255results about "Aircraft crew accommodation" patented technology

A payload including a housing provided with one or more toothed guides or with one or more docking mechanisms, each of which is configured to detachably toothedly interact with an unmanned aircraft apparatus being docked so as to enable the movement of said docked unmanned aircraft apparatus with respect to the housing of the payload, wherein the housing of the payload is further configured to detachably toothedly interact with yet another (other) unmanned aircraft apparatus so as to enable the action of said yet another unmanned aircraft apparatus onto said docked unmanned aircraft apparatus for withdrawal of the latter from interaction with the housing of the payload. Furthermore, embodiments of an air transport system include two or more unmanned aircraft apparatuses and one of the payload.

A structure system for installation into a fuselage structure in an interior of an aircraft is proposed, the system comprising at least one first carrier element, at least one second carrier element, at least one elongate frame element having a first end and a second end, at least one first attachment device for attaching the first carrier element to the fuselage structure or to an element coupled with the fuselage structure, at least one first coupling device mounted to the first end for coupling the first carrier element to the at least one frame element, and at least one second coupling device mounted to the second end for coupling the second carrier element to the at least one frame element, wherein the at least one frame element is adapted for holding at least one component to be installed in the interior, wherein the at least one first carrier element is designed for coupling with the at least one first coupling device, wherein the at least one second carrier element is designed for coupling with the at least one second coupling device, and wherein one of the at least one first coupling device and the at least one second coupling device is adapted to snap into the respective carrier element, to be moved relative to the respective end of the frame element and to be arrested in a desired relative position thereto.

The invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit (1000) comprising a seat (100), a shell (110) defining an opening (120), and a door (130). The door (130) is translatable along a first path across the opening (120) between a closed position in which passenger egress through the opening (120) is at least partially blocked, and an open position which allows passenger access between a seat (100) and an aisle (300). The door (130) is translatable in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction, between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the door (130) is translatable across the opening (120) along the first path, and when the door (130) is in the second configuration, the door (130) is translatable across the opening (120) along a second path. The invention also provides a door arrangement and a method of using a door.

The invention relates to the technical field of zone control of illumination, in particular to a zone control method of an airplane passenger cabin scene illumination system, which comprises the following steps: acquiring real-time external natural light parameters of each porthole area in a passenger cabin and real-time passenger distribution data of each zone in the passenger cabin, and generating a first illumination distribution diagram through a ray tracing algorithm; real-time biological rhythm feedback signals of the passenger groups in all the partitions are obtained based on a non-imaging microwave radar sensor, the biological rhythm feedback signals comprise a first type of signals and a second type of signals, the current overall activity state of the passenger groups in all the partitions is judged based on the first type of signals, and the rest state depth is subdivided based on the second type of signals; and when the adjustment amplitude of the illumination parameters of the adjacent partitions exceeds a fifth preset threshold value, generating a natural transition zone of the illumination parameters between the adjacent partitions. By arranging the transition zone, the visual boundary is eliminated through gradient change of the transition zone of the adjacent partitions, and discomfort is reduced.

A communication connectivity QoE testing device within a vehicle includes a network interface to communicate through a cabin network, a display device to display video to a passenger of the vehicle, a processor, and a memory storing code executed by the processor to perform operations. The operations include to send content requests to and receive content from a content server that is offboard the vehicle using the network interface, the cabin network, and a wireless communication modem communicatively connected to the content server through a ground-based network. The operations generate a QoE metric based on measurements of end-to-end communications of the content requests sent and the content received between the QoE testing device and the content server. The operations send a report based on the QoE metric through the network interface, the cabin network, and the wireless communication modem to a network node of an operations center for analysis.

Lighting device (10) for a passenger transport vehicle, wherein the lighting device comprises: a lighting unit (13) designed to illuminate a projection area (31) differently with a light cone (130) based on a plurality of different lighting patterns; where the lighting patterns are pixel-based image data; an interface (12) to an external system for receiving and sending lighting data; and a control unit (11) designed to control the lighting unit with respect to the different lighting patterns based on the received lighting data; characterized by the fact that the lighting unit (13) is designed to generate multiple light cones in a coverage area of ​​the lighting unit depending on the pixel-based image data, so that a light cone results in a delimited lighting area within the coverage area and only the resulting lighting area is illuminated.

An air mobility apparatus and mobility apparatus having a door. The air mobility apparatus includes a fuselage having a first cabin and a second cabin; and a rear door having an inner door partitioning the first cabin and the second cabin, and an outer door partitioning the second cabin and an external space, wherein the inner door and the outer door are independently opened and closed.

The present invention relates to transportation equipment, in particular to means and methods for moving a payload, specifically to a system and method for moving a payload. Provided are a system and method for moving a payload which are based on the use of aircraft apparatuses configured to dock to one another so as to enable mutual exchange of a docking guide and a payload. 2 independent claims, 9 figures.

A power management system for supplying power from an aircraft electrical power source to PEDs. The power management system includes a plurality of power control circuits connected to power outputs configured to supply power to PEDs, and a power management circuit. The power management circuit obtains passenger-specific travel information associated with a passenger corresponding to a respective PED, and determines, based at least in part on the passenger-specific travel information, an allowed subscription power level for the respective PED. The power management circuit controls the power supplied to the respective PED via the respective power control circuit based on the determined allowed subscription power level. The operation to control the power supplied to the respective PED may include to negotiate with the respective PED an agreement for an agreed subscription power level that the respective PED is authorized to be supplied based on the determined allowed subscription power level.

The utility model discloses a pilot elbow support device which comprises a support. The transverse adjusting assembly comprises a first motor, a transverse transmission unit, a transverse sliding rail arranged on the support in the horizontal direction and a transverse sliding block in sliding fit with the transverse sliding rail. The vertical adjusting assembly comprises a second motor, a vertical transmission unit, a vertical sliding rail arranged on the transverse sliding block in the vertical direction and a vertical sliding block in sliding fit with the vertical sliding rail. The elbow support assembly is rotationally connected with the vertical sliding block, so that the elbow support assembly can rotate in the horizontal plane; the rotation locking assembly is used for locking the elbow support assembly so as to limit rotation of the elbow support assembly. The motor is adopted for driving control, and adjustment operation is more convenient; the ancon assembly is arranged to be capable of rotating around the vertical rotating shaft connected with the vertical sliding block in the horizontal plane, the rotation freedom degree is increased for the ancon assembly, the use performance of the ancon assembly is further expanded, and the individual requirements of pilots can be better met.

A retainer 16, 18 suitable for use on an aircraft 2 is disclosed. The retainer 16, 18 comprises a first retainer part 16 and a second retainer part 18. The first retainer part 16 comprises a catch and a damper 24; in which the catch comprises one or more magnetic elements 20, 22. The damper 24 comprises a damping material, the damping material damps shock impulses; and the catch is supported on the damper.

An aircraft reading light (2) with a color-tunable reading light output (3) comprises a white light source (12) for emitting white light; a colored light source (14) for emitting colored light; and an optical element (181), which is arranged for directing colored light that is emitted by the colored light source (14) onto the white light source (12) for being diffusely reflected at the white light source (12). The colored light source (14) is controllable independently from the white light source (12).

Operating device comprising a lighting device (1; 21) for illuminating the interior of a vehicle and at least one sensor, wherein the lighting device (1; 21) comprises: - a first, plate-shaped light guide (2) with a light output surface (3) formed on a first flat side and serving as an operating surface, - at least one first light source (4) for coupling light into at least one edge (5) of the first light guide (2), - at least one second light guide (6; 6a, 6b) with a light input surface (7) and a light output surface (8), and - at least one light source (10; 4) for coupling light into the light input surface (7) of the at least one second light guide (6; 6a, 6b), wherein - the light output surface (8) of the at least one second light guide (6;6a, 6b) is configured for coupling the light coupled out there into a second flat side (9) of the first light guide (2) and- the at least one light source (10) for coupling light into the light coupling surface (7) of the at least one second light guide (6; 6a, 6b) is at least a second light source (10) different from the at least one first light source (4) and- the lighting device (1; 21) is configured to change a light emission pattern that can be coupled out at the light coupling surface (3) of the first light guide (2) depending on sensor data of the at least one sensor.;

Service system (10) for mass transit vehicles for catering to passengers or distributing other items, in particular pillows, blankets or headphones, upon individual request from passengers, with a robot-based service unit (28) for interacting with passengers and a fastening device (30) connected to the robot-based service unit (28), wherein the fastening device (30) is attached to the ceiling (22) of the mass transit vehicle, characterized by the fact that the robot-based service unit (28) is a robot arm, the robot arm having a multitude of segments which are connected to each other by joints, for position-accurate and precise catering and supply of all passengers, especially also away from the aisle, the fastening device (30) is arranged in the area of ​​an aisle (18) between respective rows of seats (16) and is movable along the aisle (18), The service system (10) additionally includes a motion sensor and / or a camera for detecting passenger movements, and the robot-based service unit (28) has gesture recognition and / or speech recognition and a touch display for interacting with passengers.

Multimedia server intended to be installed on board an aircraft, electronic entertainment system, method for generating additional content and associated computer program. The invention relates to a multimedia server (20) intended to be installed on board an aircraft (10) and connected to at least one entertainment terminal via an onboard local area network, comprising: - a module (30) for generating additional content for said at least one entertainment terminal, - a knowledge base (34) storing a set of entertainment content elements, - a request module (32) for receiving a command instruction from said at least one entertainment terminal and for requesting from the generation module (30), on the basis of said received command instruction, the generation module (30) comprising a generative artificial intelligence model configured to generate,from the set of entertainment content elements stored in the knowledge base (34), additional content intended for said at least one entertainment terminal. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 1,

An aircraft (2), having a passenger cabin (4) with light sources (6a-h), contains a light module (12) with outputs (14a-e) for the light sources (6a-h), a virtual output field (16) of field locations (Oa-e) over time (t) and location-time control specifications (20a-e), in order to assign light values (LW) to the field locations (Oa-e) and times (t), wherein each of the outputs (14a-e) is assigned a field location (Oa-e) in the output field (16), wherein the outputs (14a-e) control the light sources (6a-h) to emit light (10) according to the light value (LW) at the actual time (ta) at the field location (Oa-e), wherein the control specifications (20a-e) include: a colour value (Fa-e) for the light value (LW), a location interval (OIa-e), and a time interval (ZIa-e), during which, in the location interval (OIa-e), the color values (Fa-e) are admixed to the light values (LW) of the field locations (OA-e) located therein, starting at zero and completely admixed at the end. In a method for operating the aircraft (2), the light sources (6a-h) are connected to the outputs (14a-e), the control specifications (20a-e) are selected in a future time (t) of the operation of the aircraft (2), and the light module (12) is operated at least during the operation of the aircraft (2) such that the light sources (6a-h) emit light (10) according to the associated light values (LW).

The invention relates to a partition for an aircraft seat arrangement with a sliding door and to the associated aircraft seat arrangement. The partition (1) for an aircraft seat arrangement comprises a stationary portion (2) and a sliding door (3) capable of moving between an open position, in which the door (3) is retracted into a recess (4) provided in the stationary portion (2), and a closed position, in which the door (3) is extended from the recess (4), the partition (1) comprising a mechanical assistance device that acts upon the door (3) between the open and closed positions and is capable of retaining the door (3) in both the open and the closed positions, the assistance device being suitable for applying a braking force and a thrust force during respective successive phases of the movement of the door (3) between the open and closed positions.

The invention belongs to the technical field of marine equipment, and discloses an anti-shaking bed and a ship. The anti-shaking bed comprises a supporting assembly, a bed body and a buffering mechanism, the middle portion of a supporting plate of the supporting assembly protrudes downwards to form an avoiding space, and supporting legs of the supporting assembly are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the supporting plate; a main bed body of the bed body is connected with the supporting plate and can shake at multiple angles in the avoiding space; the buffering mechanism comprises a first elastic piece and a buffering assembly, the first elastic piece is arranged on the supporting plate to connect the supporting plate and the bed body, and the buffering assembly is arranged on the supporting plate and the bed body to reduce relative movement of the supporting plate and the bed body. According to the anti-shaking bed, shaking of the bed body can be reduced, the sleeping comfort level is improved, the ship is provided with the anti-shaking bed, shaking of the anti-shaking bed in ocean sailing can be reduced, and the sleeping comfort level of sailors is improved.

The application discloses a comprehensive helmet and active separation device of ejection seat in ejection rescue and a use method, the device comprises an anti-loose connector, a lever clamping mechanism, an electrically excited fire gas mechanism and a socket fixing mechanism, and the anti-loose connector, the lever clamping mechanism, the electrically excited fire gas mechanism and the socket fixing mechanism are fixed on the ejection seat; the fulcrum of the lever clamping mechanism is connected with the socket fixing mechanism; the power end of the lever clamping mechanism is aligned with the electrically excited fire gas mechanism; the resistance end of the lever clamping mechanism corresponds to the spring self-locking mechanism on the anti-loose connector of the anti-loose connector; the socket of the anti-loose connector is fixed through the socket fixing mechanism; a pull-off steel cable is installed on the unlocking mechanism of the plug; when the plug is inserted into the socket, the resistance end of the lever clamping mechanism is pressed into the space between the plug and the socket by the unlocking mechanism of the plug and is fixed by the unlocking mechanism of the plug and cannot rotate freely. The application can effectively improve the success rate of ejection rescue in a complex rescue environment.

To provide transportation equipment, in particular means and methods for moving a payload, specifically, systems and methods for moving a payload. [Solution] A system and method are provided for moving a payload based on the use of aircraft equipment configured to dock with each other in order to enable the mutual exchange of docking guides and payloads.

An adjustment mechanism (200) for a display screen (2), a seat assembly (100), and a vehicle. The adjustment mechanism (200) for a display screen (2) comprises a display screen (2) and a driving assembly (3); the driving assembly (3) comprises a rotary arm (31), a first driving mechanism (33), and a second driving mechanism (34); the first driving mechanism (33) is connected to the rotary arm (31) so as to drive the rotary arm (31) to rotate; and the second driving mechanism (34) is connected to the display screen (2) so as to drive the display screen (2) to rotate relative to the rotary arm (31).

A system enabling hands-free operation of controls for accessing a transportation vehicle is provided. The system comprises code readers associated with respective entry barriers for admitting passengers to a transportation vehicle. The code readers read a machine-readable passenger code generated by a mobile electronic device and actuate mechanisms allowing entry through the barriers responsive confirmation of the code. A signal receiver in communication with a Passenger Service Unit for passenger seat onboard the vehicle receives instructions from the mobile electronic device and instruct the PSU to actuate passenger cabin controls for the passenger seat. An application on the mobile electronic device determines a time-stamped temperature of a passenger and generates the passenger code, which includes passenger identification, authorization to pass through the entry barriers and board the vehicle, and a determination if the temperature of the passenger indicates an acceptable passenger health status.

Described are tray tables having a shroud and a core assembly. The shroud may form an outer surface of the tray table. The core assembly may be within the shroud and may include a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a honeycomb core. The honeycomb core may be between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The honeycomb core may define a plurality of cells.

Systems, methods, tangible non-transitory computer-readable media, and devices associated with the operation of a vehicle are provided. For example a vehicle computing system can receive occupancy data that includes information associated with occupancy of a vehicle that includes seats. One or more states of the vehicle can be determined. The states of the vehicle can include a disposition of any object that is within the vehicle. Further, a configuration of the seats in the vehicle can be determined based on the occupancy data and the states of the vehicle. The configuration can include a disposition of the seats inside the vehicle. Furthermore, at least one of the seats can be adjusted based on the configuration that was determined.

A hinged ladder for ascending to and descending from a cockpit of an aircraft and method of using the ladder for access to and egress from the cockpit. The ladder is suspended from an anchor which supports the combined weight of the ladder and a user. The ladder comprises a plurality of rung plates connected by hinges. The rung plates have respective holes to accept the foot of a user. In use, the ladder is suspended from an anchor in use, and extends longitudinally. The ladder has a standoff to provide single point contact against a fuselage of the aircraft, preventing damage during use. The standoff may articulate outwardly from a rung plate about an X axis. The standoff may be braced by paired struts which articulate about respective Y axes, preventing collapse of the standoff. Each strut may be locked in position by a respective latch which articulates about a respective Z axis.

The invention relates to a push-pull rod (10) comprising at least one first fixing device (12), at least one first connecting piece (18) and a positioning device. The first fixing device (12) is provided with a coupling piece (12a) and a rod portion (12b) connected to the coupling piece, the first fixing device (12) is connected to the first connecting piece (18) and can be rotated by means of a thread structure (30) to change the length of the push-pull rod (10). The positioning device is provided with a first and a second positioning piece which are arranged opposite one another in the axial direction and interact, the first and the second positioning piece are pressed against one another by means of a spring piece (28), the second positioning piece of the positioning device is connected to the first connecting piece (18) in a rotationally fixed manner, the second positioning piece is connected to the first fixing device (12) in a rotationally fixed manner, the spring piece (28) acts between the region of the first connecting piece (18) and the region of the second positioning piece, and the positioning pieces lock the rotational movement of the first fixing device (12) relative to the first connecting piece (18) in a releaseable manner by means of a predetermined locking force in a plurality of rotational positions. The first connecting piece (18) comprises a base body (34) and a sleeve (36) which at least partially surrounds the two positioning pieces and the spring piece (28), the base body (34) is connected to the sleeve (36), the sleeve (36) has an inner diameter which ensures the relative movement of the positioning pieces and the spring piece (28) relative to one another, the sleeve (36) is fixed relative to the base body (34) at least in the axial direction, the first connecting piece (18) holds the positioning device in both axial directions by means of the spring piece (28). The positioning device is a locking device (22) with a first locking piece (24) and a second locking piece (26), the second locking piece (26) has a plurality of locking pins (26a) which can be engaged in locking grooves (24b) of the first locking piece (24), and the first locking piece (24) likewise has a plurality of locking pins (24a) which can be engaged in locking grooves (26b) of the second locking piece (26). In the invention, the spring piece (28) is fixed with at least one locking pin (40) corresponding to the second locking piece (26).

Autonomous robotic systems for ultrasound examination are provided. The robotic systems include a robotic arm having an end effector for connecting an ultrasound tool. The arm is connected to a base station having a computing and control assembly disposed therein configured to process inputs from a vision module and control the robotic arm to position the tool to perform an ultrasound procedure on a patient. The end effector can include a load cell for measuring forces and torques experienced by the tool. A haptic device can be used to control articulation of the robotic arm to position the tool and provide force feedback to an operator. The robotic system can be configured to generate a 3D model of the patient, receive input of a feature region, and control the robotic arm to position the tool to perform an ultrasound procedure on the feature region. Various cleaning devices for cleaning the ultrasound tool are described.