Custom seating with a USB port that deforms on crowded trains to increase the number of seats

Many countries suffer from crowded trains when commuting to school or commuting to school, and in JapanTwo-story commuter trainIt is thought that introduction of. Two-story commuter train costs the cost of renovation of the station etc, but British design studio which made the seat of London subway and first seat of TAM aviation ·PriestmanGoodeAnnounced a special seating seat that can increase the seat count by up to 30% simply by installing it in existing vehicles.

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"Island Bay" which increases the number of seats by deforming according to the number of passengers can be seen from the following movie.

Island Bay on Vimeo


In the surrounding cities around the world, many transportation facilities are entering the limits of transport capacity.


It is necessary to find a solution that can solve the overcrowding condition of such transportation and provide a more comfortable ride experience.


However, it is a fact that there is a limitation by the existing infrastructure network.


The idea came up is "Island Bay" which can increase the number of seats and improve the ride experience by simply replacing existing train seats.


When Island Bay is introduced, the number of seats will increase by 15% to 20%.


Island Bay is a box-shaped, four-seater seat, which adopts a movable design that can be deformed to match the time of the day, so few hours of people can be used as a seating seat ......


When rush hour stands up, it can be transformed into a seat of a type where the waist is shallowly sitting and it can be used. As space is available, the desk on the window side of the facing seat can be used as a seat and the number of seats will increase.


Since chairs that are lightly sit on are installed on the aisle side of each seat, it seems likely to reduce the burden on people standing in the aisle.


There are two USB ports in the face-to-seat, so you can charge your smartphone etc while commuting to school.


The image actually used is as follows and it is possible to spend comfortably using the desk at the window while sitting in the relaxed seat during the time when it is not crowded.


When crowded, the width of the sitting part becomes narrower, but more people can sit.


Furthermore, a seat seat "Horizon" that can expand the number of existing train's seat by up to 30% has been devised, and you can see what is going on with the following movie.

Horizon on Vimeo


Horizon can increase the number of seats by 20% to 30%.


It is a seat designed based on ergonomics ... ...


Although the distance between the seat and the seat is considerably narrow, there is a footrest under the front seat and you can sit with your legs stretched.


In addition, because the seat of two people is designed not to be parallel, but to shift back and forth, the shoulder is not hit by the next person.


Custom module parts are also available, including smartphone holders with USB port ......


A folding table with a USB port can also be attached.


Head restraint can be handled by detaching according to the size of the ride such as train / bus.



Luggage should be placed under the feet or hooked on the seat OK.


Even airplanes are "Riding seatAlthough I am applying for a patent for Horizon, Horizon seems to be able to sit down and move properly with the same idea.


In addition, these custom seats are British non-profit groups pursuing railway safetyRSSBWe are already ready for mass production in response to the investment. Price etc are not disclosed, but it is said that we are accepting orders from the railroad company we want to introduce.