B60N2/242

VEHICLE SEAT OPERATION

A user destination is identified based on received location information from a user. A first seat in a vehicle is assigned to the user based on the user destination. At least one of the first seat and a second seat in the vehicle is moved upon user entry until a distance between the first seat and the second seat is greater than a distance threshold.

SEATING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WITH SOURCE OF LIQUID SANITIZER AND NOZZLES TO DISPENSE LIQUID SANITIZER ONTO EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SEATING ASSEMBLY TO SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACE

A vehicle comprises: a plurality of seating assemblies, each seating assembly including an exterior surface, an interior beneath the exterior surface, a pressured supply of liquid sanitizer disposed within the interior, and at least one valve in fluid communication with the pressurized supply of liquid sanitizer that opens to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface. Each of the at least one valve are selectively positionable to and from an open position where the liquid sanitizer flows through the valve to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface and a closed position where the liquid sanitizer cannot flow through the valve. A controller, configured to receive instructions from a user interface, communicates with each of the at least one valve to cause any particular valve to move to and from the open position and the closed position.

PASSENGER-RECEIVING DEVICE AND RELATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE
20210009008 · 2021-01-14 ·

A passenger-receiving device intended to be installed in a compartment of a vehicle includes a seat bottom movable between a first position in which the seat bottom is configured to allow a passenger to sit on the seat bottom and a second position in which the seat bottom prevents a passenger from sitting on the seat bottom. The device detects the presence of the seat bottom in the first position. The device also includes a signaling module configured to receive a value of a parameter of the compartment and to generate a signal intended for at least one passenger present in the compartment when the measured value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold and the seat bottom is in the first position.

BUS HANDRAIL AND BUS VEHICLE INTERIOR STRUCTURE
20210009021 · 2021-01-14 · ·

A bus handrail provided in a vehicle interior of a bus in a shape of L as viewed in a vehicle width direction has, in an installed state thereof, a first grip portion extending in a vehicle vertical direction, a second grip portion extending backward with respect to a vehicle continuously from a lower part of the first grip portion, a third grip portion extending upward with respect to the vehicle continuously from the second grip portion, and a fourth grip portion extending backward with respect to the vehicle continuously from the third grip portion. Besides, in a bus vehicle interior structure equipped with the bus handrail and a seat provided on a rear wall side in the vehicle interior and in which a passenger sits in a half-standing posture, part of the fourth grip portion is arranged outside the seat in the vehicle width direction.

HEADREST COVER HOLDER SYSTEM
20210000260 · 2021-01-07 ·

A cover for a vehicle seat headrest includes one opening to accommodate a protuberance at the front of the headrest, such as a protuberant cushion or pillow, and another opening at the rear to permit access to a passenger behind the vehicle seat to access or view items attached to, or stored within, the rear of the headrest.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE
20200406736 · 2020-12-31 ·

An electric vehicle comprises: a main battery which is disposed under the floor of a vehicle interior; a front seat which is provided for a front part of the vehicle interior; a front housing chamber which is formed under a seating surface of the front seat; and an air-suspension device including an air spring which is made to expand and contract by air pressure, an air compressor which compresses air, and one or more first surge tanks which store high-pressure air or low-pressure air, in which the first surge tanks and the air compressor are disposed in a front housing chamber.

VEHICLE SEAT
20200406793 · 2020-12-31 ·

A vehicle seat is fixed to a B pillar disposed in front of a door provided on a side surface of a vehicle, and constructed to be foldable.

Transformable seat assembly

A transformable seat assembly includes a seat support structure and a back support structure connected to the seat support structure with a hinge defining an axis of rotation. An actuator assembly includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder, wherein the cylinder is secured to one of the back support structure or the seat support structure and the piston is secured to other of the one of the back support structure or the seat support structure. Additionally a blocking member is positioned within and adjustable along the cylinder. With blocking member in a first position, piston is limited to travel to a first limit position and the back support structure to a first reclined position. With the blocking member in a second position, piston is limited to travel to a second limit position and back support structure is permitted to rotate to second reclined position.

Methods for arranging passenger seats and passenger service units in aircraft cabins
10850852 · 2020-12-01 · ·

Disclosed are methods for arranging passenger seats and passenger service units in aircraft cabins as well as locating devices used in these methods. These methods and devices provide fast and efficient ways for directly referencing the position of each passenger service unit relative to a corresponding passenger seat. For example, a passenger seat is positioned on a seat rail using rail markers. Each set of markers corresponds to a different seating configuration. A locating device is then placed on the passenger seat such that the device datum contacts the seat cushion. A locator of the locating device determines a reference, in an overhead compartment, for installing a passenger service unit, corresponding to this seat. The reference is based on an angle between the datum and the locator, which is adjustable in some examples.

Amenities panel for passenger seat for holding passenger belongings and devices

An amenities panel for a passenger seat includes a body and at least one convenience feature. The body includes an aft-facing side and is configured to connect to a backrest of the passenger seat. The amenities panel is configured to be positioned between a forward-facing side of the backrest and a stowed tray table.