| 摘要 |
A convertible aircraft seat comprises a main seat support frame having slidable seat sections (11) to allow the overall length of the seat, and the number of sitting positions, to be varied as required. The frame is provided with fixing positions for arm dividers (13) which allow delimitation of a predetermined number of sitting positions when the seat is fully expanded corresponding to an economy class configurations, and a fewer number of sitting positions of greater sitting width when the seat is contracted corresponding to a business class configuration. Since the width of the seat backs remains constant, bolsters may be attached to them when the seat is contracted for business class usage. In an aircraft cabin this is a highly desirable feature because it allows rapid conversion of the seating arrangement as between economy and business class usage in contrast to prior art arrangements which basically involve moving a divider up and down the cabin so that some economy class passengers will have the advantage of sitting in better quality business class seats while others will not. |
