To make a rotatable vehicle seat be rotatable in a small space, in a vehicle seat (1) including a seat cushion (7) provided on a floor (2) of a vehicle and a seat back (8) provided on the seat cushion, the seat cushion is provided on the floor so as to be rotatable about a selected one of multiple rotation axes (A) extending substantially vertically. Preferably, a rotation device (4) is provided between the floor and the seat cushion, the rotation device being configured to enable rotation about the selected one of the multiple rotation axes while restricting rotation about any of the remaining rotation axes.

A lining element for a backrest of a vehicle seat, in particular for the rear face of the back seat is provided. A number of soft lining parts, which are arranged on the front face, and two or more solid lining parts, which are arranged on the rear face and are connected to the soft lining parts, are provided. The degree of deformability of the lining elements towards the rear is preferably greater than the degree of deformability towards the front.

A seat back frame assembly may include first and second brackets coupled with and extending outwardly from the seat back frame assembly. The first and second brackets may define first and second recesses, respectively. A cushion assembly may include first and second sides. The first and second sides may be disposed within the first and second recesses, respectively. An upper hood comprising first and second ends may be coupled with first and second brackets, respectively.

A seating system for a vehicle, comprises first and second seat portions, each providing upper load-bearing surfaces; the first seat portion including a mounting structure for connection to a vehicle body; and the second seat portion including a mounting structure allowing movement with respect to the first seat portion between first and second positions; wherein in the first position, the second seat portion overlies at least part of the upper load-bearing surface of the first set portion; and in the second position, the first and second seat portions are in a substantially side-by-side arrangement such that the respective upper load-bearing surfaces define a seat support surface.

Sleep systems for aircraft are disclosed. An example sleep system includes a divider having a plurality of panels, each panel defining a pocket, and a lateral sleep apparatus positioned adjacent a seat, the lateral sleep apparatus to be positioned at least partially in the pocket of the panel.

A passenger seat having improved backrest comfort features. The passenger seat has a backrest with a movable portion. In one example, the movable portion is defined by an upper backrest portion that can slide up and away from a lower backrest portion to provide a gap between the two portions. The gap 5 may provide an arm or elbow rest for a seat occupant. The movability of the backrest can also provide enhanced comfort for the seat occupant by allowing adjustability of the head rest portion. In other examples, the movable portion comprises the entire backrest of the seat. When in a raised position, the backrest may also provide enhanced privacy to the seat occupant.

A motor vehicle including at least one individual seat is provided. The individual seat includes a seat part and a backrest. The seat part has a seat-part main shell and seat-part side shells arranged thereon on respective sides. The backrest has a backrest main shell and backrest side shells arranged thereon on respective sides. A rail system is provided, which moves the respective seat-part side shell and/or the respective backrest side shell in a desired or specified position by way of actuators.

A seat back frame assembly may include first and second brackets coupled with and extending outwardly from the seat back frame assembly. The first and second brackets may define first and second recesses, respectively. A cushion assembly may include first and second sides. The first and second sides may be disposed within the first and second recesses, respectively. An upper hood comprising first and second ends may be coupled with first and second brackets, respectively.

A seat assembly includes a first seatback and a second seatback. The first seatback may include a first seatback upper portion and a first seatback lower portion. The second seatback may include a second seatback upper portion and a second seatback lower portion. The seat assembly may further include an intermediate back section including an intermediate upper portion and an intermediate lower portion. The first seatback lower portion and the second seatback lower portion may be arranged on opposite sides of the intermediate lower portion. The seat assembly may also include a carrier frame to which the first seatback upper portion, the second seatback upper portion, and the intermediate upper portion may be connected. At least one of the first seatback upper portion, the second seatback lower portion, and the intermediate upper portion may be adjustably connected to the carrier frame.

A seat for a motor vehicle includes a basic shell and a seat surface. The seat surface includes a vacuum layer and an air cushion layer; and the air cushion layer is arranged between the vacuum layer and the basic shell. Also disclosed is a motor vehicle having such a seat.