WO2024165640A1

WO2024165640A1 - Aircraft seat device

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Publication number: WO2024165640A1
Application number: PCT/EP2024/053093
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fabian Hartono; Peter Hofmann; Michael Müller; Mathias Huntscha
Original assignee: Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2023-02-10
Filing date: 2024-02-07
Publication date: 2024-08-15
Also published as: DE102023103333A1

Abstract

The invention is based on an aircraft seat device with a stand unit (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f; 12g), with an aircraft seat (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d; 10e; 10f; 10g) which is attached to the stand unit (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f; 12g) and forms an aircraft seat region, with a screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g), and with an adjustment module (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d; 46e; 46f; 46g) which is provided to mount the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g) so as to be adjustable between a stowage position arranged in a stowage region (44a; 44b; 44c; 44d; 44e; 44f; 44g) next to the aircraft seat region and a use position arranged in the aircraft seat region and, for this purpose, has at least one adjustable bearing arm (48a; 48b; 48c; 48d; 48e; 48f; 48g). It is proposed that the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g) has a flexible, in particular foldable and/or rollable display element (52a; 52b; 52c; 52d; 52f; 52g) which is provided to be changed in its form between a use position and at least one further position.

Description

Aircraft seat device

State of the art

The invention relates to an aircraft seating device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

An aircraft seat device has already been proposed with a support unit, with an aircraft seat which is connected to the support unit and forms an aircraft seat area, with a screen unit, and with an adjustment module which is intended to adjustably mount the screen unit between a stowage position arranged next to the aircraft seat area in a stowage area and a use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seat area, and for this purpose has at least one adjustable bearing arm.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic device with improved properties with regard to space requirements in a stowed position and weight. The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be taken from the subclaims.

Advantages of the invention

The invention is based on an aircraft seat device with a support unit, with an aircraft seat which is connected to the support unit and forms an aircraft seat area, with a screen unit, and with an adjustment module which is intended to adjustably mount the screen unit between a stowage position arranged next to the aircraft seat area in a stowage area and a use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seat area, and for this purpose has at least one adjustable bearing arm. It is proposed that the screen unit has a flexible, in particular foldable and/or rollable display element, which is intended to be changed in shape between a position of use and at least one further position. An "aircraft seat device" is to be understood in particular as a device that forms at least part of an aircraft seat or part of an aircraft seat row. An "aircraft seat" is to be understood in particular as a seat that is intended to be mounted on a cabin floor in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft and on which a passenger can sit during a flight. The aircraft seat preferably comprises a seat floor and a backrest, which are preferably pivotably coupled to one another. The aircraft seat also has further components, such as an armrest, a headrest or other attachments. The aircraft seat is intended to be mounted on a support level, i.e. mounted. The support level is preferably formed by a cabin floor of an aircraft cabin. The aircraft seat has a support unit, via which the aircraft seat can be mounted on the cabin floor. The aircraft seat is preferably designed as part of a row of seats made up of at least two aircraft seats arranged next to one another. The at least two aircraft seats of one aircraft seat row are mounted together on the cabin floor via the support unit. The aircraft seat row is preferably designed as a front row, in front of which preferably no further aircraft seat row is arranged directly in front of it. In principle, it is also conceivable for the aircraft seat device to be designed as part of a seat module that has an adjustable aircraft seat, which can preferably be configured as a bed, and a console arranged next to it. A "support unit" should preferably be understood as a unit by means of which the aircraft seat is supported on the support level, in particular the cabin floor. The support unit forms in particular a supporting frame of the aircraft seat. The support unit comprises in particular at least two seat feet, several fittings, via which the seat feet can each be firmly connected to a fastening rail of an aircraft cabin. The support unit also comprises two support cross tubes. The support cross tubes preferably extend over an entire width of the

Aircraft seat row. The cross-supporting tubes are preferably coupled to the seat feet. The support unit preferably has seat dividers that are connected to the cross-supporting tubes. The backrest and/or the seat base of the aircraft seat are connected to the Stand unit connected. An “adjustment module” is preferably understood to mean a module that has bearing elements via which an element to be adjusted, in particular the screen unit, is adjustably mounted between at least two different positions. The adjustment module is preferably provided to rotate/or pivot the screen unit between its stowed position and at least one position of use about at least one axis of rotation and/or to move it linearly along at least one guide track. An adjustment movement of the screen unit by means of the adjustment module can be formed from just one or more rotational movements, from just one or more linear displacements, or from a combination of at least one rotational movement and at least one linear displacement. A “storage area” is understood to mean an area in which an element, such as in particular the screen unit, can be properly stowed. The stowage area is preferably arranged outside a seating area. In its stowed position, the screen unit, preferably together with the adjustment module, is arranged completely in the stowage area. A "stowing position" is to be understood as a position of the screen unit in which it is arranged in the stowing area outside the seating area of a passenger. A "use position" is to be understood as a position of the screen unit in which it is arranged in a seating area of the aircraft seat, in particular in a field of vision of a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat. If the screen unit is arranged in a use position, the flexible display element can be folded into a

The screen unit can preferably be adjusted to a number of positions for use, for example to different heights, at different distances from a backrest of the aircraft seat and/or different inclinations. A “bearing arm” is preferably understood to mean an element that is provided for the movable mounting of another element, in particular the screen unit. A bearing arm is preferably designed as an elongated support that is mounted so that it can pivot or move in translation in order to adjust the element to be mounted, such as in particular the screen unit. The bearing arm is preferably designed as a pivotable bearing arm. In principle, it is also conceivable for the bearing arm to be designed as a bearing or a joint element. A “flexible display element” is preferably understood to mean a display element that can be changed in shape without causing any damage. and has two different shapes in at least two different positions. The flexible display element preferably has different dimensions in the different positions. The flexible display element is preferably designed as a display that can be bent, folded and/or rolled up without causing any damage. The flexible display element is preferably also intended to output image signals in a deformed state, i.e. in particular in a bent, folded or rolled up state. The flexible display element is designed as a display whose screen diagonal can be changed, in particular by rolling up part of the display element or folding away part of the display element. A “position of use” should preferably be understood to mean a position in which the flexible display element is shaped, preferably rolled up or unfolded, in a configuration in which it can be used by a user, in particular to display an image or video. A “further position” should be understood to mean a position in which the flexible display element has a different shape than in the position of use. The further position can preferably be designed as a further position of use or as a non-use position. A "further position of use" is to be understood as a position of the flexible display element in which the flexible display element is formed in a configuration, preferably rolled up or unfolded, in which it can be used by a user, wherein the display element has a different shape than in the first position of use, for example provides a smaller visible display area. In a further position designed as a position of use, the flexible display element is partially unrolled with a first partial area and rolled up with a further partial area, or folded or guided behind the first partial area via a deflection element. It is conceivable that the flexible display element in the further position of use forms a minimal configuration in which the first partial area of the flexible display element is permanently visible in a frame element in an essentially flat configuration and a further partial area is rolled up. The further partial area can then be unrolled to enlarge the screen unit, or pulled out behind the first partial area via a deflection element. A “non-use position” is preferably understood to mean a position of the flexible display element in which the flexible display element is formed in a configuration that is preferably as small as possible, preferably folded or rolled, in which it is not can be used by a user. “Provided” is to be understood in particular as specially designed and/or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function is to be understood in particular as meaning that the object fulfills and/or carries out this specific function in at least one application and/or operating state. A design according to the invention can advantageously provide a particularly advantageously stowable screen unit. The design according to the invention can bring the screen unit into a particularly advantageously compact and small form in its non-use position. As a result, the screen unit requires very little space in its non-use position, which is why a stowage area for the screen unit can be made particularly small. This makes it possible to provide an aircraft seat device which advantageously has additional storage space or which provides an advantageously large movement space (living space) for a passenger. The screen unit can also advantageously be designed to be advantageously light, which makes it possible to provide an advantageously light aircraft seat device.

It is further proposed that the display element is designed as a film display. A "film display" should preferably be understood to mean a display that has a form factor of a film and can be bent, folded and rolled up without causing damage. The film display preferably has a thickness that is less than 5 mm, particularly preferably less than 2 mm and, in a particularly advantageous embodiment, less than 1 mm. The film display is preferably designed as a flexible OLED panel. In principle, however, it is also conceivable that the flexible display element is formed from a different type of display film. This makes it particularly easy to design the display element as a flexible display.

It is further proposed that the screen unit has a bearing frame which has at least two frame elements which are mounted so as to be foldable relative to one another and in which the flexible display element is clamped. A “bearing frame” should preferably be understood to mean a frame which forms a base frame of the screen unit for connecting the flexible display element. The bearing frame is designed as a supporting frame for the flexible display element. The bearing frame preferably has at least two frame elements which are movable relative to one another and which are used to adjust the screen unit between the position of use and the position of non-use. are movable relative to one another. In principle, it is also conceivable that the bearing frame is formed by at least two flat elements that are movable relative to one another, in particular pivotable relative to one another, such as in particular by two half shells. The bearing frame is preferably formed by two bearing shells that are connected to one another in an articulated manner to form a screen unit with a foldable display unit. It is conceivable that the flexible display element is arranged on an inner side of the two bearing shells in a folded-in state, in a non-use position, or on an outer side of the two bearing shells in a further use position. With more than two bearing shells, it is also conceivable that the flexible display element is arranged partially on the inner side between two bearing shells and on the outer side of a further bearing shell in a folded-in state. The bearing frame is preferably designed such that it at least partially delimits the flexible display element, at least in the use position, or completely surrounds it in at least one plane. The term "frame elements that are mounted so that they can be folded relative to one another" should preferably be understood as two frame elements that are connected to one another directly or indirectly via a pivot point so that they can move relative to one another and can be folded against one another. The term "the flexible display element is clamped" should in particular be understood to mean that the flexible display element is firmly connected to an element, in particular a frame element of the support frame, at least by two end regions, preferably two opposite end regions. This makes it particularly easy to adjust the flexible display element between its use position and non-use position.

It is further proposed that the screen unit has a bearing frame which has at least one frame element, wherein the screen unit has a roll-up unit attached to the frame element, to which the flexible display element is attached with one side and onto which the flexible display element can be rolled up. A "roll-up unit" should preferably be understood as a unit which has at least one roll-up element which is rotatably mounted and onto which the flexible display element can be rolled up. The roll-up unit preferably has a reset element which drives the roll-up element to roll up the flexible display element. The reset element can preferably be designed as a spring element. In principle, it is also conceivable that the reset element is designed as a reset motor. This allows the flexible display element of the display unit to be designed to be particularly small when not in use.

It is further proposed that the bearing frame has a second frame element and a bearing mechanism, via which the second frame element is adjustably mounted relative to the first frame element in at least two positions, wherein the second end of the flexible display unit is connected to the second frame element. A "bearing mechanism" is preferably understood to mean a mechanism made up of several frame elements, each of which is preferably connected to one another in an articulated manner. The bearing frame can thus be designed particularly advantageously for forming the use position and the non-use position of the flexible display unit.

It is further proposed that the bearing mechanism be designed as a scissor mechanism. A "scissor mechanism" should preferably be understood as a mechanism consisting of at least two support elements that are pivotably connected to one another in a central region via a bearing point. This allows the bearing mechanism to be designed particularly simply.

It is also proposed that the support frame has a flexible rear element which, in the position of use, closes off the screen unit on a rear side and covers the flexible display element on its rear side. A "flexible rear element" should preferably be understood to mean a flexible element which is designed to be variable in shape. The flexible rear element is intended to be bent, folded or rolled up together with the flexible display element. The flexible rear element can preferably be designed as a film, a textile or another thin plate-like element. The flexible rear element is preferably designed to be opaque. The flexible rear element can preferably be made of a thin plastic, such as silicone. This advantageously allows the screen unit to be easily covered at the rear and thus protected from damage. It is further proposed that the screen unit be connected to the adjustable bearing arm of the adjustment module via a frame element. The term "connected" should preferably be understood to mean permanently mounted, whereby both a movable connection and a rigid connection are conceivable. This means that the screen unit can be connected to the adjustment module via the bearing frame.

It is also proposed that the storage area for the screen unit is arranged at least partially below a seat level. The storage area being "arranged below a seat level" is to be understood as below a seat surface spanned by a seat base. The storage area is preferably a maximum of only half the size of the screen unit in its fully extended position of use. This means that the storage area can advantageously be designed to be half the size of conventional screen units of the same size. This means that the screen unit can be stowed particularly advantageously.

It is further proposed that the stowage area be arranged within a console of the aircraft seat arranged to the side of the seating area. This makes it possible to provide a particularly advantageous storage space for the screen unit.

Alternatively, it is proposed that the aircraft seat device has an aircraft seat module in which the aircraft seat is arranged and which has at least one housing unit to which the screen unit is connected. An "aircraft seat module" is to be understood as a module that comprises at least one aircraft seat and other components of an aircraft seat area. The aircraft seat module is intended to be firmly mounted on the cabin floor using appropriate fastening means. The aircraft seat module is designed as a module that defines an aircraft seat area and for this purpose comprises at least a part of the housing unit, which at least partially separates the aircraft seat area from the rest of the cabin area, at least one aircraft seat arranged in the aircraft seat area and other elements of the aircraft seat area, such as in particular a console, an ottoman, a table unit, a stowage unit and/or a screen unit. An aircraft seat module preferably forms an aircraft seat area for a business class aircraft seat or a first class aircraft seat. This allows Advantageously, a particularly advantageous screen unit can be provided for a business class or first class aircraft seat.

It is further proposed that the flexible display element has a first partial area, which is always connected to a frame element when stretched out, and a second partial area, which is rolled up in at least one use state or is guided behind the first partial area. The two partial areas of the flexible display element are formed integrally with one another. This makes it possible to provide a screen unit whose screen diagonal can be changed particularly easily between a first use position and a further use position.

It is further proposed that the aircraft seat device has a control module for controlling the flexible display element of the screen unit, which is designed separately from the screen unit. A "control module" should preferably be understood to mean an electronic control unit that processes image data and controls the screen unit accordingly. "Designed separately from the screen unit" should preferably be understood to mean that the control module is not fastened in or to the bearing frame of the screen unit. The control module is not connected to the adjustment module like the display module. The screen unit is preferably arranged in an area of the support unit below the seating level of the aircraft seat. The control module is preferably connected to the flexible display element by a cable. A connecting cable, via which the control module is connected to the flexible display element, is particularly preferably provided both for data transmission and for powering the flexible display element. This allows the screen unit to be designed with a particularly low number of components, light and narrow.

The aircraft seat device according to the invention should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the aircraft seat device according to the invention can have a number of individual elements, components and units that differs from the number mentioned herein in order to fulfill a function described herein.

Drawings Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawings. The drawings show seven embodiments of the invention. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will also expediently consider the features individually and combine them into further useful combinations.

They show:

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an aircraft seat device according to the invention in a first embodiment, with a screen unit with a foldable flexible display element, in a use position,

Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of a part of the aircraft seat with the screen unit with a flexible display element in a folded non-use position in a stowed position,

Fig. 3 A schematic representation of a screen unit of an aircraft seat device in a second embodiment, in a position of use, wherein the screen unit has three frame elements that can be folded towards each other,

Fig. 4 the screen unit of the second embodiment in a further position designed as a use position,

Fig. 5 is a schematic side view of a part of the aircraft seat with the screen unit of the second embodiment with a flexible display element in a folded position in a stowed position

Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a part of an aircraft seat device in a third embodiment, with a console, and with a screen unit having a flexible display element, in a non-use position in a stowed position,

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the display unit in a use position, wherein the display unit is in a non-use position,

Fig. 8 is a schematic plan view of the screen unit with the rollable flexible display element in a rolled-up non-use position, Fig. 9 a schematic plan view of the screen unit with the rollable flexible display element in an unrolled position of use

Fig. 10 is a schematic representation of a screen unit of an aircraft seat device in a fourth embodiment with a bearing frame different from the third embodiment in a non-use position,

Fig. 11 the screen unit of the fourth embodiment in a use position

Fig. 12 is a schematic view of a part of an aircraft seat device in a fifth embodiment, with a console and a screen unit in a use position, wherein the screen unit is in a non-use position,

Fig. 13 the foldable screen unit of the fifth embodiment in a use position and a use position,

Fig. 14 is a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device in a sixth embodiment, which is designed as a seat module with a separate aircraft seat and a housing unit, with a screen unit in a use position,

Fig. 15 is a schematic view of a part of an aircraft seat device in a fifth embodiment with a screen unit having a flexible display element having a first partial area and a second extendable partial area,

Fig. 16 is a schematic sectional view through the screen unit of the sixth embodiment in a first use position in which only the first partial area of the display element is visible, and

Fig. 17 is a schematic sectional view through the screen unit of the sixth embodiment in a further position of use, in which the first partial area and the second partial area of the display element are visibly arranged. Description of the embodiments

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device in a first embodiment. Figure 1 shows an aircraft seat 10a according to the invention. The aircraft seat device forms part of an aircraft seat 10a. The aircraft seat device has a support unit 12a, by means of which the aircraft seat 10a can be supported on a cabin floor. The aircraft seat 10a is designed as part of an aircraft seat row 14a. The aircraft seat row 14a is formed here, for example, from three aircraft seats 10a, 16a, 18a arranged next to one another. The first aircraft seat 10a is designed as an outer seat, the aircraft seat 16a as a middle seat and the aircraft seat 18a as an outer seat. In principle, it is also conceivable for the aircraft seat row 14a to have a different number of aircraft seats 10a, 16a, 18a, as well as for the aircraft seat 10a to be designed as a single aircraft seat. The aircraft seat row 14a is designed, for example, as a frontmost seat row. No other aircraft seat row is arranged directly in front of the aircraft seat row 14a designed as the frontmost seat row. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the aircraft seat row 14a to be designed as a seat row that is arranged between two aircraft seat rows, or as a rearmost aircraft seat row.

The aircraft seats 10a of the aircraft seat row 14a are supported together by means of the support unit 12a. The support unit 12a has two seat feet 20a, 22a, which are intended to be connected to corresponding fastening rails in the cabin. The support unit 12a preferably has two support elements 24a, 26a, which are connected to the seat feet 20a, 22a. The support elements 24a, 26a are designed as support tubes. The support elements 24a, 26a run in a transverse direction of the aircraft seat row 14a in the area of all aircraft seats 10a, 16a, 18a of the aircraft seat row 14a. The support unit 12a has two seat dividers 28a, which each laterally delimit the aircraft seat 10a. The seat dividers 28a form mounting points for components of the aircraft seat 10a.

The aircraft seat device has a seat base 30a. The seat base 30a forms a seat area of the aircraft seat 10a. The seat base 30a is connected to the support unit 12a, in particular to the support elements 24a, 26a. The aircraft seat device has a backrest 32a. The backrest 32a forms a backrest surface of the aircraft seat 10a. The aircraft seat device comprises an armrest 34a which delimits the aircraft seat 10a laterally, preferably in the direction of a cabin aisle. The armrest 34a is connected to the outer seat divider 28a. The aircraft seat device has a console 36a. The console 36a delimits the seating area of the aircraft seat 10a on one side, preferably on the right side of the aircraft seat 10a. The console 36a is arranged laterally next to the seat base 30a of the aircraft seat 10a, on an opposite side of the armrest 34a. The console 36a extends from a height of the support elements 26a, 26a up to an armrest height. The console 36a forms an armrest 34a, in particular a right armrest 34a of the aircraft seat 10a. An upper side of the console 36a forms the armrest 34a. The console 36a is arranged between the outer aircraft seat 10a and the adjacent middle aircraft seat 16a. The console 36a has a width that essentially corresponds to a distance between the two adjacent aircraft seats 10a, Wa of the aircraft seat row 14a. The console 36a forms the distance between the two adjacent aircraft seats 10a, Wa of the aircraft seat row 14a. The console 36a fills a space between the two adjacent aircraft seats 10a, 16a of the aircraft seat row 14a. The console 36a preferably has two side walls, a front wall 38a, a rear wall, a floor wall and a ceiling wall. The console 36a has an interior space. The interior space is delimited at least by the side walls, the front wall 38a, the rear wall and the ceiling wall. The ceiling wall is preferably designed as a pivotable flap. The ceiling wall designed as a pivotable flap is preferably designed to be pivoted open so that the interior of the console 36a is accessible. The console 36a has a storage space 40a. The storage space 40a of the console 36a is formed by the interior of the console 36a. The storage space 40a can preferably be provided for storing a pivotable table (not shown in more detail). In principle, it is also conceivable that the storage space 40a is provided as a storage space for other components or personal items of a passenger.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42a. The screen unit 42a is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10a. The screen unit 42a is intended for playing back media content from the IFE (In Flight Entertainment) system, for example. The Screen unit 42a is intended to be adjusted between a stowed position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, screen unit 42a is arranged in a stowage area 44a of the aircraft seat device. The stowage area 44a is arranged outside a seating area of aircraft seat 10a. The stowage area 44a is arranged laterally next to the seating area, in particular laterally next to the seat base 30a. The stowage area 44a is preferably arranged in an area below a seat base height. The stowage area 44a is arranged in an area between aircraft seat 10a and the adjacent aircraft seat 16a. The stowage area 44a is arranged below the console 36a. The stowage area 44a is arranged in particular below the console 36a arranged between the two aircraft seats 10a, 16a. The stowage area 44a preferably has a housing unit that at least partially surrounds the screen unit 42a in its stowed position. The housing unit is preferably formed by at least one plate that delimits the stowage area from a foot area of a passenger sitting behind the aircraft seat. The housing unit separates the stowage area 44a from a foot area in order to protect the screen unit 42a stowed therein from damage. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the stowage area 44a to also partially extend to the same height as the console 36a. In the use position, the screen unit 42a is arranged in the aircraft seat area of the aircraft seat 10a. In the use position, the screen unit 42a is arranged directly in front of the aircraft seat 10a. In the use position, the screen unit 42a is arranged above the seat base 30a.

The aircraft seat device has an adjustment module 46a. The adjustment module 46a is provided for the movable mounting of the screen unit 44a. The adjustment module 46a is provided for the adjustably mounting of the screen unit 42a between the stowage position arranged next to the aircraft seat area in the stowage area 44a and the use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seat area. The adjustment module 46a has a bearing arm 48a. The bearing arm 48a is provided for adjusting the screen unit 42a between the stowage position and the use position. The bearing arm 48a is designed as a swivel arm. The bearing arm 48a is arranged pivotably on the console 36a. The bearing arm 48a is connected to the front wall 38a of the console 36a. The adjustment module 46a has a pivot bearing 50a, via which the bearing arm 48a can pivot with its first end. is connected to the console 36a. The screen unit 42a is arranged at a second end of the bearing arm 48a. The adjustment module 46a can be made particularly small due to the lightweight design of the screen unit 42a. The adjustment module 46a must advantageously absorb at least 30%, preferably at least 40% less force than adjustment modules for conventional screen units of the same size. The bearing arm 48a of the adjustment module 46a can advantageously be made narrow. The bearing arm 48a of the adjustment module 46a has a cross section that has a diameter of 4 cm. The bearing arm 48a advantageously has a width that is in a range between 2 and 5 cm.

The screen unit 42a has a flexible display element 52a. The flexible display element 52a is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52a is designed to be foldable. The flexible, foldable display element 52a is intended to be changed in its shape between a use position and a non-use position. The flexible, foldable display element 52a is intended to be folded up in the non-use position. The flexible, foldable display element 52a is intended to be unfolded in the use position. The flexible display element 52a is preferably intended to be folded once between the use position and the non-use position. As a result, an extension of the screen unit 42a in the non-use position can be halved in an extension direction compared to the use position. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the flexible display element 52a is intended to be folded along a longitudinal axis. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the flexible display element 52a to be folded along a transverse axis.

The screen unit 42a has a bearing frame 54a. The bearing frame 54a is provided for receiving the flexible display element 52a. The flexible display element 52a is attached to the bearing frame 54a. The bearing frame 54a is provided for providing a holding structure for the flexible display element 52a. The bearing frame 54a has two frame elements 56a, 58a that are mounted so that they can fold relative to one another. The flexible display element 52a is clamped into the frame elements 56a, 58a. The frame elements 56a, 58a are each designed as half shells. Each of the frame elements 56a, 58a preferably forms one half of the bearing frame 54a. The frame elements 56a, 58a are essentially the same. The Bearing frame 54a has a hinge 60a, via which the two frame elements 56a, 58a are connected to one another. The frame elements 56a, 58a can be pivoted 180 degrees relative to one another via the hinge 60a. It is preferably conceivable that the flexible display element 52a can be clamped in a curved manner. This allows the screen unit 42a to be provided with a curved display to provide a particularly advantageous immersion.

The screen unit 42a is coupled to the adjustment module 46a via the bearing frame 54a. The frame element 56a of the bearing frame 54a is connected to the bearing arm 48a. The frame element 56a is connected to a second end of the bearing arm 48a. The frame element 56a is preferably connected to the bearing arm 48a in an articulated manner. The adjustment module 46 has an articulated element 62a via which the frame element 56a is connected to the bearing arm 48a. The frame element 56a and thus the screen unit 42a can be pivoted about a pivot axis to the bearing arm 48a via the articulated element 62a. The pivot axis about which the frame element 56a and thus the screen unit 42a can be pivoted runs parallel to a transverse direction of the screen unit 42a. As a result, an inclination of the screen unit 42a relative to the aircraft seat can be adjusted by pivoting about the pivot axis.

The aircraft seat device has a control module 66a for controlling the flexible display element 52a of the screen unit 42a. The control module 66a is designed separately from the screen unit 42a. The control module 66a is arranged in an area of the support unit 12a of the aircraft seat. The control module 66a is arranged below the seat base 30a. The control module 66a can advantageously be mounted below the console 36a or integrated into the console 36a.

Figure 2 shows a side view of the aircraft seat 10a, as well as a footwell for a passenger sitting behind the aircraft seat 10a. The footwell is arranged below the aircraft seat 10a, between the support elements 24a, 26a and the cabin floor. The footwell essentially has a width of the aircraft seat 10a. The feet of a passenger are shown schematically in Figure 2. Schematically shown is a stowage area 64a for a conventional rigid screen, which has the same size as the screen unit 42a with the flexible display element 52a in its fully extended position of use. As can be clearly seen in Figure 2, The leg space available to the passenger beneath the aircraft seat 10a can be made significantly larger than with a conventional, rigid screen.

Six further embodiments of the invention are shown in Fig. 3 to 17. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, whereby with regard to components with the same designation, in particular with regard to components with the same reference numerals, reference can also be made to the drawings and/or the description of the other embodiments, in particular Fig. 1 to 2. To distinguish the embodiments, the letter a is placed after the reference numerals of the embodiment in Fig. 1 to 2. In the embodiments in Fig. 3 to 17, the letter a is replaced by the letters b to g.

Figures 3 to 5 show a second embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is designed as part of an aircraft seat 10b. The aircraft seat 10b can preferably be designed essentially the same as that of the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in more detail here.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42b. The screen unit 42b is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10b. The screen unit 42b is intended to be adjusted between a stowed position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, the screen unit 42b is arranged in a stowed area 44b of the aircraft seat device.

The stowage area 44b is arranged outside a seating area of the aircraft seat 10b. The stowage area 44b is arranged to the side of the seating area, in particular to the side of a seat base 30b. The aircraft seat device has an adjustment module 46b. The adjustment module 46b is provided for the movable mounting of the screen unit 42b. The adjustment module 46b is provided for the adjustable mounting of the screen unit 42b between the stowage position arranged next to the aircraft seating area in the stowage area 44b and the use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seating area. The Adjustment module 46b has a bearing arm 48b. The adjustment module 36b has a pivot bearing 50b, via which the bearing arm 48b is pivotally connected to a console at its first end. The screen unit 42b is arranged at a second end of the bearing arm 48b.

The screen unit 42b has a flexible display element 52b. The flexible display element 52b is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52b is designed to be foldable. The foldable, flexible display element 52b is intended to be changed in shape between a position of use and another position.

In contrast to the first embodiment, the foldable, flexible display element 52b is designed to be folded three times. The flexible display element 52b can be adjusted between the use position (Fig. 3), in which the full display element 52b is visible, and a further position designed as a use position (Fig. 4). In the further position of the flexible display element 52b, only a part of the flexible display element 52b is visible. In the further position, only a part of the flexible display element 52b is aligned in the direction of the aircraft seat 10b. In the further position, preferably a third of the flexible display element 52b is visibly aligned in the direction of the aircraft seat 10b.

The screen unit 42b has a bearing frame 54b. The bearing frame 54b is intended to accommodate the flexible display element 52b. The flexible display element 52b is attached to the bearing frame 54b. In contrast to the first embodiment, the bearing frame 54b has three frame elements 56b, 58b, 68b arranged so as to be pivotable relative to one another. The frame elements 56b, 58b, 68b are each connected in an articulated manner to the adjacent frame element via hinges.

Figures 6 to 9 show a third embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is designed as part of an aircraft seat (not shown in detail). The aircraft seat can preferably be designed essentially the same as that of the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail here. The aircraft seat device has a console 36c. The console 36c delimits the seating area of the aircraft seat on one side, preferably on the right side of the aircraft seat. The console 36c forms an armrest, in particular a right armrest 34c of the aircraft seat. The console 36c has a width that is slightly smaller than the distance between the two adjacent aircraft seats in an aircraft seat row. The console 36c preferably has two side walls, a front wall 38c, a rear wall, a floor wall and a ceiling wall. The console 36c has an interior space. The interior space is delimited at least by the side walls, the front wall 38c, the rear wall and the ceiling wall. The ceiling wall is preferably designed as a pivotable flap. The ceiling wall designed as a pivotable flap is preferably intended to be pivoted open so that the interior of the console 36c is accessible. The console 36c has a storage space 40c. The storage space 40c of the console 36c is formed by the interior of the console 36c. The console 36c is shown in Figure 6.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42c. The screen unit 42c is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10c. The screen unit 42c is intended to be adjusted between a stowed position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, the screen unit 42c is arranged in a stowed area 44c of the aircraft seat device. In contrast to the previous embodiments, the screen unit 42c is intended to be stowed in the console 36c. In contrast to the previous embodiments, the stowed area 44c is arranged in the stowage space 40c of the console 36c. In its stowed position, the screen unit 42c is arranged within the stowage space 40c of the console 36c. The stowed area 44c is arranged at a front end of the console 36c. The console 36c has a flap 70c for the storage space 44c, which closes the storage area 44c.

The aircraft seat device has an adjustment module 46c. The adjustment module 46c is provided for the movable mounting of the screen unit 42c. The adjustment module 46c is provided for the adjustably mounting of the screen unit 42c between the stowed position arranged in the console 36c and the use position arranged in the aircraft seat area. The adjustment module 46c has a bearing arm 48c The bearing arm 48c is provided for adjusting the screen unit 42c between the stowed position and the use position. The bearing arm 48c is designed as a linearly displaceable bearing arm. The bearing arm 48c is mounted in the stowage area 44c in the storage space 40c of the console 36c so that it can move linearly. The bearing arm 48c is preferably connected to an inner side of a wall of the console 36c.

The screen unit 42c has a flexible display element 52c. The flexible display element 52c is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52c is designed to be rollable. The rollable, flexible display element 52c is intended to be changed in shape between a use position and a non-use position. The flexible, rollable display element 52c is intended to be rolled up in the non-use position. The flexible, rollable display element 52c is intended to be unrolled in the use position. Preferably, the flexible display element 52c is intended to be fixed in different unrolling positions, whereby advantageously different sized screen configurations can be achieved by means of the display unit.

The screen unit 42c has a roll-up unit 72c. The roll-up unit 72c is provided to roll up the flexible display element 52c. The roll-up unit 72c is provided to adjustably roll up or unroll the flexible display element 52c between its rolled-up non-use position and at least one unrolled use position. The roll-up unit 72c has a roll-up element 74c. The roll-up element 74c is designed as a rotatably mounted rod element onto which the flexible display element 52c can be rolled up. The roll-up element 74c is rotatably mounted in the roll-up unit 72c. The roll-up display element 52c is fastened with a first end to the roll-up element 74c of the roll-up unit 72c. The roll-up unit 72c has a reset element. The reset element is preferably designed as a spring element. The return element is intended to exert a torque on the winding element in order to rotate it in its winding direction. In this way, the flexible display element 52c can be easily and safely rolled up on the winding element 74c of the winding unit.

The screen unit 42c has a bearing frame 54c. The bearing frame 54c has two frame elements 76c, 78c that are movable relative to one another. The frame elements 76c, 78c form lateral frames of the bearing frame 54c. The winding unit 72c is attached to the first frame element 76c of the bearing frame 54c. The flexible display element 52c is fastened with its second end to the second frame element 78c. The flexible display element 52c is clamped between the first frame element 76c and the second frame element 78c via the roll-up unit 72c.

The screen unit 42c has a bearing mechanism 80c for the movable mounting of the two frame elements 76c, 78c relative to one another. The second frame element 76c of the bearing frame 54c is connected to the first frame element 76c via the bearing mechanism 80c. The bearing mechanism 80c is designed as a scissor mechanism. The bearing mechanism 80c has two support elements 82c, 84c. The support elements 82c, 84c are each connected to the two frame elements 76c, 78c in a crossing manner. The support elements 82c, 84c are pivotally connected to one another in the middle via a bearing point. The bearing mechanism 80c designed as a scissor mechanism mounts the two frame elements 76c, 78c relative to one another so that they can be moved in a transverse direction. The frame elements 76c, 78c can be pulled apart via the bearing mechanism and thus form a clamping space for the flexible display element 52c. By pulling the two frame elements 76c, 78c apart, the flexible display element 52c, which is attached at one end to the second frame element 78c, is unrolled from the roll-up unit 72c.

The support frame 54c has a flexible rear element 86c which, in the use position, closes off the screen unit 42c on a rear side and covers the flexible display element 52c on its rear side. The flexible rear element 86c is preferably opaque. The flexible rear element 86c is preferably made of a textile. The flexible rear element 86c can preferably also be designed to be rollable via a separate roll-up unit. In a use position of the screen unit 42c, the flexible rear element 86c is stretched on a rear side of the screen unit 42c between the frame elements 76c, 78c of the support frame 54c. The flexible rear element 86c is connected at a first end to the first frame element 76c and at a second end to the second frame element 78c.

The aircraft seat 10c preferably has an adjustable table element which, in a stowed position, is intended to be stowed together with the screen unit 42c in the stowage area 44c arranged in the console 36c. The adjustable The table element and the screen unit 42c can be stored together in the console 36c. This allows the storage space 40c of the console 36c to be used particularly advantageously.

Figures 10 and 11 show a fourth embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is designed as part of an aircraft seat (not shown in detail). The aircraft seat can preferably be designed essentially the same as that of the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail here. The screen unit is designed essentially the same as in the third embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail here. Figures 10 and 11 show an alternative design of a bearing frame 54d of the screen unit 42d.

The bearing frame 54d has two lateral frame elements 76d, 78d. In contrast to the third embodiment, the bearing frame 54d has a different bearing mechanism 80d. The bearing mechanism 80d has a first connecting arm 90d formed from at least two supports 92d, 94d that are articulated to one another. The first connecting arm 90d forms an upper frame element of the bearing frame 54d. The first connecting arm 90d is connected between the upper ends of the frame elements 76d, 78d. The connecting arm 90d is articulated at its ends to the frame elements 76d, 78d. The bearing mechanism 80d has a second connecting arm 96d formed from at least two supports 98d, 100d that are articulated to one another. The second connecting arm 96d forms a lower frame element of the bearing frame 54d. The second connecting arm 96d is connected between the lower ends of the frame elements 76d, 78d. The supports 92d, 94d, 98d, 100d of the connecting arms 90d, 96d are rotatably connected to one another on their mutually facing sides via a bearing point, for example by a bearing pin.

Figures 12 and 13 show a fifth embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is designed as a part of an aircraft seat (not shown in detail). The aircraft seat can preferably be designed essentially the same as that of the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail here. The screen unit is essentially The same design as in the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in more detail here.

The aircraft seat device has a console 36e. The console 36e delimits the seating area of the aircraft seat on one side, preferably on the right side of the aircraft seat. The console 36e forms an armrest, in particular a right armrest 34e of the aircraft seat. The console 36e is essentially designed the same as in the third embodiment. The console 36e has an interior. The console 36e has a storage space 40e. The storage space 40e of the console 36e is formed by the interior of the console 36e.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42e. The screen unit 42e is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10e. The screen unit 42e is intended to be adjusted between a stowed position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, the screen unit 42e is arranged in a stowed area 44e of the aircraft seat device.

The screen unit 42e has a flexible display element 52e. The flexible display element 52e is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52e is designed to be foldable, as in the first exemplary embodiment. The foldable, flexible display element 52e is intended to be changed in shape between a use position and a non-use position. The screen unit 42e has a bearing frame 54e. The bearing frame 54e is intended to accommodate the flexible display element 52e. The flexible display element 52e is fastened to the bearing frame 54e. The bearing frame 54e is intended to provide a holding structure for the flexible display element 52e. The bearing frame 54e has, as in the first exemplary embodiment, two frame elements 56e, 58e that are mounted so that they can be folded relative to one another. The flexible display element 52e is clamped into the frame elements 56e, 58e. The frame elements 56e, 58e are each designed as half shells.

The aircraft seat device has an adjustment module 46e. The adjustment module 46e is provided for the movable mounting of the screen unit 44e. The adjustment module 46e is provided for the positioning of the screen unit 42e between the Aircraft seat area in the stowed position arranged in the stowage area 44e and the use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seat area. In contrast to the first embodiment, which also shows a foldable screen unit, the adjustment module 46e is provided to adjust the screen unit into a stowage area 44e arranged in the console 36e. The console 36e has a split flap 70e with which the stowage area 44e can be closed. A smaller part of the flap 70e is arranged in the area of the bearing arm 48e of the adjustment module 46e. A larger part 102e of the flap 70e is arranged in the area of the console 36e in which the screen unit 42e is stowed. The larger part 102e can be closed independently of the rest of the flap 70e. Thus, a large part of the storage area 44e can be closed by the portion 102e of the flap 70e when the display unit 42e is in a use position.

Just as it is conceivable for the fifth embodiment that a foldable screen unit can be stowed in the console 36e, it would also be conceivable that a roll-up screen unit according to the third embodiment can be stowed under the console via an adjustment module according to the first embodiment.

Figure 14 shows a sixth embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device has an aircraft seat module 104f with a separately designed aircraft seat 10f. The aircraft seat module has a housing unit 106f that at least partially surrounds the aircraft seat 10f. The aircraft seat 10f is designed as a business or first class seat. The aircraft seat 10f is preferably designed as a full-flat seat that can be moved into a lying position. The aircraft seat module 104f has an ottoman and storage area arranged in front of the aircraft seat 10f. The housing unit 106f of the aircraft seat module 104f has a wall 108f that extends forwards to the side of the aircraft seat 10f. A console 36f is integrated into the wall 108f. The console 36f includes storage and stowage options.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42f. The screen unit 42f is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10f. The screen unit 42f is intended to be positioned between a stowage position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, the screen unit 42f is arranged in a stowed area 44f of the aircraft seating device. The screen unit 42f is attached to the housing unit 106f. The screen unit 42f is connected to the wall 108f. The screen unit 42f is preferably connected to the wall 108f at a front area. The screen unit 42f is preferably connected to a front end of the console 36f.

The screen unit 42f has a flexible display element 52f. The flexible display element 52f is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52f is designed to be foldable, as in the first exemplary embodiment. The foldable, flexible display element 52f is intended to be changed in shape between a use position and a non-use position. The screen unit 42f has a bearing frame 54f. The bearing frame 54f is intended to accommodate the flexible display element 52f. The flexible display element 52f is attached to the bearing frame 54f. The bearing frame 54f is intended to provide a holding structure for the flexible display element 52f. The bearing frame 54f has, as in the first exemplary embodiment, two frame elements 56f, 58f that are mounted so that they can be folded relative to one another. The flexible display element 52f is clamped into the frame elements 56f, 58f. The frame elements 56f, 58f are each designed as half shells.

The aircraft seat device has an adjustment module 46f. The adjustment module 46f is provided for the movable mounting of the screen unit 42f. The adjustment module 46f is provided for the adjustably mounting of the screen unit 42f between the storage position arranged next to the aircraft seat area in the stowage area 44f and the use position arranged in the area of the aircraft seat area. The adjustment module 46f has a bearing arm 48f. The bearing arm 48f is designed as a joint element on the wall 108f. The bearing arm 48f is formed by a joint element that is arranged between the wall 108f and the bearing frame 54f. The bearing arm 48f designed as a joint element supports the frame element 56f pivotably relative to the wall 108f of the housing unit 106f.

In principle, it would also be conceivable here that the flexible display element 52f is designed as a rollable display element. The screen unit 42f could be designed to be rollable as in the third embodiment and have corresponding frame elements and a roll-up unit. Such a screen unit 42f could also be connected with one of its frame elements to the wall 108f of the housing unit 106f, in particular to the console 36f.

Figures 15 to 17 show a seventh embodiment of the aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is designed as a part of an aircraft seat (not shown in detail). The aircraft seat can preferably be designed essentially the same as in one of the previous embodiments and will therefore not be described in detail here.

The aircraft seat device has a screen unit 42g. The screen unit 42g is intended to be used by a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat. The screen unit 42g is intended to be adjusted between a stowed position and at least one use position. In a stowed position, the screen unit 42g is arranged in a stowed area of the aircraft seat device. The main difference from the previous embodiments lies in the design of the screen unit 42g. The screen unit 42g can be mounted using an adjustment module 46g (not shown in detail here) with a bearing arm 48g in accordance with one of the previous embodiments.

The screen unit 42g has a flexible display element 52g. The flexible display element 52g is designed as a film display. The flexible display element 52g is designed to be rollable. The flexible display element 52g is intended to be changed in shape between a use position and a further position designed as a use position. The flexible display element has a first partial area 110g and a second partial area 112g. The two partial areas 110g, 112g are formed integrally with one another. The two partial areas 110g, 112g together form the flexible display element 52g. In the first use position, the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g is essentially flat. In the first use position, the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g is intended to visibly display image information. The first portion 110g of the flexible display element 52g is in the first Position of use aligned towards a front of the screen unit 42g. In the first position of use of the flexible display element 52g, the screen unit 42g has a first screen diagonal D1. The first screen diagonal D1 is formed only by the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g. In the first position of use of the flexible display element 52g, only the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g can be seen. The flexible display element 52g has a second partial area 112g, which is not visible in the first position of use. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is rolled up in the first position of use and/or bent or kinked behind the first partial area 110g. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is arranged in the first position of use such that it is not visibly aligned towards the front of the screen unit 42g. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g cannot be seen in the first position of use. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is not intended to display image information in the first position of use.

In the further position of the flexible display element 52g, which is designed as a position of use, the second partial area 112g is extended. In the further position of the flexible display element 52g, which is designed as a position of use, the second partial area 112g is arranged essentially parallel to the first partial area 110g. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the two partial areas 110g, 112g to be arranged slightly curved in the further position, which is designed as a position of use, and thus form a curved screen surface. In the further position of the flexible display element 52g, which is designed as a position of use, the first partial area 110g and the second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g together form a visibly arranged area of the display element 52g. In the further position of the flexible display element 52g, which is designed as a position of use, the second partial area 112g is unrolled. In the further position of the flexible display element 52g, which is designed as a position of use, the screen unit 42g has a second screen diagonal D2. The two partial areas 110g, 112g of the flexible display element 52g together form the second screen diagonal D2. The second screen diagonal D2, which the flexible display element 52g has in the further position is larger than the screen diagonal D1 formed by the flexible display element 52g in the first position of use.

The screen unit 42g has a bearing frame 54g. The bearing frame 54g is provided for receiving the flexible display element 52g. The flexible display element 52g is attached to the bearing frame 54g. The bearing frame 54g is provided for providing a holding structure for the flexible display element 52g. The bearing frame 54g has a first frame element 56g. The first frame element 56g is designed as a half-shell. The first frame element 56g preferably has a peripheral frame in at least three directions and a rigid rear side. The first frame element 56g is provided for receiving the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g. The flexible display element 52g is firmly clamped with its first partial area 110g in the first frame element 56g. The first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g is permanently, essentially flatly, clamped into the first frame element 56g. The bearing frame 54g has a second frame element 58g. The second frame element 58g is movably mounted relative to the first frame element 56g. The second frame element 58g is connected to the first frame element 56g in a linearly displaceable manner. The bearing frame 56g has a linear bearing unit 114g. The linear bearing unit 114g preferably has two guide rails with which the second frame element 58g is connected to the first frame element 56g in a linearly displaceable manner at a lower end and at an upper end. The linear bearing unit 114g has two guide elements 116g, 118g which are firmly connected to the second frame element 58b and are slidably mounted in guide rails connected to the first frame element 56b. In principle, it is also conceivable that the two frame elements 56g, 58g are mounted in a different manner, for example in a manner shown in the other embodiments, such that they can be linearly displaced relative to one another.

The screen unit 42g has a roll-up unit 72g. The roll-up unit 72g is intended to partially roll up the flexible display element 52g or to bring it into a partially invisible position. The roll-up unit 72g is intended to roll up or redirect the second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g and thereby arrange it behind the first partial area 110g. The roll-up unit 72g has a roll-up element 74g. The roll-up element 74g is in the shown Embodiment designed as a deflection roller for the flexible display element 52g. The roll-up element 74g designed as a deflection roller is rotatably arranged on the second frame element 58g. The flexible display element 52g is deflected via the roll-up element 74g designed as a deflection roller. With an end facing away from the first partial area 110g, the flexible display element 52g is movably connected to the first frame element 56g via a spring element 120g. In the first position of use, the second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is guided via the roll-up element 74g designed as a deflection roller and the spring element 120g behind the first partial area 110g of the flexible display element 52g (see Fig. 15). In the first position of use, the second frame element 58g is arranged directly adjacent to the first frame element 56g. To adjust it to the further position designed as a position of use, the second frame element 58g is moved linearly to the first frame element 56g via the linear bearing unit 114g. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is rolled out over the roll-up element 74g designed as a deflection roller and brought onto a front side of the screen unit 42g in a position parallel to the first partial area 110g. The spring element 120g is stretched, whereby the flexible display element 52g can be guided with its second partial area 112g over the deflection roller. The flexible display element 52g is tensioned via the spring element 120g.

The linear bearing unit 114g is preferably infinitely lockable, whereby the two frame elements 56g, 58g can be locked in any position between a minimum and a maximum adjustment relative to one another. This allows a screen size to be set smoothly. The effective screen diagonal of the screen unit 42g can thus advantageously be set smoothly between the first screen diagonal D1 and the second screen diagonal D2. The aircraft seat device preferably has a control module that controls the flexible display element 52g in such a way that the area of the display element 52g that is aligned forward in the position of use is always controlled for display.

In principle, it would also be conceivable for the roll-up unit 72g to be designed in accordance with the third embodiment. The roll-up unit 72g would be arranged completely on the second frame element 58g. The second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g would be arranged on the roll-up element 74g on the second Frame element 58g must be rolled up to bring the flexible display element 52g into the first use position.

In Figure 15, the screen unit 42g is shown in the first position of use, with the screen unit 42g shown in dashed lines in one of the other positions designed as a position of use. The second frame element 58'g is displaced over the linear bearing 114g and the second partial area 112g of the flexible display element 52g is aligned towards the front.

Reference symbols

10 Airplane seat

12 Stand unit

14 aircraft seat row

16 Airplane seat

18 Airplane seat

20 Seat base

22 Seat base

24 Supporting element

26 Supporting element

28 seat dividers

30 Seat base

32 Backrest

34 Armrest

36 Console

38 Front wall

40 storage space

42 Screen unit

44 Storage area

46 Adjustment module

48 Bearing arm

50 swivel bearings

52 flexible display element

54 bearing frames

56 Frame element

58 Frame element

60 Hinge

62 Joint element

64 Storage area

66 Control module Frame element

flap

Roll-up unit

Roll-up element

Frame element

Frame element bearing mechanism

Support element Support element

Back element

Connecting arm carrier

carrier

Connecting arm

Carrier

carrier

Sub-area

Aircraft seat module enclosure unit wall

First section Second section

Linear bearing unit guide element

Guide element Spring element

Claims

1 . Aircraft seat device with a support unit (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f;

12g), with an aircraft seat (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d; 10e; 10f; 10g), which is connected to the support unit (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f; 12g) and forms an aircraft seating area, with a screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g), and with an adjustment module (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d; 46e; 46f; 46g), which is intended to adjust the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g) between a storage area (44a; 44b; 44c; 44d; 44e; 44f; 44g) arranged in the stowage position and a use position arranged in the aircraft seat area, and for this purpose has at least one adjustable bearing arm (48a; 48b; 48c; 48d; 48e; 48f; 48g), characterized in that the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42f; 42g) has a flexible, in particular foldable and/or rollable display element (52a; 52b;

52c; 52d; 52f; 52g) which is intended to be changed in shape between a position of use and at least one further position.

2. Aircraft seat device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display element (52a; 52b; 52c; 52d; 52f; 52g) is designed as a film display.

3. Aircraft seat device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42e; 42f) has a bearing frame (54a, 54b, 54e; 54f) which has at least two frame elements (56a, 58a; 56b, 58b, 68b; 56e, 58e; 56f, 58f) which are mounted so as to be foldable relative to one another and into which the flexible display element (52a, 52b; 52e; 52f) is clamped.

4. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen unit (42c; 42d; 42g) has a bearing frame (54c, 54d; 54g) which has at least one frame element (56c, 58c; 56d, 58d; 56g; 58g), wherein the screen unit (42c; 42d; 42g) has a roll-up unit (72c; 72d; 72g) attached to the frame element (58c; 58d; 58g), to which the display element (52c; 52d; 52g) is fastened with one side and on which the flexible display element (52c; 52d; 52g) can be rolled up.

5. Aircraft seat device according to claim 4, characterized in that the bearing frame (54c, 54d; 54g) has a second frame element (56c; 56d; 56g) and a bearing mechanism (80c; 80d; 80g), via which the second frame element (56c; 56d; 56g) is adjustably mounted in at least two positions relative to the first frame element (58c; 58d; 58g), wherein the second end of the flexible display unit (52c; 52d; 52g) is connected to the second frame element (56c; 56d; 56g).

6. Aircraft seat device according to claim 5, characterized in that the bearing mechanism (80d) is designed as a scissor mechanism.

7. Aircraft seat device according to claim 5, characterized in that the bearing frame (54d) has a flexible rear element (86d) which, in the position of use, closes the screen unit (42d) on a rear side and covers the flexible display element (52d) on its rear side.

8. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen unit (42a; 42b; 42c; 42d; 42e; 42f; 42g) is connected to the adjustable bearing arm (48a; 48b; 48c; 48d; 48e; 48f; 48g) of the adjustment module (46a; 46b; 46c; 46d; 46e; 46f; 46g) via a frame element (56a; 56b; 56c; 56d; 56e; 56f; 56g).

9. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage area (44a; 44b) for the screen unit (42a; 42b) is arranged at least partially below a seat plane.

10. Aircraft seat device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the stowage area (44c; 44d; 44e; 44g) is arranged within a console (34c; 34d; 34e; 34g) of the aircraft seat (10c; 10d; 10e; 10g) arranged laterally of the seat area.

11. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible display element (52g) has a first partial region (110g), which is always stretched out and connected to a frame element (56g), and a second partial region (112g) which is rolled up in at least one state of use or is guided behind the first partial region (119g).

12. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an aircraft seat module (104f) in which the aircraft seat

(10f) and which has at least one housing unit (106f) to which the screen unit (42f) is connected.

13. Aircraft seat device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control module (66a) for controlling the flexible display element (52a) of the screen unit (42a), which is formed separately from the screen unit (42a).