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US20050194827A1
US20050194827A1 US11/012,929 US1292904A US2005194827A1 US 20050194827 A1 US20050194827 A1 US 20050194827A1 US 1292904 A US1292904 A US 1292904A US 2005194827 A1 US2005194827 A1 US 2005194827A1
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  • Aircraft seating is typically divided into various classes, for example first class, business class, and coach or tourist class.
  • first class seats provide the most individual space, and also may include features to improve comfort, such as fully reclining sleeper functions.
  • the tourist/coach class is provided with a relatively small amount of space, in order to provide the most efficient transportation and lowest cost.
  • an armrest apparatus for a passenger seat including a longitudinally-extending center armrest adapted to be disposed between side-by-side first and second seats, and a privacy divider attached to the center armrest.
  • the privacy divider is moveable between a stowed position wherein an upper surface of the center armrest is accessible by an occupant of the first or second seat, and a deployed position wherein the privacy divider extends to the center armrest and forms a generally vertically extending wall between of occupants of the first and second seats.
  • the armrest apparatus further includes at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of the center armrest.
  • the auxiliary armrest is moveable between a retracted position, and an extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support.
  • the auxiliary armrest is pivotally attached at an inboard edge thereof to the center armrest.
  • the armrest apparatus further includes means for selectively retaining the armrest in the extended position.
  • the center armrest includes a wall-like upright support having a top member attached thereto. Movement of the auxiliary armrest to the extended position exposes a space between the upright support and the retracted position of the auxiliary armrest. The space is adapted to accommodate a passenger's thigh.
  • the privacy divider includes a plurality of generally triangular panels pivotally mounted about a common axis.
  • the panels are linked together such that motion of a first one of the panels towards the deployed position causes motion of the remainder of the panels towards the deployed position.
  • the armrest apparatus further includes a second auxiliary armrest attached to the other of the left or right sides of the center armrest and moveable between a retracted position, and a extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support
  • the panels are pivoted near a rear end of the center armrest and pivot downwards and forwards when deployed.
  • the panels are pivoted near a front end of the center armrest and pivot upwards and forwards when deployed.
  • one of the panels includes a cover which is disposed flush with an upper surface of the center armrest when the privacy divider is in the stowed position.
  • a passenger seat unit includes: a frame for being attached to a floor of a vehicle; first and second seats carried side-by-side on the frame, each of the seats including a seat bottom for supporting a passenger and an upwardly-extending seat back attached to the frame; a forwardly-extending center armrest disposed between the first and second seats; and a privacy divider.
  • the privacy divider is moveable between a stowed position wherein the armrest is accessible by an occupant of the first or second seat, and a deployed position wherein the privacy divider extends to armrest so as to mutually block access of occupants of the first and second seats from each other.
  • the passenger seat unit further includes at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of the center armrest.
  • the auxiliary armrest is moveable between a retracted position, and a extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides support for an arm of a passenger seated in one of the first and second seats.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a passenger seat set including a privacy divider
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing the privacy divider in a fully deployed position;
  • FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof;
  • FIG. 5 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 6 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 7 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a fully deployed position;
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the privacy divider of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of an armrest incorporating a folding auxiliary armrest
  • FIG. 10 is another view of the armrest of FIG. 9 , showing the auxiliary armrest in a partially extended position;
  • FIG. 11 is another view of the armrest of FIG. 9 , showing the auxiliary armrest in a fully extended position;
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an armrest incorporating an alternative embodiment of a privacy divider in a stowed position
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the armrest of FIG. 12 showing the privacy divider in a deployed position
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the armrest of FIG. 12 showing the privacy divider in an alternative deployed position
  • FIG. 15 is cross-sectional view of the armrest and privacy divider of FIG. 12 ;
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a passenger seat incorporating an alternative embodiment of a folding auxiliary armrest
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the folding auxiliary armrest of FIG. 16 in a partially extended position
  • FIG. 18 is another perspective view of the folding auxiliary armrest of FIG. 16 in an extended position
  • FIG. 19 is cross-sectional view of the armrest of FIG. 17 ;
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a passenger seat incorporating another alternative embodiment of a privacy divider in a stowed position
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the privacy divider of FIG. 20 in a deployed position.
  • FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the a variation of the auxiliary armrest shown in FIG. 16 .
  • FIGS. 1-8 illustrate a passenger seat set 10 including a privacy divider.
  • the seat set 10 includes two seats 12 and 14 which are collectively provided with three armrests 16 , 18 , and 20 , each shown in the lowered passenger use position.
  • the seats 12 and 14 include seat backs 22 and 22 ′ and seat bottoms 24 and 24 ′.
  • the seats 12 and 14 are supported by a frame 26 .
  • the frame 26 is mounted on legs 28 and 30 that are in turn mounted to the deck of the aircraft by track fittings of a known type.
  • the privacy divider is disposed between the seats 12 and 14 and can be stowed in an upright position as shown in FIG. 1 , or deployed as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 .
  • the privacy divider 32 separates the passengers in respective seats 12 and 14 , and most importantly blocks each passenger from placing his or her elbow beyond the center of the center armrest 18 .
  • the presence of the privacy divider 32 reduces the amount of armrest space available to each of the adjacent passengers, it will increase overall passenger satisfaction, as passengers prefer to have a smaller amount of space which is protected from intrusion from other passengers, rather than a larger amount of space which is not clearly defined.
  • the center armrest 18 is provided with a pair of auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b attached to the side walls 56 a and 56 b thereof.
  • the auxiliary armrests 54 a and 56 b are folded down against the sidewalls 56 a and 56 b , out of the passenger's way, when the privacy divider 32 is not in use, as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b can be folded upward into a horizontal position to provide extra support for the passenger's arm, as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the privacy divider 32 comprises a plurality of generally triangular panels 34 , 36 and 38 , each including a pair of divergent side edges 40 a and 40 b which extend between an outer edge 42 (the shape of which may be varied as desired), and an inner apex 44 .
  • the panels 34 , 36 , and 38 are mounted on a common pivot 46 which passes through the inner apex 44 of each panel.
  • One of the panels 34 includes deployment means such as the illustrated handle 48 , which a seated passenger can use to pivot the panel 34 forward and downward until it contacts the center armrest 18 .
  • the privacy divider 32 may also include suitable linking means which cause the panels 36 and 38 to pivot into the deployed position when the panel 34 is moved.
  • the panel 34 includes a flange 50 at its aft most side edge 40 b which bears against a complementary flange 52 at the forward side edge 40 a of the panel 36 as the panel 34 is pulled forward.
  • a similar linking arrangement may be employed between the panel 36 and the panel 38 .
  • the privacy divider 32 need not be a rigid barrier. Any configuration which will provide separation and privacy between two passengers may be used.
  • the panels 34 , 36 , and 38 could be replaced with a curtain-like structure, such as elasticized fabric (not shown).
  • FIGS. 9-11 illustrate the internal structure of the auxiliary armrest 54 a , which is representative of the auxiliary armrest 54 b , in more detail.
  • the auxiliary armrest 54 a comprises a shell 58 including a generally planar upper surface 60 connected to a pair of spaced-apart inboard and outboard flanges 62 and 64 .
  • the inboard flange 62 is attached to the sidewall 56 a of the center armrest 18 by a linkage 68 or other suitable means to allow the shell 58 to pivot between retracted and extended positions.
  • a suitable mechanism is provided to hold the auxiliary armrest 54 a in the extended position.
  • the linkage 68 is mounted to the shell 58 in such a manner that its elements move into an “over-center” relationship when the auxiliary armrest 54 a is raised (see FIG. 11 ). This prevents the auxiliary armrest 54 a from being lowered until the linkage 68 is manually collapsed.
  • FIGS. 12-15 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the privacy divider, referred to generally at 132 , which may be substituted for the privacy divider 32 described above.
  • the privacy divider 132 comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped panels 134 , 136 , 138 , and 140 , mounted on a common pivot 146 which passes through the inner apex of each panel.
  • the uppermost panel 134 has a cover 148 attached thereto.
  • the cover 148 may be padded or upholstered and is received in a slot 150 in the upper surface of the center armrest 18 .
  • auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b are not shown in FIGS. 12-15 .
  • the panel 134 may include deployment means such as the illustrated tab 152 , which a seated passenger can use to pivot the panel 134 upwards and forwards.
  • the privacy divider 132 need only be raised sufficiently to prevent competition or “elbow jousting” between two passengers. Therefore, the completely raised position of the privacy divider 132 may be fully upward so that the cover 148 is nearly vertical, as shown in FIG. 14 , or it could be at some lower position, such as is shown in FIG. 13 .
  • the privacy divider 132 may also include suitable linking means, such as those described above with respect to the privacy divider 32 , which cause the panels 136 , 138 , and 140 to pivot into the deployed position when the panel 34 is moved.
  • the privacy divider 132 need not be a rigid barrier. Any configuration which will provide separation and privacy between two passengers may be used. For example, the panels 134 , 136 , and 138 could be replaced with a flexible, curtain-like structure, such as elasticized fabric (not shown).
  • FIGS. 20 and 21 illustrate another alternative privacy divider 232 disposed inside an armrest 18 . It is similar in construction to the privacy divider 132 in that it includes a cover 248 and at least one panel 234 (or a curtain-like structure as described above). In contrast to the pivoting motion of the privacy divider 132 , the privacy divider 232 is deployed or stowed by raising or lowering it in a vertical direction.
  • the panel 234 man be mounted in the armrest 18 by suitable rails or other known structures for this purpose.
  • the cover 248 may also include a tab 252 that a seated passenger can use to manipulate the privacy divider.
  • FIGS. 16-19 illustrate an alternative center armrest 18 ′ which incorporates a pair of auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b .
  • the center armrest 18 ′ comprises a wall-like upright support 156 and a longitudinally-extending top member 158 , which may be padded and/or upholstered.
  • the upright support 156 is relatively thin to minimize passenger space intrusion, and may be flared outwards at the top to provide a mounting surface for the top member 158 .
  • First and second auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b are pivotally attached to opposed edges of the top member 158 , for example with hinges 160 a and 160 b , to allow the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b to pivot between retracted and extended positions.
  • Each of the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b includes a top surface 162 which may be which may be padded and/or upholstered as shown.
  • the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b may be individually raised or lowered. Suitable means, for example a friction mechanism, may be provided to prevents the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b from being lowered unintentionally.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates the auxiliary armrest 154 a in the extended position and the other auxiliary armrest 154 b in the retracted position.
  • the auxiliary armrest 154 b provides padding for the thigh of a seated passenger.
  • the auxiliary armrest 154 a provides an arm support as described above. Because of the design of the upright support 156 , which lacks the spaced-apart sidewalls of the center armrest 18 described above, and the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b , there is also a substantial amount of extra width or “thigh room” provided in the extended position.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a variation of the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b , labeled 154 a ′ and 154 b ′.
  • the first and second auxiliary armrests 154 a ′ and 154 b ′ are pivotally attached to opposed edges of a top member 158 ′, for example with hinges 160 a ′ and 160 b ′ such that they lie on top of the top member 158 ′ in the retracted position.
  • the auxiliary armrests 154 a ′ and 154 b ′ may be individually retracted or extended by pivoting them through 180°. Suitable means, for example a friction mechanism, may be provided to prevents the auxiliary armrests 154 a ′ and 154 b ′ from being moved unintentionally.

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An armrest apparatus for a passenger seat includes a longitudinally-extending center armrest adapted to be disposed between side-by-side first and second seats, and a privacy divider. The divider is moveable between a stowed position wherein an upper surface of the center armrest is accessible by an occupant of the first or second seat, and a deployed position wherein the divider extends to the center armrest and forms a generally vertically extending wall between of occupants of the first and second seats. The privacy may include a plurality of linked panels.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/529,686 filed Dec. 15, 2003, and Provisional Application No. 60/589,297, filed Jul. 20, 2004.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention relates generally to vehicle seating and more particularly to a tourist/coach class aircraft seating arrangement. Aircraft seating is typically divided into various classes, for example first class, business class, and coach or tourist class. For each class of seating, an individual passenger is allotted a preselected amount of space (both area and volume). First-class seats provide the most individual space, and also may include features to improve comfort, such as fully reclining sleeper functions. In contrast, the tourist/coach class is provided with a relatively small amount of space, in order to provide the most efficient transportation and lowest cost.
  • It has been found that passengers are more satisfied by a given quantity of space when that space is completely controlled, or “owned” by the passenger. Since the space for coach-class seating is limited, it is especially important that a passenger's personal space be protected from intrusion from other passengers. However, prior art coach class seats are typically arranged such that passengers seated side-by side must share an a single armrest. In this arrangement, the armrest width allotted to each passenger, and the dividing line between adjacent seats, is not clearly delineated. This can lead to conflicts between passengers as each tries to assert control of the single armrest, as well as discomfort of the passenger that gets a smaller portion of the armrest.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide a vehicle passenger seat which is clearly separated from an adjacent seat.
  • It is another object of the invention to provide a privacy divider between adjacent passenger seats.
  • It is another object of the invention to provide a seat having a privacy divider which still provides a full-width armrest to a passenger.
  • These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in the preferred embodiments disclosed below by providing an armrest apparatus for a passenger seat including a longitudinally-extending center armrest adapted to be disposed between side-by-side first and second seats, and a privacy divider attached to the center armrest. The privacy divider is moveable between a stowed position wherein an upper surface of the center armrest is accessible by an occupant of the first or second seat, and a deployed position wherein the privacy divider extends to the center armrest and forms a generally vertically extending wall between of occupants of the first and second seats.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the armrest apparatus further includes at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of the center armrest. The auxiliary armrest is moveable between a retracted position, and an extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the auxiliary armrest is pivotally attached at an inboard edge thereof to the center armrest.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the armrest apparatus further includes means for selectively retaining the armrest in the extended position.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the center armrest includes a wall-like upright support having a top member attached thereto. Movement of the auxiliary armrest to the extended position exposes a space between the upright support and the retracted position of the auxiliary armrest. The space is adapted to accommodate a passenger's thigh.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the privacy divider includes a plurality of generally triangular panels pivotally mounted about a common axis.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the panels are linked together such that motion of a first one of the panels towards the deployed position causes motion of the remainder of the panels towards the deployed position.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the armrest apparatus further includes a second auxiliary armrest attached to the other of the left or right sides of the center armrest and moveable between a retracted position, and a extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the panels are pivoted near a rear end of the center armrest and pivot downwards and forwards when deployed.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the panels are pivoted near a front end of the center armrest and pivot upwards and forwards when deployed.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, one of the panels includes a cover which is disposed flush with an upper surface of the center armrest when the privacy divider is in the stowed position.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, a passenger seat unit includes: a frame for being attached to a floor of a vehicle; first and second seats carried side-by-side on the frame, each of the seats including a seat bottom for supporting a passenger and an upwardly-extending seat back attached to the frame; a forwardly-extending center armrest disposed between the first and second seats; and a privacy divider. The privacy divider is moveable between a stowed position wherein the armrest is accessible by an occupant of the first or second seat, and a deployed position wherein the privacy divider extends to armrest so as to mutually block access of occupants of the first and second seats from each other.
  • According to another embodiment of the invention, the passenger seat unit further includes at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of the center armrest. The auxiliary armrest is moveable between a retracted position, and a extended position in which the auxiliary armrest provides support for an arm of a passenger seated in one of the first and second seats.
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  • The subject matter that is regarded as the invention may be best understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a passenger seat set including a privacy divider;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing the privacy divider in a fully deployed position;
  • FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof;
  • FIG. 5 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 6 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a partially deployed position;
  • FIG. 7 is another partial perspective view of the passenger seat set of FIG. 1 showing details of a center armrest thereof, with the privacy divider in a fully deployed position;
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the privacy divider of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of an armrest incorporating a folding auxiliary armrest;
  • FIG. 10 is another view of the armrest of FIG. 9, showing the auxiliary armrest in a partially extended position;
  • FIG. 11 is another view of the armrest of FIG. 9, showing the auxiliary armrest in a fully extended position;
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an armrest incorporating an alternative embodiment of a privacy divider in a stowed position;
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the armrest of FIG. 12 showing the privacy divider in a deployed position;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the armrest of FIG. 12 showing the privacy divider in an alternative deployed position;
  • FIG. 15 is cross-sectional view of the armrest and privacy divider of FIG. 12;
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a passenger seat incorporating an alternative embodiment of a folding auxiliary armrest;
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the folding auxiliary armrest of FIG. 16 in a partially extended position;
  • FIG. 18 is another perspective view of the folding auxiliary armrest of FIG. 16 in an extended position;
  • FIG. 19 is cross-sectional view of the armrest of FIG. 17;
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a passenger seat incorporating another alternative embodiment of a privacy divider in a stowed position;
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the privacy divider of FIG. 20 in a deployed position; and
  • FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the a variation of the auxiliary armrest shown in FIG. 16.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Referring to the drawings wherein identical reference numerals denote the same elements throughout the various views, FIGS. 1-8 illustrate a passenger seat set 10 including a privacy divider. The seat set 10 includes two seats 12 and 14 which are collectively provided with three armrests 16, 18, and 20, each shown in the lowered passenger use position. The seats 12 and 14 include seat backs 22 and 22′ and seat bottoms 24 and 24′. The seats 12 and 14 are supported by a frame 26. The frame 26 is mounted on legs 28 and 30 that are in turn mounted to the deck of the aircraft by track fittings of a known type.
  • The privacy divider, referred to generally at 32, is disposed between the seats 12 and 14 and can be stowed in an upright position as shown in FIG. 1, or deployed as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In the deployed position, the privacy divider 32 separates the passengers in respective seats 12 and 14, and most importantly blocks each passenger from placing his or her elbow beyond the center of the center armrest 18. Although the presence of the privacy divider 32 reduces the amount of armrest space available to each of the adjacent passengers, it will increase overall passenger satisfaction, as passengers prefer to have a smaller amount of space which is protected from intrusion from other passengers, rather than a larger amount of space which is not clearly defined.
  • As noted above, when the privacy divider 32 is deployed, it consumes at least some of the space normally available on top of the center armrest 18. Accordingly, the center armrest 18 is provided with a pair of auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b attached to the side walls 56 a and 56 b thereof. The auxiliary armrests 54 a and 56 b are folded down against the sidewalls 56 a and 56 b, out of the passenger's way, when the privacy divider 32 is not in use, as shown in FIG. 1. When the privacy divider 32 is extended, the auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b can be folded upward into a horizontal position to provide extra support for the passenger's arm, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the privacy divider 32 comprises a plurality of generally triangular panels 34, 36 and 38, each including a pair of divergent side edges 40 a and 40 b which extend between an outer edge 42 (the shape of which may be varied as desired), and an inner apex 44. The panels 34, 36, and 38 are mounted on a common pivot 46 which passes through the inner apex 44 of each panel. One of the panels 34 includes deployment means such as the illustrated handle 48, which a seated passenger can use to pivot the panel 34 forward and downward until it contacts the center armrest 18. The privacy divider 32 may also include suitable linking means which cause the panels 36 and 38 to pivot into the deployed position when the panel 34 is moved. In the illustrated example, shown in FIG. 8, the panel 34 includes a flange 50 at its aft most side edge 40 b which bears against a complementary flange 52 at the forward side edge 40 a of the panel 36 as the panel 34 is pulled forward. A similar linking arrangement may be employed between the panel 36 and the panel 38. The privacy divider 32 need not be a rigid barrier. Any configuration which will provide separation and privacy between two passengers may be used. For example, the panels 34, 36, and 38 could be replaced with a curtain-like structure, such as elasticized fabric (not shown).
  • FIGS. 9-11 illustrate the internal structure of the auxiliary armrest 54 a, which is representative of the auxiliary armrest 54 b, in more detail. The auxiliary armrest 54 a comprises a shell 58 including a generally planar upper surface 60 connected to a pair of spaced-apart inboard and outboard flanges 62 and 64. The inboard flange 62 is attached to the sidewall 56 a of the center armrest 18 by a linkage 68 or other suitable means to allow the shell 58 to pivot between retracted and extended positions. A suitable mechanism is provided to hold the auxiliary armrest 54 a in the extended position. In the illustrated example the linkage 68 is mounted to the shell 58 in such a manner that its elements move into an “over-center” relationship when the auxiliary armrest 54 a is raised (see FIG. 11). This prevents the auxiliary armrest 54 a from being lowered until the linkage 68 is manually collapsed.
  • FIGS. 12-15 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the privacy divider, referred to generally at 132, which may be substituted for the privacy divider 32 described above. The privacy divider 132 comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped panels 134, 136, 138, and 140, mounted on a common pivot 146 which passes through the inner apex of each panel. The uppermost panel 134 has a cover 148 attached thereto. The cover 148 may be padded or upholstered and is received in a slot 150 in the upper surface of the center armrest 18. For purposes of illustrative clarity, auxiliary armrests 54 a and 54 b are not shown in FIGS. 12-15. The panel 134 may include deployment means such as the illustrated tab 152, which a seated passenger can use to pivot the panel 134 upwards and forwards. The privacy divider 132 need only be raised sufficiently to prevent competition or “elbow jousting” between two passengers. Therefore, the completely raised position of the privacy divider 132 may be fully upward so that the cover 148 is nearly vertical, as shown in FIG. 14, or it could be at some lower position, such as is shown in FIG. 13. The privacy divider 132 may also include suitable linking means, such as those described above with respect to the privacy divider 32, which cause the panels 136, 138, and 140 to pivot into the deployed position when the panel 34 is moved. The privacy divider 132 need not be a rigid barrier. Any configuration which will provide separation and privacy between two passengers may be used. For example, the panels 134, 136, and 138 could be replaced with a flexible, curtain-like structure, such as elasticized fabric (not shown).
  • FIGS. 20 and 21 illustrate another alternative privacy divider 232 disposed inside an armrest 18. It is similar in construction to the privacy divider 132 in that it includes a cover 248 and at least one panel 234 (or a curtain-like structure as described above). In contrast to the pivoting motion of the privacy divider 132, the privacy divider 232 is deployed or stowed by raising or lowering it in a vertical direction. The panel 234 man be mounted in the armrest 18 by suitable rails or other known structures for this purpose. The cover 248 may also include a tab 252 that a seated passenger can use to manipulate the privacy divider.
  • FIGS. 16-19 illustrate an alternative center armrest 18′ which incorporates a pair of auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b. The center armrest 18′ comprises a wall-like upright support 156 and a longitudinally-extending top member 158, which may be padded and/or upholstered. As illustrated in FIG. 19, the upright support 156 is relatively thin to minimize passenger space intrusion, and may be flared outwards at the top to provide a mounting surface for the top member 158. First and second auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b are pivotally attached to opposed edges of the top member 158, for example with hinges 160 a and 160 b, to allow the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b to pivot between retracted and extended positions. Each of the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b includes a top surface 162 which may be which may be padded and/or upholstered as shown. As shown in FIGS. 16-18, the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b may be individually raised or lowered. Suitable means, for example a friction mechanism, may be provided to prevents the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b from being lowered unintentionally.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates the auxiliary armrest 154 a in the extended position and the other auxiliary armrest 154 b in the retracted position. In the retracted position, the auxiliary armrest 154 b provides padding for the thigh of a seated passenger. In the extended position, the auxiliary armrest 154 a provides an arm support as described above. Because of the design of the upright support 156, which lacks the spaced-apart sidewalls of the center armrest 18 described above, and the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b, there is also a substantial amount of extra width or “thigh room” provided in the extended position.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a variation of the auxiliary armrests 154 a and 154 b, labeled 154 a′ and 154 b′. In this variation, the first and second auxiliary armrests 154 a′ and 154 b′ are pivotally attached to opposed edges of a top member 158′, for example with hinges 160 a′ and 160 b′ such that they lie on top of the top member 158′ in the retracted position. The auxiliary armrests 154 a′ and 154 b′ may be individually retracted or extended by pivoting them through 180°. Suitable means, for example a friction mechanism, may be provided to prevents the auxiliary armrests 154 a′ and 154 b′ from being moved unintentionally.
  • The foregoing has described a seating arrangement including a privacy panel. While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications thereto can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention and the best mode for practicing the invention are provided for the purpose of illustration only and not for the purpose of limitation, the invention being defined by the claims.

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1. An armrest apparatus for a passenger seat comprising:
a longitudinally-extending center armrest adapted to be disposed between side-by-side first and second seats;
a privacy divider attached to said center armrest, said privacy divider being moveable between:
a stowed position wherein an upper surface of said center armrest is accessible by an occupant of said first or second seat; and
a deployed position wherein said privacy divider extends to said center armrest and forms a generally vertically extending wall between of occupants of said first and second seats.
2. The armrest apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of said center armrest and moveable between:
a retracted position; and
an extended position in which said auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support.
3. The armrest apparatus of claim 2 wherein said auxiliary armrest is pivotally attached at an inboard edge thereof to said center armrest.
4. The armrest apparatus of claim 3 further comprising means for selectively retaining said armrest in said extended position.
5. The armrest apparatus of claim 2 wherein said center armrest comprises a wall-like upright support having a top member attached thereto, and wherein movement of said auxiliary armrest to said extended position exposes a space between said upright support and the retracted position of said auxiliary armrest, said space adapted to accommodate a passenger's thigh.
6. The armrest apparatus of claim 1 wherein said privacy divider comprises a plurality of generally triangular panels pivotally mounted about a common axis.
7. The armrest apparatus of claim 6 wherein said panels are linked together such that motion of a first one of said panels towards said deployed position causes motion of the remainder of said panels towards said deployed position.
8. The armrest apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a second auxiliary armrest attached to the other of said left or right sides of said center armrest and moveable between:
a retracted position; and
an extended position in which said auxiliary armrest provides a laterally-extending support.
9. The armrest apparatus of claim 1 wherein said panels are pivoted near a rear end of said center armrest and pivot downwards and forwards when deployed.
10. The armrest apparatus of claim 1 wherein said panels are pivoted near a front end of said center armrest and pivot upwards and forwards when deployed.
11. The armrest apparatus of claim 10 wherein said one of said panels includes a cover which is disposed flush with an upper surface of said center armrest when said privacy divider is in said stowed position.
12. A passenger seat unit comprising:
a frame for being attached to a floor of a vehicle;
first and second seats carried side-by-side on said frame, each of said seats comprising a seat bottom for supporting a passenger and an upwardly-extending seat back attached to said frame;
a forwardly-extending center armrest disposed between said first and second seats; and
a privacy divider moveable between:
a stowed position wherein said is armrest accessible by an occupant of said first or second seat; and
a deployed position wherein said privacy divider extends to said armrest to mutually block access of occupants of said first and second seats from each other.
13. The passenger seat unit of claim 12 further comprising:
at least one auxiliary armrest attached to a left or right side of said center armrest and moveable between:
a retracted position against said left or right side of said center armrest; and
an extended position in which said auxiliary armrest provides support for an arm of a passenger seated in one of said first and second seats.
14. The passenger seat unit of claim 13 wherein said auxiliary armrest is pivotally attached at an inboard edge thereof to said center armrest.
15. The passenger seat unit of claim 14 further comprising means for selectively retaining said auxiliary armrest in said extended position.
16. The passenger seat unit of claim 13 wherein said center armrest comprises a wall-like upright support having a top member attached thereto, and wherein movement of said auxiliary armrest to said extended position exposes a space between said upright support and the retracted position of said auxiliary armrest , said space adapted to accommodate a passenger's thigh.
17. The passenger seat unit of claim 12 wherein said privacy divider comprises a plurality of generally triangular panels pivotally mounted about a common axis.
18. The passenger seat unit of claim 17 wherein said panels are linked together such that motion of a first one of said panels towards said deployed position causes motion of the remainder of said panels towards said deployed position.
19. The passenger seat unit of claim 13 further comprising a second auxiliary armrest attached to the other of said left or right sides of said center armrest and moveable between:
a retracted position; and
an extended position in which said auxiliary armrest provides support for an arm of a passenger seated in the other of said first and second seats.
20. The passenger seat unit of claim 19 further comprising means for selectively retaining said second auxiliary armrest in said extended position.
21. The passenger seat unit of claim 8 wherein said panels are pivoted near a rear end of said center armrest and pivot downwards and forwards when deployed.
22. The passenger seat unit of claim 8 wherein said panels are pivoted near a front end of said center armrest and pivot upwards and forwards when deployed.
23. The passenger seat unit of claim 22 wherein said one of said panels includes a cover which is disposed flush with an upper surface of said center armrest when said privacy divider is in said stowed position.
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