158results about "Stowage devices" patented technology

The present disclosure relates to a luggage rack and a method and system for notifying the space occupancy of the luggage rack. The luggage rack includes a luggage rack having one or more luggage compartments, wherein each luggage compartment includes: a piezoelectric sheet disposed in a load-bearing surface of the luggage compartment; a display screen disposed outside the luggage compartment, the display screen being capable of displaying the space occupancy of the luggage compartment; and a data acquisition device connected to the piezoelectric sheet, the data acquisition device being capable of acquiring an electrical signal from the piezoelectric sheet and transmitting it to a data processing device, wherein the data processing device is configured to: calculate the space occupancy of each luggage compartment based on the electrical signal; and transmit the calculated space occupancy of each luggage compartment to the display screen for display.

A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.

A connecting rod coupling device for attaching a component to an aircraft fuselage and / or stiffening the fuselage has a first coupler, and a second coupler couplable to the first coupler. The first coupler has an elongate body with a first channel on a lateral surface along a first longitudinal axis. The second coupler has a hollow-cylindrical portion, which, on an inner face along a second longitudinal axis, has a second channel complementing the first channel. The hollow-cylindrical portion has a radial cutout through which the elongate body is radially insertable into the second channel from outside the hollow-cylindrical portion. The second coupler has a closure body, which closes the radial cutout, and can be positioned removably in the cutout to complete the second channel on a radially internal face. The second coupler also has an element, pushable onto the hollow-cylindrical portion to secure the closure body on the hollow-cylindrical portion.

A system for installing a self-supporting truss structure having interconnected truss elements on an aircraft fuselage. The truss structure has radially outer closed truss nodes and radially inner releasable connecting nodes. The installation system has a carrying device, movable on a fuselage floor and with an upper receptacle, a stand for temporarily holding truss elements in predetermined relative positions, and a movement device, on the upper receptacle, and holding the stand in a settable position relative to the support surface. The stand is further away from the support in installation positions than in a transport position. The installation system is configured, with the stand in the transport position, to move the carrying device into a predetermined internal fuselage position and to lock it there, to move the stand into a suitable installation position via the movement device, and to lock the at least one lockable connecting node via a drive.

A locking device (1) for locking a pivotably mounted door (21) of a container (20) in the closed position, with a housing (2), at least one hook (3) for hooking into a holder shaft (26), and an actuating handle (4) for unlocking the hook (3), wherein the at least one hook (3) can be actuated by the actuating handle (4) via at least one driver (6) in such a way that, upon movement of the actuating handle (4), the at least one hook (3) is movable out of the closed position, wherein the actuating handle (4) is freely movable about a predefined angular range (Δα), before the at least one hook (3) can be unlocked, and with at least one display (5) for identifying an incompletely locked state of the door (21), and an overhead luggage compartment (22) with a locking device (1) of this type. The at least one display (5) is arranged on at least one lateral outer surface (15) of the actuating handle (4) and substantially perpendicularly with respect to the second rotational axis (D2) for the actuating handle (4).

A fastening system for attaching a component to a fuselage structure in the interior of an aircraft is proposed, comprising several rigid retaining elements for attachment to the fuselage structure, a position compensation device on each of the retaining elements, at least one elongated base body connectable to the retaining elements, and at least one fastening element connectable to the base body and a component to be fastened, wherein the retaining elements each have at least one structural support for connection to the fuselage structure and a receiving holder for receiving the position compensation device, wherein the position compensation device has a first position compensation bushing and a second position compensation bushing, wherein the first position compensation bushing is rotatably arranged in the receiving holder and has an eccentric first bore.wherein the second position compensation bushing is rotatably arranged in the first position compensation bushing and has an eccentric second bore, wherein the base body extends through and is held in the second opening, and wherein the base body has first connecting means along at least half of its length which are complementary to second connecting means of the at least one fastening element, such that the at least one fastening element can be connected to the base body at different positions.

A latch system and method are configured to adjustably secure a first component to a second component. The latch system includes a mounting base. A slide plate is moveably coupled to the mounting base. The slide plate is configured to be slidably adjusted relative to the mounting base. A housing is secured to the slide plate. The housing includes an arm channel configured to receive a latch arm. A bumper is coupled to the housing. The bumper is configured to restrain motion of the latch arm within the arm channel.

A system and a method for measuring the loading status of various storage areas are disclosed including a camera system configured to capture video or images of a storage area, one or more processing modules configured to receive image or video data from the one or more camera of the camera system, determining unoccupied volume of the storage area based on the received image or video data, use the determined unoccupied volume of the storage area to provide output data, and use the output data to provide an optimized storage arrangement for objects, wherein the optimized storage arrangement can be displayed. The system may include a mobile device or other device with a display configured to display the output data and / or indicia based on the optimized storage arrangement.

An apparatus fastens cabin components in a region of side walls, which belong to an aircraft structure and extend in a vertical direction in relation to a horizontal cabin floor. The apparatus includes a substructure, which includes: at least two supports, which are vertically arrangable on a side wall, of the sidewalls of the aircraft structure, are spaced apart in a horizontal direction, are designed in each case for fastening at at least two vertically spaced-apart defined points of attachment of the aircraft structure in the region of the side wall, and at least one panel, which connects the supports in the horizontal direction and is designed for connecting to the supports, each connected by the panel, at two vertically spaced-apart points of connection. Both the at least two supports and the at least one panel are designed in order for cabin components to be fastened thereon.

To enable mounting and installation advantageous in a short time, to enable the reduction of manufacturing cost and weight of components, to facilitate the fine adjustment of a position and attitude, and to prevent condensed water produced on a support structure in large quantities from reaching the inside of a storage compartment and a cabin in a fastening mechanism 10 for suspending and mounting the storage compartment in an aircraft or the like.SOLUTION: A fastening mechanism includes a first fastening member 12 fastened to a support structure 13, a second fastening member 14 fastened to a storage compartment 11 for receiving articles, and a connection device 15 for undergoing surface fastening to the first fastening member 12. The connection device 15 and the second fastening member 14 include support eyelets 16, 17 for receiving a fastening bolt 18, and a blocking and separation layer 21 for preventing the transfer of water and moisture can be arranged between fastening surfaces 12a, 22a, and / or between the support structure 13 and the first fastening member 12 because the first fastening member 12 and the connection device 15 have the fastening surfaces 12a, 22a for mutual fastening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The airplane double-pull-rod storage cabinet door lock comprises a lock cylinder mechanism and a shell assembly, the lock cylinder mechanism and the shell assembly comprise a lock block, the lock block is provided with a lock cylinder protection cover and a back main plate, and the lock cylinder protection cover and the back main plate are connected through fixing screws and form a protection cover covering a lock cylinder; an outer lock disc is fixed on the back main plate through a screw; the handle assembly comprises an upper handle and a lower handle which are symmetrically arranged on the outer lock disc; the connecting rod transmission mechanism comprises a connecting shaft fixed to the back main plate, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are rotationally connected through the connecting shaft, the second connecting rod is connected with the bottom ends of the vertical pull rods through rotating blocks, and the first connecting rod is connected with the transverse pull rods through rotating blocks. The lock cylinder protection cover and the back main plate form double-layer protection, invasion of a lock picking tool is effectively resisted, the door lock is provided with the double handles, the single handle controls opening and closing of the single-side lock bolt, the double locking function is achieved, the upper spring bolt and the lower spring bolt achieve synchronous reverse movement through the symmetrical connecting rods, the bidirectional locking requirement of a door body is met, and safety is improved.

An articulating shelf including a first shelf portion having a first edge and an opposing second edge, a first hinge coupled the first edge of the first shelf portion, a second hinge coupled to the second edge of the first shelf portion, a second shelf portion having a first edge and an opposing second edge, the second edge of the second shelf portion coupled to the second hinge, a rod having a first end and an opposing second end, a rod support having a first end and a second send, the first end of the rod support coupled to the second edge of the second shelf portion and the second end of the rod support coupled to the rod between the first and the second ends of the rod, and an end cap including a plunger configured to extend and retract from the end cap.

The invention relates to a storage compartment (2), preferably for an aircraft (1), having: a storage space (3), a storage space flap (9), a flap drive (14), in particular a servomotor, by way of which the storage space flap (9) can be transferred between a closed position, closing a loading opening (8) of the storage space (3), and an open position, releasing the loading opening (8), a gear mechanism (24) with a drive element, in particular with a drive gearwheel (25), which is connected to the flap drive, and with an output element, in particular with an output gearwheel (26), which is connected to the storage space flap (9), wherein the gear mechanism (24) has a blocking means (29), wherein, in the closed position of the flap, the blocking means (29) blocks the rotation of the storage space flap (9) in the direction of the open position, and / or wherein, in the open position of the storage space flap (9), the blocking means (29) blocks the rotation of the storage space flap (9) in the direction of the closed position.

An assembly for an aircraft cabin includes at least one seat unit including a seat and a privacy shell extending at least partially around the seat, a compartment, such as a luggage compartment, at least one isolating curtain added to the compartment, and a removable device for holding the isolating curtain. The removable device being configured to hold the isolating curtain suspended from the compartment, so as to at least partially define a closed rest space around the seat unit and to permit manual detachment of the isolating curtain from the compartment without requiring a tool.

A system 100 for assisting boarding of a passenger aircraft is provided. The system comprises a sensor device 102 arranged to capture sensor data relating to one or more passengers 4 boarding the aircraft and a processing device 104. The processing device is arranged to obtain information relating to the aircraft, use the sensor data to identify one or more luggage items 6 carried by the one or more passengers and estimate a size of each of the one or more luggage items, process the estimated sizes of the one or more luggage items and the information relating to the aircraft using a machine learning algorithm to determine a prediction of whether the luggage capacity in a cabin of the aircraft will be exceeded when all passengers have boarded, and trigger the performance of one or more actions which influence the boarding of the aircraft based on said prediction.

The invention relates to an overhead cabin fitting (1) for an aircraft, comprising: an overhead luggage compartment (3) for luggage; a ventilation device (4) having a housing (5), an air inlet (6), an air channel (7) and an air outlet (8); and a lighting device (9) having lighting elements (10); wherein the ventilation device (4) and the lighting device (9) are each arranged above the overhead luggage compartment (3), and a support (11) on which the lighting elements (10) are arranged is provided at the air outlet (8) of the ventilation device (4).

A bidirectional latching device for securing a cargo in a vehicle may have a latch catch assembly and a latch head. The latch catch assembly may selectably engage with the latch head. When engaged with the latch head, the latch catch assembly may lock the latch head in position to resist movement and the latch head may secure the cargo in the vehicle. When disengaged from the latch head, the latch catch assembly may release the latch head and the latch head may move to a stowed position. The latch catch assembly may lock the latch head to resist movement in one or more directions of movement. The latch head may be shaped to secure the cargo in the vehicle in at least two directions. Thus, cargo may be secured more efficiently by requiring a reduced number of latch devices because the disclosed latch device is bidirectional.

To provide systems and methods for determining a state of components, for example, stowage bin assemblies, within an internal cabin of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A system 100 includes one or more components 102 within an internal cabin 104 of a vehicle 106. An imaging device 108 obtains an image of the one or more components 102. A state determination control unit 112 includes a processor. The state determination control unit 112 is in communication with the imaging device 108 and receives image data 122 including the image from the imaging device 108. Further, the state determination control unit 112 determines a state of the one or more components 102 based on the image data 122.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A stowage bin lighting assembly for mounting to an internal cabin of a vehicle includes a chassis having a plate extending longitudinally between ends. The chassis supports light mount pedestals, wire standoffs, and at least one valance support above the upper surface. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a light mounted to the light mount pedestals positioned above the plate by the light mount pedestals for providing lighting from the stowage bin assembly to the internal cabin of the vehicle. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a wire electrically connected to the light to supply power to the light and coupled to at least one of the wire standoffs to control a position of the wire relative to the plate. The stowage bin lighting assembly includes a valance coupled to the valance mount pedestals configured to be coupled to the stowage bin assembly by the valance support.

An aircraft passenger cabin passenger service assembly is disclosed comprising a passenger service assembly panel having a deployable handle from a stowed configuration that is configured to facilitate and increase passenger maneuverability and stability into and out from passenger seats.

The present disclosure relates to a cubicle having an attachment system with corner bracket fittings. The cubicle includes a floor, a left panel perpendicular to the floor, a right panel perpendicular to the floor, and an attachment system connecting the floor, the left panel, and the right panel. The attachment system includes a right corner bracket fitting connecting the right panel to the floor, a left corner bracket fitting connecting the left panel to the floor, and a filler panel connected to and extending between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.

An arrangement for a tapering rear section of an aircraft passenger cabin (200) including a seat row (204) positioned between an aisle (202) and an exterior wall, and a closet (212) positioned behind the seat row (204). A first portion (214) of the closet extends behind the seat row (204) and a second portion (216) of the closet extends into gap space (210) formed between an outboard side of the seat row (204) and the exterior wall. The closet (212) forms interior space (218) dimensioned to accommodate a folded wheelchair positioned along the exterior wall, and interior space behind the seat row (204). The second portion (216) forms an exterior surface for use by a passenger in the seat row (204), for instance a horizontal surface (230) including a provision for mounting a bassinet (228). The interior space (218) is accessible from the rear facing side of the closet to facilitate stowing and retrieving items from the interior space.

The invention relates to an aircraft seat system with an aircraft seat region (14) which has an aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c), which can be adjusted between a seated position and a reclined position, and a console (28a; 28b; 28c) arranged in front of the aircraft seat (16a; 16b; 16c), wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) forms an elevated footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) which is provided to form part of a reclining surface, wherein the console (28a; 28b; 28c) has a stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) which has a stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) arranged below the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c). According to the invention, the stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) is arranged in a region behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c) and the stowage module (46a; 46b; 46c) has a cover wall (50a; 50b; 50c) which at least partially delimits the stowage compartment (48a; 48b; 48c) in the region behind the footrest surface (34a; 34b; 34c).

The invention relates to a cabin equipment unit (1) for a passenger cabin, comprising:-a first pivot part (3); -a second pivot part (4) pivotable relative to the first pivot part (3) about a pivot axis (5) between an open position and a closed position; and-an electrical element (13) which is arranged on the second pivoting part (4) and which can be connected to the first pivoting part (3) by means of an electrical connection line (15), the first pivoting part (3) comprising a first contact connection element (17), the electrical connection line (15) comprising a second contact connection element (18) corresponding to the first contact connection element (17), and the electrical connection line (15) comprising a second contact connection element (18) corresponding to the second contact connection element (17). The first contact connection element (17) and / or the second contact connection element (18) comprises at least one magnet (19), and the contact connection elements (17, 18) can be shifted from a disengaged position into a contact position, the second contact connection element (18) can be arranged on the second pivot part (4) such that when the second pivot part (4) is moved into the closed position, the first contact connection element (17) and / or the second contact connection element (18) can be shifted from the disengaged position into the contact position. The contact connection elements (17, 18) enter the contact position and are held in the contact position.