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Apparatus, system, and method for a stowage bin lighting interface

A technology for lighting interfaces and storage boxes, which is applied to small compartment lighting devices, illuminated signs, general lighting, etc., can solve problems such as difficulty in modifying the visible parts of storage boxes.

Pending Publication Date: 2019-12-10
THE BOEING CO
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This curvature, together with the compact design of the storage box, can make it difficult to modify the visible part of the storage box

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[0021] The disclosed examples will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all disclosed examples are shown. Indeed, several different examples may be described and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein. Rather, these examples are described so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0022] Exemplary embodiments describe variations of a locker lighting interface that can be used as, for example, a lighted branding feature. An exemplary locker lighting interface may be coupled to the exterior of the locker to modify the appearance of the locker while still enabling the locker to operate as designed (ie, open and close properly). Exemplary locker lighting interfaces may include specific designs (such as a logo associated with the vehicle housing the locker), advertising, or another decorativ...

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The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for a stowage bin lighting interface. The stowage bin lighting interfaces include a panel portion, and a set of fasteners configured to couple the panel portion to a stowage bin such that a curvature of the panel portion aligns with a curvature of the exterior of the stowage bin. Each fastener is configured to extend through the stowage bin into a back portion of the panel portion to couple the panel portion to the stowage bin. Aligning the curvature of the panel portion with the curvature of the exterior of the stowage bin enables the stowage bin to open and close when the panel portion is coupled. A lighting interface is configured to couple between the panel portion and the exterior of the stowage bin at a position that enables the lighting interface to provide illumination through openings in the panel portion and ambient lighting.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to attachable display or lighting features for storage bins / stowage bins, and more particularly to examples of lighting interfaces for storage bins. Background technique [0002] A locker is a compartment configured to hold items (eg, luggage) and is commonly found in various types of transportation vehicles (eg, buses, trains, and aircraft). Vehicles often include storage boxes as an option to safely store items during operation of the vehicle. For example, aircraft often include storage bins located above passenger seats to enable safe and secure storage of luggage and other items during flight. [0003] Storage boxes are generally constructed without display or decorative features. In contrast, storage boxes are typically configured with a curvature that maximizes interior storage space while enabling the storage box to open and close in a compact manner. This curvature, together with the compact design of...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B64D11/00
CPCB64D11/003B64D2011/0038B60Q3/43G09F21/06B60Q3/14B60Q3/225G09F13/0481B64D47/02
Inventor S·R·塞西夫斯基
Owner THE BOEING CO