Movable structures
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11904789B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US18124068

    申请日:2023-03-21

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: B60R21/207 B60N3/001 B60R21/013

    Abstract: A body structure defines a passenger cabin. An interior portion is located in the passenger cabin, and a support portion that includes a surface and an adjustable support assembly is located in the passenger cabin. The surface is located adjacent to the interior portion, the adjustable support assembly includes actuators, and the adjustable support assembly is configured to move the surface with respect to the interior portion. Sensors are configured to generate sensor outputs, and a controller detects an event based on the sensor outputs. In response to the detection of the event, the controller outputs a control signal that controls the adjustable support assembly so that the adjustable support assembly moves at least part of the surface away from the interior portion.

    Safety systems for modular seating

    公开(公告)号:US12208760B1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-28

    申请号:US18151561

    申请日:2023-01-09

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A positioning system for a reaction surface is usable with a support having a rearward position spaced from the reaction surface and a forward position proximate to the reaction surface. A controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of an event, receive a signal indicative of the support being in the rearward position, and send a command configured to move the support from the rearward position to the forward position based on the signal indicative of the event and based on the signal indicative of the support being in the rearward position.

    Control system
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11772593B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-03

    申请号:US17903352

    申请日:2022-09-06

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: B60R21/207 B60N3/001 B60R21/013

    Abstract: A system includes a body structure that defines a cabin, a seat assembly that is located in the cabin, and a support structure that includes a top portion and an adjustable support assembly. The support structure is located adjacent to the seat assembly, the adjustable support assembly includes actuators, and the adjustable support assembly is configured to move the top portion with respect to the seat assembly. The system also includes sensors that are configured to generate sensor outputs regarding an environment outside of the system, and a controller that detects an event based on the sensor outputs. In response to the detection of the event, the controller outputs a control signal that controls the adjustable support assembly so that the adjustable support assembly moves at least part of the top portion away from the seat assembly.

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