Aircraft Toilet Waste Compressor
DE602023014309T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-01BE AEROSPACE INC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-01
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Aircraft lavatory trash cans fill up quickly, requiring frequent manual inspection and replacement by crew members, leading to hygiene issues and increased workload, and passengers may avoid using the trash cans due to fullness concerns.
Method used
An aircraft lavatory trash compactor system that includes a controller, sensor, and valve actuator to automatically spray water into the trash can based on trash levels, compacting water-soluble waste and indicating when the bag needs changing.
Benefits of technology
Automated waste compaction reduces the need for manual intervention, minimizes overflow, enhances passenger hygiene, and reduces crew workload by providing real-time indicators of trash levels.
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