Aircraft cabin separating device

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for separating a passenger compartment (1) of an aircraft, comprising a wall element (2), the wall element (2) having a fastening element for fastening to at least one element of the passenger compartment (1) in such a way that the wall element (2) separates the passenger compartment (1) into a first region (3) and a second region (4) in an installed state in the passenger compartment (1), the wall element (2) comprises at least one collision protection system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of a device for partitioning a passenger cabin of an aircraft according to the preamble of claim 1 . Background Art

[0002] Document EP 3 439 957 B1 has disclosed a profiled class zone divider for dividing an aircraft cabin according to a predetermined class zone arrangement. The class zone divider comprises a plate with a rearwardly convex profile which closely matches the rearward profile of a seat backrest and, for positioning purposes, is implemented in a closely spaced relationship with the backrest in order to provide additional space in front of a seat positioned behind the plate. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical object of the present invention is to further develop or improve such a device for separation, thereby expanding its scope of application.

[0004] This technical task is achieved by the subject matter having the features according to the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

[0005] All features described in conjunction with the individual embodiments of the present invention may be provided in different combinations in the subject matter of the present invention in order to achieve their advantageous effects simultaneously.

[0006] The invention relates to a device for dividing a passenger cabin of an aircraft, comprising a wall element, wherein the wall element has a fastening element so that it can be fastened to at least one element of the passenger cabin in such a way that the wall element, when installed in the passenger cabin, divides the passenger cabin into a first area and a second area.

[0007] The essence of the invention is that the wall element comprises at least one impact protection system.

[0008] The elements of the passenger cabin can here for example include the ceiling and / or walls and / or floor and / or seats of the passenger cabin. The wall elements can for example be rigid and form a sight blocker or aircraft class zone separator. The first area can for example be a first class cabin and the second area can for example be a second class cabin. The first class cabin can be arranged in front of the second class cabin in the longitudinal extension direction of the aircraft and thus arranged further forward in the aircraft in the direction of flight.

[0009] The crash protection system can be configured, for example, for a person in a seat in front of the device, for example in the manner of an airbag system.The wall element can divide the passenger cabin along the seats, or along the seat groups, or along the seat rows and transversely to the longitudinal extension of the aircraft.

[0010] Advantageously, this provides a measure of protection against accidents for passengers in the area in front of the wall element, for example in the seat, and protects the passenger from impacts. If, for example, only a lap belt is used in the seat without a three-point safety belt, the passenger and in particular his upper body or his head can be additionally protected.

[0011] In a technically advantageous embodiment, the wall element extends in height direction and can be attached with at least one first end of the wall element to at least one element of the passenger cabin, and the wall element has a crash protection system in the region of a second end, for example at the second end of the wall element.

[0012] For example, the first end and the second end of the wall element are spaced apart from each other in the height direction. In the assembled state, for example, the first end extends until the ceiling of the passenger cabin, and the second end extends, for example, until the region of the head of the person being positioned on the seat.

[0013] Advantageously, the crash protection system can thereby be arranged at a matching height and oriented relative to the respective passenger. The wall element can also be fixed, for example, to the ceiling and / or walls and / or floor and / or seats of the passenger cabin so that adequate retention can be ensured.

[0014] In a further technically advantageous specific embodiment, it is provided that in the installed state of the device and / or in the triggered state of the crash protection system, at least a part of the crash protection system is formed at a height of between 0.3 m and 1.75 m from the floor of the passenger compartment.

[0015] A part of the collision protection system may be designed, for example, as an airbag of an airbag system. A triggered state of the collision protection system may be understood, for example, to be a state in which the airbag system has been triggered and its airbag has been fully deployed.

[0016] Advantageously, a passenger located in the region of the crash protection system can thereby be protected from a collision, for example against a backrest of a seat located in front of the passenger or against an existing class divider element or wall element.

[0017] In a further technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that in the installed state of the device and in the triggered state of the crash protection system, at least a part of the crash protection system is formed at a height of between 0.6 m and 1.5 m from the floor of the passenger compartment.

[0018] Advantageously, a passenger located in the region of the crash protection system can thereby be protected from collisions, for example in particular against a head region of a backrest of a seat located in front of the passenger or against a class divider element or wall element.

[0019] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that in the installed state of the device and in the triggered state of the crash protection system, at least a part of the crash protection system is formed at a height of between 0.9 m and 1.2 m from the floor of the passenger compartment.

[0020] Advantageously, a passenger located in the region of the crash protection system can thereby be better protected from collisions, in particular against, for example, a headrest of a seat located in front of the passenger or a class divider element or wall element.

[0021] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous specific embodiment it is provided that in the installed state of the device and in the triggered state of the crash protection system at least a part of the crash protection system has a width in horizontal extension of between 0.3 m and 3.5 m.

[0022] For example, a crash protection system in front of the seat or the seat row may be assigned to each seat in a seat row, or a single crash protection system may be assigned to a plurality of seats, which, due to its extension, simultaneously protects a plurality of passengers.

[0023] Advantageously, this allows for more cost-effective production and a reduction in weight, since not all elements and components of the crash protection system have to be provided for each individual seat.

[0024] In a further technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the wall element comprises an airbag module or an airbag.

[0025] Advantageously, this makes it possible, for example, to operate the device independently of the seat arrangement and / or to install and / or position the device in an especially flexible manner, which can be changed accordingly on different flights of the aircraft, for example when the booking assignments and thus the occupancy of the aircraft passenger seats are different.

[0026] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment it is provided that the wall element comprises a gas generator.

[0027] Advantageously, this can additionally enable independent operation of the device and in particular flexible installation or placement of the device. It is also possible, for example, to improve the ease of maintenance of the device, thereby making it possible to carry out such maintenance more quickly and more cost-effectively.

[0028] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment it is provided that the wall element comprises an electronic control element.

[0029] Such an electronic control element may be, for example, an electronic assembly module.

[0030] Advantageously, this can additionally enable independent operation of the device and in particular flexible installation or placement of the device. For example, this can improve the installation time of the device in an aircraft, since additional connections to any onboard electronic devices can also be avoided.

[0031] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment it is provided that the wall element comprises an energy source.

[0032] The energy source can be designed, for example, as a battery or as an accumulator.

[0033] Advantageously, this can additionally enable independent operation of the device and in particular flexible installation or placement of the device. For example, this can simplify the possibilities for approval or certification of the device on an aircraft.

[0034] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the wall element comprises an acceleration sensor.

[0035] Advantageously, this can additionally enable independent operation of the device and in particular flexible installation or placement of the device. For example, this can enable autonomous triggering of a collision protection system, in particular possible other elements of the aircraft, which can additionally simplify the operating authorization of the device.

[0036] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the wall element is designed as an aircraft class area separator.

[0037] Advantageously, elements required in the aircraft cabin, such as aircraft class zone dividers, can be used to implement collision protection. Thus, the advantages of aircraft class zone dividers can be combined with the device and additional components or elements can be avoided, which can have a favorable effect on weight reduction.

[0038] Furthermore, in a technically advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the fastening element is designed in such a way that the device can be releasably fastened to the aircraft by means of the fastening element.

[0039] Advantageously, this allows for mobility of the device, which enables flexible installation in the aircraft and can be adjusted as required.

[0040] According to a further aspect, the technical task of the present invention is solved by a unit comprising a device according to any of the preceding claims and a seat row, wherein the seat row has at least one seat, wherein the wall element is arranged in front of the seat as viewed in the seat direction of the seat of the seat row, wherein in the state in which the wall element is positioned relative to the seat row, collision protection exists in such a way that a passenger using the seat can be protected by the collision protection system.

[0041] Advantageously, the advantages of the device can thereby be integrated into the seating rows of an aircraft.

[0042] According to a further aspect, the technical object of the invention is also achieved by an aircraft comprising a device according to any of the preceding claims or a unit according to claim 11 .

[0043] Advantageously, the advantages of the device can thus be integrated into an aircraft and the safety of the passengers can be increased.

[0044] In a technically advantageous embodiment, the wall element is fastened to at least one element of a passenger cabin of the aircraft so that the wall element divides the passenger cabin into a first area and a second area, wherein the second area is located behind the first area in the flight direction in the installed state of the wall element.

[0045] Furthermore, it is provided that the crash protection system is designed, for example, as a curtain airbag. Furthermore, it is provided that the crash protection system can be operated autonomously and, for example, is independent of the aircraft or of the seat configuration of the aircraft.

[0046] Advantageously, this makes it possible to achieve a flexible fastening of the wall element and to achieve a weight-reduced application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in detail below. Attached photos

[0048] Figure 1 a schematic side view showing a first area and a second area of ​​a passenger cabin of an aircraft; and Figure 2 A schematic top view of a first region and a second region of a passenger cabin of an aircraft is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Figure 1 A side view of a passenger cabin 1 of an aircraft is schematically shown. The passenger cabin 1 is divided into a first region 3 located further forward in the flight direction 11 and a second region 4 located further back in the flight direction 11 by means of an installed wall element 2 designed as an aircraft class zone divider 2. The wall element 2 comprises, for example, a crash protection system which is shown in a triggered state, wherein, for example, a part of the crash protection system 5 at the second end 13 of the wall element is schematically represented as a fully deployed airbag of the type of an airbag 5.

[0050] The wall element 2 can be releasably mounted with at least one first end of the wall element 12, for example on a ceiling (not shown) of the passenger cabin 1, wherein further supporting devices (not shown) or further fixing elements are also conceivable, with the help of which the wall element 2 can be placed on other elements of the passenger cabin 1, for example on the seat 9.

[0051] In the triggered state, a part of the crash protection system 5, for example an airbag 5, extends in the vertical direction 6 and is formed at a height from the floor 7, which corresponds to the upper region 9a of the backrest of the seat 9 located in front of the passenger in the flight direction. In the event of an accident, a passenger 10 located in the second region 4 of the passenger cabin 1 can thus be protected from collision by means of the crash protection system, for example by being separated at least from the section of the seat 9 located in front of the passenger.

[0052] Not shown, the wall element 2 can include further parts of the crash protection system and fastening elements for, for example, detachably mounting the further parts on further elements of the passenger compartment 1 , such as the ceiling and / or the wall and / or the floor.

[0053] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a first area 3 and a second area 4 of a passenger cabin 1 in an installed state is shown with a plurality of wall elements 2. The first area 3 and the second area 4 of the passenger cabin 1 are distinguished by differently shown seats 9, which may be the case for different passenger categories, for example.

[0054] The cabin 1 is further divided, by way of example, into a region 14 on the left in the flight direction 11, a region 16 on the right in the flight direction 11, and a central region 15 between the left region 14 and the right region 16. The left region 14 is separated from the central region 15 by a left aisle 17, and the right region 16 is itself separated from the central region 15 by a right aisle 18.

[0055] For the seats 9 in the second zone 4 and Figure 1 For the passenger 10 shown in FIG. 1 , the wall element 2 separates the first area 3 and the second area 4 from one another at least partially and at least visually in a privacy-protecting manner.

[0056] also Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the corresponding wall elements 2 of the left, middle or right regions 14, 15, 16 can extend horizontally over a plurality of seats 9 and / or over the row of seats 8 in sections. Figure 1 It is shown in the overview of FIG. 8 that the crash protection system can extend over a plurality of seats 9 or a separate crash protection system can be assigned to each seat 9 .

[0057] For example, the wall element 2 can be designed in the left region 14 of the passenger compartment 1 so that a separate crash protection system or, for example, a separate airbag 5 is provided for each of the two seats 9 adjacent to the wall element and located in the second region 4. Each individual passenger can thus be protected independently of one another.

[0058] For example, the wall element 2 can be designed in the middle region 15 of the passenger cabin 1 in such a way that a common crash protection system or, for example, a common airbag 5 is present for all seats 9, here four seats, which are located adjacent to the wall element and in the second region 4 of the passenger cabin 1. This advantageously reduces the costs in manufacturing or redundancies in production.

[0059] It can also be provided, for example, that the wall element 2 in the right region 16 of the passenger cabin 1 is designed in such a way that a common crash protection system or a part 5 thereof is present for two seats which are adjacent to the wall element and are located in the second region 4 .

[0060] The wall element 2 can thus be designed, for example, for different seat widths and / or the widths of a plurality of seats 9 . Furthermore, the wall element can comprise, for example, a separate airbag 5 for each seat 9 or, for example, a common airbag 5 for a plurality of seats 9 .

[0061] List of Reference Numerals 1 Cabin 2 Wall elements; aircraft class area dividers 3The first area of ​​the cabin 4 Second area of ​​the cabin 5Parts of the collision protection system; airbags 6 Height direction 7 Floor 8 Seat Rows 9 seats 9a Upper area of ​​the seat backrest 10 passengers 11 Flight direction 12 First end of wall element 13 Second end of the wall element 14 Left area 15 Middle Area 16 Right area 17 Left channel 18 Right aisle.

Claims

1. A device for partitioning a passenger cabin (1) of an aircraft, comprising a wall element (2), wherein: The wall element (2) has a fastening element so as to be fastened to at least one element of the passenger cabin (1) so that the wall element (2) divides the passenger cabin (1) into a first area (3) and a second area (4) when installed in the passenger cabin (1), characterized in that the wall element (1) comprises at least one collision protection system.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The wall element (1) extends in a height direction (6) and can be attached with at least one first end of the wall element (12) to at least one element of the passenger cabin (1), and the wall element (2) has the crash protection system at a second end of the wall element (13).

3. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that In the installed state of the device and / or in the triggered state of the crash protection system, at least a part of the crash protection system is formed at a height of between 0.3 m and 1.75 m from the floor (7) of the passenger compartment (1).

4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that In the installed state of the device and in the triggered state of the crash protection system, at least a part of the crash protection system is formed at a height of between 0.6 m and 1.5 m from the floor (7) of the passenger compartment (1).

5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that In the installed state of the device and in the triggered state of the collision protection system, at least a part of the collision protection system has a width of between 0.3 m and 3.5 m in horizontal extension.

6. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The wall element (2) comprises an airbag module or an airbag.

7. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The wall element (2) comprises a gas generator.

8. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The wall element (2) comprises electronic control elements.

9. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The wall element (2) comprises an energy source.

10. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The wall element (2) comprises an acceleration sensor.

11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The wall element (2) is designed as an aircraft class area separator (2).

12. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The fastening element is designed in such a way that the device can be releasably fastened to the aircraft by means of the fastening element.

13. A unit comprising a device according to any one of the preceding claims and a seat row (8), wherein: The seat row (8) has at least one seat (9), wherein the wall element is arranged in front of the seat (9) of the seat row (8) when viewed in the seat direction of the seat (9), and is characterized in that in a state in which the wall element (2) is positioned relative to the seat row (8), there is collision protection, so that a passenger (10) using the seat (9) can be protected by the collision protection system.

14. An aircraft comprising a device according to any of the preceding claims or a unit according to claim 11.

15. The aircraft according to claim 14, characterized in that The wall element (2) is fastened to at least one element of a passenger cabin (1) of the aircraft, so that the wall element (2) divides the passenger cabin (1) into a first area (3) and a second area (4), wherein the second area (4) is located behind the first area (3) in the flight direction (11) when the wall element (2) is in the installed state.

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