An aircraft seat (1, figure 1) comprises a leg rest (3, figure 1) with an upholstered substructure 7 comprising a first surface 9 spaced apart from a second surface 11 defining a life vest 6 storage compartment 5 therebetween. Preferably the legrest (3) is pivotable between vertical and horizontal positions. The first surface 9 may comprise an upholstered door 25 openable and closable for allowing and blocking access to the life vest compartment 5. Preferably, a tamper-proof seal 29 is associated with the door 25. A hasp and staple fastener (e.g. pull-tab assembly 31) may comprise a hasp (33, figure 3) and a pull tab (35, figure 3). The hasp (33) may comprise a slot and pin (37, figure 3) allowing fastening of the door in the closed position. The fastener 31 may comprise a slotted block having a bridging member 45, and the tamper-evident seal 29 may pass around the bridging member 45 and pin (37). The tamper evident seal may comprise a shackle.
Aircraft seat with integrated life vest storage
2017-07-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |