Seat indexing systems and methods
A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly, and an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly. The indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track.
1. A seat indexing system for an internal cabin of an aircraft, the seat indexing system comprising:
a seat assembly; and
an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly, wherein the indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track that extends between multiple rows of seats of the aircraft, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track, wherein the indexing wheel comprises:
a wheel body;
a first stop radially extending from the wheel body; and
a second stop radially extending from the wheel body.
2. The seat indexing system of claim 1 , wherein the indexing wheel is configured to roll over a portion of the seat track to identify a proper position for the seat assembly in relation to the seat track.
3. The seat indexing system of claim 1 , wherein the indexing wheel provides an aid for movement of the seat assembly on the seat track.
4. The seat indexing system of claim 1 , wherein the indexing wheel couples to the seat assembly through an extension arm that is pivotally connected to the seat assembly by a pivot axle.
5. The seat indexing system of claim 1 , wherein a rolling range of the indexing wheel is defined between the first stop and the second stop.
6. The seat indexing system of claim 5 , wherein the rolling range relates to a traversed area defining a proper position for the seat assembly.
7. A seat indexing method for an internal cabin of an aircraft, the seat indexing method comprising:
coupling an indexing wheel to a seat assembly;
selectively moving the indexing wheel between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track that extends between multiple rows of seats within the internal cabin of the aircraft, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track; and
providing the indexing wheel with a first stop and a second stop that radially extend from a wheel body.
8. The seat indexing method of claim 7 , further comprising rolling the indexing wheel over a portion of the seat track to identify a proper position for the seat assembly in relation to the seat track.
9. The seat indexing method of claim 7 , wherein the coupling comprises coupling indexing wheel to the seat assembly through an extension arm that is pivotally connected to the seat assembly by a pivot axle.
10. The seat indexing method of claim 7 , further comprising defining a rolling range of the indexing wheel between the first stop and the second stop.
11. The seat indexing method of claim 10 , further comprising relating the rolling range to a traversed area defining a proper position for the seat assembly.
12. A seat indexing system for an internal cabin of a vehicle, the seat indexing system comprising:
a seat assembly; and
an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly, wherein the indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track, wherein the indexing wheel comprises:
a wheel body;
a first stop radially extending from the wheel body; and
a second stop radially extending from the wheel body.
13. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the indexing wheel is configured to roll over a portion of the seat track to identify a proper position for the seat assembly in relation to the seat track.
14. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the indexing wheel provides an aid for movement of the seat assembly on the seat track.
15. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the indexing wheel couples to the seat assembly through an extension arm that is pivotally connected to the seat assembly by a pivot axle.
16. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein a rolling range of the indexing wheel is defined between the first stop and the second stop.
17. The seat indexing system of claim 16 , wherein the rolling range relates to a traversed area defining a proper position for the seat assembly.
18. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the vehicle is an aircraft.
19. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the vehicle is one of an automobile or bus.
20. The seat indexing system of claim 12 , wherein the vehicle is one of a locomotive, train car, seacraft, or spacecraft.