support structure of the first seat.Clause 12. The seating arrangement according to clause 11, wherein the aisle access to the second seat is provided in front of the second seat with respect to its respective seat axis, wherein the aisle access is substantially running laterally along the first seat and its respective privacy area.Clause 13. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the third seat having an aisle access which is provided in front of the first and second seats.Clause 14. The seating arrangement according to clause 13, wherein the aisle access to the third seat extends substantially perpendicular to its respective seat axis.Clause 15. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat having an aisle access which is directly accessible from an aisle of the vehicle cabin.Clause 16. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat having a first foot support structure and the second seat having a second foot support structure, wherein the second foot support structure is arranged between the first foot support structure and the third seat.Clause 17. The seating arrangement according to clause 16, wherein the second foot support structure is movable between a deployed use position and a stowed position.Clause 18. The seating arrangement according to clause 16, wherein the second foot support structure is narrower than a total distance between the third seat and the first foot support structure.Clause 19. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the first seat having a respective privacy area having:two lateral armrests;a partition wall arranged at least partially surrounding the first seat;a side utility element;a divider screen laterally delimiting the respective privacy area of the first seat from respective privacy areas of adjacent seats; anda foot support structure.Clause 20. The seating arrangement according to clause 1, 2 or 3, wherein the second and third seats each having a respective privacy area having:two lateral armrests;a partition wall arranged at least partially surrounding the corresponding second or third seat; anda side utility element.