Aircraft seat device including force transferring carrier element

Abstract

An aircraft seat device includes at least one seat bottom unit, a mounting unit, and at least one carrier element. The at least one seat bottom unit at least partly implements a seat surface. The at least one carrier element couples the seat bottom unit with the mounting unit and transfers force from the seat bottom unit to the mounting unit.

Claims

1. An aircraft seat comprising: an aircraft seat device, the aircraft seat device includes at least one seat bottom unit that at least partly implements a seat surface; a backrest unit; a mounting unit that is configured to be mounted on a mounting plane and that comprises a front transverse support and a rear transverse support; at least one locking module that is at least in a sitting position configured to lock the seat bottom unit and/or the backrest unit of the aircraft seat device; and at least two carrier elements that each extend at least over a large portion of a seat depth of the seat surface and that are configured to couple the seat bottom unit with the mounting unit, wherein the carrier elements are each connected to the front transverse support and the rear transverse support and are arranged spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction, wherein in at least one seat position the carrier elements each are arranged at least substantially underneath an upper edge of the seat bottom unit.

2. The aircraft seat according to claim 1, wherein the backrest unit is at least partially implemented integrally with the seat bottom unit.

3. The aircraft seat according to claim 2, wherein the aircraft seat device comprises a support module that pivotally couples the at least one carrier element directly with a rear transverse support.

4. The aircraft seat according to claim 1, wherein the seat bottom unit and/or the backrest unit are/is configured to be pivotally connected to the mounting unit.

5. The aircraft seat according to claim 4, wherein the seat bottom unit and/or the backrest unit are supported around a shared pivot point.

6. The aircraft seat according to claim 5, wherein the aircraft seat device comprises at least one support module that is configured to pivot the seat bottom unit and/or the backrest unit relative to the carrier elements, and implement a pivot axis that is arranged underneath the seat bottom unit.

7. The aircraft seat according to claim 4, wherein the aircraft seat device comprises at least one support module that is configured to pivot the seat bottom unit and/or the backrest unit relative to the carrier elements, implementing for this purpose a pivot axis that is arranged underneath the seat bottom unit.

8. The aircraft seat according to claim 7, wherein the support module comprises at least one torsion element, implementing the pivot axis of the aircraft seat and extending over a seat width of the seat bottom unit.

9. The aircraft seat according to claim 1, wherein the locking module comprises at least one locking element that locks the seat bottom unit only in a seat position that is embodied as a TTL position.

10. The aircraft seat according to claim 1, wherein the aircraft seat device comprises a support module that pivotally couples the at least one carrier element directly with a rear transverse support.

11. The aircraft seat according to claim 1, further comprising two armrests, wherein the armrests are directly connected with the backrest unit.

12. An aircraft seat comprising: an aircraft seat device, the aircraft seat device includes at least one seat bottom unit that at least partly implements a seat surface; a backrest unit that is at least partially implemented integrally with the seat bottom unit; a mounting unit that is configured to be mounted on a mounting plane; at least one carrier element that extends at least over a large portion of a seat depth of the seat surface and is configured to couple the seat bottom unit with the mounting unit; and at least one locking module that is only in one sitting position configured to lock the seat bottom unit and the backrest unit, wherein the locking module comprises a locking element that is fixedly connected to the seat bottom unit, wherein the locking module comprises a locking unit that is fixedly connected to the mounting unit, wherein for a locking of the locking module, the locking unit is connectable to the locking element in a form-fit manner.

13. An aircraft seat comprising: an aircraft seat device, the aircraft seat device includes at least one seat bottom unit that at least partly implements a seat surface; a backrest unit; two armrests directly connected with the backrest unit; a mounting unit that is configured to be mounted on a mounting plane and that comprises a front transverse support and a rear transverse support; and at least two carrier elements that each extend at least over a large portion of a seat depth of the seat surface and that are configured to couple the seat bottom unit with the mounting unit, wherein the carrier elements are each connected to the front transverse support and the rear transverse support and are arranged spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction, wherein in at least one seat position the carrier elements each are arranged at least substantially underneath an upper edge of the seat bottom unit.

Description

DRAWINGS

(1) Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings show five exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawings, the description and the claims contain a plurality of features in combination. Someone skilled in the art will purposefully also consider the features separately and will find further expedient combinations.

(2) It is shown in:

(3) FIG. 1 a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device according to the invention, in a first exemplary embodiment, with a seat row,

(4) FIG. 2 a schematic lateral view of the aircraft seat device according to the invention, with an aircraft seat in a TTL position and in an indicated comfort position,

(5) FIG. 3 a detail view of the aircraft seat device, in particular a carrier element and a seat bottom unit,

(6) FIG. 4 a detail view of a locking unit,

(7) FIG. 5 a schematic sectional view through a seat bottom unit,

(8) FIG. 6 a schematic representation of a seat bottom unit and a backrest unit with possible pivot points,

(9) FIG. 7 a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device according to the invention, in a second exemplary embodiment,

(10) FIG. 8 a schematic representation of the seat bottom unit and parts of a mounting unit, from below,

(11) FIG. 9 a schematic representation of the aircraft seat device of the second exemplary embodiment, with a seat row having three aircraft seats,

(12) FIG. 10 a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device according to the invention, in a third exemplary embodiment.

(13) FIG. 11 a schematic representation of a portion of a mounting unit and a carrier element,

(14) FIG. 12 a very schematic sectional view of an aircraft seat device, in a fourth exemplary embodiment, with a seat bottom unit and a torsion element that is embodied as a torsion bar, and

(15) FIG. 13 a schematic representation of an aircraft seat device according to the invention, in a fifth exemplary embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

(16) FIGS. 1 to 6 show a first exemplary embodiment of an aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat 10a. The aircraft seat 10a is configured to be mounted in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft. A cabin floor of the aircraft cabin herein realizes a mounting plane, which the aircraft seat 10a is mounted on. The aircraft seat 10a is herein part of a seat row 12a implemented by a plurality of aircraft seats 10a, 60a, 62a. The seat row 12a comprises three aircraft seats 10a, 60a, 62a, which are arranged side by side. Principally it is also conceivable that the seat row 12a comprises a different number of aircraft seats 10a, 60a, 62a. In the aircraft cabin, a plurality of seat rows with the aircraft seat device according to the invention are arranged, which are not shown in detail. The further seat rows are herein arranged in the passenger cabin in a layout that is neither shown nor described in detail, preferably in parallel behind one another. The aircraft seat 10a comprises a mounting unit 14a. The mounting unit 14a is configured for mounting the aircraft seat 10a on the cabin floor of the aircraft cabin. The mounting unit 14a comprises two front seat feet 16a, 18a and two rear seat feet 20a, 22a. On their lower ends, the seat feet 16a, 18a, 20a, 22a are each fixedly coupled with guide rails (not shown in detail) of the aircraft cabin via connection elements, which are not shown in detail either. The guide rails are herein preferentially inserted in the cabin floor. The mounting unit 14a comprises two transverse supports 24a, 26a. The two transverse supports 24a, 26a are embodied as transverse tubes. The transverse supports 24a, 26a have a ring-shaped cross-section. The first transverse support 24a is herein embodied as a front transverse support 24a. The front transverse support 24a is connected to the front seat feet 16a, 18a. Herein the front seat feet 16a, 18a are each rigidly connected to the front transverse support 24a. The second transverse support 26a is embodied as a rear transverse support 26a. The rear transverse support 26a is connected to the rear seat feet 20a, 22a. The rear seat feet 20a, 22a are each connected to the rear transverse support 26a in a rigid and torque-proof manner. The seat feet 16a, 18a, 20a, 22a are each connected to the corresponding transverse support 24a, 26a via coupling points (not described in detail) via a force-fit and/or form-fit connection and/or via substance-to-substance bond. The transverse supports 24a, 26a extend in a transverse direction of the aircraft seats 10a of the seat row 12a. The transverse supports 24a, 26a herein extend over the entire width of the seat row 12a. On an aisle-side end of the seat row 12a the aircraft seat device comprises a step element 164a. The step element 164a is embodied as a steward step. The step element 164a herein implements an elevated step for a person. The step element 164a is herein connected to the mounting unit 14a. Herein the step element 164a is plugged on the transverse supports 24a, 26a. The step element 164a is made of a metal, like in particular an aluminum. Principally it is also conceivable that the step element 164a is made of a fiber composite material.

(17) The aircraft seat device comprises a seat bottom unit 28a. The seat bottom unit 28a is configured to implement a seat surface 30a for a passenger. A passenger may sit on the seat surface 30a that is implemented by the seat bottom unit 28a. The seat bottom unit 28a is herein connected to the mounting unit 14a. The seat bottom unit 28a comprises a base body 32a. The base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a comprises a thin-walled rear wall 34a. The thin-walled rear wall 34a is implemented of a fiber composite material. Herein the rear wall 34a is realized by a shaped CFRP panel. Principally it is also conceivable that the rear wall 34a is made of a different fiber composite material that is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. The thin-walled rear wall 34a closes the seat bottom unit 28a bottomwards. The thin-walled rear wall 34a of the base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a herein faces towards the mounting unit 14a that is arranged underneath the seat bottom unit 28a. The seat bottom unit 28a comprises a thin-walled front wall 36a. The thin-walled front wall 36a is connected to the thin-walled rear wall 34a of the seat bottom unit 28a. The thin-walled front wall 36a is made of a fiber composite material. The thin-walled front wall 36a is herein realized of a same material as the thin-walled rear wall 34a. The thin-walled front wall 36a is arranged on an upper side of the seat bottom unit 28a. The thin-walled front wall 36a of the seat bottom unit 28a faces upwards. The thin-walled front wall 36a of the seat bottom unit 28a implements the seat surface 30a. The thin-walled rear wall 34a and the thin-walled front wall 36a of the seat bottom unit 28a are connected to one another. Herein the thin-walled front wall 36a and the thin-walled rear wall 34a are connected to one another by substance-to-substance bond. The seat bottom unit 28a comprises a stiffening element (not shown), which is configured for stiffening the seat bottom unit 28a. For this purpose the stiffening element is arranged between the thin-walled rear wall 34a and the thin-walled front wall 36a of the seat bottom unit 28a. The stiffening element is embodied as a foam core. Principally it is also conceivable that the seat bottom unit 28a comprises no stiffening element or a differently implemented stiffening element. Herein the thin-walled front wall 36a and/or the thin-walled rear wall 34a could principally also be made of pre-fabricated organo-sheets. By organo-sheets are herein semi-finished fiber-matrix products to be understood, comprising reinforcing fibers pre-inserted in a synthetic matrix. The seat bottom unit 28a comprises a comfort element 38a. The comfort element 38a is configured to embody the seat surface 30a. For this purpose the comfort element 38a is fixedly connected on an upward-facing exterior side of the thin-walled front wall 36a of the seat bottom unit 28a. The comfort element 38a is herein implemented by a cushion and a cover that is releasably connected to the cushion. The comfort element is herein connected to the thin-walled front wall 36a via connection elements, which are not shown in detail.

(18) The aircraft seat device comprises a backrest unit 40a. The backrest unit 40a is configured to provide a backrest support surface 42a, which a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10a may rest his back against. The backrest unit 40a is herein arranged on a rear end of the aircraft seat 10a. The backrest unit 40a is herein arranged on a rear end of the seat bottom unit 28a. The backrest unit 40a comprises a base body 44a. The base body 44a comprises a thin-walled rear wall 46a. The thin-walled rear wall 46a is implemented of a fiber composite material. Herein the rear wall 46a is implemented of a shaped CFRP panel. Principally it is also conceivable that the rear wall 46a is implemented of a different fiber composite material that is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. The thin-walled rear wall 46a closes the backrest unit 40a rearwards. The rear wall 46a of the backrest unit 40a herein faces towards a region which is arranged behind the aircraft seat device and in which there is preferably another seat row arranged. On an exterior side facing away from the aircraft seat 10a rearwards, the rear wall 46a is coated with a coating (not shown nor designated in detail). The coating is configured for a scratch-proof implementation of the exterior side of the rear wall 46a. The thin-walled rear wall 46a is embodied as a visible design element. For this purpose the thin-walled rear wall 46a, which is embodied as a visible design element, is in particular visible from behind in a completely assembled state of the aircraft seat 10a. Herein the thin-walled rear wall 46a, which is embodied as a visible design element, closes the backrest unit 40a rearwards. The base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a comprises a thin-walled front wall 48a. The thin-walled front wall 48a is connected to the thin-walled rear wall 46a. The thin-walled front wall 48a is implemented of a fiber composite material. The thin-walled front wall 48a is herein embodied substantially of a same material as the thin-walled rear wall 46a. The thin-walled front wall 48a is arranged on a front side of the backrest unit 40a. Viewed in a seat direction, the thin-walled front wall 48a is arranged in front of the thin-walled rear wall 46a. The thin-walled rear wall 46a and the thin-walled front wall 48a of the backrest unit 40a are connected to one another. Herein the thin-walled front wall 48a and the thin-walled rear wall 46a are connected to one another by substance-to-substance bond. Principally it is also conceivable that the thin-walled front wall 48a and the thin-walled rear wall 46a are subsequently connected to one another fixedly in their connection regions by a suitable form-fit connection and/or force-fit connection and/or substance-to-substance bond. The backrest unit 40a comprises a stiffening element (not shown in detail), which is configured for stiffening the backrest unit 40a. For this purpose the stiffening element is arranged between the thin-walled rear wall 46a and the thin-walled front wall 48a, and is embodied as a foam core. The stiffening element is embodied of a foam-like material. In a production procedure, the stiffening element, which is embodied as a foam core, is herein inserted and glued between the thin-walled rear wall 46a and the thin-walled front wall 48a as an insert, before the thin-walled rear wall 46a and the thin-walled front wall 48a are fixedly connected to one another. Herein the thin-walled front wall 48a and/or the thin-walled rear wall 46a may principally be implemented of pre-fabricated organo-sheets. The aircraft seat device comprises a comfort element 50a. The comfort element 50a is configured to implement the backrest support surface 42a. For this purpose the comfort element 50a is fixedly connected on an exterior side of the thin-walled front wall 48a. The comfort element 50a is embodied by a cushion and a cover stretching over the cushion. In an assembled state, the cushion and the cover of the comfort element 50a constitute a unit. Principally it is also conceivable that the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a is embodied at least partly of a magnesium. It is herein in particular conceivable that the base body 44a is implemented of a high-pressure die-cast magnesium.

(19) The base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a and the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a are embodied integrally with one another. Herein in particular the front wall 36a of the base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a and the front wall 48a of the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a as well as the rear wall 34a of the base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a and the rear wall 46a of the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a are embodied integrally with one another. The front wall 36a of the base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a and the front wall 48a of the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a are implemented of a layer or a plurality of layers of fiber composite panels. The rear wall 34a of the base body 32a of the seat bottom unit 28a and the rear wall 46a of the base body 44a of the backrest unit 40a are also implemented of a layer or a plurality of layers of fiber composite panels. It is herein conceivable that both the front walls 36a, 48a as well as the rear walls 34a, 46a are implemented of layers of different fiber composite material, e.g. of CFRP and GFRP.

(20) The aircraft seat device comprises a carrier element 52a and a second carrier element 54a, which are allocated to the aircraft seat 10a. The two carrier elements 52a, 54a are configured to couple the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a with the mounting unit 14a. For a connection of the two further aircraft seats 60a, 62a, the e aircraft seat device comprises two further carrier elements 56a, 58a. Herein respectively one of the further carrier elements 56a, 58a together with one of the carrier elements 52a, 54a, is configured for a connection of one of the aircraft seats 60a, 62a. The carrier elements 52a, 54a, 56a, 58a are herein embodied identically. Principally it is also conceivable that the carrier elements 52a, 54a, 56a, 58a are at least partially embodied differently and may have partially differing functions. In the following only the carrier elements 52a, 54a of the first aircraft seat 10a will be described in detail. For an explanation of the further carrier elements 56a, 58a the following description of the other carrier elements 52a, 54a may be referred to.

(21) The carrier elements 52a, 54a are herein implemented as plate-shaped elements. The carrier elements 52a, 54a have a substantially constant thickness. Through holes, which are not described in detail and are configured for a weight reduction of the carrier elements 52a, 54a, are introduced in the carrier elements 52a, 54a. The carrier elements 52a, 54a are herein implemented of an aluminum. Principally it is also conceivable that the carrier elements 52a, 54a are implemented of a different material like, for example, a different light metal, like in particular a magnesium, a titanium or, for example, of a fiber composite material. The carrier elements 52a, 54a extend over a large portion of a seat depth of the seat surface 30a of the seat bottom unit 28a. The seat depth herein extends from a front end of the seat bottom unit 28a to a rear end of the seat bottom unit 28a, which the backrest unit 40a is arranged on. The carrier elements 52a, 54a are herein arranged spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction. The carrier elements 52a, 54a herein have a distance from each other that is approximately equivalent to a width of the seat bottom unit 28a. The carrier elements 52a, 54a are each connected to the front transverse support 24a and the rear transverse support 26a. Herein the carrier elements 52a, 54a are respectively connected to the corresponding transverse support 24a, 26a rigidly. The carrier elements 52a, 54a are herein arranged in such a way that they are axially fixated on the transverse supports 24a, 26a. For the purpose of a connection with the transverse supports 24a, 26a, the carrier elements 52a, 54a each comprise a front connection region 64a and a rear connection region 66a. Via the front connection region 64a the carrier elements 52a, 54a are respectively connected to the front transverse support 24a. Via the rear connection region 66a the carrier elements 52a, 54a are respectively connected to the rear transverse support 26a. In the connection regions 64a, 66a the carrier elements 52a, 54a encompass the respective transverse support 24a, 26a. In a region between the two transverse supports 24a, 26a, the carrier elements 52a, 54a comprise an upper edge 68a extending substantially parallel to the mounting plane. The carrier elements 52a, 54a slightly taper towards the front transverse support 24a. A lower edge of the carrier elements 52a, 54a is herein respectively inclined to the corresponding upper edge 68a. The upper edge 68a of the carrier elements 52a, 54a is herein situated above the transverse supports 24a, 26a. In a region of the rear transverse support 26a, the carrier elements 52a, 54a extend with their end regions 70a upwards, away from the transverse supports 24a, 26a. The rear end region 70a herein approximately implements a triangular shape. On a rear end, the end region 70a implements an accommodation hole 72a. The end region 70a herein ends approximately in a transition region between the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a.

(22) The carrier elements 52a, 54a are configured to couple the seat bottom unit 28a with the mounting unit 14a. Via the carrier elements 52a, 54a, the backrest unit 40a is also coupled with the mounting unit 14a. The carrier elements 52a, 54a are herein arranged underneath the seat bottom unit 28a. Herein the carrier elements 52a, 54a are in particular arranged below an upper edge 74a of the seat bottom unit 28a.

(23) The seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are configured to be pivotally connected to the mounting unit 14a. By the pivotal support of the seat bottom unit 28a and of the backrest unit 40a, it is possible to bring the aircraft seat 10a into a TTL position and into a comfort position. Principally it would also be conceivable that the aircraft seat 10a is pivotal into further seat positions by way of the pivotal support. For the purpose of pivotally supporting the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a, the aircraft seat device comprises a support module 76a. The support module 76a is embodied as a pivot bearing. The support module 76a implements a pivot axis 78a, via which the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are pivotal relative to the mounting unit 14a. The pivot axis 78a implements a pivot point around which the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are jointly pivotable. The pivot axis 78a is herein arranged underneath the seat bottom unit 28a. The pivot axis 78a of the support module 76a is aligned coaxially to a transverse direction of the mounting unit 14a. A pivoting of the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a is herein effected around a point situated underneath the seat bottom unit 28a. In this way a particularly advantageous pivoting of the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a is achievable. Viewed in the seat direction, the pivot axis 78a is herein arranged in front of the rear transverse support 26a. Principally it is herein conceivable that the pivot axis 78a of the support module 76a is located in different positions 162a of the seat bottom unit 28a and/or of the backrest unit 40a. For this FIG. 6 schematically shows positions 162a, in which the pivot axis 78a of the support module 76a may be located in the seat bottom unit 28a and/or the backrest unit 40a.

(24) The support module 76a comprises a torsion element 80a. The torsion element 80a is embodied as a torsion tube. The torsion element 80a embodies the pivot axis 78a. The torsion element 80a is arranged between the carrier elements 52a, 54a in such a way that it is twistable. The torsion element 80a extends over a seat width of the seat bottom unit 28a. The torsion element 80a is connected to the mounting unit 14a via the carrier elements 52a, 54a. The seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are connected to the mounting unit 14a via the torsion element 80a. For this purpose the carrier elements 52a, 54a each comprise a bearing accommodation 82a. The bearing accommodations 82a are embodied as slide bearings. Principally it is also conceivable that roller bearings are arranged in the bearing accommodations 82a. The torsion element 80a extends from the one carrier element 52a to the other carrier element 54a. The support module 76a comprises two connection elements 84a. The connection elements 84a are configured to couple the seat bottom unit 28a with the torsion element 80a. Principally it is also conceivable that the torsion element 80a is laminated into the seat bottom unit 28a or is embodied directly of CFRP and/or GFRP layers. The connection elements 84a are fixedly connected on an underside of the seat bottom unit 28a. For this purpose the connection elements 84a are rigidly connected to the seat bottom unit 28a via connection elements, which are not shown in detail. It is herein conceivable that the connection elements are embodied as screw elements or as any other kind of form-fit and/or force-fit elements which are deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. Principally it is, for example, also conceivable that the connection elements 84a are connected to the seat bottom unit 28a by substance-to-substance bond or that the connection elements 84a are implemented integrally with the seat bottom unit 28a. The connection elements 84a are arranged spaced apart from each other. Herein one of the connection elements 84a is arranged on a side facing towards the one carrier element 52a and one of the connection elements 84a is arranged on the side facing towards the carrier element 54a. The torsion element 80a is connected to the connection elements 84a in a torque-proof fashion. Via the connection between the torsion element 80a and the connection elements 84a forces are transferable in an axial as well as in a circumferential direction. Via the torsion element 80a, the seat bottom unit 28a, and thus the aircraft seat 10a, is twistable between its TTL position and its comfort position. In the TTL position the seat bottom unit 28a is aligned substantially parallel to the mounting plane. The TTL position constitutes an upright seat position of the aircraft seat 10a. In the TTL position the seat bottom unit 28a rests upon portions of the carrier elements 52a, 54a with support surfaces which are located on the underside of the seat bottom unit 28a. This allows, in the TTL position, forces being easily and advantageously introduced from the seat bottom unit 28a into the carrier elements 52a, 54a and thus into the mounting unit 14a. In the comfort position the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are pivoted around the pivot axis 78a rearwards counter to the seat direction. The seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are herein pivoted rearwards by three degrees. Principally it is also conceivable that, in the comfort position, the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are pivoted by a different angle deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art, e.g. five degrees or eight degrees. The aircraft seat device comprises a stop (not shown in detail), which the seat bottom unit 28a and/or the backrest unit 40a abut on in the comfort position, thus delimiting a pivot angle of the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a. The stop is herein arranged on the mounting unit 14a or on the carrier elements 52a, 54a.

(25) For the purpose of locking the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a, the aircraft seat device comprises a locking module 86a. The locking module 86a is configured to lock the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a in a seat position. The locking module 86a fixes the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a only in one position. Herein the locking module 86a is in particular configured for locking the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a in the TTL position. The locking module 86a is configured for locking the aircraft seat 10a in the TTL position. In particular, the locking module 86a does not lock the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a in the comfort position. The locking module 86a is configured to lock the aircraft seat 10a exclusively in the TTL position. The locking module 86a does not lock the aircraft seat 10a in the comfort position. The locking module 86a is embodied as a purely mechanical module. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking module 86a could also be embodied as an electro-mechanical or electro-magnetical module. In particular, the locking module 86a does not comprise pneumatic springs. Viewed in a transverse direction, the locking module 86a is arranged laterally on the aircraft seat 10a. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking module 86a is arranged, in a transverse direction, centrally on the aircraft seat 10a. The locking module 86a is configured for a purely mechanical locking of the aircraft seat 10a. The locking module 86a comprises a locking element 88a, which is fixedly connected to the seat bottom unit 28a. The locking element 88a is embodied as a locking bolt. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking element 88a is implemented in a different manner that is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art like, for example, as a hook element. The locking element 88a is arranged on an underside of the seat bottom unit 28a. The locking module 86a comprises a locking unit 90a. The locking unit 90a is fixedly connected to the mounting unit 14a. The locking unit 90a is herein arranged on a front transverse support 24a. The locking unit 90a is arranged on an upper side of the transverse support 24a. The locking unit 90a is connected to the transverse support 24a via fixation elements. It is herein conceivable that a fixation element is embodied as a clamp. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking unit 90a is connected to the front transverse support 24a via another kind of substance-to-substance bond and/or form-fit connection. By the connection to the front transverse support 24a an especially advantageous force introduction is achievable. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking unit 90a is connected to one of the carrier elements 52a, 54a. For a locking of the locking module 86a, the locking unit 90a is connectable to the locking element 88a in a form-fit manner. The locking unit 90a comprises a housing 92a having a U-shaped cross-section. The housing 92a comprises a recess. The locking unit 90a comprises a pivotable form-fit element 94a. The form-fit element 94a is embodied on one end as a hook. The form-fit element 94a is pivotally connected to the housing 92a via a support unit, which is not shown in detail. The form-fit element 94a is lockable in a locked position. In the locked position the form-fit element 94a is arranged in the housing 92a in such a way that the end of the form-fit element 94a which is embodied as a hook is located in the recess of the housing 92a. The form-fit element 94a herein realizes, together with the housing 92a, a closed region in which the locking element 88a may be arranged. In this way the locking element 88a is connected to the form-fit element 94a in a form-fit fashion. The form-fit element 94a is herein latched in a locked position by means of latch elements (not shown in detail). In a position when the form-fit element 94a is pivoted out of the locked position, the form-fit element 94a is not latched and may be pivoted. The locking module 86a comprises an actuation lever 96a. The actuation lever 96a is configured for releasing the form-fit element 94a out of the locked position. The actuation lever 96a is pivotally supported on the housing 92a. If the locking element 88a is locked in the locking module 86a by means of the form-fit element 94a, it is unlockable by an actuation of the actuation lever 96a. The locking module 86a comprises an actuation element 98a. The actuation element 98a is coupled with the actuation lever 96a for the purpose of operating said actuation lever 96a. The actuation element 98a connects the actuation lever 96a of the locking module 86a to an operating element 132a, which is configured to be actuated by a person. The operating element 132a is herein embodied as a lever that is configured to be pivoted by a passenger. Principally it is also conceivable that the operating element 132a is embodied as a different operating element deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art, for example as a pressure button or as a pull element. The actuation element 98a is embodied as a Bowden cable. Principally it is also conceivable that the actuation element 98a is implemented in a different manner that is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art, e.g. as a different type of pull element or as a rod arrangement. Principally it is also conceivable that the locking module 86a comprises a spring element exerting a counterforce onto the backrest unit 40a and/or onto the seat bottom unit 28a, which is directed counter to an adjustment of the backrest unit 40a out of the TTL position. Herein the spring element would realize a resistance against a passenger when adjusting the aircraft seat 10a from the TTL position into the comfort position, to prevent a sudden or non-controlled tilting into the comfort position. It is herein conceivable to use a non-linear spring element for the purpose of providing an increased counterforce shortly before reaching the comfort position, to ensure the comfort position being reached softly. In an adjustment from the comfort position back to the TTL position, the counterforce exerted onto the backrest unit 40a by the spring element would support an adjustment. In this way a comfort of the aircraft seat 10a is advantageously increasable. Principally it would also be conceivable that the backrest unit 40a and/or the seat bottom unit 28a could be fixated in further, intermediate positions between the TTL position and the comfort position. Herein, by the spring element that is integrated in the locking module 86a, a holding force could be exerted via which the backrest unit 40a and the seat bottom unit 28a would be fixatable.

(26) The aircraft seat 10a comprises two armrests 100a, 102a. The armrests 100a, 102a are herein respectively mounted on a side of the aircraft seat 10a. The armrests 100a, 102a are directly connected with the backrest unit 40a. For this purpose the backrest unit 40a comprises connection points (not shown in detail) on its sides via which the armrests 100a, 102a are pivotally connectable to the backrest unit 40a. The operating element 132a for an actuation of the locking module 86a by a passenger is arranged in the armrest 102a. The actuation element 98a that is embodied as a Bowden cable is for this purpose guided from the actuation lever 196a until into the armrest 100a, where it is connected to the operating element 132a. For a pivotal support of the armrest 102a, the actuation element 98a that is embodied as a Bowden cable is herein, for example, guided through a central recess in a bearing bolt into an interior of the armrest 102a and up to the operating element 132a.

(27) The aircraft seat device comprises two belt connection elements 104a, 106a. The belt connection elements 104a, 106a are configured to connect a safety belt of the aircraft seat 10a with the mounting unit 14a. Respectively one belt connection element 104a, 106a is arranged on a side of the aircraft seat 10a. The belt connection elements 104a, 106a are respectively connected to the carrier elements 52a, 54a of the aircraft seat 10a. The two belt connection elements 104a, 106a are herein embodied identically, and therefore only the one belt connection element 104a will be described in the following. The belt connection element 104a is connected to the carrier element 52a via the accommodation hole 72a. Herein the belt connection element 104a is connected to the carrier element 52a by means of a fixation element, e.g. a screw or a rivet, in a form-fit manner. On an end facing away from the carrier element 52a, the belt connection element 104a comprises a connection region, via which the safety belt is connected to the belt connection element 104a with one end. Principally it is also conceivable that the belt connection element 104a is arranged in a region underneath the seat bottom unit 28a and/or behind the backrest unit 40a, and the seat bottom unit 28a and/or the backrest unit 40a have/has a through-hole which the safety belt of the aircraft seat 10a is guided through.

(28) If the aircraft seat 10a is in a TTL position, the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are locked via the locking unit 90a. Forces are introduced into the mounting unit 14a directly from the seat bottom unit 28a via the torsion element 80a and the carrier elements 52a, 54a. The locking unit 90a is unlockable by an actuation of the operating element 132a by the passenger. To bring the aircraft seat 10a into the comfort position, the passenger may tilt the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a rearwards by shifting his weight rearwards toward the backrest unit 40a. Herein the locking unit 90a is released from the locking element 88a. In the comfort position the aircraft seat 10a is not locked. By shifting his weight frontwards, the passenger may pivot the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a back towards a front, as a result of which the locking element 88a re-snaps in the form-fit element 94a of the locking unit 90a and is latched. In this way the aircraft seat 10a is re-latched in its TTL position.

(29) The further aircraft seats 60a, 62a of the seat row 12a, which are respectively arranged on a side of the aircraft seat 10a, each comprise a backrest unit 134a, 136a as well as an armrest 138a, 140a that is connected to the backrest unit 134a, 136a. The aircraft seats 60a, 62a each comprise only one armrest 138a, 140a. The armrests 138a, 140a are herein respectively arranged on a side of the backrest unit 134a, 136a of the aircraft seat 60a, 62a, which side faces away from the aircraft seat 10a. The armrests 100a, 102a of the middle aircraft seat 10a of the seat row 12a are configured for the respectively facing outer aircraft seat 60a, 62a. The armrests 138a, 140a of the aircraft seats 60a, 62a are herein embodied substantially identically to the armrests 100a, 102a of the aircraft seat 10a. By a small distance of the outer aircraft seats 60a, 62a to the middle aircraft seat 10a of the seat row 12a, an advantageously comfortable arm support may be rendered available for a passenger of the outer aircraft seats 60a, 62a despite the armrests 100a, 102a which are also intended for the outer aircraft seats 60a, 62a. Moreover, in an adjustment of one of the aircraft seats 10a, 60a, 62a into a comfort position, the armrest 100a, 102a shared by two neighboring aircraft seats 10a, 60a, 62a may be comfortably used from the neighboring aircraft seat 10a, 60a, 62a that is in a TTL position.

(30) Principally it would also be conceivable that the backrest unit 40a and the seat bottom unit 28a of the aircraft seat 10a are implemented separately from one another. It would herein be conceivable that the backrest unit 40a and the seat bottom unit 28a are directly connected to one another via connection elements or that both the seat bottom unit 28a and the backrest unit 40a are connected to the carrier elements 52a, 54a via corresponding connection elements. Herein it is conceivable that the backrest unit 40a and/or the seat bottom unit 28a are rigidly coupled with the carrier elements 52a, 54a. In the same way it is conceivable that the backrest unit 40a and/or the seat bottom unit 28a, are/is, together or individually, implemented to be pivotal relative to the mounting unit 14a of the aircraft seat 10a via a corresponding support module, for the purpose of realizing a TTL position and a comfort position.

(31) In FIGS. 7 to 13 four further exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions and the drawings are substantially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein regarding identically designated structural components, in particular regarding structural components with the same reference numerals, the drawings and/or description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular of FIGS. 1 to 6, may also be referred to. To distinguish between the exemplary embodiments, the letter a has been added to the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 6. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 13 the letter a has been substituted by the letters b to e.

(32) FIGS. 7 to 9 schematically show an aircraft seat device in a second exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat 10b. The aircraft seat 10b is herein part of a seat row 12b that consists of a plurality of aircraft seats 10b, 60b, 62b. The seat row 12b comprises three aircraft seats 10b, 60b, 62b, which are arranged side by side. The aircraft seat 10b is configured to be mounted in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft. The aircraft seat 10b comprises a mounting unit 14b. All aircraft seats 10b, 60b, 62b of the seat row 12b are mounted via the mounting unit 14b. The mounting unit 14b is configured for mounting the aircraft seat 10b on the cabin floor of the aircraft cabin. The mounting unit 14b comprises two transverse supports 24b, 26b. The two transverse supports 24b, 26b are implemented as transverse tubes. The transverse supports 24b, 26b have ring-shaped cross-sections. The first transverse support 24b is herein embodied as a front transverse support 24b. The front transverse support 24b is connected to front seat feet. Herein the front seat feet are each connected rigidly to the front transverse support 24b. The second transverse support 26b is embodied as a rear transverse support 26b. The rear transverse support 26b is connected to rear seat feet. Herein the rear seat feet are each connected to the rear transverse support 26b in a rigid and torque-proof fashion.

(33) The aircraft seat device comprises a seat bottom unit 28b. The seat bottom unit 28b is configured to implement a seat surface 30b for a passenger. On the seat surface 30b implemented by the seat bottom unit 28b a passenger may sit. The aircraft seat device comprises a backrest unit 40b. The backrest unit 40b is configured to provide a backrest support surface 42b, which a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10b may rest his back against. The backrest unit 40b comprises a base body 44b. The base body 44b is implemented of a fiber composite material. Herein the base body 44b comprises a front wall 48b, which is implemented of a plurality of fiber composite layers. It is herein conceivable that the front wall 48b implemented by the base body 44b is embodied of a plurality of different fiber composite layers, like in particular CFRP layers and/or GFRP layers. The seat bottom unit 28b is partially embodied integrally with the backrest unit 40b. The seat bottom unit 28b is implemented by the base body 44b that implements the backrest unit 40b. The seat bottom unit 28b and the backrest unit 40b are together embodied by a shared base body 44b. The shared base body 44b embodies a supporting shell of the aircraft seat 10b. The seat bottom unit 28b and the backrest unit 40b are together mounted on a cabin floor of an aircraft cabin via the mounting unit 14b.

(34) The aircraft seat device comprises a carrier element 52b and a second carrier element 54b, which are allocated to the aircraft seat 10b. The two carrier elements 52b, 54b are configured to couple the seat bottom unit 28b and the backrest unit 40b with the mounting unit 14b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are arranged underneath the seat bottom unit 28b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are herein covered toward a top by the seat bottom unit 28b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b do not protrude beyond the seat bottom unit 28b laterally. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are herein embodied as plate-shaped elements. Through-holes (not shown in detail) serving for a weight reduction of the carrier elements 52b, 54b are implemented in the carrier elements 52b, 54b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b extend over a large portion of a seat depth of the seat surface 30b of the seat bottom unit 28b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are herein arranged spaced apart from one another in a transverse direction. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are directly connected to the seat bottom unit 28b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are herein directly connected to an underside of the base body 44b. Herein the carrier elements 52b, 54b are rigidly connected to the base body 44b via an adhesive-bond. Principally it is also conceivable that the carrier elements 52b, 54b are, additionally, fixedly connected to the base body 44b by screw connections and/or by other form-fit connections. Principally it is also conceivable that the carrier elements 52b, 54b are laminated onto the base body 44b and/or that the base body 44b is injection-molded over the carrier elements 52b, 54b. This is in particular conceivable if the base body 44b is implemented of a fiber composite material. In a front region 130b the base body 44b and the carrier elements 52b, 54b are adapted to one another in a form-fit manner. Herein a front edge of the base body 44b respectively rests upon a projection 142b of the corresponding carrier element 52b, 54b.

(35) In a rear region 144b the carrier elements 52b, 54b extend slightly upward in a transition zone between the seat bottom unit 28b and the backrest unit 40b, while realizing a lower contour of the base body 44b. In this way an additional form-fit connection has been created between the carrier elements 52b, 54b and the base body 44b. This allows achieving a particularly advantageous force transfer and in particular a fix and secure adhesive-bond between the base body 44b and the carrier elements 52b, 54b. In the rear region 144b the base body 44b comprises respectively one belt connection recess 146b, 148b on exterior sides of the carrier elements 52b, 54b. In an assembled state a safety belt of the aircraft seat 10b is guided through the belt connection recesses 146b, 148b. Via belt connection elements (not shown) the safety belt is herein fixedly connected to the rear transverse support 26b or to the respective carrier element 52b, 54b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are each connected to the front transverse support 24b and the rear transverse support 26b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are arranged in such a way that they are pivotable relative to the mounting unit 14b. For this purpose, the carrier elements 52b, 54b are arranged pivotally relative to the rear transverse support 26b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b are herein pivotally supported directly on the rear transverse support 26b. For this the carrier elements 52b, 54b each comprise a bearing accommodation 108b. The bearing accommodation 108b is configured to implement a slide bearing point. It is herein principally conceivable that slide means are additionally arranged in the bearing accommodation 108b. On their front ends the carrier elements 52b, 54b are supported, via bearing points 110b, in such a way that they are movable relative to the front transverse support 24b. The bearing points 110b comprise two semicircle-shaped accommodations 112b, 114b, which are embodied spaced apart from each other. Herein the two accommodations 112b, 114b are spaced apart from each other via spacer elements 116b. The spacer elements 116b are herein embodied as stud screw elements with heads. In a TTL position the front transverse support 24b abuts on the upper accommodation 112b. In the comfort position the front transverse support 24b abuts on the lower accommodation 114b. The carrier elements 52b, 54b herein respectively rotate directly around the rear transverse support 26b. Equivalently to the preceding exemplary embodiment, the aircraft seat device comprises a locking module (not shown in detail), via which the seat bottom unit 28b is lockable in the TTL position. By adapting their height, the carrier elements 52b, 54b may be adapted to different aircraft seats in an especially advantageous manner. On the basis of the carrier elements shown in the present exemplary embodiment, the implementation of the carrier elements 52b, 54b allows providing carrier elements of significantly less height, which may in particular be used in emergency exit seats to achieve a reduced height of the seat bottom unit. A reduced height of the seat bottom unit could herein be compensated by a thickened, removable comfort element.

(36) The aircraft seat 10b comprises an armrest 100b. The armrest 100b is connected to the backrest unit 40b on a first side of the seat bottom unit 28b. The armrest 100b comprises a base support 150b. The base support 150b of the armrest 100b is embodied integrally with the base body 44b of the backrest unit 40b. The armrest 100b is herein at least partly molded to the base body 44b. The base support 150b of the armrest 100b is herein implemented of a fiber composite material. It is herein conceivable that the base support 150b is implemented of a same fiber composite material as the base body 44b. The base support 150b of the armrest 100b and the base body 44b are together produced in a laminating process. Principally it would also be conceivable that the base support 150b is connected to the base body 44b subsequently via substance-to-substance bond, e.g. by adhesive bonding or by a screw connection. The armrest 100b comprises a comfort element, which is not shown in detail. The comfort element is connected to the base support 150b of the armrest 100b. The comfort element herein forms a support surface for a passenger and is implemented of a padded material. Herein the comfort element is connected to the base support 150b in a non-destructively separable manner. This allows an easy replacement of the comfort element. The comfort element is herein connected to the base support 150b via latch elements, which are not shown. Principally it is also conceivable that the comfort element is connected to the base support 150b by substance-to-substance bond or via other form-fit and/or force-fit elements which are deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. The armrest 100b is connected to the base body 44b in a rigid, immobile manner. The aircraft seat 10b herein comprises only the armrest 100b that is molded to the base body 44b on the one side. Principally it would be conceivable that the aircraft seat 10b comprises another armrest, mounted on the base body 44b on the side opposite of the armrest 100b.

(37) The further aircraft seats 60b, 62b of the seat row 12b, which are arranged on one side of the aircraft seat 10b respectively, are embodied substantially identically to the aircraft seat 10b. The further aircraft seats 60b, 62b each comprise a base body 152b, 154b, which is implemented identically to the base body 44b of the first aircraft seat 10b. The further aircraft seats 60b, 62b also each comprise only one armrest 138b, 140b molded to them. The middle aircraft seat 10b and the outer aircraft seat 60b herein share the armrest 100b implemented by the aircraft seat 10b. On an aisle side of the aisle-side aircraft seat 62b an armrest (not shown in detail) may be realized via a module that is connected to the mounting unit 14b, in particular to the transverse supports 24b, 26b.

(38) FIGS. 10 and 11 show a third exemplary embodiment of the aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat 10c. The aircraft seat 10c is configured to be mounted in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft. The aircraft seat 10c comprises a mounting unit. The mounting unit is configured for mounting the aircraft seat 10c on the cabin floor of the aircraft cabin. The mounting unit 14c comprises two transverse supports 24c, 26c. The two transverse supports 24c, 26c are embodied as transverse tubes. The aircraft seat device comprises a seat bottom unit 28c. The seat bottom unit 28c is configured to implement a seat surface 30c for a passenger. On the seat surface 30c, which is implemented by the seat bottom unit 28c, a passenger may sit. The aircraft seat device comprises a backrest unit 40c. The backrest unit 40c is configured to provide a backrest support surface 42c, which a passenger sitting on the aircraft seat 10c may rest his back against. The seat bottom unit 28c and the backrest unit 40c are embodied substantially in the same way as the seat bottom unit and the backrest unit of the preceding exemplary embodiments.

(39) The aircraft seat device comprises a carrier element 52c and a second carrier element 54c, which are allocated to the aircraft seat 10c. Like in the second exemplary embodiment, the carrier elements 52c, 54c are connected to the seat bottom unit 28c of the aircraft seat 10c directly and rigidly. Differently from the preceding second exemplary embodiment, the carrier elements 52c, 54c are embodied in such a way that they are not pivotal relative to the mounting unit. The seat bottom unit 28c is thus not pivotable between a TTL position and a comfort position. The carrier elements 52c, 54c comprise an accommodation hole 118c for connecting to the front transverse support 24c, and a further accommodation hole 120c for connecting to the rear transverse support 26c. For a fixation of the carrier elements 52c, 54c, the aircraft seat device comprises for each carrier element 52c, 54c respective clamp elements 122c, 124c, via which the carrier elements 52c, 54c are axially fixated on the transverse supports 24c, 26c. By means of the clamp elements 122c, 124c, the carrier elements 52c, 54c are rigidly fixated on the transverse supports 24c, 26c. FIG. 10 shows possible belt connection points 172c, which are embodied integrally with the seat bottom unit 28c. A safety belt of the aircraft seat 10c could be rigidly connected to the belt connection points 172c. FIG. 11 shows a possible belt connection point 170c, which is implemented by the carrier element 52c. A safety belt of the aircraft seat 10c could be rigidly connected to the belt connection point 170c.

(40) FIG. 12 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of the aircraft seat device according to the invention. The aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat 10d. The aircraft seat 10d is herein embodied substantially in the same way as the corresponding aircraft seat of the first exemplary embodiment and will therefore not be described here in detail. FIG. 12 herein constitutes a very abstract schematic diagram. Additionally FIG. 12 shows a section view I-I.

(41) The aircraft seat 10d is configured to be mounted in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft. The aircraft seat 10d comprises a mounting unit, which is not shown in detail. The aircraft seat device comprises a carrier element 52d and a carrier element 54d, which are allocated to the aircraft seat 10d. The carrier elements 52d, 54d are rigidly connected to the mounting unit.

(42) The aircraft seat 10d comprises a seat bottom unit 28d as well as a backrest unit, which is not shown in detail. The seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit are arranged in such a way that they are pivotal relative to the carrier elements 52d, 54d. For a pivotal support of the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit, the aircraft seat device comprises a support module 76d. The support module 76d is embodied as a pivot bearing. The support module 76d implements a pivot axis 78d, via which the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit are pivotal relative to the mounting unit. The pivot axis 78d is herein arranged underneath the seat bottom unit 28d. The pivot axis 78d of the support module 76d is aligned coaxially with a transverse direction of the mounting unit.

(43) The support module 76d comprises a torsion element 80d. The torsion element 80d is embodied as a torsion bar. The torsion element 80d that is embodied as a torsion bar implements the pivot axis 78d. Herein the torsion element 80d that is embodied as a torsion bar is configured to be twisted in a pivoting of the seat bottom unit 28d around the pivot axis 78d. The torsion element 80d, which is embodied as a torsion bar and is shown in a cross-section in the section view I-I, has a cross-shaped cross section. It is principally also conceivable that the torsion element 80d, which is embodied as a torsion bar, has a different cross-section, which is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art and due to which the torsion element 80d has flexurally rigid and rotationally elastic characteristics. The torsion element 80d is fixedly connected to the carrier elements 52d, 54d on its two ends. The torsion element 80d is herein connected to the carrier elements 52d, 54d in a torque-proof manner via fixation elements (not shown). The torsion element 80d is connected to the carrier elements 52, 54d respectively via a fixed bearing. The torsion element 80d is centrally connected to the seat bottom unit 28d. The torsion element 80d is centrally, in a transverse direction, connected on an underside of the seat bottom unit 28d in a transverse direction. For a connection to the seat bottom unit 28d the support module 76d comprises a bearing element 156d. The bearing element 156d is rigidly connected to the seat bottom unit 28d via suitable fixation elements. Principally it is also conceivable that the bearing element 156a is embodied integrally with the seat bottom unit 28d or is connected to the seat bottom unit 28d by substance-to-substance bond. The bearing element 156d is embodied as a fixed bearing. The torsion element 80d is supported in the bearing element 156d in a torque-proof manner. The support module 76d comprises two further bearing elements 158d, 160d. The further bearing elements 158d, 160d are also mounted on the underside of the seat bottom unit 28d. The bearing elements 158d, 160d are rigidly connected to the seat bottom unit 28d via suitable fixation elements. The two further bearing elements 158d, 160d are embodied as loose bearings. The torsion element 80d is guided in the bearing elements 158d, 160d which are embodied as loose bearings. Herein the torsion element 80d may twist in the bearing elements 158d, 160d. The bearing elements 158d, 160d are herein respectively arranged on a side of the seat bottom unit 28d that faces toward a carrier element 52d, 54d. The support module 76d comprises four stops 166d, 168d. The stops 166d, 168d are configured to restrict a pivoting of the torsion element 80d and thus a pivoting of the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit 40d. When the torsion element 80d abuts on the stops 166d, 168d, the aircraft seat 10d is in its comfort position. The stops 166d, 168d are arranged in the bearing elements 158d, 160d which are embodied as loose bearings. The stops 166d, 168d are herein implemented as elevations on an inner side of bearing recesses in the respective bearing element 158d, 160d. Principally it is also conceivable that the bearing elements 158d, 160d respectively implement only one stop 166d, 168d or a greater number of stops 166d, 168d.

(44) In a TTL position of the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit, the torsion element 80d that is embodied as a torsion bar is in a neutral position. In the neutral position the torsion element 80d is not twisted. If the seat bottom unit 28d is pivoted into a comfort position, the torsion element 80d is taken along via the bearing element 156d, which is connected to the seat bottom unit 28d. As the torsion element 80d is supported, via fixed bearings, in a torque-proof manner relative to the carrier elements 52d, 54d which are arranged rigidly relative to the mounting unit, the torsion element 80d is twisted in itself in a pivoting into the comfort position. When the torsion element 80d abuts on the stops 166d, 168d of the support module 76d, the seat bottom unit 28d is pivoted in the comfort position. The torsion element 80d is herein twisted counter to an inner spring load. Herein the torsion element 80d may rotate freely in the bearing elements 158d, 160d and is thus guided therein. In the comfort position the torsion element 80d is elastically twisted. As a result, the torsion element 80d provides a reset force via which the seat bottom unit 28d may be brought back into the TTL position. For locking the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit, the aircraft seat device comprises a locking module, which is not shown in detail. The locking module is configured for locking the seat bottom unit 28d and the backrest unit in a TTL position. Principally it is also conceivable that the aircraft seat device does not comprise a locking module and the seat bottom unit 28d is sufficiently secured in the TTL position by the flexural rigidity of the torsion element 80d.

(45) FIG. 13 schematically shows an aircraft seat device in a fifth exemplary embodiment. The aircraft seat device is part of an aircraft seat 10e. The aircraft seat 10e is herein part of a seat row 12e with a plurality of aircraft seats 10e. The seat row 12e comprises three aircraft seats 10e, which are arranged side by side.

(46) The aircraft seat 10e is configured to be mounted in an aircraft cabin of an aircraft. The aircraft seat 10e comprises a mounting unit 14e. All aircraft seats 10e of the seat row 12e are mounted via the mounting unit 14e. The mounting unit 14e comprises two transverse supports 24e, 26e. The two transverse supports 24e, 26e are embodied as transverse tubes. The aircraft seat device comprises a seat bottom unit 28e. The seat bottom unit 28e is configured to implement a seat surface 30e for a passenger. The aircraft seat device comprises a backrest 40e. The aircraft seat 10e and in particular the seat bottom unit 28e and the backrest unit 40e are implemented identically to the second exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 7 to 9. Herein the aircraft seats of the seat row 12e, which are not shown, are also implemented identically to the second exemplary embodiment.

(47) Differently from the second exemplary embodiment, the aircraft seats 10e of the seat row 12e are connected to the mounting unit 14e in a rigid and not in a pivotal fashion. The aircraft seats 10e are capable of realizing only one seat position. The aircraft seats 10e of the seat row 12e are always oriented in a TTL position. For a connection to the mounting unit 14e, the aircraft seat device comprises a first carrier element 52e and a second carrier element (not shown), which are allocated to the aircraft seat 10e. The two carrier elements 52e are configured for coupling the seat bottom unit 28e and the backrest unit 40e with the mounting unit 14e. Herein the carrier elements 52e are rigidly coupled with the mounting unit 14e.

(48) The carrier elements 52e are each connected to the front transverse support 24e and the rear transverse support 26e. The carrier elements 52e are supported directly on the rear transverse support 26e. For this the carrier elements 52e respectively comprise a bearing accommodation 108e. The bearing accommodation 108e is configured to implement a fixed bearing. On their front ends the carrier elements 52e are supported rigidly relative to the front transverse support 24e via bearing accommodations 110e. The bearing accommodations 110e are configured to implement a fixed bearing. By means of the bearing accommodations 108e, 110e the carrier elements 52e are connected to the transverse supports 24e, 26e in a rigid and immobile fashion. The carrier elements 52e are herein fixated axially on the transverse supports 24e, 26e via the bearing accommodations 108e, 110e.

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(49) 10 aircraft seat

(50) 12 seat row

(51) 14 mounting unit

(52) 16 seat foot

(53) 18 seat foot

(54) 20 seat foot

(55) 22 seat foot

(56) 24 transverse support

(57) 26 transverse support

(58) 28 seat bottom unit

(59) 30 seat surface

(60) 32 base body

(61) 34 rear wall

(62) 36 front wall

(63) 38 comfort element

(64) 40 backrest unit

(65) 42 backrest unit support surface

(66) 44 base body

(67) 46 rear wall

(68) 48 front wall

(69) 50 comfort element

(70) 52 carrier element

(71) 54 carrier element

(72) 56 carrier element

(73) 58 carrier element

(74) 60 aircraft seat

(75) 62 aircraft seat

(76) 64 connection region

(77) 66 connection region

(78) 68 upper edge

(79) 70 end region

(80) 72 accommodation hole

(81) 74 upper edge

(82) 76 support module

(83) 78 pivot axis

(84) 80 torsion element

(85) 82 bearing accommodation

(86) 84 connection element

(87) 86 locking module

(88) 88 locking element

(89) 90 locking unit

(90) 92 housing

(91) 94 form-fit element

(92) 96 actuation lever

(93) 98 actuation element

(94) 100 armrest

(95) 102 armrest

(96) 104 belt connection element

(97) 106 belt connection element

(98) 108 bearing accommodation

(99) 110 bearing accommodation

(100) 112 accommodation

(101) 114 accommodation

(102) 116 spacer element

(103) 118 accommodation hole

(104) 120 accommodation hole

(105) 122 clamp element

(106) 124 clamp element

(107) 130 front region

(108) 132 operating element

(109) 134 backrest unit

(110) 136 backrest unit

(111) 138 armrest

(112) 140 armrest

(113) 142 projection

(114) 144 region

(115) 146 belt connection recess

(116) 148 belt connection recess

(117) 150 base support

(118) 152 base body

(119) 154 base body

(120) 156 bearing element

(121) 158 bearing element

(122) 160 bearing element

(123) 162 position

(124) 164 step element

(125) 166 stop

(126) 168 stop

(127) 170 belt connection point

(128) 172 belt connection point