Compartment with attachment system with corner bracket fittings
By connecting the partitions to the floor and panels using a corner bracket fitting system, the problem of limited partition size in existing technologies is solved. This enables the installation and adjustment of narrower partitions, adapting to different door and floor sizes, and improving space utilization and aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202110589837.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-06-12
- Filing Date
- 2021-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-05-28
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the compartment attachment system limits the size of the compartment, cannot effectively utilize the space inside the aircraft, especially in the position above or directly above the seat track, and cannot be accessed from the aisle surface.
The corner bracket fitting system connects the compartments to the floor and panels via right and left corner bracket fittings, and extends between them via infill panels to form adjustable-width compartments that can accommodate doors and floors of different widths.
This technology enables the installation of narrower compartments within aircraft, accessible from the aisle, and adaptable to different door and floor sizes by adjusting the width of the infill panels, thus improving space utilization and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure generally relates to a monument in a platform, and more specifically, to attaching a monument to a track in a platform. This disclosure provides attachment systems and methods for attaching monuments with reduced widths. Background Technology
[0002] Compartments are used within the platform to provide storage or partitioning. Compartments can be attached to the floor structure in any desired manner. In aircraft, conventional compartment attachment systems limit the size of the available compartments.
[0003] Therefore, it is desirable to have methods and apparatus that take into account at least some of the problems discussed above, as well as other possible problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a compartment. The compartment 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 for attaching the right panel to the floor; a left corner bracket fitting for attaching the left panel to the floor; and a filler plate connected to and extending between the right and left corner bracket fittings.
[0005] Another embodiment of this disclosure provides an attachment system. The attachment system includes: a right corner bracket fitting configured to engage with a right panel and connect the right panel to a floor; a left corner bracket fitting configured to engage with a left panel and connect the left panel to a floor; and a filler plate configured to connect to the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting and extend between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.
[0006] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a corner bracket accessory. The corner bracket accessory includes: a structural body having a seat track interface; a floor structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body; a panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body and substantially perpendicular to the floor structural attachment; and a filler panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body and substantially perpendicular to both the panel structural attachment and the floor structural attachment.
[0007] Another embodiment of this disclosure provides a method for forming a compartment. A floor structure attachment of the right corner bracket fitting is fastened to the floor. A floor structure attachment of the left corner bracket fitting is fastened to the floor. A panel structure attachment of the right corner bracket fitting is fastened to a right panel. A panel structure attachment of the left corner bracket fitting is fastened to a left panel. A filler plate is fastened to the filler plate attachments of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting, such that the filler plate extends between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.
[0008] The features and functions may be implemented independently or combined in other embodiments of this disclosure, as further details of these embodiments may be understood with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0009] The appended claims set forth novel features considered to be characteristic of the exemplary embodiments. However, the exemplary embodiments, preferred modes of use, other objects, and features will be best understood by referring to the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0010] Figure 1 This is an illustration of an aircraft in which exemplary embodiments can be implemented;
[0011] Figure 2 This is an illustration of a compartment inside an aircraft according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a front perspective view of the compartment and seat track according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0013] Figure 4 This is a rear sectional view of the compartment and seat rails according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0014] Figure 5 It is a perspective sectional view of the compartment and seat track according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0015] Figure 6 This is a bottom view illustration of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0016] Figure 7 This is a side view illustration of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0017] Figure 8 This is a bottom view illustration of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0018] Figure 9 This is a front view illustration of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0019] Figure 10 This is an illustration of the interior view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0020] Figure 11 It is an exploded perspective view of the compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0021] Figure 12 This is an exploded perspective rear view of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0022] Figure 13 This is an illustration of a partially exploded perspective front view of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0023] Figure 14 This is a perspective front view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0024] Figure 15 This is a perspective rear view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0025] Figure 16 This is a perspective front view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0026] Figure 17 This is a perspective rear view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0027] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of a pair of corner brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0028] Figure 19 This is a perspective rear view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0029] Figure 20 This is a perspective view of a pair of corner brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0030] Figure 21 This is a perspective rear view of a pair of diagonal brackets of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0031] Figure 22 This is a front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0032] Figure 23 This is an illustration of the upper rear perspective view of the corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0033] Figure 24 This is a front view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0034] Figure 25 This is a rear view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0035] Figure 26 This is a bottom view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0036] Figure 27 This is a top view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0037] Figure 28 This is a left view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0038] Figure 29 This is a right-side view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0039] Figure 30 This is a front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0040] Figure 31 This is an illustration of the upper rear perspective view of the corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0041] Figure 32 This is a front view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0042] Figure 33 This is a rear view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0043] Figure 34 This is a bottom view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0044] Figure 35 This is a top view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0045] Figure 36 This is a left view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0046] Figure 37 This is a right-side view illustration of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0047] Figure 38 It is an illustration of a block diagram of a platform in which exemplary embodiments can be implemented;
[0048] Figure 39 This is a flowchart of a method for forming a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0049] Figure 40These are illustrations of an aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method in the form of block diagrams according to exemplary embodiments; and
[0050] Figure 41 It is an illustration of an aircraft in the form of a block diagram in which exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Detailed Implementation
[0051] The exemplary examples acknowledge and consider one or more different considerations. For example, the exemplary examples acknowledge and consider that commercial aircraft utilize internal compartments to store emergency equipment, passenger amenities, and other items that can be taken on board. The exemplary examples acknowledge and consider that in many cases, these compartments utilize seat rails within the aircraft for structural attachment. Often, the compartments are located above the seat rails, such that the floor fittings of the compartments are arranged perpendicular to the seat rails.
[0052] The illustrative example acknowledges and considers that in other cases, the fixed wall is located directly above the seat rail, which allows structural fittings to be oriented parallel to the seat rail. Typically, this type of compartment is accessed from the front (FWD) or rear (AFT) direction and not from the compartment's passageway surface. The illustrative example acknowledges and considers that in some cases, it is desirable to be able to access the compartment from the aircraft passageway. The illustrative example acknowledges and considers that in some cases, it is desirable to provide a compartment with a reduced width. The illustrative example acknowledges and considers that in some cases, it is desirable to provide a compartment with a reduced width while utilizing a common set of standard components.
[0053] Compared to compartments with conventional attachment systems, the illustrative example compartment may have a reduced width. The illustrative example compartment may have a door facing the passageway.
[0054] Now refer to the attached diagram, especially the reference... Figure 1 The illustration depicts an aircraft according to an exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary example, the aircraft 100 has wings 102 and 104 attached to a fuselage 106. The aircraft 100 includes an engine 108 attached to the wing 102 and an engine 110 attached to the wing 104.
[0055] The fuselage 106 has a tail section 112. Horizontal stabilizing surfaces 114, 116 and 118 are attached to the tail section 112 of the fuselage 106.
[0056] Aircraft 100 is an example platform in which a compartment with an attachment system having corner bracket fittings can be implemented according to an exemplary embodiment. Aircraft 100 is an example of an aircraft in which a compartment can be secured to a seat track using an attachment system with corner bracket fittings. The attachment system allows a compartment with a reduced width to be secured to a seat track in the fuselage 106 of aircraft 100. The attachment system also allows a compartment with a door facing the aisle to be secured to a seat track in the fuselage 106 of aircraft 100.
[0057] Go to Figure 2 The illustration depicts a compartment within an aircraft interior according to an exemplary embodiment. View 200 may be... Figure 1 A view inside the fuselage 106 of the aircraft 100. In view 200, a compartment 202 is mounted on seat rails 204 within the cabin 206. Passenger seats 208 are also mounted on seat rails 204. The door 210 of the compartment 202 faces the passageway 212 of the cabin 206. In some exemplary examples, the compartment 202 has a reduced width compared to a conventional compartment.
[0058] Go to Figure 3 This illustration depicts a front perspective view of a compartment and seat track according to an exemplary embodiment. The compartment 300 can be used in... Figure 1 Inside the fuselage 106 of aircraft 100. In some illustrative examples, compartment 300 and Figure 2 It is the same as compartment 202.
[0059] The compartment 300 is mounted on the seat track 302. The compartment door 304 is parallel to the seat track 302. The kick plate 306 between the door 304 and the seat track 302 is positioned to cover the components of the attachment system 308 that mounts the compartment 300 to the seat track 302. The kick plate 306 enhances the aesthetics of the compartment 300 by concealing the components of the attachment system.
[0060] The compartment 300 has a panel 310 and a panel 312. The panel 310 is attached to the panel 312 and the floor (not visible) by means of the attachment system 308.
[0061] Go to Figure 4 The illustration depicts a rear sectional view of the compartment and seat rails according to an exemplary embodiment. In some exemplary examples, view 400 is... Figure 3 The rear sectional view of compartment 300. View 400 can also be referred to as the interior view of compartment 402.
[0062] Compartment 402 is secured to seat track 404 via attachment system 406. In some illustrative examples, in view 400, components of compartment 402 have been removed to make attachment system 406 more visible. As an illustrative example, a kickboard may be present to conceal components of attachment system 406 within compartment 402.
[0063] To prevent unintended load sharing with the floor structure, the fittings of the attachment system 406 on one side of compartment 402 do not bear loads in the y-direction. Attachment system 406 includes a right corner bracket fitting 408, a left corner bracket fitting 410, and a filler plate 412. To prevent unintended load sharing with the floor structure, either the right corner bracket fitting 408 or the left corner bracket fitting 410 does not bear loads in the y-direction. The right corner bracket fitting 408 is configured to engage with the right panel 414 and connect it to the floor 416. The left corner bracket fitting 410 is configured to engage with the left panel 418 and connect it to the floor 416. The filler plate 412 is configured to connect to the right corner bracket fitting 408 and the left corner bracket fitting 410 and extend therebetween. The filler plate 412 is secured between the right corner bracket fitting 408 and the left corner bracket fitting 410 to enclose compartment 402.
[0064] The infill panel 412 allows the width 420 of the compartment 402 to be adjustable. The width 420 of the compartment 402 can be adjusted by replacing the infill panel 412 with an infill panel of a different width than the width 422 of the infill panel 412. When adjusting the width 420 of the compartment 402, doors and floors of different widths will be used.
[0065] Go to Figure 5 This illustration depicts a perspective sectional view of a compartment and seat tracks according to an exemplary embodiment. In some exemplary examples, view 500 is... Figure 3 A rear sectional view of compartment 300. Compartment 502 is secured to seat rail 504 via attachment system 506. Attachment system 506 includes a right corner bracket fitting 508 and a left corner bracket fitting 510. Right corner bracket fitting 508 is configured to engage with a right panel (not depicted) and connect it to the floor 512. The right panel is not depicted in view 500 to make the interior of compartment 502 visible. Left corner bracket fitting 510 is configured to engage with a left panel 514 and connect it to the floor 512. In view 500, a kickboard 516 is positioned to conceal part of the right corner bracket fitting 508, left corner bracket fitting 510, and a filler plate (not depicted), which is configured to engage with and extend between the right corner bracket fitting 508 and left corner bracket fitting 510.
[0066] Compartment 502 takes the form of a storage room 518 with a door 520. The door latch 522 is engaged with the left corner bracket fitting 510 via a kick plate 516. The door 520 of compartment 502 is kept closed by the door latch 522 in the attachment system 506.
[0067] Go to Figure 6 The illustration depicts a bottom view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 600 is a bottom view of compartment 602. Compartment 602 includes two opposing storage chambers: storage chamber 604 and storage chamber 606. In some exemplary examples, view 600 is... Figure 2 A bottom view of compartment 202. In some illustrative examples, view 600 is... Figure 3 The bottom view of compartment 300. In some illustrative examples, view 600 is... Figure 4 A bottom view of compartment 402. In some illustrative examples, view 600 is... Figure 5 A bottom view of compartment 502.
[0068] Storage compartment 604 has an attachment system 608. Storage compartment 606 has an attachment system 610. Attachment system 608 includes corner bracket fittings 612, corner bracket fittings 614, and filler plate 616. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 612 is referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 614 is referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to the door of storage compartment 604 when the operator encounters and opens the door of storage compartment 604, and are also used relative to the door of storage compartment 604 when viewed from direction 617.
[0069] Corner bracket fitting 612 is configured to engage with panel 618 and connect it to floor 620. Corner bracket fitting 614 is configured to engage with panel 622 and connect it to floor 620. Panel 618 may be referred to as the right panel. Panel 622 may be referred to as the left panel. Filler plate 616 is configured to connect to corner bracket fitting 612 and corner bracket fitting 614 and extend between them.
[0070] The attachment system 610 includes corner bracket fittings 624 and 626, and a filler plate 628. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 624 is referred to as the right corner bracket fitting. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 626 is referred to as the left corner bracket fitting. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to the door of storage compartment 606 when the operator encounters and opens the door of storage compartment 606, and are also used relative to the door of storage compartment 606 when viewed from direction 627.
[0071] Corner bracket fitting 624 is configured to engage with panel 630 and connect it to floor 632. Corner bracket fitting 626 is configured to engage with panel 634 and connect it to floor 632. Panel 630 may be referred to as the right panel. Panel 634 may be referred to as the left panel. Filler plate 628 is configured to connect to corner bracket fitting 624 and corner bracket fitting 626 and extend between them.
[0072] Go to Figure 7 The illustration depicts a side view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 700 is... Figure 6 A side view of compartment 602. In view 700, panel 618 of storage room 604 and panel 634 of storage room 606 are visible. Door 702 of storage room 604 is perpendicular to panel 618. Door 704 of storage room 606 is perpendicular to panel 634.
[0073] Go to Figure 8 The illustration depicts a bottom view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 800 is a bottom view of compartment 802. Compartment 802 takes the form of storage room 804. In some exemplary examples, view 800 is... Figure 2 A bottom view of compartment 202. In some illustrative examples, view 800 is... Figure 3 The bottom view of compartment 300. In some illustrative examples, view 800 is... Figure 4 A bottom view of compartment 402. In some illustrative examples, view 800 is... Figure 5 A bottom view of compartment 502.
[0074] Storage compartment 804 has an attachment system 806. The attachment system 806 includes corner bracket fittings 808, corner bracket fittings 810, and a filler plate 812. Corner bracket fitting 808 is configured to engage with panel 814 and connect it to floor 816. Corner bracket fitting 810 is configured to engage with panel 818 and connect it to floor 816. Filler plate 812 is configured to connect to corner bracket fittings 808 and 810 and extend between them.
[0075] In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 808 may be referred to as right corner bracket fitting, and corner bracket fitting 810 may be referred to as left corner bracket fitting. In some exemplary examples, panel 814 may be referred to as right panel, and panel 818 may be referred to as left panel.
[0076] Go to Figure 9 The illustration depicts a front view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 900 is a front view of compartment 902. Compartment 902 takes the form of storage room 903. In some exemplary examples, view 900 is... Figure 6 and Figure 7The front view of compartment 602. In some illustrative examples, view 900 is... Figure 8 Front view of compartment 802. In some illustrative examples, compartment 902 may be installed... Figure 1 Within the aircraft 100. In some illustrative examples, compartment 902 is... Figure 2 An alternative form of compartment 202. In some illustrative examples, compartment 902 is... Figure 3 An alternative form of compartment 300. In some illustrative examples, compartment 902 is... Figure 4 An alternative form of compartment 402. In some illustrative examples, compartment 902 is... Figure 5 An alternative form to compartment 502.
[0077] Compartment 902 has an attachment system 904 configured to mount compartment 902 to a seat track. Attachment system 904 includes corner bracket fittings 906 and 908, and a filler plate 910. Corner bracket fitting 906 is configured to engage with panel 912 and connect it to floor 914. Corner bracket fitting 908 is configured to engage with panel 916 and connect it to floor 914. Filler plate 910 is configured to connect to corner bracket fittings 906 and 908 and extend between them. Compartment 902 has doors 918 and 920. In view 900, some components of attachment system 904 are removed for illustrative purposes. For example, the baseboard is removed to make corner bracket fittings 906 and 908 visible.
[0078] Corner bracket accessory 906 may be referred to as the right corner bracket accessory. Corner bracket accessory 906 has a panel structure attachment extending into and out of the page on the right side in view 900. Corner bracket accessory 908 may be referred to as the left corner bracket accessory. Corner bracket accessory 908 has a panel structure attachment extending into and out of the page on the left side in view 900.
[0079] Go to Figure 10 The illustration depicts an interior view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 1000 is... Figure 9 This is an interior view of compartment 902. View 1000 can also be referred to as a rear sectional view. In view 1000, for illustrative purposes, some components of attachment system 904 are removed. For example, the baseboard is removed to make corner bracket fittings 906 and 908 visible.
[0080] In compartment 902, a plurality of latches 1002 are connected to filler plate 910. The plurality of latches 1002 include latches 1004 and 1006. Latch 1004 secures door 918 in the closed position. Latch 1006 secures door 920 in the closed position.
[0081] Go to Figure 11 The illustration depicts an exploded perspective view of a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. View 1100 is an exploded perspective view of compartment 1102. Compartment 1102 takes the form of storage room 1103. In some exemplary examples, view 1100 is... Figure 2 An exploded view of compartment 202. In some illustrative examples, view 1100 is... Figure 3 An exploded view of compartment 300. In some illustrative examples, view 1100 is... Figure 4 An exploded view of compartment 402. In some illustrative examples, view 1100 is... Figure 5 An exploded view of compartment 502. In some illustrative examples, view 1100 is... Figure 6 and Figure 7 An exploded view of a portion of compartment 602. Compartment 1102 can be installed... Figure 1 Within aircraft 100. In some illustrative examples, compartment 1102 is... Figure 9 and Figure 10 The alternative form of compartment 902.
[0082] Compartment 1102 has an attachment system 1104 configured to mount compartment 1102 to a seat track. Attachment system 1104 includes corner bracket fittings 1106 and 1108, and a filler plate 1110. Corner bracket fitting 1106 is configured to engage with panel 1112 and connect it to floor 1114. Corner bracket fitting 1108 is configured to engage with panel 1116 and connect it to floor 1114. Filler plate 1110 is configured to connect to corner bracket fittings 1106 and 1108 and extend between them. Compartment 1102 has a door 1118.
[0083] Door 1118 has a hinge 1120 on its side 1122 associated with corner bracket fitting 1106. Door 1118 swings outward toward corner bracket fitting 1106 and away from corner bracket fitting 1108. Door 1118 is secured in the closed position by a latch 1124. Latch 1124 is secured to corner bracket fitting 1108.
[0084] In view 1100, there is a decorative element 1126. The attachment system 1104 includes the decorative element 1126 configured to cover the top surface of each of the two corner bracket fittings (corner bracket fitting 1108 and corner bracket fitting 1106) and the filler plate 1110.
[0085] Go to Figure 12This illustration depicts an exploded perspective rear view of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 is used to attach a compartment 202 to a seat track 204. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 is used to attach a compartment 300 to a seat track 302. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 and... Figure 4 The attachment system 406 is the same. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 is the same as... Figure 5 The attachment system 506 is the same. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 is the same as... Figure 6 The attachment system 608 is the same. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 1200 is the same as... Figure 11 The attachment system is the same as 1104.
[0086] The attachment system 1200 includes a right corner bracket fitting 1202, a left corner bracket fitting 1204, and a filler plate 1206. The right corner bracket fitting 1202 is configured to engage with the right panel and attach it to the floor. The left corner bracket fitting 1204 is configured to engage with the left panel and attach it to the floor. The filler plate 1206 is configured to connect to the right corner bracket fitting 1202 and the left corner bracket fitting 1204 and extend between them.
[0087] In this exemplary example, the attachment system 1200 also includes a kick plate 1208, a kick plate 1210, a trim piece 1212, and a latch 1214. The kick plate 1208, kick plate 1210, and trim piece 1212 conceal the surfaces of the right corner bracket fitting 1202, the left corner bracket fitting 1204, and the filler plate 1206. The kick plate 1208, kick plate 1210, and trim piece 1212 conceal the fasteners of the attachment system 1200.
[0088] In attachment system 1200, latch 1214 can be attached to either right corner bracket fitting 1202 or left corner bracket fitting 1204. As depicted, latch 1214 will engage with left corner bracket fitting 1204.
[0089] In this exemplary example, the right corner bracket fitting 1202 and the left corner bracket fitting 1204.
[0090] Go to Figure 13 This illustration depicts a partially exploded perspective front view of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. View 1300 is... Figure 12 Partial assembly view of the attachment system 1200.
[0091] In view 1300, filler plate 1206 is engaged with right corner bracket fitting 1202 and left corner bracket fitting 1204. Latch 1214 is engaged with left corner bracket fitting 1204. Kickboard 1208 and kickboard 1210 are not yet attached to conceal right corner bracket fitting 1202 and left corner bracket fitting 1204.
[0092] Figures 14 to 21 This is a diagram of diagonal bracket fittings available in the attachment system. Figures 14 to 21 The corner bracket fittings have seat rail interfaces selected based on the expected load at the compartment's location in the platform. Figures 14 to 21 The corner bracket fittings depicted are interchangeable within the attachment system. Selection is based on at least one of the following: the compartment's location within the platform, the compartment's design, or the anticipated load at the desired installation location. Figures 14 to 21 A pair of corner bracket accessories.
[0093] Go to Figure 14 This illustration depicts a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. Corner bracket fittings 1400 and 1402 are components of the attachment system for a compartment. Corner bracket fittings 1400 and 1402 can be used in any desired type of compartment, such as... Figure 2 cubicle 202 Figure 3 300 cubicles Figure 4 cubicle 402 Figure 5 cubicle 502 Figure 6 and Figure 7 cubicle 602 Figure 8 cubicle 802 Figure 9 and Figure 10 cubicle 902 or Figure 11 Compartment 1102. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 1400 and corner bracket fitting 1402 are Figure 12 and Figure 13 The attachment system 1200 components.
[0094] Corner bracket fitting 1400 may be referred to as the left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting 1402 may be referred to as the right corner bracket fitting. In this illustrative example, corner bracket fitting 1400 and corner bracket fitting 1402 are mirror images of each other.
[0095] The corner bracket fitting 1400 includes a structural body 1404 with a seat track interface 1406, a floor structure fitting 1408, a panel structure fitting 1410, and a filler plate structure fitting 1412. The seat track interface 1406 includes a slot 1414 extending perpendicularly to the front end 1416 of the corner bracket fitting 1400. The slot 1414 is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure. The slot 1414 allows the compartment containing the corner bracket fitting 1400 to not bear loads in the y-direction.
[0096] Floor structure accessory 1408 includes a flange 1418 extending from the structural body 1404 in a direction 1420 parallel to the slot 1414. Floor structure accessory 1408 also includes a plurality of holes 1422 in the flange 1418, configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1422 secure the floor structure accessory 1408 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1408 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1424. The plurality of drainage holes 1424 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 1408 and the floor.
[0097] Panel structure accessory 1410 includes a flange 1426, and flange 1418 extends from structural body 1404 substantially perpendicular to floor structure accessory 1408. When the corner bracket accessory 1400 is viewed from the front 1416, panel structure accessory 1410 is on the left side of structural body 1404. Corner bracket accessory 1400 may be referred to as left corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 1410 has a plurality of holes 1428 in flange 1426, the plurality of holes 1428 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1428 secure panel structure accessory 1410 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 1410 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1430. The plurality of drainage holes 1430 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1410 and panel.
[0098] The filler plate structural attachment 1412 includes a flange 1432 that extends substantially perpendicular to the panel structural attachment 1410 and the floor structural attachment 1408 from the structural body 1404. The filler plate structural attachment 1412 has a plurality of holes 1434 in the flange 1432, the holes 1434 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the holes 1434 secure the filler plate structural attachment 1412 to a filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 1412 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1436. The plurality of exudation holes 1436 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1412 and the filler plate.
[0099] The corner bracket fitting 1402 includes a structural body 1438 with a seat track interface 1440, a floor structure fitting 1442, a panel structure fitting 1444, and a filler plate structure fitting 1446. The seat track interface 1440 includes a slot 1448 extending perpendicular to the front end 1450 of the corner bracket fitting 1402. The slot 1448 is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure. The slot 1448 allows the compartment containing the corner bracket fitting 1402 to not bear loads in the y-direction.
[0100] Floor structure accessory 1442 includes a flange 1452, and a flange 1418 extending from the structural body 1438 in a direction 1454 parallel to the slot 1448. Floor structure accessory 1442 also includes a plurality of holes 1456 in the flange 1452, the plurality of holes 1456 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1456 secure the floor structure accessory 1442 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1442 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1458. The plurality of drainage holes 1458 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 1442 and the floor.
[0101] Panel structure accessory 1444 includes a flange 1460, and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicular to floor structure accessory 1442 from structural body 1438. When viewed from the front 1450, corner bracket accessory 1402 is on the right side of structural body 1438. Corner bracket accessory 1402 may be referred to as right corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 1444 has a plurality of holes 1462 in the flange 1460, the plurality of holes 1462 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1462 secure panel structure accessory 1444 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 1444 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1464. The plurality of drainage holes 1464 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1444 and the panel.
[0102] The filler plate structural attachment 1446 includes a flange 1466 and a flange 1432 extending substantially perpendicularly to the panel structural attachment 1444 and the floor structural attachment 1442 from the structural body 1438. The filler plate structural attachment 1446 has a plurality of holes 1468 in the flange 1466, the plurality of holes 1468 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1468 secure the filler plate structural attachment 1446 to the filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 1446 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1470. The plurality of exudation holes 1470 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1446 and the filler plate.
[0103] Figure 14The illustrations of corner bracket fittings 1400 and 1402 do not imply any physical or structural limitations on the manner in which the exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Other components may be used as supplements to or alternatives to the illustrated components. Some components may be unnecessary. For example, at least one of the plurality of exudate holes 1424, the plurality of exudate holes 1430, or the plurality of exudate holes 1436 is optional.
[0104] Go to Figure 15 This illustration depicts a perspective rear view of a pair of corner bracket fittings according to an exemplary embodiment of an attachment system. View 1500 is a rear perspective view of corner bracket fittings 1400 and 1402. Corner bracket fitting 1400 has a connector 1502 in a structure 1404. Corner bracket fitting 1402 has a connector 1504 in a structure 1438. Connector 1502 is configured to connect to a door latch. Connector 1502 is a built-in door latch device. Connector 1502 is adapted to a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1502 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1502 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1503 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1503 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the door latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1400.
[0105] Connector 1504 is configured to connect to a door latch. Connector 1504 is a built-in door latch device. Connector 1504 is adapted to either a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1504 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1504 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1505 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1505 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the door latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1402.
[0106] Go to Figure 16 This illustration depicts a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. Corner bracket fittings 1600 and 1602 are components of the attachment system for a compartment. Corner bracket fittings 1600 and 1602 can be used in any desired type of compartment, such as... Figure 2 cubicle 202 Figure 3 300 cubicles Figure 4 cubicle 402 Figure 5 cubicle 502 Figure 6 and Figure 7 cubicle 602 Figure 8 cubicle 802 Figure 9 and Figure 10 cubicle 902 or Figure 11 Compartment 1102. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 1600 and corner bracket fitting 1602 are... Figure 12 and Figure 13 The attachment system 1200 is a component. In some exemplary examples, the corner bracket fitting 1600 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 The corner bracket accessory 1400 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 1602 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 An alternative design for the corner bracket accessory 1402.
[0107] Corner bracket fitting 1600 may be referred to as the left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting 1602 may be referred to as the right corner bracket fitting. In this illustrative example, corner bracket fitting 1600 and corner bracket fitting 1602 are mirror images of each other.
[0108] The corner bracket fitting 1600 includes a structural body 1604 with a seat track interface 1606, a floor structure fitting 1608, a panel structure fitting 1610, and a filler plate structure fitting 1612. The seat track interface 1606 includes a slot 1614 extending perpendicular to the front end 1616 of the corner bracket fitting 1600. The slot 1614 is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure. The slot 1614 allows the compartment containing the corner bracket fitting 1600 to not bear loads in the y-direction.
[0109] Floor structure accessory 1608 includes a flange 1618, which extends from the structural body 1604 in a direction 1620 parallel to the slot 1614. Floor structure accessory 1608 also includes a plurality of holes 1622 in the flange 1618, the holes 1622 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the holes 1622 secure the floor structure accessory 1608 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1608 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1624. The drainage holes 1624 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 1608 and the floor.
[0110] Panel structure accessory 1610 includes a flange 1626 and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicularly to floor structure accessory 1608 from structural body 1604. When the corner bracket accessory 1600 is viewed from the front 1616, panel structure accessory 1610 is on the left side of structural body 1604. Corner bracket accessory 1600 may be referred to as left corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 1610 has a plurality of holes 1628 in the flange 1626, the plurality of holes 1628 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1628 secure panel structure accessory 1610 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 1610 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1630. The plurality of drainage holes 1630 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1610 and the panel.
[0111] The filler plate structural attachment 1612 includes a flange 1632, which extends substantially perpendicular to the panel structural attachment 1610 and the floor structural attachment 1608 from the structural body 1604. The filler plate structural attachment 1612 has a plurality of holes 1634 in the flange 1632, the holes 1634 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the holes 1634 secure the filler plate structural attachment 1612 to a filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 1612 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1636. The plurality of exudation holes 1636 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1612 and the filler plate.
[0112] The corner bracket accessory 1602 includes a structural body 1638 with a seat track interface 1640, a floor structure accessory 1642, a panel structure accessory 1644, and a filler plate structure accessory 1646. The seat track interface 1640 includes a cylindrical channel 1648. The cylindrical channel 1648 extends through the structural body 1638. The centerline 1649 of the cylindrical channel 1648 is parallel to the front end 1650 of the corner bracket accessory 1602.
[0113] Floor structure accessory 1642 includes a flange 1652 extending in direction 1654 away from the front face 1650 of the structural body 1638. When the corner bracket accessory 1602 is viewed from the front face 1650, the panel structure accessory 1644 is on the right side of the structural body 1638. The corner bracket accessory 1602 may be referred to as the right corner bracket accessory. Floor structure accessory 1642 also includes a plurality of holes 1656 in the flange 1652, the plurality of holes 1656 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1656 secure the floor structure accessory 1642 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1642 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1658. The plurality of drainage holes 1658 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 1642 and the floor.
[0114] Panel structure accessory 1644 includes a flange 1660, and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicular to floor structure accessory 1642 from structure body 1638. Panel structure accessory 1644 has a plurality of holes 1662 in the flange 1660, the plurality of holes 1662 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1662 secure panel structure accessory 1644 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 1644 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1664. The plurality of drainage holes 1664 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1644 and the panel.
[0115] The filler plate structural attachment 1646 includes a flange 1666, and a flange 1432 extending substantially perpendicularly to the panel structural attachment 1644 and the floor structural attachment 1642 from the structural body 1638. The filler plate structural attachment 1646 has a plurality of holes 1668 in the flange 1666, the plurality of holes 1668 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1668 secure the filler plate structural attachment 1646 to the filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 1646 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1670. The plurality of exudation holes 1670 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1646 and the filler plate.
[0116] Figure 16 The illustrations of corner bracket fittings 1600 and 1602 do not imply any physical or structural limitations on the manner in which the exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Other components may be used as supplements to or alternatives to the illustrated components. Some components may be unnecessary. For example, at least one of the plurality of exudates 1624, the plurality of exudates 1630, or the plurality of exudates 1636 is optional.
[0117] Go to Figure 17 This illustration depicts a perspective rear view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. View 1700 is a rear perspective view of corner bracket fittings 1600 and 1602. Corner bracket fitting 1600 has a connector 1702 in a structure 1604. Corner bracket fitting 1602 has a connector 1704 in a structure 1638. Connector 1702 is configured to connect to a latch. Connector 1702 is a built-in latch device. Connector 1702 is adapted to a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1702 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1702 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1703 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1703 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1600.
[0118] Connector 1704 is configured to connect to a door latch. Connector 1704 is a built-in door latch device. Connector 1704 is adapted to either a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1704 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1704 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1705 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1705 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the door latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1602.
[0119] Go to Figure 18This illustration depicts a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. Corner bracket fittings 1800 and 1802 are components of the attachment system for a compartment. Corner bracket fittings 1800 and 1802 can be used in any desired type of compartment, such as... Figure 2 cubicle 202 Figure 3 300 cubicles Figure 4 cubicle 402 Figure 5 cubicle 502 Figure 6 and Figure 7 cubicle 602 Figure 8 cubicle 802 Figure 9 and Figure 10 cubicle 902 or Figure 11 Compartment 1102. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 1800 and corner bracket fitting 1802 are... Figure 12 and Figure 13 The attachment system 1200 is a component. In some exemplary examples, the corner bracket fitting 1800 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 The corner bracket accessory 1400 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 1802 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 An alternative design for the corner bracket accessory 1402.
[0120] Corner bracket fitting 1800 may be referred to as the left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting 1802 may be referred to as the right corner bracket fitting. In this illustrative example, corner bracket fitting 1800 and corner bracket fitting 1802 are mirror images of each other.
[0121] The corner bracket accessory 1800 includes a structural body 1804 with a seat track interface 1806, a floor structure accessory 1808, a panel structure accessory 1810, and a filler plate structure accessory 1812. The seat track interface 1806 includes a cylindrical channel 1814. The cylindrical channel 1814 extends through the structural body 1804. The centerline 1815 of the cylindrical channel 1814 is parallel to the front face 1816 of the corner bracket accessory 1800.
[0122] Floor structure accessory 1808 includes a flange 1818, and a flange 1652 extending in a direction 1820 away from the front face 1816 of the structural body 1804. Floor structure accessory 1808 also includes a flange 1818, and a flange 1418 extending from the structural body 1804. Floor structure accessory 1808 also includes a plurality of holes 1822 in the flange 1818, the plurality of holes 1822 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1822 secure the floor structure accessory 1808 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1808 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1824. The plurality of drainage holes 1824 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 1808 and the floor.
[0123] Panel structure accessory 1810 includes a flange 1826 and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicularly to floor structure accessory 1808 from structural body 1804. When the corner bracket accessory 1800 is viewed from the front 1816, panel structure accessory 1810 is on the left side of structural body 1804. Corner bracket accessory 1800 may be referred to as left corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 1810 has a plurality of holes 1828 in the flange 1826, the plurality of holes 1828 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1828 secure panel structure accessory 1810 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 1810 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1830. The plurality of drainage holes 1830 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1810 and the panel.
[0124] The filler plate structural attachment 1812 includes a flange 1832, which extends substantially perpendicular to the panel structural attachment 1810 and the floor structural attachment 1808 from the structural body 1804. The filler plate structural attachment 1812 has a plurality of holes 1834 in the flange 1832, the holes 1834 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the holes 1834 secure the filler plate structural attachment 1812 to the filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 1812 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1836. The plurality of exudation holes 1836 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1812 and the filler plate.
[0125] The corner bracket fitting 1802 includes a structural body 1838 with a seat track interface 1840, a floor structure fitting 1842, a panel structure fitting 1844, and a filler plate structure fitting 1846. The seat track interface 1840 includes a slot 1848 extending perpendicular to the front end 1850 of the corner bracket fitting 1802. The slot 1848 is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure. The slot 1848 allows the compartment containing the corner bracket fitting 1802 to not bear loads in the y-direction.
[0126] Floor structure accessory 1842 includes a flange 1852, with flange 1418 extending from structural body 1838 in a direction 1854 parallel to slot 1848. Floor structure accessory 1842 also includes a plurality of holes 1856 in flange 1852, the plurality of holes 1856 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 1856 secure floor structure accessory 1842 to a floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 1842 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1858. The plurality of drainage holes 1858 allow adhesive to flow between floor structure accessory 1842 and the floor.
[0127] Panel structure accessory 1844 includes a flange 1860, and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicular to floor structure accessory 1842 from the structural body 1838. When the corner bracket accessory 1802 is viewed from the front 1850, panel structure accessory 1844 is on the right side of the structural body 1838. Corner bracket accessory 1802 may be referred to as a right corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 1844 has a plurality of holes 1862 in the flange 1860, the plurality of holes 1862 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. Panel structure accessory 1844 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 1864. The plurality of drainage holes 1864 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 1844 and the panel.
[0128] The filler plate structural attachment 1846 includes a flange 1866, and a flange 1432 extending substantially perpendicularly to the panel structural attachment 1844 and the floor structural attachment 1842 from the structural body 1838. The filler plate structural attachment 1846 has a plurality of holes 1868 in the flange 1866, the plurality of holes 1868 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The filler plate structural attachment 1846 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 1870. The plurality of exudation holes 1870 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 1846 and the filler plate.
[0129] Figure 18 The illustrations of corner bracket fittings 1800 and 1802 are not intended to imply physical or structural limitations on the manner in which the exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Other components may be used as supplements or alternatives to the illustrated components. Some components may be unnecessary. For example, at least one of the plurality of exudates 1824, the plurality of exudates 1830, or the plurality of exudates 1836 is optional.
[0130] Go to Figure 19This illustration depicts a perspective rear view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. View 1900 is a rear perspective view of corner bracket fittings 1800 and 1802. Corner bracket fitting 1800 has a connector 1902 in a structure 1804. Corner bracket fitting 1802 has a connector 1904 in a structure 1838. Connector 1902 is configured to connect to a latch. Connector 1902 is a built-in latch device. Connector 1902 adapts to a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1902 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1902 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1903 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1903 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1800.
[0131] Connector 1904 is configured to connect to a door latch. Connector 1904 is a built-in door latch device. Connector 1904 is adapted to either a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 1904 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 1904 includes a plurality of threaded holes 1905 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 1905 receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the door latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 1802.
[0132] Go to Figure 20 This illustration depicts a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. Corner bracket fittings 2000 and 2002 are components of the attachment system for a compartment. Corner bracket fittings 2000 and 2002 can be used in any desired type of compartment, such as... Figure 2 cubicle 202 Figure 3 300 cubicles Figure 4 cubicle 402 Figure 5 cubicle 502 Figure 6 and Figure 7 cubicle 602 Figure 8 cubicle 802 Figure 9 and Figure 10 cubicle 902 or Figure 11 Compartment 1102. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fitting 2000 and corner bracket fitting 2002 are... Figure 12 and Figure 13 The attachment system 1200 is a component. In some exemplary examples, the corner bracket fitting 2000 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 The corner bracket accessory 1400 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2002 is... Figure 14 and Figure 15 An alternative design for the corner bracket accessory 1402.
[0133] Corner bracket fitting 2000 may be referred to as left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting 2002 may be referred to as right corner bracket fitting. In this illustrative example, corner bracket fitting 2000 and corner bracket fitting 2002 are mirror images of each other.
[0134] The corner bracket accessory 2000 includes a structural body 2004 with a seat track interface 2006, a floor structure accessory 2008, a panel structure accessory 2010, and a filler plate structure accessory 2012. The seat track interface 2006 includes a cylindrical channel 2014. The cylindrical channel 2014 extends through the structural body 2004. The centerline 2015 of the cylindrical channel 2014 is parallel to the front end 2016 of the corner bracket accessory 2000.
[0135] Floor structure accessory 2008 includes a flange 2018, flange 1652 extending in direction 2020 away from the front face 2016 of structural body 2004. Floor structure accessory 2008 includes flange 2018, flange 1418 extending from structural body 2004. Floor structure accessory 2008 also includes a plurality of holes 2022 in flange 2018, the plurality of holes 2022 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 2022 secure floor structure accessory 2008 to floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 2008 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2024. The plurality of drainage holes 2024 allow adhesive to flow between floor structure accessory 2008 and floor.
[0136] Panel structure accessory 2010 includes a flange 2026, and flange 1418 extends from the structural body 2004 substantially perpendicular to the floor structure accessory 2008. When the corner bracket accessory 2000 is viewed from the front 2016, panel structure accessory 2010 is on the left side of the structural body 2004. Corner bracket accessory 2000 may be referred to as left corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 2010 has a plurality of holes 2028 in the flange 2026, the plurality of holes 2028 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 2028 secure panel structure accessory 2010 to a panel (not depicted). Panel structure accessory 2010 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2030. The plurality of drainage holes 2030 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 2010 and the panel.
[0137] The filler plate structural attachment 2012 includes a flange 2032, which extends substantially perpendicular to the panel structural attachment 2010 and the floor structural attachment 2008 from the structural body 2004. The filler plate structural attachment 2012 has a plurality of holes 2034 in the flange 2032, each hole 2034 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 2034 secure the filler plate structural attachment 2012 to the filler plate (not depicted). The filler plate structural attachment 2012 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 2036. The plurality of exudation holes 2036 allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structural attachment 2012 and the filler plate.
[0138] The corner bracket accessory 2002 includes a structural body 2038 with a seat track interface 2040, a floor structure accessory 2042, a panel structure accessory 2044, and a filler plate structure accessory 2046. The seat track interface 2040 includes a cylindrical channel 2048. The cylindrical channel 2048 extends through the structural body 2038. The centerline 2049 of the cylindrical channel 2048 is parallel to the front face 2050 of the corner bracket accessory 2002.
[0139] Floor structure accessory 2042 includes a flange 2052 extending from structural body 2038 in direction 2054. Floor structure accessory 2042 also includes a plurality of holes 2056 in the flange 2052, configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes 2056 secure the floor structure accessory 2042 to the floor (not depicted). Floor structure accessory 2042 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2058. The plurality of drainage holes 2058 allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 2042 and the floor.
[0140] Panel structure accessory 2044 includes a flange 2060, and a flange 1418 extending substantially perpendicularly to floor structure accessory 2042 from the structural body 2038. When viewed from the front 2050, corner bracket accessory 2002 is located on the right side of the structural body 2038. Corner bracket accessory 2002 may be referred to as a right corner bracket accessory. Panel structure accessory 2044 has a plurality of holes 2062 in the flange 2060, the plurality of holes 2062 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. Panel structure accessory 2044 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2064. The plurality of drainage holes 2064 allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 2044 and the panel.
[0141] The filler plate structural attachment 2046 includes a flange 2066, and a flange 1432 extending substantially perpendicularly to the panel structural attachment 2044 and the floor structural attachment 2042 from the structural body 2038. The filler plate structural attachment 2046 has a plurality of holes 2068 in the flange 2066, the plurality of holes 2068 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The filler plate structural attachment 2046 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 2070. The plurality of exudation holes 2070 allow adhesive to flow from the filler plate structural attachment 2046 and the filler plate.
[0142] Figure 20 The illustrations of corner bracket fittings 2000 and 2002 do not imply any physical or structural limitations on the manner in which the exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Other components may be used as supplements or alternatives to the illustrated components. Some components may be unnecessary. For example, at least one of the plurality of exudate holes 2024, the plurality of exudate holes 2030, or the plurality of exudate holes 2036 is optional.
[0143] Go to Figure 21 This illustration depicts a perspective rear view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2100 is a rear perspective view of corner bracket fittings 2000 and 2002. Corner bracket fitting 2000 has a connector 2102 in structure 2004. Corner bracket fitting 2002 has a connector 2104 in structure 2038. Connector 2102 is configured to connect to a latch. Connector 2102 is a built-in latch device. Connector 2102 is adapted to a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 2102 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 2102 includes a plurality of threaded holes 2103 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 2103 receiving a plurality of helical coils allow the latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 2000.
[0144] Connector 2104 is configured to connect to a door latch. Connector 2104 is a built-in door latch device. Connector 2104 is adapted to either a front swing door or a rear swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 2104 is concealed by a kick plate when not in use. Connector 2104 includes a plurality of threaded holes 2105 to receive a plurality of helical coils. The plurality of threaded holes 2105 receiving the plurality of helical coils allows the door latch to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting 2002.
[0145] Go to Figure 22 The illustration depicts a front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. The corner bracket fitting 2200 can be used to install a compartment. Figure 1 Of the 100 aircraft, the 2200 corner bracket accessory can be used for installation. Figure 2The corner bracket fitting 2200 can be used to install the compartment 300. Figure 3 In the seat track 302. Corner bracket accessory 2200 can be used with... Figure 4 The left corner bracket accessory 410 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figure 5 The left corner bracket accessory 510 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figure 6 At least one of the corner bracket fittings 614 is identical. Corner bracket fitting 2200 can be with... Figure 9 The corner bracket accessory 908 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figure 11 The corner bracket accessory 1108 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figures 12 to 13 The left corner bracket accessory 1204 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figures 14 to 15 The corner bracket accessory 1400 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 2200 is compatible with... Figures 16 to 17 The corner bracket accessories are the same as those in 1600.
[0146] The corner bracket accessory 2200 includes a structural body 2202 with a seat track interface 2204, a floor structural accessory 2206, a panel structural accessory 2208, and a filler plate structural accessory 2210. The structural body 2202 may also be referred to as a frame.
[0147] In this exemplary example, the seat track interface 2204 includes a slot 2212 extending perpendicular to the front end 2214 of the corner bracket fitting 2200. In other exemplary examples, the seat track interface 2204 includes a cylindrical channel. In these examples not depicted, the cylindrical channel extends through the structural body 2202. In these examples not depicted, the centerline of the cylindrical channel is parallel to the front end 2214 of the corner bracket fitting 2200.
[0148] Corner bracket fitting 2200 is a left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting 2200 is configured to attach the left panel to the floor.
[0149] Floor structure accessory 2206 includes a flange 2216 and a flange 1418 extending from the structural body 2202 in a direction 2218 parallel to the slot 2212. Panel structure accessory 2208 includes a flange 2220 and a flange 1418 extending from the structural body 2202 substantially perpendicular to the floor structure accessory 2206.
[0150] The infill panel structural attachment 2210 includes a flange 2222, which extends from the structural body 2202 substantially perpendicular to the panel structural attachment 2208 and the floor structural attachment 2206.
[0151] Go to Figure 23The illustration depicts a rear perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2300 is a rear perspective view of the corner bracket fitting 2200.
[0152] Now go to Figure 24 This illustration depicts a front view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2400 is a front view of a corner bracket fitting 2200. In view 2400, a plurality of holes 2402 in the flange 2222 are visible. The filler plate structure fitting 2210 includes a plurality of holes 2402 in the flange 2222, the plurality of holes 2402 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not depicted) arranged through the plurality of holes 2402 will engage the corner bracket fitting 2200 to the filler plate (not depicted). As depicted, the filler plate structure fitting 2210 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2404. In some exemplary examples, an adhesive is applied between the filler plate structure fitting 2210 and the filler plate to bond the filler plate structure fitting 2210 to the filler plate. The plurality of drainage holes 2404 allow adhesive to flow from between the filler plate structure fitting 2210 and the filler plate.
[0153] Go to Figure 25 This illustration depicts a rear view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2502 is a rear view of the corner bracket fitting 2200. The connector 2500 of the structural body 2202 is visible in view 2502 of the corner bracket fitting 2200. The connector 2500 is configured to connect to a latch. The connector 2500 includes a plurality of threaded holes 2504 to receive a plurality of helical coils.
[0154] Go to Figure 26 The illustration depicts a bottom view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2600 is a bottom view of the corner bracket fitting 2200. The floor structure attachment 2206 also includes a plurality of holes 2602 in a flange 2216, the plurality of holes 2602 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not shown) arranged through the plurality of holes 2602 will engage the corner bracket fitting 2200 to the floor (not shown).
[0155] As depicted, the floor structure attachment 2206 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 2604. In some exemplary examples, an adhesive is applied between the floor structure attachment 2206 and the floor (not depicted) to bond the floor structure attachment 2206 to the floor. The plurality of drainage holes 2604 allow the adhesive to flow from between the floor structure attachment 2206 and the floor.
[0156] Go to Figure 27 The illustration depicts a top view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2700 is a top view of the corner bracket fitting 2200.
[0157] Go to Figure 28 The illustration depicts a left view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2800 is a left view of the corner bracket fitting 2200. The panel structure fitting 2208 also includes a plurality of holes 2802 in a flange 2220, the plurality of holes 2802 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not shown) arranged through the plurality of holes 2802 will engage the corner bracket fitting 2200 to a panel (not shown).
[0158] As depicted, panel structure attachment 2208 also includes a plurality of exudation holes 2804. In some exemplary examples, an adhesive is applied between panel structure attachment 2208 and a panel (not depicted) to bond panel structure attachment 2208 to the panel. The plurality of exudation holes 2804 allow adhesive to flow from between panel structure attachment 2208 and the panel.
[0159] Go to Figure 29 The illustration depicts a right view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 2900 is a right view of the corner bracket fitting 2200.
[0160] Go to Figure 30 The illustration depicts a front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. The corner bracket fitting 3000 can be used to install a compartment. Figure 1 Of the 100 aircraft, 3000 corner bracket accessories can be used for installation. Figure 2 Compartment 202. Corner bracket fitting 3000 can be used to install compartment 300. Figure 3 In the seat track 302. The corner bracket accessory 3000 can be used with... Figure 4 The right corner bracket accessory 408 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figure 5 The right corner bracket accessory 508 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figure 6 At least one of the corner bracket fittings 612 is identical. Corner bracket fitting 3000 can be with... Figure 8 The corner bracket accessory 808 is the same. The corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figure 9 The corner bracket accessory 906 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figure 11 The corner bracket accessory 1106 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figures 12 to 13 The right corner bracket accessory 1202 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figures 14 to 15 The corner bracket accessory 1402 is the same. Corner bracket accessory 3000 is compatible with... Figures 18 to 19 The corner bracket accessories are the same as 1802.
[0161] Go to Figure 31 The illustration depicts a rear perspective view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3100 is a rear perspective view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0162] Go to Figure 32 The illustration depicts a front view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3200 is a front view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0163] Go to Figure 33 The illustration depicts a rear view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3300 is a rear view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0164] Go to Figure 34 The illustration depicts a bottom view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3400 is a bottom view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0165] Go to Figure 35 The illustration depicts a top view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3500 is a top view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0166] Go to Figure 36 The illustration depicts a left view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3600 is a left view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0167] Go to Figure 37 The illustration depicts a right view of a corner bracket fitting according to an exemplary embodiment. View 3700 is a right view of the corner bracket fitting 3000.
[0168] Go to Figure 38 An illustration of a block diagram of a platform in which an exemplary implementation can be carried out is depicted. In this exemplary example, Figure 38 Platform 3800 is depicted in boxes to illustrate different components for one or more exemplary embodiments. Platform 3800 takes the form of any desired vehicle. In some exemplary examples, platform 3800 takes the form of aircraft 3802.
[0169] While the exemplary examples in platform 3800 are described with respect to aircraft 3802, the exemplary implementations can be applied to other vehicles of transport besides aircraft 3802, such as, for example, but not limited to, submarines, troop carriers, tanks, trains, cars, buses, spacecraft, surface ships or other suitable vehicles.
[0170] Platform 3800 has a compartment 3804 fixed to seat track 3806. Compartment 3804 includes floor 3808, panel 3810 perpendicular to floor 3808, panel 3812 perpendicular to floor 3808, and attachment system 3814 connecting floor 3808, panel 3810, and panel 3812. Attachment system 3814 includes corner bracket fittings 3816 connecting panel 3810 to floor 3808, corner bracket fittings 3818 connecting panel 3812 to floor 3808, and filler plate 3820 connecting to and extending between corner bracket fittings 3816 and corner bracket fittings 3818.
[0171] Figure 3 Attachment system 308, Figure 4 Attachment system 406, Figure 5 Attachment system 506, Figure 6 Attachment system 608 or attachment system 610, Figure 8 Attachment system 806, Figure 9 Attachment system 904, Figure 11 Attachment system 1104 or Figure 12 Any of the attachment systems 1200 can be a physical implementation of the attachment system 3814. Figure 4 Left corner bracket accessory 410 Figure 5 Left corner bracket accessory 510 Figure 6 Corner bracket accessories 614 Figure 6 Corner bracket accessories 626 Figure 8 Corner bracket accessories 810 Figure 9 Corner bracket accessories 908 Figure 11 Corner bracket accessories 1108 Figure 12 Left corner bracket accessory 1204 Figure 14 Corner bracket accessories 1400 Figure 16 Corner bracket accessories 1600 Figure 18 Corner bracket accessories 1800 Figure 20 Corner bracket accessories 2000 or Figure 22 Any of the corner bracket fittings 2200 can be a physical implementation of corner bracket fitting 3816 or corner bracket fitting 3818. Figure 4 Right corner bracket accessory 408 Figure 5 Right corner bracket accessory 508 Figure 6 Corner bracket accessories 612 Figure 6 Corner bracket accessories 624 Figure 8 Corner bracket accessories 808 Figure 9 Corner bracket accessories 906 Figure 11 Corner bracket accessories 1106 Figure 12 Right corner bracket accessory 1202 Figure 14Corner bracket accessories 1402 Figure 16 Corner bracket accessories 1602, Figure 18 Corner bracket accessories 1802, Figure 20 Any of the corner bracket fittings 2002 can be a physical implementation of corner bracket fitting 3816 or corner bracket fitting 3818.
[0172] In some exemplary examples, one of the corner bracket fittings 3816 or 3818 is referred to as the right corner bracket fitting, and the remaining one of the corner bracket fittings 3816 or 3818 is referred to as the left corner bracket fitting. The corner bracket fittings 3816 and 3818 are referred to as "right" or "left" based on the position of the respective panel structure attachment relative to the front of the respective corner bracket fitting.
[0173] Compartment 3804 may take any desired form. In some exemplary examples, compartment 3804 is one of a lavatory 3822, a storage room 3824, or a galley 3826 of aircraft 3802. Compartment 3804 with attachment system 3814 may have a reduced width compared to compartments with conventional attachment systems. In some exemplary examples, compartment 3804 with attachment system 3814 is assembled in a reduced amount of time compared to compartments with conventional attachment systems.
[0174] In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 also includes a plurality of latches 3828 connected to one of the corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, or the filler plate 3820. The latches 3828 abut against a plurality of doors 3830 of the compartment 3804. The plurality of doors 3830 are parallel to the filler plate 3820. The plurality of doors 3830 are configured to interact with the plurality of latches 3828. When the plurality of doors 3830 is a single door, the plurality of latches 3828 is a single latch.
[0175] In some exemplary examples, the plurality of latches 3828 are single latches connected to connectors 3832 of the structural body 3834 of the right corner bracket fitting 3816. Connector 3832 is configured to connect to the latch. Connector 3832 is a built-in latch assembly. Connector 3832 adapts to either a front-swing door or a rear-swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 3832 includes a plurality of threaded holes to receive a plurality of helical coils. When present, the plurality of threaded holes receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the latch to be mechanically fastened to the corner bracket fitting 3816.
[0176] In some exemplary examples, the plurality of latches 3828 are individual latches connected to connectors 3836 of the structural body 3838 of the corner bracket fitting 3818. Connector 3836 is configured to connect to a latch. Connector 3836 is a built-in latch assembly. Connector 3836 adapts to either a front-swing door or a rear-swing door. In some exemplary examples, connector 3836 includes a plurality of threaded holes to receive a plurality of helical coils. When present, the plurality of threaded holes receive a plurality of helical coils to allow the latch to be mechanically fastened to the corner bracket fitting 3818.
[0177] In some exemplary examples, the plurality of doors 3830 includes two doors. In some exemplary examples, when the plurality of doors 3830 includes two doors, the plurality of latches 3828 includes two latches connected to the filler plate 3820.
[0178] In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, and filler plate 3820 remain visible in compartment 3804. In some exemplary examples, corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, and filler plate 3820 are treated to improve aesthetics. In some exemplary examples, each of corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, and filler plate 3820 has a decorative finish.
[0179] In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 of compartment 3804 also includes a kick plate 3840 covering the front of each of the corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, and infill plate 3820. The front of each of the corner bracket fittings 3816 and 3818 is formed by a corresponding structural body and a corresponding infill plate structural attachment. For example, the front of corner bracket fitting 3816 is formed by a structural body 3834 and an infill plate structural attachment 3842. As another example, the front of corner bracket fitting 3818 is formed by a structural body 3838 and an infill plate structural attachment 3844.
[0180] In some exemplary examples, compartment 3814 also includes a kickboard 3846 that covers the back of each of the respective structural bodies of infill panel 3820 and corner bracket fittings 3818 and 3816. For example, kickboard 3846 may cover the back of infill panel 3820, structural body 3834 of corner bracket fitting 3816, and structural body 3838 of corner bracket fitting 3818.
[0181] Right corner bracket fitting 3816 and corner bracket fitting 3818 each have a seat rail interface. Corner bracket fitting 3816 has a seat rail interface 3848. In some exemplary examples, the seat rail interface 3848 of corner bracket fitting 3816 takes the form of a slot 3850. In this exemplary example, slot 3850 extends perpendicular to the front face 3852 of corner bracket fitting 3816. When slot 3850 extends perpendicular to the front face 3852, the major axis of slot 3850 is perpendicular to the front face 3852.
[0182] The corner bracket fitting 3818 has a seat rail interface 3854. In some exemplary examples, the seat rail interface 3854 of the corner bracket fitting 3818 takes the form of a slot 3856. In this exemplary example, the slot 3856 extends perpendicular to the front face 3858 of the corner bracket fitting 3818. When the slot 3856 extends perpendicular to the front face 3858, the major axis of the slot 3856 is perpendicular to the front face 3858.
[0183] In some exemplary examples, when the seat track interface 3848 takes the form of a slot 3850, the seat track interface 3854 takes the form of a cylindrical hole 3860. When the seat track interface 3854 takes the form of a cylindrical hole 3860, the seat track interface 3854 shares the load with the seat track 3806.
[0184] In some exemplary examples, when the seat track interface 3854 takes the form of a slot 3856, the seat track interface 3848 takes the form of a cylindrical hole 3862. When the seat track interface 3848 takes the form of a cylindrical hole 3862, the seat track interface 3848 shares the load with the seat track 3806.
[0185] The attachment system 3814 includes: a corner bracket fitting 3816 configured to engage with a panel 3810 and connect the panel 3810 to a floor 3808; a corner bracket fitting 3818 configured to engage with a panel 3812 and connect the panel 3812 to a floor 3808; and a filler plate 3820 configured to connect to and extend between the corner bracket fittings 3816 and 3818.
[0186] In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 also includes components that block at least a portion of at least one of the corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, or filler plate 3820. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 includes a trim piece 3864 configured to cover the top surface of each of the two corner bracket fittings (corner bracket fittings 3816 and 3818) and the filler plate 3820.
[0187] In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 also includes a kick plate 3840. In these exemplary examples, the kick plate 3840 is configured to cover the front of each of the corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, and the filler plate 3820. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system 3814 also includes a kick plate 3846. In these exemplary examples, the kick plate 3846 is configured to cover the back of the filler plate 3820 and the respective structural bodies of each of the corner bracket fittings 3818 and 3816.
[0188] Multiple latches 3828 are configured to connect to one of corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, or filler plate 3820. Each of the multiple latches 3828 can connect to any one of the corner bracket fittings 3816, 3818, or filler plate 3820. In some exemplary examples, the multiple latches 3828 are mounted above a kick plate 3846.
[0189] In some exemplary examples, the corner bracket fitting 3816 includes: a structural body 3834 having a seat interface 3848 including a slot 3850 extending perpendicular to the front end 3852 of the corner bracket fitting 3816; a floor structural attachment 3866 including a flange 3868 extending from the structural body 3834 in a direction parallel to the slot 3850; a panel structural attachment 3870 including a flange 3872 extending from the structural body 3834 and substantially perpendicular to the floor structural attachment 3866; and a filler panel structural attachment 3842 including a flange 3874 extending from the structural body 3834 and substantially perpendicular to both the panel structural attachment 3870 and the floor structural attachment 3866.
[0190] In some exemplary examples, the floor structure accessory 3866 also includes a plurality of holes 3884 in the flange 3868, the plurality of holes 3884 being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the plurality of fasteners connect the corner bracket accessory 3816 to the floor 3808.
[0191] In some exemplary examples, the floor structure accessory 3866 also includes a plurality of drainage holes 3886. The plurality of drainage holes allow adhesive to flow between the floor structure accessory 3866 and the floor 3808.
[0192] In some exemplary examples, panel structure accessory 3870 also includes multiple holes (not depicted) in flange 3872, which are configured to receive multiple fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the multiple fasteners connect corner bracket accessory 3816 to panel 3810.
[0193] In some exemplary examples, panel structure accessory 3870 also includes a plurality of exudation holes (not depicted). The plurality of exudation holes allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 3870 and panel 3810.
[0194] In some exemplary examples, the filler plate structure accessory 3842 also includes multiple holes (not depicted) in the flange 3874, which are configured to receive multiple fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the multiple fasteners connect the corner bracket accessory 3816 to the filler plate 3820.
[0195] In some exemplary examples, the filler plate structure attachment 3842 also includes a plurality of exudation holes. The plurality of exudation holes (not depicted) allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structure attachment 3842 and the filler plate 3820.
[0196] In some exemplary examples, the corner bracket fitting 3818 includes: a structural body 3838 having a seat interface 3854 including a slot 3856 extending perpendicular to the front end 3858 of the corner bracket fitting 3818; a floor structural attachment 3875 including a flange 3876 extending from the structural body 3838 in a direction parallel to the slot 3850; a panel structural attachment 3878 including a flange 3880 extending from the structural body 3838 and substantially perpendicular to the floor structural attachment 3875; and a filler panel structural attachment 3844 including a flange 3882 extending from the structural body 3838 and substantially perpendicular to both the panel structural attachment 3878 and the floor structural attachment 3875.
[0197] In some exemplary examples, the floor structure accessory 3875 also includes multiple holes (not depicted) in the flange 3876, which are configured to receive multiple fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the multiple fasteners connect the corner bracket accessory 3818 to the floor 3808.
[0198] In some exemplary examples, floor structure accessory 3875 also includes multiple drainage holes (not depicted). The multiple drainage holes allow adhesive to flow between floor structure accessory 3875 and floor 3808.
[0199] In some exemplary examples, panel structure accessory 3878 also includes a plurality of holes (not depicted) in flange 3880, the plurality of holes being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the plurality of fasteners connect corner bracket accessory 3818 to panel 3812.
[0200] In some exemplary examples, panel structure accessory 3878 also includes a plurality of exudation holes (not depicted). The plurality of exudation holes allow adhesive to flow between panel structure accessory 3878 and panel 3812.
[0201] In some exemplary examples, the filler plate structure accessory 3844 also includes multiple holes (not depicted) in the flange 3882, which are configured to receive multiple fasteners. In these exemplary examples, the multiple fasteners connect the corner bracket accessory 3818 to the filler plate 3820.
[0202] In some exemplary examples, the filler plate structure attachment 3844 also includes a plurality of exudation holes (not depicted). The plurality of exudation holes allow adhesive to flow between the filler plate structure attachment 3844 and the filler plate 3820.
[0203] Figure 38 The illustration of compartment 3804 with attachment system 3814 does not imply any physical or structural limitations on the manner in which the exemplary embodiments can be implemented. Other components may be used as supplements or alternatives to the illustrated components. Some components may be unnecessary. Additionally, boxes are shown to illustrate some functional components. When implemented in the exemplary embodiments, one or more of these boxes may be combined, divided, or combined into different boxes.
[0204] For example, in some exemplary examples, skirting board 3840 or skirting board 3846 is optional. In other exemplary examples, the number of doors 3830 and the number of latches 3828 are optional. As another example, although only a plurality of holes 3884 and a plurality of seepage holes 3886 are depicted, at least one of the plurality of holes or a plurality of seepage holes may be present in at least one of panel structure attachment 3870, infill board structure attachment 3842, infill board structure attachment 3844, panel structure attachment 3878, or floor structure attachment 3875. As yet another example, although a plurality of seepage holes 3886 are depicted, in other exemplary examples, a plurality of seepage holes 3886 are not present.
[0205] Go to Figure 39 The illustration depicts a flowchart of a method for forming a compartment according to an exemplary embodiment. Method 3900 can be used in... Figure 1 A compartment is formed in the fuselage 106 of the aircraft 100. Method 3900 can be used to form... Figure 2 Compartment 202. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 3 The compartment 300. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 4 Compartment 402. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 5 Compartment 502. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 6 and Figure 7 Compartment 602. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 8 Compartment 802. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 9 and Figure 10 Compartment 902. Method 3900 can be used to form Figure 11 Partition 1102. Available for use. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The attachment system 1200 executes method 3900. It can be used. Figure 14 and Figure 15 The corner bracket fittings 1400 and 1402 are implemented using method 3900. Figure 16 and Figure 17 The corner bracket fittings 1600 and 1602 are implemented using method 3900. Figure 18 and Figure 19 The corner bracket fittings 1800 and 1802 are executed according to method 3900. They can be used. Figures 22 to 28 The corner bracket fitting 2200 is executed according to method 3900. Method 3900 can be used to form... Figure 38 The cubicle is 3804.
[0206] Method 3900 secures the floor structure attachment of the right corner bracket fitting to the floor (operation 3902). In some exemplary examples, the floor structure attachment is secured to the floor by arranging multiple fasteners through multiple holes in the floor structure attachment. In some exemplary examples, the floor structure attachment is a flange extending from the structural body of the right corner bracket fitting.
[0207] Method 3900 secures the floor structure attachment of the left corner bracket fitting to the floor (operation 3904). In some exemplary examples, the floor structure attachment is secured to the floor by arranging multiple fasteners through multiple holes in the floor structure attachment. In some exemplary examples, the floor structure attachment is a flange extending from the structural body of the left corner bracket fitting.
[0208] Method 3900 secures the panel structure attachment of the right corner bracket fitting to the right panel (operation 3906). In some exemplary examples, the panel structure attachment is a flange extending perpendicularly from the structural body of the right corner bracket fitting to the floor structure attachment. In some exemplary examples, the panel structure attachment is secured to the panel by arranging multiple fasteners through multiple holes in the panel structure attachment.
[0209] Method 3900 secures the panel structure attachment of the left corner bracket fitting to the left panel (operation 3908). In some exemplary examples, the panel structure attachment is a flange extending perpendicularly from the structural body of the left corner bracket fitting to the floor structure attachment. In some exemplary examples, the panel structure attachment is secured to the panel by arranging multiple fasteners through multiple holes in the panel structure attachment.
[0210] Method 3900 secures the filler plate to the filler plate attachments of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting, such that the filler plate extends between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting (operation 3910). The method then terminates.
[0211] In some exemplary examples, method 3900 attaches a baseboard to cover the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate (operation 3912). In some exemplary examples, an adhesive is used to attach the baseboard. In some exemplary examples, method 3900 attaches a baseboard to cover the back of the filler plate and the respective structural bodies of each of the left corner bracket fitting and the right corner bracket fitting (operation 3914). In some exemplary examples, an adhesive is used to attach the baseboard.
[0212] In some exemplary examples, method 3900 applies a trim to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate (operation 3916). In some exemplary examples, the trim is adhered to the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0213] In some exemplary examples, method 3900 installs the compartment in the aircraft by arranging it directly above the seat rails such that the seat rail interfaces of the right-hand bracket fitting and the left-hand bracket fitting interact with the seat rails (operation 3918). Specifically, to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, the fittings on the compartment side do not bear loads in the y-direction. To further prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, one of the right-hand or left-hand bracket fittings does not bear loads in the y-direction due to a slot in the seat rail interface.
[0214] As used herein, the phrase “at least one” when used with a list of entries means that different combinations of one or more of the listed entries may be used, and only one of each entry in the list may be required. For example, “at least one of entry A, entry B, or entry C” may include, but is not limited to, entry A, entry A and entry B, or entry B. This example may also include entry A, entry B, and entry C, or entry B and entry C. Of course, any combination of these entries may exist. In other examples, “at least one” may be, for example, but not limited to: two of entry A; one of entry B; ten of entry C; four of entry B and seven of entry C; or other suitable combinations. An entry may be a specific object, thing, or category. In other words, “at least one” means that any combination of entries and multiple entries may be applicable to the list, and not all entries in the list are required.
[0215] As used in this article, when referring to an entry, "multiple" means one or more entries.
[0216] The flowcharts and block diagrams depicting different embodiments illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of some possible implementations of the apparatus and methods of the exemplary embodiments. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram may represent at least one of a module, segment, function, or operation or step.
[0217] In some alternative implementations of the exemplary embodiments, one or more functions indicated in the boxes may not occur in the order shown in the figures. For example, in some cases, depending on the functions involved, two consecutively shown boxes may be executed substantially simultaneously, or sometimes the boxes may be executed in reverse order. Additionally, other boxes may be added besides those illustrated in the flowchart or block diagram. Some boxes may be optional. For example, operations 3912 to 3918 may be optional.
[0218] It is possible to do as Figure 40 The aircraft manufacturing and maintenance methods shown in 4000 and such Figure 41 An exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is described within the context of the aircraft 4100 shown. First, let's turn to... Figure 40 The illustration depicts an aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method according to an exemplary embodiment. In the early stages of production, the aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method 4000 may include... Figure 41 The specifications and design of the aircraft 4100 are 4002 and the material procurement is 4004.
[0219] During the production process, the manufacturing of components and sub-assemblies of aircraft 4100 is carried out 4006, and system integration is performed 4008. Afterward, aircraft 4100 can be inspected and delivered 4010 for entry into service 4012. During the period of customer entry into service 4012, aircraft 4100 is scheduled for routine inspections and maintenance 4014, which may include modifications, refits, refurbishments, or other inspections and maintenance.
[0220] The various processes of the aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method 4000 may be performed or executed by system integrators, third parties, and / or operators. In these examples, the operator may be the customer. For the purposes of this description, system integrators may include, but are not limited to, any number of aircraft manufacturers and main system subcontractors; third parties may include, but are not limited to, any number of suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors; and operators may be airlines, leasing companies, military entities, service organizations, etc.
[0221] Now for reference Figure 41 The illustration depicts an aircraft in which an exemplary implementation can be carried out. In this example, through... Figure 40The aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method 4000 produces an aircraft 4100, and the aircraft 4100 may include an airframe 4102 having multiple systems 4104 and an interior 4106. Examples of systems 4104 include one or more of a propulsion system 4108, an electrical system 4110, a hydraulic system 4112, and an environmental system 4114. Any number of other systems may be included.
[0222] The equipment and methods implemented herein may be used during at least one stage of the aircraft manufacturing and maintenance method 4000. Figure 40 One or more exemplary embodiments may be used during component and sub-assembly manufacturing 4006, system integration 4008, entry into service 4012, or overhaul and maintenance 4014. For example, a compartment 3804 having an attachment system 3814 may be assembled during component and sub-assembly manufacturing 4006. The compartment 3804 having the attachment system 3814 may be attached to the seat rail 3806 of the aircraft 3802 during either component and sub-assembly manufacturing 4006 or system integration 4008. When the aircraft 4100 enters service 4012, passengers or crew utilize the compartment 3804 in the form of a storage room 3824, a galley 3826, or a lavatory 3822. Method 3900 may be used to form the compartment 3804 during component and sub-assembly manufacturing 4006.
[0223] In addition, this disclosure includes the following examples which are useful for understanding the claimed methods and systems. However, it should be understood that the scope of protection is provided by the claims.
[0224] Example 1. A compartment comprising: 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 comprising: a right corner bracket fitting for attaching the right panel to the floor; a left corner bracket fitting for attaching the left panel to the floor; and a filler plate connected to and extending between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.
[0225] Example 2. The compartment according to Example 1 further includes: a kickboard that covers the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0226] Example 3. The compartment according to Example 2, wherein the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting is formed by a corresponding structural body and a corresponding filler plate structural accessory.
[0227] Example 4. The compartment according to Example 3 further includes: a kickboard that covers the back of each of the respective structural bodies of the filler plate and the left corner bracket fitting and the right corner bracket fitting.
[0228] Example 5. The compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 4 further includes a plurality of latches connected to one of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, or the filler plate.
[0229] Example 6. The compartment according to Example 5 further includes a plurality of doors parallel to the filler plate, the plurality of doors being configured to interact with the plurality of door latches.
[0230] Example 7. A compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 6, wherein the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting each have a seat rail interface, wherein a corresponding seat rail interface of at least one of the right corner bracket fitting or the left corner bracket fitting includes a slot that extends perpendicular to the corresponding front of the right corner bracket fitting or the left corner bracket fitting.
[0231] Example 8. A compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 7, wherein the compartment is one of a kitchen, a storage room, or a toilet.
[0232] Example 9. The compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 8 further includes a plurality of fasteners and adhesives for securing the left corner bracket fitting to the left panel and the floor.
[0233] Example 10. A compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 9, wherein each of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting comprises: a corresponding structural body having a seat track interface; a corresponding floor structural attachment including a flange extending from the corresponding structural body; a corresponding panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the corresponding structural body and substantially perpendicular to the corresponding floor structural attachment; and a corresponding filler panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the corresponding structural body and substantially perpendicular to both the corresponding panel structural attachment and the corresponding floor structural attachment.
[0234] Example 11. The compartment according to any one of Examples 1 to 10 further includes: a decorative element configured to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0235] Example 12. An attachment system comprising: a right corner bracket fitting configured to engage with a right panel and connect the right panel to a floor; a left corner bracket fitting configured to engage with a left panel and connect the left panel to a floor; and a filler plate configured to connect to the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting and extend between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.
[0236] Example 13. The attachment system according to Example 12 further includes: a trim piece configured to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0237] Example 14. The attachment system according to any one of Examples 12 to 13 further includes: a kick plate configured to cover the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0238] Example 15. The attachment system according to Example 14, wherein the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting is formed by a corresponding structural body and a corresponding filler plate structural attachment.
[0239] Example 16. The attachment system according to Example 15 further includes: a kick plate configured to cover the back side of each of the respective structural bodies of the filler plate and the left corner bracket fitting and the right corner bracket fitting.
[0240] Example 17. The attachment system according to any one of Examples 12 to 16 further includes: a plurality of latches configured to be connected to one of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, or the filler plate.
[0241] Example 18. An attachment system according to any one of Examples 12 to 17, wherein the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting each have a seat rail interface, wherein a corresponding seat rail interface of at least one of the right corner bracket fitting or the left corner bracket fitting includes a slot extending perpendicular to the corresponding front end of the right corner bracket fitting or the left corner bracket fitting.
[0242] Example 19. A corner bracket fitting comprising: a structural body having a seat track interface; a floor structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body; a panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body and substantially perpendicular to the floor structural attachment; and a filler panel structural attachment including a flange extending from the structural body and substantially perpendicular to both the panel structural attachment and the floor structural attachment.
[0243] Example 20. The corner bracket accessory according to Example 19, wherein the floor structure accessory further includes a plurality of holes in the flange, the plurality of holes being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners.
[0244] Example 21. The corner bracket accessory according to Example 20, wherein the floor structure accessory further includes a plurality of drainage holes.
[0245] Example 22. The corner bracket fitting according to any one of Examples 19 to 21, wherein the seat track interface includes a slot extending perpendicular to the front of the corner bracket fitting, and wherein the flange of the floor structure attachment extends from the structure body in a direction parallel to the slot.
[0246] Example 23. The corner bracket fitting according to any one of Examples 19 to 22, wherein the structural body further includes a connector configured to be connected to a latch.
[0247] Example 24. The corner bracket fitting according to Example 23, wherein the connector includes a plurality of threaded holes for receiving a plurality of helical coils.
[0248] Example 25. A method of forming a compartment, the method comprising: fastening a floor structure attachment of a right corner bracket fitting to a floor; fastening a floor structure attachment of a left corner bracket fitting to the floor; fastening a panel structure attachment of the right corner bracket fitting to a right panel; fastening a panel structure attachment of the left corner bracket fitting to a left panel; and fastening a filler plate to the filler plate attachments of the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting, such that the filler plate extends between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.
[0249] Example 26. The method according to Example 25 further includes: attaching a kick plate to cover the front of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate; and attaching a kick plate to cover the back of the filler plate and the respective structural bodies of each of the left corner bracket fitting and the right corner bracket fitting.
[0250] Example 27. The method according to any one of Examples 25 to 26 further includes applying a decorative element to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler plate.
[0251] Example 28. The method according to any one of Examples 25 to 27 further includes: installing the compartment in the aircraft by arranging the compartment directly above the seat track such that the seat track interface of the right corner bracket fitting and the seat track interface of the left corner bracket fitting interact with the seat track.
[0252] The exemplary example provides an attachment system that allows compartments to be arranged directly above seat rails. The exemplary attachment system and corner bracket fittings can be used in centerline or outer compartments on aircraft.
[0253] The illustrative attachment system can accommodate multiple door configurations. The illustrative attachment system can accommodate different compartment widths. The illustrative attachment system can adapt to changes in door configurations with compartment widths with minimal impact.
[0254] The exemplary corner bracket fittings are designed to be flexible and reusable. The exemplary corner bracket fittings are designed to allow for a narrower compartment that serves as a passageway, positioned directly above the seat rail. In some exemplary examples, the interior of the compartment is completely enclosed for aesthetics and ease of cleaning.
[0255] In the attachment system, multiple latches are designed to be placed either front-down (FWD) or rear-down (AFT). Multiple latches can be positioned on the infill plate to achieve a double-door configuration.
[0256] A unique structural attachment system has been developed to allow the installation of storage compartments with an access surface directly above the seat rails, through which the storage area is accessible. Compared to existing designs, this arrangement allows for a series of storage compartments with a reduced overall width. The attachment system is designed to transfer the load from the compartment panels and floor to the seat rails below. In addition to supporting forward-swinging, rear-swinging, and double-door configurations, the attachment system is designed to support different compartment sizes.
[0257] In some exemplary examples, the attachment system incorporates a standard thin-profile baseboard to provide closure for at least one of sanitary or decorative purposes. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system is designed to work with existing decorative trim pieces.
[0258] The illustrative example attachment system can provide multiple load-bearing configurations. In some illustrative examples, to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, at least one corner bracket fitting of the compartment does not bear load in the y-direction. In these illustrative examples, at least one corner bracket fitting has a slot configured not to bear load in the y-direction. In the illustrative example corner bracket fittings, the slot direction is perpendicular to the fitting body. The slot direction on the illustrative example corner bracket fittings is unique.
[0259] The illustrative attachment system allows for a narrower storage compartment while utilizing a set of common standard parts. The design of the illustrative attachment system reduces the overall number of parts and the time required to assemble the compartment.
[0260] The corner bracket fitting of the attachment system attaches the bottom corner of the aircraft compartment to the aircraft floor. The corner bracket fitting includes: a floor component sized to fit over a portion of the seat floor track; a filler plate component attached to the floor; a frame attached to the panel and the floor component; and a panel component attached to the floor component. In some exemplary examples, the attachment system also includes a latch attached to the frame.
[0261] The attachment system attaches a narrower compartment to the aircraft floor. In some exemplary examples, forming the compartment includes attaching at least two corner bracket fittings to the opposite bottom corners of the compartment's door-facing panel.
[0262] Various exemplary embodiments have been described for illustrative and descriptive purposes, but this description is not intended to be exclusive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, different exemplary embodiments may provide features that differ from other exemplary embodiments. One or more embodiments have been selected and described in order to best illustrate the principles of the embodiments, their practical application, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand that this disclosure contains various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the particular intended use.
Claims
1. A compartment (3804) comprising: Floor (3808); The left panel (3812) is perpendicular to the floor (3808). The right panel (3810) is perpendicular to the floor (3808); and An attachment system (3814) connecting the floor (3808), the left panel (3812), and the right panel (3810), the attachment system (3814) comprising: The right corner bracket fitting (3816) connects the right panel (3810) to the floor (3808). The left corner bracket fitting (3818) connects the left panel (3812) to the floor (3808); and A filler plate (3820) is connected to the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) and extends between them. At least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) includes a slot extending perpendicular to the front of the at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818), wherein the at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) does not bear a load in a direction parallel to the direction of the slot, and the slot is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure.
2. The compartment (3804) according to claim 1 further includes: A first kick plate (3840) covers the front (3852, 3858) of each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816), the left corner bracket fitting (3818), and the filler plate (3820).
3. The compartment (3804) according to claim 2, wherein, The front (3852, 3858) of each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) is formed by the corresponding structural body (3834, 3838) and the corresponding filler plate structural attachment (3842, 3844).
4. The compartment (3804) according to claim 3 further includes: The second kick plate (3846) covers the back of each of the filler plate (3820) and the corresponding structural bodies (3834, 3838) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818) and the right corner bracket fitting (3816).
5. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 further includes a plurality of latches (3828) connected to one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816), the left corner bracket fitting (3818), or the filler plate (3820).
6. The compartment (3804) according to claim 5 further includes a plurality of doors (3830) parallel to the filler plate (3820), the plurality of doors (3830) being configured to interact with the plurality of latches (3828).
7. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) each have a seat rail interface (3848, 3854), wherein the corresponding seat rail interface (3848, 3854) of at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) or the left corner bracket fitting (3818) includes a slot that extends perpendicular to the corresponding front end (3852, 3858) of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) or the left corner bracket fitting (3818).
8. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The compartment (3804) is one of the kitchen (3826), the storage room (3824), or the toilet (3822).
9. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 further includes a plurality of fasteners and adhesives for securing the left corner bracket fitting (3818) to the left panel (3812) and the floor (3808).
10. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, Each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) includes: The corresponding main structure (3834, 3838) has a seat track interface (3848, 3854). The corresponding floor structure attachments (3866, 3875) include flanges (3868, 3876) extending from the corresponding structural bodies (3834, 3838). The corresponding panel structure attachments (3870, 3878) include flanges (3872, 3880) extending from the corresponding structural bodies (3834, 3838) and substantially perpendicular to the corresponding floor structure attachments (3866, 3875); and The corresponding filler panel structural attachments (3842, 3844) include flanges (3874, 3882) extending from the corresponding structural body (3834, 3838) and substantially perpendicular to both the corresponding panel structural attachments (3870, 3878) and the corresponding floor structural attachments (3866, 3875).
11. The compartment (3804) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 further comprises: Decorative element (3864) is configured to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816), the left corner bracket fitting (3818), and the filler plate (3820).
12. A method for forming a compartment (3804), the method comprising: Secure the floor structure attachment (3866) of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) to the floor (3808). Secure the floor structure attachment (3875) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818) to the floor (3808). Secure the panel structure attachment (3870) of the right corner bracket accessory (3816) to the right panel (3810). Secure the panel structure attachment (3878) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818) to the left panel (3812); and The filler plate (3820) is fastened to the filler plate structural attachment (3842) of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the filler plate structural attachment (3844) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818), such that the filler plate (3820) extends between the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818). At least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) includes a slot extending perpendicular to the front of the at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818), wherein the at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the left corner bracket fitting (3818) does not bear a load in a direction parallel to the direction of the slot, and the slot is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure.
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: Attach a first kick plate (3840) to cover the front (3852, 3858) of each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816), the left corner bracket fitting (3818), and the filler plate (3820); and A second kick plate (3846) is attached to cover the back of each of the filler plate (3820) and the corresponding structural bodies (3834, 3838) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818) and the right corner bracket fitting (3816).
14. The method of claim 12, further comprising: Apply decorative elements (3864) to cover the top surface of each of the right corner bracket fitting (3816), the left corner bracket fitting (3818), and the filler plate (3820).
15. The method of claim 12, further comprising: The compartment (3804) is installed in the aircraft by arranging the compartment (3804) directly above the seat track (3806) such that the seat track interface (3848) of the right corner bracket fitting (3816) and the seat track interface (3854) of the left corner bracket fitting (3818) interact with the seat track (3806).
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