公开(公告)号：US08033501B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11150578

申请日：2005-06-10

申请人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James E. Ebner

发明人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James E. Ebner

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： H02G3/00 ,  B64C1/20 ,  H01R13/62933 ,  H02G11/00

摘要： A system for communicating electrical signals between two spaced apart seat assemblies on a mobile platform, for example an aircraft. The seat assemblies are secured to seat tracks mounted on a floor of the aircraft cabin. The seat tracks have a plurality of spaced apart holes that enable seat assembly mounting. A seat track cover is snap-fit onto one or more seat track mount devices. Each of the seat track mount devices includes one or more cleats or knobs that can be snap fit into the openings in the seat track to quickly and easily secure the seat track cover to the seat track. The seat track cover and mount devices enable a simple, planar seat track having spaced apart holes to be employed, rather than a C-shaped seat mounting track.

摘要翻译： 用于在移动平台（例如飞行器）上的两个间隔开的座椅组件之间传递电信号的系统。 座椅组件被固定到安装在飞机机舱地板上的座椅轨道上。 座椅轨道具有能够使座椅组件安装的多个间隔开的孔。 座椅导轨盖卡扣配合到一个或多个座椅轨道安装装置上。 座椅轨道安装装置中的每一个包括一个或多个夹板或旋钮，其可以卡扣配合到座椅轨道中的开口中，以快速且容易地将座椅轨道盖固定到座椅轨道。 座椅导轨盖和安装装置使得能够使用具有间隔开的孔的简单的平面座椅轨道，而不是C形座椅安装轨道。

公开(公告)号：US07503522B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11709548

申请日：2007-02-22

申请人： James T Henley ,  Robert T Johnson ,  Darrel E Santala ,  Samuel J Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Kevin S Callahan

发明人： James T Henley ,  Robert T Johnson ,  Darrel E Santala ,  Samuel J Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Kevin S Callahan

IPC分类号： B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R25/14 ,  H02G3/00

摘要： A method of providing power and/or data to a seat in a seating area. A power distribution system having a continuous power bus is used to supply power and/or data to seats in a mobile platform or fixed structure. The power distribution system generally includes a bus strip that, in a mobile platform, extends along a length of a passenger cabin and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus strip and the passenger seats. Power and/or data can be transmitted between the bus strip and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the bus strip, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the power and/or data source and each seat.

摘要翻译： 向休息区的座椅提供动力和/或数据的方法。 具有连续功率总线的配电系统用于向移动平台或固定结构中的座椅供电和/或数据。 配电系统通常包括总线条，其在移动平台中沿着客舱的长度延伸，以及可操作以在总线带和乘客座之间提供连接的连接器。 电源和/或数据可以在总线条和乘客座位之间通过连接器沿着总线条的任何点传输，因此不需要在电源和/或数据源与每个座位之间运行单独的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07188805B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10810324

申请日：2004-03-27

申请人： James T. Henley ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrel E. Santala ,  Samuel J. Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan

发明人： James T. Henley ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrel E. Santala ,  Samuel J. Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan

IPC分类号： B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R25/14 ,  H02G3/00

摘要： A power distribution system having a continuous power bus to supply power and/or data to aircraft passenger seats in a mobile platform. The power distribution system generally includes a bus strip that extends along a length of the passenger cabin and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus strip and the passenger seats. Power and/or data can be transmitted between the bus strip and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the bus strip, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the power and/or data source and each passenger seat.

摘要翻译： 一种配电系统，具有连续的电力总线，用于向移动平台中的飞机乘客座椅供电和/或数据。 配电系统通常包括沿乘客舱的长度延伸的总线带和可操作以提供总线带和乘客座椅之间的连接的连接器。 电源和/或数据可以在总线条和乘客座位之间通过连接器沿着总线条的任何点传输，因此不需要在电源和/或数据源与每个乘客座位之间运行单独的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07370831B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11090875

申请日：2005-03-25

申请人： Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Kevin S Callahan

发明人： Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Kevin S Callahan

IPC分类号： B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64C1/18 ,  B64D11/0624

摘要： A system for distributing signals between a first seat and a second seat of a platform. The system generally includes an elongated bus and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus and the passenger seats. Signals can be transmitted between the bus and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the power bus, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the signal source and each seat. The bus is connected to the connector by depressing the bus upon the connector. This system and method significantly reduces the amount of time, energy, and expense necessary to individually wire each passenger seat to receive signals, such as power and/or data.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在平台的第一座椅和第二座椅之间分配信号的系统。 该系统通常包括细长总线和可操作以提供总线和乘客座椅之间的连接的连接器。 信号可以在总线和乘客座椅之间通过连接器沿着电源总线的任何点传输，因此不需要在信号源和每个座位之间运行单独的连接。 总线通过按压连接器上的总线连接到连接器。 该系统和方法显着地减少了将每个乘客座位单独接线以接收诸如电力和/或数据的信号所需的时间，能量和费用。

公开(公告)号：US07207523B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10936004

申请日：2004-09-08

申请人： Kevin S Callahan ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  James T Henley

发明人： Kevin S Callahan ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  James T Henley

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B64D11/06 ,  H01R25/16

摘要： A power/data bus for conducting at least one of data and power signals to a variety of different locations on a mobile platform. The bus has a plurality of discrete connection ports, and at least one conductive cable. The power/data bus extends across an area where access to at least one of data and electricity is desired. The discrete connection ports are spaced apart at different locations along the power/data bus. The conductive cable extends through the power/data bus and is connected to at least one of the discrete connection ports. The conductive cable conducts at least one of power and data signals between the discrete connection ports and a data/power source. At least one of the connection ports are operable to cooperate with a connector of an external device to supply at least one of power and data signals to the external device. The power/data bus, when used in an aircraft passenger cabin, eliminates the need to extend individual data and/or power cables to or between each passenger seat group.

摘要翻译： 用于将数据和功率信号中的至少一个传送到移动平台上的各种不同位置的电源/数据总线。 总线具有多个离散连接端口和至少一个导电电缆。 电力/数据总线延伸到需要访问数据和电力中的至少一个的区域。 离散连接端口沿着电源/数据总线在不同位置间隔开。 导电电缆延伸通过电源/数据总线并连接至至少一个离散连接端口。 导电电缆在离散连接端口和数据/电源之间传导电源和数据信号中的至少一个。 连接端口中的至少一个可操作以与外部设备的连接器配合，以向外部设备提供电源和数据信号中的至少一个。 电力/数据总线在飞机乘客舱中使用时，无需将个人数据和/或电力电缆扩展到每个乘客座椅组之间或之间。

公开(公告)号：US07185850B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10943035

申请日：2004-09-16

申请人： Kevin S Callahan ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib

发明人： Kevin S Callahan ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B60N2/0725 ,  B60N2002/0264 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D11/0624 ,  B64D11/0696 ,  H02G3/0418 ,  H02G3/383

摘要： A seat track cover for transferring at least one of electrical power and data between two seats. The cover has a housing and a cable. The housing is sized to extend between a first seat leg assembly of a first seat and a second seat leg assembly of a second seat. The housing comprises a channel forming a first aperture at one end and a second aperture at a second end opposite the first aperture. The cable is seated within the housing and has a length at least equal to the length of the housing. The cable comprises a first connector and a second connector. The cable is seated within the housing such that the first connector is at the first aperture of the housing and the second connector is at the second aperture of the housing. The first connector couples with the first seat leg assembly and the second connector couples with the second seat leg assembly when the housing is positioned between the first seat leg and the second seat leg. In this manner, the cover provides a simple and economical connection between two seats using a cable having a standard length.

摘要翻译： 座椅轨道盖，用于在两个座位之间传送电力和数据中的至少一个。 盖子有一个外壳和一根电缆。 壳体的尺寸设置成在第一座椅的第一座椅支腿组件和第二座椅的第二座椅支腿组件之间延伸。 壳体包括在一端形成第一孔的通道和在与第一孔相对的第二端处的第二孔。 电缆位于外壳内，其长度至少等于外壳的长度。 电缆包括第一连接器和第二连接器。 电缆位于壳体内，使得第一连接器位于壳体的第一孔口处，并且第二连接器位于壳体的第二孔口处。 当壳体位于第一座椅腿部和第二座椅腿部之间时，第一连接器与第一座椅腿部组件耦接，并且第二连接器与第二座椅腿部组件耦合。 以这种方式，盖使用具有标准长度的电缆在两个座之间提供简单和经济的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07182292B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US10898729

申请日：2004-07-23

申请人： Daniel J Howard ,  Kevin S Callahan ,  Samuel J Feist ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James T Henley

发明人： Daniel J Howard ,  Kevin S Callahan ,  Samuel J Feist ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James T Henley

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64D11/0624

摘要： A seat having a seat leg assembly for use on a mobile platform, especially on an aircraft. The seat comprises a front seat leg, a rear seat leg, and a spreader bar coupled to and extending between the front seat leg and the rear seat leg. The spreader bar has a door. The door is movable between a closed position in which the door prevents access to areas beneath the spreader bar and an open position in which the door permits access to areas beneath the spreader bar. In this manner, the open door allows an installer to grasp electrical cabling beneath the spreader bar and feed the cabling through a hole in the door so that the cable can be connected a connection point on or adjacent to the seat track.

摘要翻译： 具有用于在移动平台上，特别是在飞机上使用的座椅腿组件的座椅。 座椅包括前排座椅腿，后排座椅腿和连接到前排座椅腿和后座椅腿之间并在其前后延伸的吊架杆。 吊具酒吧有一扇门。 门可以在闭合位置之间移动，在该位置中，门防止进入扩张器杆下方的区域，并且打开位置，门允许进入扩张器杆下方的区域。 以这种方式，打开的门允许安装者抓住吊具杆下方的电缆并通过门中的孔馈送电缆，使得电缆可以连接到座椅轨道上或邻近座椅轨道上的连接点。

公开(公告)号：US07191981B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10983906

申请日：2004-11-08

申请人： Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Samuel J Feist

发明人： Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J Mitchell ,  Samuel J Feist

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696

摘要： A seat track cover having telescopically engaged first and second portions that enables an overall length of the seat track cover to be adjusted as needed to cover a portion of a seat track that separates two adjacent seats mounted to the seat tracks. A cable can be routed within the first and second portions to enable electrical or optical signals to be conducted between data/power connection ports on the seats. One embodiment includes mating conductive elements formed along the lengths of each of the first and second portions.

摘要翻译： 具有可伸缩接合的第一和第二部分的座椅轨道盖，其能够根据需要调整座椅轨道盖的整个长度，以覆盖安装到座椅轨道的两个相邻座椅分隔的座椅轨道的一部分。 电缆可以在第一和第二部分内布线，以使电或光信号能够在座椅上的数据/电源连接端口之间传导。 一个实施例包括沿着第一和第二部分中的每一个的长度形成的配合导电元件。