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Document | Title | Date |
20080210814 | Device for Introducing and Distributing Forces Into or Inside a Luggage Compartment - The invention relates to a device for introducing forces into a luggage compartment ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080210815 | AIRCRAFT ARCHWAY ARCHITECTURE - An architectural archway for an aircraft. The archways can be positioned individually, or in pairs or other sets along the length of an aircraft fuselage. The archways are used to run or connect various transport elements, such as electrical wiring, water lines, and environmental control system conduits, between the upper crown, lower bay and passenger cabin of the aircraft. The invention simplifies installation complexity and eliminates the installation and variability associated with running transport elements between the various sections of the aircraft. | 09-04-2008 |
20080210816 | Mixing apparatus for an aircraft air-conditioning system - The invention relates to a mixing apparatus for an aircraft air-conditioning system comprising a plurality of supply lines and a plurality of discharge lines. In accordance with the invention, the mixing apparatus consists of the flow cross-section of pockets which are arranged above one another, which have a free cross-section in part and which have a diagonal partition wall in part. | 09-04-2008 |
20080217476 | AIRCRAFT INCLUDING AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - According to the invention, means ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080230651 | Turbofan Provided With a Pre-Cooler - The invention concerns a turbofan provided with a pre-cooler. The invention is characterized in that to evacuate the heated cool air stream ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080237397 | Flushing device and flushing method for a vacuum toilet - A vacuum toilet and a method for operating a vacuum toilet, wherein generating negative pressure to remove solids by suction is also used for generating a desired flushing medium flow. To this effect, if necessary, guiding devices are used which influence a flow upstream of a nozzle outlet and downstream of a nozzle outlet such that flow optimisation of the flushing medium can be carried out. | 10-02-2008 |
20080251641 | Commercial Aircraft With a Main Deck and a Lower Deck - In a commercial aircraft with a main deck ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080265092 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN AIRCRAFT LAVORATORY - A handicapped-accessible aircraft lavatory includes a wheelchair region, a toilet assembly adjacent to and oriented at a non-zero angle with respect to the wheelchair region, and a sink assembly adjacent to the toilet assembly. The sink assembly includes a basin positioned at a predetermined height and a predetermined lateral distance with respect to the toilet seat, wherein the predetermined height and the predetermined distance are selected such that the sink assembly is within arms-reach of a passenger (e.g., a 95 | 10-30-2008 |
20080277528 | PAYLOAD SUPPORT TRACK INTERFACE AND FITTING - Apparatus for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seat track configured for use with an interface assembly includes at least one elongated support. The seat track also includes an engagement member coupled to the elongated support and having a plurality of coupling apertures disposed therethrough. Each coupling aperture may be configured to receive at least one of a clamp arm and a fastener of the interface assembly and further configured to be engaged with the at least one of the clamp arm and the fastener in an unsecured position. The clamp arm may be extractable from the coupling aperture in a first position and may not be extractable from the coupling aperture in a second position. | 11-13-2008 |
20080283662 | Aircraft Interior Module - An aircraft interior module can be manufactured independently of an aircraft fuselage to define a passenger cabin therein. The module can be inserted into the fuselage prior to final assembly, thereby parallelising some of the manufacturing process. This results in a time savings and a more efficient utilization of resources. The manufacturing method is particularly, although not exclusively, applicable to small jets and turboprop aircraft. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283663 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AIRFLOW IN AN AEROSPACE VEHICLE - Systems and methods for providing airflow in an aerospace vehicle are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment includes an aerospace vehicle having an interior volume with a first portion and a second portion. The system can further include an external air supply device positioned to provide supply air to the interior volume at a variable supply flow rate and a recirculation fan configured to move air positioned within the interior volume between the first portion of the interior volume and the second portion of the interior volume. The system can still further include a controller operably coupled to the recirculation fan and configured to vary a rotation speed of the recirculation fan. Variations in the rotation speed of the recirculation fan can be associated with variations in a recirculation flow rate. In selected embodiments, the system can include sensors and/or data link devices operably coupled to the controller. | 11-20-2008 |
20080302910 | Aircraft Fuselage Heating - A method of heating an aircraft fuselage comprises the step of supplying heat energy to air occupying an interior space enclosed by an aircraft fuselage shell structure so as to drive moisture from air in a region disposed immediately adjacent the structure to air in a region disposed from the structure within the enclosed space ( | 12-11-2008 |
20080308674 | LIGHT WEIGHT THERMOPLASTIC FLEX FOAM AND HYBRID DUCT SYSTEM - An aerospace vessel including a fuselage, a means for causing the fuselage to fly coupled to the fuselage, and an environmental control system within the fuselage. The environmental control system includes a duct made of closed cell thermoplastic foam, such as polyvinylidene fluoride foam. | 12-18-2008 |
20090032642 | MODULE FOR PLACEMENT IN A PASSENGER CABIN OF A MEANS OF TRANSPORT, MORE PARTICULARLY AN AIRPLANE | 02-05-2009 |
20090050738 | Combined module for an aircraft - A module for an aircraft for accessing an upper region of the aircraft includes both an ascent region and an accommodation region, with the regions being divided from each other by a divider element. The accommodation region may, for example, be designed as an on-board lavatory. In this way it may be possible to do without the provision of an additional lavatory monument. | 02-26-2009 |
20090050739 | COCKPIT AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING SUCH COCKPIT - A cockpit and an aircraft including such cockpit. The cockpit includes a front section of an aircraft. Such cockpit includes a pressure bulkhead sealing the section and a pressurization system for pressurizing such section. | 02-26-2009 |
20090065641 | MULTI-POSITION SECURE DOOR SYSTEM - A door system for an aircraft has a flight deck door hingely coupled to a flight deck bulkhead. A lavatory is adjacent to the flight deck bulkhead and formed of a lavatory bulkhead. A lavatory door is coupled to the lavatory bulkhead. A latching mechanism is attached to the flight deck door. The latching mechanism in a first position engages the flight deck bulkhead and in a second position engages the lavatory bulkhead. | 03-12-2009 |
20090084896 | Cabin air system for aviation electronics - A cabin air system for aviation electronics comprises a compressor, an air conditioner, a mix manifold, and an aviation electronics module. The compressor compresses ambient air, and the air conditioner cools the compressed ambient air to produce cabin air. The mix manifold delivers some of the cabin air to the electronics module. | 04-02-2009 |
20090121080 | Aircraft Luggage Compartment - A luggage compartment for aircraft comprises a tilting floor, a flap and a suspension device. The tilting floor is designed for holding carry-on baggage and the like, and may be locked in an initial position and may be tilted to another position for easier loading or unloading. The loading edge height may be substantially lower than the initial height of the closed luggage compartment. For example, an interlocking mechanism may couple the opening and closing of a flap and the tilting of the floor from an initial position to the tilted position, such as a three-position handle that prevents release of the tilting floor until the flap is unlatched. | 05-14-2009 |
20090146004 | Aircraft seating arrangement and seat - An aircraft seating arrangement includes pairs of seat groupings arranged with the seats of each seat grouping parallel with the other, and with each seat and seat pair positioned at an offset angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cabin. Privacy shells enclose the seats and include amenities such as a viewing monitor, and accommodation for the feet and lower legs when the seat is in the lie-flat condition. | 06-11-2009 |
20090194635 | OVERHEAD BIN FOR USE ON BOTH SIDES IN AN AIRCRAFT - An overhead bin for use on both sides in a passenger cabin of an aircraft, includes a first baggage compartment and a second baggage compartment, a first opening and a second opening for loading items into the first baggage compartment and into the second baggage compartment, and a partition for dividing the first baggage compartment from the second baggage compartment. The first baggage compartment and the second baggage compartment differ from each other in their shape and/or alignment. With several overhead bins, the alignment of a larger and a smaller baggage bin can alternate so that adequate bin space for stowing hand baggage is available to passengers in the center seats. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200422 | CLASS DIVIDER FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN - A class divider for an aircraft passenger cabin is provided. The class divider includes a partition positioned immediately aft of a rear row of seats in a first predetermined class area of the aircraft cabin and an aft-facing panel having a width and height generally corresponding to a width and height of the rear row of seats. One or more passenger convenience features selected from the group of video monitors, tray tables, and magazine storage pockets are provided on the aft-facing panel for use by passengers seated immediately aft of the partition in a front row of a second predetermined class area of the aircraft cabin. | 08-13-2009 |
20090206200 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR STOWING AWAY AND REMOVING A SURVIVAL KIT IN A PASSENGER CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT - An assembly and a method for stowing away and removing a survival kit in a passenger cabin of an aircraft, comprising a first stowage compartment that may be put in place in a floor of the passenger cabin, wherein the first stowage compartment is equipped for completely accommodating the survival kit and for leading out a hook that is connected to the survival kit by way of a strap, which hook is used for hooking the survival kit to an attachment means of a rescue device with the first stowage compartment remaining closed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090230243 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM PACK PALLETS - An Environmental Control System (ECS) includes a pallet which supports at least one ECS component. The pallet defines a pallet surface that matches an aircraft outer mold line. | 09-17-2009 |
20090230244 | Frame element, storage bin and method for installing a storage bin in an aircraft - A frame element ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090230245 | SEPARATION ELEMENT FOR ATTENUATING THE PROPAGATION OF LIGHT IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a separation element for separating a first space from a second space in an aircraft. The separation element can be affixed between a ceiling region of the cabin, a hatrack in the ceiling region of the cabin, and between a movable space separation device. Furthermore, as a result of attachment between the ceiling region, the hatrack and the movable space separation device, the separation element is connectable in a lightproof manner to the ceiling region, and in a lightproof manner to the hatrack. Furthermore, the separation element is designed in such a manner that it is connectable in a lightproof manner to the movable space separation device. | 09-17-2009 |
20090242699 | KNOWLEDGE BASED ACCESS AND ACCESS HIERARCHY IN AN AIRCRAFT - A method and apparatus for a hierarchical access system for a compartment. The hierarchical access system comprises a moveable barrier, a locking mechanism, and a control unit. The moveable barrier is capable of preventing access to at least one of a first space and a second space in the compartment in the lavatory when the moveable barrier is in a closed position. The locking mechanism is capable of securing the moveable barrier in the closed position. The control unit is capable of unlocking the locking mechanism in a manner that provides different levels of access to the first space and the second space in the compartment in response to receiving an access request. | 10-01-2009 |
20090250553 | LUGGAGE LOCKER AND ASSOCIATED DOOR WHICH ARE INTENDED IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A rack comprises a compartment which has an open face for inserting and removing luggage, a lower face ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090261200 | SPACE FOR WORK AND STORAGE AT THE REAR OF AN AIRCRAFT CABIN - This fuselage comprises a wall and side doors as well as a space arranged behind the side door ( | 10-22-2009 |
20090283636 | Module for an Aircraft - A module for an aircraft having a fuselage structure and a floor element defining a floor plane. The module includes a frame device adapted for mounting a functional element and the frame device is adapted for attachment to the floor element of the aircraft at a first location in the floor plane. The frame device is adapted for attachment to the fuselage structure of the aircraft at a second location, wherein the second location is not in the floor plane. | 11-19-2009 |
20090294586 | Facility structures for commercial passenger aircraft - A facility structure ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090314889 | GALLEY AND METHOD OF CATERING FOR PASSENGERS ON AN AIRCRAFT - A galley including a galley body on a cabin floor for accommodating storage boxes, appliances and at least one service cart; storage boxes for storing goods, and a service cart. The galley body has a plurality of vertical levels that are substantially equidistant from each other, each of the vertical levels divided into a plurality of laterally adjacent compartments whose horizontal and vertical dimensions are equal to an integer multiple of the respective dimensions of a single one of the storage boxes. A transfer table is provided in front of the galley body for access to the compartments. A method includes catering for passengers on an aircraft. | 12-24-2009 |
20090321564 | Vertically Movable Passageway for Rest Rooms in Ceiling Region - A vertically movable passageway for a space in the ceiling region in an aircraft cabin. The passageway comprises a passageway floor and a displacement device, wherein the displacement device is designed to variably set the height (h | 12-31-2009 |
20090321565 | SYNTHETIC AISLE CONFIGURATION FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A method may be present for configuring an aircraft. A design may be identified for the aircraft. A passenger area may be configured using a set of synthetic aisles to meet a desired passenger density for the design. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321566 | Stowage Bin with Shear Fittings - An aircraft stowage bin assembly includes shear fittings configured to route a content load from the bucket of the bin assembly to the airframe in the event of a forward load condition, such as a crash or severe turbulence. When the forward inertial load factor on the stowage bin is greater than about 1 g, the shear fittings create an efficient load path from the bucket to the airframe which bypasses the large metallic or composite endframes required by the designs of many conventional overhead stowage bins. As a result, significant reductions in overall bulk and weight, as well as lower manufacturing costs, can be realized. | 12-31-2009 |
20100001132 | Device for interaction with a display system, in particular for an avionics display system - A display system in a flight deck comprises at least one screen (CDS, EFB) adapted for displaying several different applications and at least one cursor associated with the applications. | 01-07-2010 |
20100012780 | System for and Method of Servicing a Plurality of Service Positions - The present invention concerns a system for servicing a plurality of service positions which are assigned to a plurality of installation elements, in particular passenger seats in an aircraft, comprising: a plurality of service units, in particular lighting units, wherein the number of service units exceeds the number of service positions to be serviced, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is adapted to receive a respective item of control information including an identification in respect of an installation element and to control a predetermined service unit on the basis of the identification, and a method of servicing a plurality of service positions which are assigned to a plurality of installation elements, in particular passenger seats in an aircraft, and a corresponding computer program. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019086 | SEATING SYSTEM AND PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION UNIT FOR A VEHICLE - A seat module for a passenger vehicle is disclosed. The seat module includes a seat portion, a foot-rest portion, and a unitary supporting structure for supporting the seat portion and the foot-rest portion off the floor of the vehicle. Two spaced fixings are provided for fixing the supporting structure to one of a pair of seat tracks in a floor of the vehicle at two spaced points. A third fixing is provided for fixing the supporting structure to the other track, to thereby provide a 3-point fixing between the seat module and the seat tracks for attaching the supporting structure to the pair of seat tracks. A plurality of the seat modules can be attached to a pair of seat tracks, one adjacent another, thereby to form a plurality of seat units. Each seat unit includes the seat portion of one module and the foot-rest portion of another, adjacent module. | 01-28-2010 |
20100044509 | MOVABLE STORAGE UNIT FOR AN ACCOMMODATION MODULE OF AN AIRCRAFT - According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a storage module is stated that is positioned in a region between two frame elements of an aircraft and that can be moved to a folded-out state. The storage unit forms part of a crew rest compartment in an aircraft. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051745 | Low Weight Carpet and Carpet Tile and Methods of Sizing and Installation - Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use a low weight filler material. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity. Tiles may be sized during manufacture and installed in configurations that minimize the number of tile sizes needed and minimize the need for cutting tiles during installation. The patterns used for such tiles may be orthogonally ambiguous or otherwise suitable for “random” installation. In other embodiments, a passenger aircraft cabin includes a floor having rectangular carpet tiles installed thereon, and the carpeting can be installed in the aircraft without removing seats from the aircraft. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065681 | Floor Structure in an Aircraft With Continuous Panels - A floor structure in an aircraft includes a plurality of seat rails that extend parallel in relation to each other, and at least one floor panel. The floor panel extends over the seat rails and rests on the individual seat rails. In order to be able to fasten interior equipment components to the seat rails situated underneath the floor panels, the at least one floor panel includes a plurality of through-holes through which the interior equipment components of the aircraft can be locked into place on the seat rails. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065682 | OVERHEAD REST MODULE - A crew rest unit for an aircraft fuselage may be formed as a monocoque shell ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100078520 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE OPTICAL ENLARGEMENT OF PASSENGER INTERIOR CABIN SPACE - Systems and methods achieve an optical effect of cabin enlargement of a passenger vehicle. The optical effect creates a visual impression of a higher cabin when viewed from the forward part of the cabin space looking aft, and a wider cabin space when viewed from the aft part of the cabin space looking forward. In preferred forms, a series of alternating interdigitated trapezoidal starboard and port headliner modules are disposed adjacent to the cabin headliner. The headliner modules are also preferably arcuately curved about a central elongate axis of the passenger cabin. | 04-01-2010 |
20100116933 | SEAT TRACK ADAPTER - An apparatus comprising an elongate planar member, a number of flanges, and a number of channels at ends of the number of flanges. The elongate planar member may have a first side, a second side, and a number of holes. The first side may be opposite to the second side, wherein the first side may be capable of being secured to a track having a substantially planar surface with an array of holes. The number of flanges may extend from the second side of the elongate planar member. Each channel in the number of channels may have a bottom, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall may have a first lip, and the second wall may have a second lip, wherein the first lip and the second lip may extend towards a centerline of an associated channel in the number of channels. | 05-13-2010 |
20100116934 | UNDER-FLOOR SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to an under-floor system for providing a functional space for an aircraft. The under-floor system comprises a support-member structure and a cover element. The support-member structure is designed such that the support-member structure can be fastened to an aircraft structure element. The cover element can be fastened to the support-member structure such that the cover element is spaced apart from, for example, the aircraft floor. By means of spacing the cover element apart from the aircraft floor, the functional space can be provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100116935 | VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM FOR WASTE WATER TRANSPORT AND WASTE WATER COLLECTION IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a vacuum toilet system for transporting toilet waste water and for collecting the waste water in an aircraft. The vacuum toilet system comprises a waste water transport tank and a waste water collection tank that is always subjected to a cabin pressure. In this case, the vacuum toilet system is designed in such a way that the transport of the waste water through the waste water transport tank takes place in combination with a pressure difference between the toilet and an outboard ventilation. The waste water is collected in a waste water collection tank. In this case, the waste water collection tank may be realized in the form of a conform, unpressurized waste water collection tank. | 05-13-2010 |
20100140397 | ARRANGEMENT FOR A PILOT AREA OF AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft flight deck includes: first and second seats disposed side-by-side longitudinally in a flying direction of an aircraft, and separated by a central pedestal; control or display elements distributed ergonomically in the flight deck; and a third seat disposed longitudinally in the flying direction, located behind the first and second seats, and at a rear of the central pedestal. The central pedestal includes: a connecting device for the display elements, a control device dedicated to a third crew member and disposed at a side of the third seat; and display or control elements dedicated to tasks other than piloting, and visible and accessible from the three seats. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140398 | MODULAR GALLEY UNIT INCLUDING BEVERAGE MAKER - A galley unit comprising a plurality of mid-level modules and a plurality of high-level modules that are assembled together to form a modular galley unit, wherein at least one of the mid-level modules is a beverage maker unit. A combination comprising an aircraft and a modular galley unit, wherein at least one of the modules is a beverage maker unit. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148002 | Configurable Cockpit System Based On Design Parameters - Disclosed is a configurable cockpit system based on design parameters, which comprises: a configurable cockpit which has an interface between a user and the cockpit, and various sub-systems for efficiently measuring design parameters; an interface for synchronizing configuration which converts the design parameters measured in the configurable cockpit to the cockpit design parameters for the CAD system, or converts the cockpit design parameters of the CAD system to the design parameters of the configurable cockpit; and cockpit design parameter database which accumulates cockpit design parameters and automatically modifies the CAD 3D configuration through automatic linking to the cockpit configuration template based on the cockpit design parameters. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155530 | FLEXIBLE POWER RACEWAY - A connection system for cables comprises a raceway adapted to cover the cable and a raceway outlet element connectable to the raceway. The raceway outlet element includes a first connection element for connecting the cable to second connection element. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155531 | AIRCRAFT TOILET FACILITY - The invention relates to an aircraft toilet facility, particularly an aircraft toilet facility on a single passenger-deck aircraft. The invention provides a first toilet unit ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100181425 | ITEM OF AIRCRAFT GALLEY FURNITURE AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH AN ITEM OF FURNITURE - The invention relates to an item of aircraft galley furniture separating a cockpit ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100187354 | INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR MESSAGES FROM PASSENGERS TO THE CABIN CREW - An embodiment of the invention relates to an information system for an aircraft, comprising an operating unit with input elements, by means of which operating unit a message from a passenger to the cabin crew can be input; and comprising a display unit, which is associated with a passenger and is arranged in the region of passenger accommodation, for displaying the message, wherein the operating unit makes it possible to input a message from several selection options. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such an information system. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187355 | HOLD LAYOUT DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT FOR CREW-MEMBER REST AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SAME - The invention relates to a device for developing an aircraft hold located under the floor of the passenger cabin and the cockpit and including a so-called commercial area in which freight can be transported and a technical area including technical equipment and located at the front of the commercial area an at least partially under the cockpit, wherein said device includes: at least one compartment sealed relative to the hold located at the front of said commercial area and at the back of a portion at least of the technical area; a staircase connecting each compartment to a portion of the intermediate floor between the passenger cabin and the cockpit; and a sealed corridor extending from said staircase to each of said sealed compartments. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187356 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A PLATFORM THAT CAN BE MOVED BETWEEN TWO LEVELS OF THE AIRCRAFT - An aircraft with at least two levels situated one above the other, including: a platform that can be moved between a first position and a second position, the first of these positions, as a lower position, being situated at a first level of the aircraft and the second position, as a higher position, being situated at a second level higher than that of the first level; an assembly of traction cables connected on the platform and a mechanism operating the cables for raising and lowering the platform; and an assembly of walls surrounding at least partially the platform and along which the platform moves. | 07-29-2010 |
20100193633 | FLOOR ELEMENT WITH ILLUMINATION - The invention pertains to a floor element for a door area of an aircraft that comprises a floor segment and an illuminating device. The illuminating device is integrated into the floor segment. In addition, the illuminating device can be connected to a central control device of the aircraft such that the coordination and supervision of evacuation measures can be simplified. | 08-05-2010 |
20100206984 | Bearing Application for Fastening Step Flights in an Aircraft - The invention relates to a bearing application for staircases in an aircraft with at least two decks. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206985 | MODULAR HATRACK FOR A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention describes a modular hatrack for an interior of an aircraft, wherein the modular hatrack comprises at least one container and at least one housing to accommodate the container, wherein at least one component from the group comprising a personal supply channel, an electrical line, a light strip, an air duct for an air conditioning system, and an air outlet for an air conditioning system is integrated in the housing. The present invention also describes the use of the modular hatrack in an aircraft or in some other vehicle. | 08-19-2010 |
20100219291 | AIRCRAFT HOLD INTENDED TO ACCOMMODATE BAGGAGE - An aircraft hold including a floor having a substantially flat central part and a side part disposed along each longitudinal edge of the central part and inclined in relation thereto. The aircraft hold also includes at least one bench with a seat that can move between a position in which it is substantially parallel to the central part of the floor and a position in which it is folded against a wall of the hold. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219292 | MODULAR PARTITIONING DEVICE INTENDED FOR AN AIRCRAFT - This adjustable partitioning mechanism for an aircraft comprises a more or less straight upper rod ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100219293 | ODOUR SEAL FOR A VACUUM TOILET DRAIN SYSTEM - The invention relates to an odour seal for a vacuum toilet drain system whose cross section in the state of no throughflow tapers off in such a way in the downstream direction that the interior walls on the downstream end of the odour seal rest against each other so that the odour seal in a downstream direction allows throughflow while in the opposite direction it blocks throughflow, wherein the downstream end of the odour seal is closed in the state of throughflow and no throughflow of the odour seal. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drainage device comprising such an odour seal and a sieve which is arranged upstream of the odour seal. Moreover, the invention relates to a vacuum toilet system for an aircraft, comprising such an odour seal or a drainage device. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224726 | WALL-MOUNTED POINT-OF-USE AIR CHILLER FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY CART COMPARTMENT - A point-of-use air chiller unit for an aircraft galley cart compartment is provided comprising a generally flattened rectangular case, comprising two main surfaces having a substantially larger surface area than four remaining surfaces of the case, a condenser, a compressor, an evaporator, and an evaporator fan, wherein the condenser, compressor, and evaporator are connected in a standard refrigeration manner, and a plane parallel to the main surfaces passes through the condenser, the compressor, the evaporator, and the evaporator fan. | 09-09-2010 |
20100224727 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MAKING FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE TO A PASSENGER - A cabin management system for functions which are provided within a passenger compartment, in each seats of a passenger said system comprising a function control unit which has a switching unit for switching individually functions for the respective passenger on and off, wherein the passenger is authenticated by identification means with respect to said cabin management system, said function control units being connected by means of an on-board network to a server which communicates via a wireless interface with a service trolley comprising a display indicating a comfort class selected by the respective passenger to a flight attendant. | 09-09-2010 |
20100237191 | DEVICE FOR STORING EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ITEMS IN A VEHICLE - A device is provided for storing at least one emergency equipment item. The device includes, but is not limited to at least one receptacle that is positioned above passenger seats and respectively provided with an access opening and at least one closure element for closing the access opening. In order to provide simpler access, at least one emergency equipment item is held in the receptacle and connected to a pulling element that protrudes from the access opening when the closure element is opened. The closure element may be opened and closed by means of a remote-controlled locking mechanism on the receptacle. | 09-23-2010 |
20100243800 | Galley for an aircraft | 09-30-2010 |
20100243801 | Modular furniture for an aircraft - This unit is a storage unit for aircraft trolleys comprising:
| 09-30-2010 |
20100243802 | STOWAGE COMPARTMENT WITH SPACE-SAVING OPENING MECHANISM - Overhead stowage compartments are provided for an aircraft. The stowage compartments feature an opening device that can be displaced or rolled up. This may make it possible to prevent lights or air outlets from being covered by pivoting a door upward, as well as to preserve the headroom during the opening process and to prevent collisions between the doors. The architecture of the aircraft may be optimized in this fashion. | 09-30-2010 |
20100264268 | SAFETY CABIN - The invention relates to a cabin system for an aircraft fuselage, having one or more lining components for interior lining, and optionally one or more cabin equipment components, wherein the lining component can be installed either separately or in combination with a further lining component and/or a cabin equipment component under tension in the aircraft fuselage such that a cabin that is under tension in the circumferential direction and attaches to the aircraft fuselage is defined. In this manner a passenger cabin configured as a closed safety cell is created in a fuselage, which is of particular advantage in an aircraft fuselage made of a fiber composite material because no splinters or the like can penetrate the self-supporting passenger cabin in case of damage to the same. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264269 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF AN ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE USE OF TOOLS - The invention relates to a device comprising a base plate and a support for adjusting the height of an assembly, in particular of a galley module in an aircraft, without using tools. | 10-21-2010 |
20100288879 | STORAGE LOCKER ARRANGEMENT - A storage compartment configuration and an aircraft having a storage compartment configuration according to the invention are proposed. The storage compartment configuration has a storage compartment having a storage space and a suspension. The storage space is designed to receive pieces of luggage. The suspension is used for the attaching the storage compartment to a load-bearing structure of the aircraft. The suspension is designed in such a manner that the storage compartment can be pivoted essentially around a geometrical center point of the storage space. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288880 | DEVICE FOR OXYGEN SUPPLY OF A USER IN AN AIRCRAFT - A device for oxygen supply of a user in an aircraft comprising a breathing mask ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100294885 | STORAGE BOX FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK TO BE WORN BY CREWMEMBERS OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a storage box ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100320318 | Decompression Device For An Aircraft - A decompression device ( | 12-23-2010 |
20100327112 | LIGHT MULTI-PURPOSE AIRCRAFT - A light multi-purpose aircraft comprises a fuselage | 12-30-2010 |
20110001006 | Process for making an aircraft having a floor - The method of fabricating an aircraft comprises the following steps:
| 01-06-2011 |
20110006158 | PIVOTING EQUIPMENT CARRIER IN COMBINATION WITH A MODIFIED LUGGAGE RACK - The present invention relates to a device for the installation of commercial components in an aircraft that features at least one equipment carrier for accommodating the components, wherein the at least one equipment carrier is arranged between a luggage rack and the skin of the aircraft and held on the aircraft structure such that it can be pivoted between a maintenance position and an installation position. In order to accommodate the commercial components in a space-saving fashion and to simplify the installation and maintenance work, the equipment carrier can be at least partially pivoted into the luggage rack and is accessible in order to perform installation and maintenance work from the luggage rack in the maintenance position. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011976 | CONNECTION OF CABIN COMPONENTS, CABIN COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING CABIN COMPONENTS - A connection device for a plurality of cabin components of an aircraft includes a rail extending in a longitudinal direction of an aircraft structure, wherein the plurality of cabin components is disposed on the rail; and a plurality of adjustment devices configured to self-adjust each of the plurality of cabin components in the longitudinal direction. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017868 | AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT HAVING MULTIPLE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE LIMITS - A cabin pressure control system and method controls aircraft cabin pressure in aircraft having multiple cabin-to-atmosphere differential pressure limits. The control system and method ensures that the cabin pressure is automatically controlled during typical in-flight operations, as well as during pressurized landing operations and/or pressurized take-off operations, without exceeding the different cabin-to-atmosphere differential pressure limits that may be associated with these different operations. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024560 | EQUIPMENT HOLDER WITH OPTIONAL GRID FUNCTION - An equipment holder is provided with an optional grid function for positioning a first cabin component of an aircraft relative to a second cabin component of the aircraft and for attaching the two cabin components to each other. The equipment holder includes, but is not limited to an attachment element, a fixing element, and a position determination device. In this arrangement the attachment element is designed to attach the equipment holder to the first cabin component. The fixing element is designed to fix a position of the equipment holder relative to the second cabin component. Furthermore, the position determination device is designed to discontinuously indicate the position of the equipment holder relative to the second cabin component with a position signal. | 02-03-2011 |
20110057072 | DEVICE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL COMFORT IN AN AIRPLANE - A device and method for increasing comfort in an aircraft. The device and method utilizes a surface arranged between a ceiling paneling of a cabin of the aircraft and a passenger. The surface is arranged to face the passenger and is positionable so that a distance between the surface and the passenger is changeable. The device is structured and arranged to at least one of affect a thermal comfort of the passenger and supply air to the passenger via the surface. | 03-10-2011 |
20110062283 | DEVICE FOR DELIMITING A CREW REST COMPARTMENT AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for delimiting a crew rest area in an aircraft passenger cabin includes a curtain which is adapted to separate at least one seat disposed in the aircraft passenger cabin from a region of the aircraft passenger cabin surrounding the seat. In addition, the device includes a fastening device for fastening the curtain in the aircraft passenger cabin. At least a first part of the fastening device is fixed to a grip rail intended for installation in the aircraft passenger cabin or formed integral with the grip rail intended for installation in the aircraft passenger cabin. | 03-17-2011 |
20110062284 | STOWAGE BIN WITH SHEAR FITTINGS - An aircraft stowage bin assembly includes shear fittings configured to route a content load from the bucket of the bin assembly to the airframe in the event of a forward load condition, such as a crash or severe turbulence. When the forward inertial load factor on the stowage bin is greater than about 1 g, the shear fittings create an efficient load path from the bucket to the airframe which bypasses the large metallic or composite endframes required by the designs of many conventional overhead stowage bins. As a result, significant reductions in overall bulk and weight, as well as lower manufacturing costs, can be realized. | 03-17-2011 |
20110084164 | PANEL INSERTS FOR AIRCRAFT AND OTHER VESSELS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that provides a cohesive, harmonized look to aircraft galleys and other aircraft areas. The system allows airlines to easily change the decorative front fascia of galley (and other) airline components, even while the components are installed on the aircraft. The replacement is accomplished without the use of tools or extensive manual effort by providing replaceable and interchangeable panels for use on aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles or vessels. | 04-14-2011 |
20110101160 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY UNITS - Galley units are provided having a moveable galley structure in the interior aircraft cabin. During passenger ingress/egress and during certain phases of the aircraft's flight (e.g., take-off and landing), the galley structure may be moved so as to be laterally adjacent the main cabin door and thereby provide access to the door. During other phases of the aircraft's flight (e.g., during cruise flight at altitude), the galley structure may be moved laterally so as to cover the main cabin door and thereby provide enhanced acoustic and/or thermal insulation in the main cabin door area. The space vacated by the moveable galley structure may thus expose other galley structures and/or equipment. An aircraft which includes such an aircraft galley unit and methods to achieve acoustic and/or thermal insulation for an aircraft cabin door using such an aircraft galley unit are also provided. | 05-05-2011 |
20110114788 | DISPOSITION ZONE IN AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN - The invention pertains to an aircraft with at least one passenger cabin that comprises at least one door entry area for the passengers and for the flight attendants that is visually separated from the passenger cabin and referred to as a space unit. Variable or mobile elements assigned to at least one partition wall/one monument of the space element can be arranged in the space unit that can be used as a disposition zone during the flight phase in order to realize working areas or service and/or comfort facilities for passengers or for the flight attendants. | 05-19-2011 |
20110121134 | ARRANGEMENT OF A FIRST AND A SECOND FURNISHING - An arrangement, includes a first furnishing and a second furnishing, at least one part of the first furnishing being movable in the direction of the second furnishing, and at least one part of the second furnishing being movable to free a space for receiving the at least one part of the first furnishing. | 05-26-2011 |
20110127380 | ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COCKPIT - An aircraft cockpit that includes comfort and/or security adjustable equipment in which the adjustments are controlled by an adjustment management system so that, by the unique selection of a position desired by the pilot from at least two positions, the adjustment of each of the aforementioned members is modified from a current value to a predetermined value characteristic of the selected position and depending on the pilot. The data characteristic of the members adjustments controlled by the adjustment management system and depending on the pilot are stored in a mobile medium and read by a means for recognizing the aforementioned management system. The adjustments controlled by the adjustment management system can relate to piloting seats, piloting rudder bars, piloting armrests, individual aeration systems and individual lighting systems. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133027 | AIRCRAFT HAVING A FORCE TRANSMISSION ELEMENT BETWEEN A CABIN STRUCTURAL ELEMENT AND A PRIMARY STRUCTURE - The invention relates to an aircraft comprising a force transmission element which detachably connects a cabin structural segment to an aircraft primary structure and which comprises a cabin bearing element and a structure bearing element, the cabin bearing element being connected to the cabin structural segment and the structure bearing element being connected to the aircraft primary structure. The force transmission element is designed in such a manner that a force transmission can take place between the cabin structural segment and the aircraft primary structure with at least one degree of freedom of movement. | 06-09-2011 |
20110133028 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A RETRACTABLE DISPLAY - A display mount is provided for a vehicle, such an aircraft. The display mount includes, but is not limited to a support frame and a display accommodation device. The support frame is designed for incorporation in a supply channel, and the display accommodation device is designed to receive a display. The display accommodation device is connected to the support frame such that the display accommodation device is movable with a combined rotational movement and translational movement relative to the support frame between a first operating position and a second operating position. | 06-09-2011 |
20110133029 | APPARATUS FOR CLOSING A LOCKER, WHICH CAN BE LOWERED, OF A BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT - An apparatus for closing a locker, which can be lowered, of a baggage compartment, in particular of an overhead baggage compartment in an aircraft, wherein the locker is connected in an actuating element ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110133030 | AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT SUPPORT - A support for an aircraft seat, table or other piece of equipment has a lower support link that sweeps out a lateral arc. The lower support link cooperates with a conventional linear track to support the piece of equipment. The linear track provides fore/aft movement substantially orthogonal to a line tangent to the center of the lateral arc. A pilot link is operatively attached to the piece of equipment to form a four-bar linkage that maintains the equipment in a predetermined rotational attitude as the lower support link sweeps out its lateral arc. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139929 | OVERHEAD STOWAGE BIN LOAD TRANSFER AND BALANCE SYSTEM - An ergonomically improved stowage system includes a supporting structure, a bin having a volume with an opening to receive a load, the bin being movable with respect to the supporting structure from a closed to an open position, and an attaching mechanism for attaching the bin to the structure. The attaching mechanism includes a bin pivot axis that is located in substantial alignment with a center of gravity of the bin in the closed position. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139930 | ERGONOMIC AND SPACE-SAVING ARRANGEMENT OF STRUCTURES UNDER A REST AREA IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a rest compartment arrangement in an aircraft, comprising a rest compartment and at least one monument, wherein the rest compartment is arranged above a cabin floor and comprises a passage that extends from a rest compartment floor in the direction of the cabin floor. When compared to the state of the art, the invention is characterised in that the at least one monument comprises at least one wall which above a seat region situated therein forms a recess to accommodate the passage. As a result of this, monuments can be positioned in a space-saving manner underneath the passage in the cabin without this resulting in reduced comfort, because the recess above the seat region is not perceived to be distracting by the passenger. | 06-16-2011 |
20110147520 | MULTI FUNCTIONAL SUPPLY PROFILE - A supply system is provided that includes, but is not limited to a profile element. The profile element includes, but is not limited to a front wall, a rear wall, and webs between the front wall and the rear wall so that there are ducts within the profile element. The supply system also includes, but is not limited to at least one functional component integrated in at least one of the plurality of ducts. | 06-23-2011 |
20110180664 | Overhead Luggage Compartment with a Mounting for a Control Unit - An overhead luggage compartment is provided with a mounting for a control unit, having a first, top guide, which is fastened in the overhead luggage compartment. A second, bottom guide extends below and at least substantially parallel to the first guide. The first guide comprises a horizontal, first portion adjoined in an inward direction of the luggage compartment by a second portion, which extends obliquely upwards from the level of the first portion. The first portion of the first guide and the second guide are telescopically extensible in horizontal direction. The second guide is open in the direction of the first guide. A first suspension point is coupled rotatably to the outer end of the extensible portion of the first guide. A second suspension point is disposed inwards of the first suspension point and configured for displaceable engagement with the first portion and the second portion of the first guide. A third suspension point is disposed below the first suspension point and the second suspension point and configured for displaceable engagement with the second guide. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186681 | LOAD PATH-OPTIMIZED PIVOTABLE HATRACK - The invention relates to a device for receiving baggage in a passenger cabin for aircraft, which device comprises a stowage compartment, also referred to as a “hatrack”, which stowage compartment is arranged above a seat row so as to be swivellable in longitudinal direction of the aircraft. The hatrack includes a single-part housing that forms a baggage receptacle. Starting from an open loading position, the housing is swivellable to a transport position or stowage position on a pivot axis that is arranged near the centre of gravity and that is associated with a bottom of the housing. For affixation of the hatrack the housing is connected to a structure of the aircraft fuselage, which structure is fixed to the aircraft, by means of an exterior frame. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192935 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING LUGGAGE IN A PASSENGER CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a device for holding luggage in a passenger cabin of an aircraft, said device being arranged above a seat row in a passenger cabin of an aircraft or a vehicle and being fastened to a structure which is fixed to the aircraft. The luggage rack comprises an outer housing which is fixed in position and into which a separate inner housing is fit in a positive-locking manner. The inner housing is arranged relative to the outer housing so that said inner housing can move between two end positions about a moving pivot point close to the center of gravity in a force-operated manner. In the closed end position, the luggage rack is visibly integrated into a cabin lining of the passenger cabin. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198442 | Workstation for Integration in an Aircraft, in Particular a Helicopter - A workstation for integration in an aircraft, in particular a helicopter, comprises a floor anchoring area ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110210203 | GALLEY UNIT - A multi-functional galley unit suitable for aircraft is disclosed. The galley unit includes two display compartments for food and other items (such as glasses) positioned above a bench top. Each display compartment comprises a main section in the form of a rear cabinet and a front door that can be swung between a closed orientation for storing items and an opened orientation in which the items are displayed and passengers can select and remove items from the compartments as desired. When the doors are in the closed position, cabin crew have full access to the bench top to assist in the preparation and serving of meals. | 09-01-2011 |
20110215199 | Panel Inserts for Aircraft and Other Vessels - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that provides a cohesive, harmonized look to aircraft galleys and other aircraft areas. The system allows airlines to easily change the decorative front fascia of galley (and other) airline components, even while the components are installed on the aircraft. The replacement is accomplished without the use of tools or extensive manual effort by providing replaceable and interchangeable panels for use on aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles or vessels. | 09-08-2011 |
20110240796 | SUPPLY UNIT FOR FLEXIBLE SUPPLY CHANNELS - According to one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a service unit for being installed on a service channel of an aircraft is disclosed, wherein said service unit features a mounting device and a connecting device. These two devices cooperate in such a way that the mounting and the automatic connecting are realized in one step when the service unit is moved into the installation position. | 10-06-2011 |
20110253835 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR LAVATORY - A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253836 | AIRCRAFT BIN MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AIR DUCTS AND LIGHTING - An aircraft overhead luggage bin module includes a stowage bin assembly, an integral light assembly providing structural stiffness to an upper portion of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly includes an air distribution plenum that also transmits loads to mounting structures, an upper air diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum, and an optional lower sidewall diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253837 | PIVOT BIN ASSEMBLY - A bin assembly that includes a bin housing and a bin that is pivotal between an open and a closed position within the bin housing. The bin housing includes a forward bulkhead panel, aft bulkhead panel and an aft housing panel that includes a rigid valence panel having one of a latch striker or a latch assembly secured thereto. The rigid valence panel has opposite ends that are secured to the forward and aft bulkhead panels. The bin includes an aft wall, a forward wall, a bin bottom and the other of a latch striker or a latch assembly secured to the bin bottom, thereby defining a latching location. A downward load in the bin is distributed from the latching location, along the rigid valence panel and to the aft and forward bulkhead panels. | 10-20-2011 |
20110309194 | Mounting System for Attaching a Structural Monument in a Desired Position in an Aircraft Cabin - The invention relates to a mounting system ( | 12-22-2011 |
20120006941 | Mounting system for attaching a box in a compartment of an aircraft galley - A mounting system ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120012702 | ARTICLE RETENTION DEVICE - An article retention device may be provided for a stowage bin. The stowage bin may include a bin interior and may include a door panel that is movable between open and closed positions. The door panel may have a door inner side. The article retention device may comprise a spring member having a protruding portion protruding from the door inner side toward the bin interior when the door panel is in the closed position. The protruding portion may be deflectable in response to contact with an article contained within the bin interior such that the spring member applies pressure to the article to prevent relative moment of the article within the stowage bin. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012703 | ELEMENTS FOR SIGNAL AND/OR POWER TRANSMISSION INTO OR TO CABIN COMPONENTS - The description covers cabin components for aircraft, which can be produced with a sandwich structure and may have the components | 01-19-2012 |
20120012704 | ACCOMMODATION MODULE WITH SEPARATE PRIVATE AREA - Indicated herein is a lounge module for crewmembers of an aircraft, which exhibits a screen device, such as a privacy roller blind. This privacy roller blind can be used to visually demarcate a first aisle area from a second aisle area, thereby creating a private area for the aircraft crew. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012705 | TRANSFORMABLE LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT CABIN - A storage compartment is provided for a transportation means, for mounting in an overhead region. The storage compartment includes, but is not limited to a universal housing module and a transformable container module. Various container modules, in particular fixed bins and pivot bins, can be installed in the universal housing module without this requiring any alteration of the housing module. The transformable container module can be converted within the housing module from a state as a fixed container to a state as a movable chute. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012706 | INTEGRATED MONUMENT - A monument is provided for an aircraft. The monument includes, but is not limited to several system components with identical, substantially identical or similar functions that can be connected by way of a single system connection arrangement to the supply in the aircraft. Distribution of the supply media, received by the aircraft, to the individual system components takes place within the monument. The system connections can thus be identical to the system connections of a single monument. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012707 | INTEGRATION OF SUPPLY FUNCTIONS IN A STORAGE COMPARTMENT - Integration of supply functions is provided in a storage compartment. In particular, an integrated module is provided, which can be mounted in the overhead area of a passenger cabin, and exhibits different system components, which are automatically hooked up to the supply system of the transport (e.g., an aircraft) during the mechanical installation of the module on the load-bearing structure of the cabin. | 01-19-2012 |
20120025017 | PLUG-N-PLAY POWER SYSTEM FOR AN ACCESSORY IN AN AIRCRAFT - A power system for an aircraft is disclosed. The power system comprises a power module unit and at least one mounting rail detachably coupled to the power module unit. The mounting rail provides structural support and electrical power to the power module unit. A power system in one embodiment may use mounting rails that double as power rails supplying power to the power module unit. Control is accomplished over a wireless link. The power rail control may be accomplished remotely via a standard or solid state relay. Normal rail power for the rail mounted power module unit may come from the utility bus. | 02-02-2012 |
20120032026 | WORK AREA IN AN AIRCRAFT - A work area is provided for members of a flight crew that includes, but is not limited to a central module, which borders an area adapted for being closed intended for use by crewmembers to change clothes. The central module is arranged in the tail area of the aircraft cabin, and can be used for stowing trolleys. The area is closed by lateral doors, and can be used as a passageway when the doors are open. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032027 | PASSENGER SERVICES CONDUIT - A multifunctional module is provided for a passenger services conduit in an aircraft. The multifunctional module includes, but is not limited to a first interface and at least one utility unit for providing a passenger with services. The first interface is for connecting the utility unit to the passenger utility conduit, the interface, for example, being designed as a mechanical interface. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043421 | Decompression assembly for an aircraft - A decompression assembly ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120056036 | MONUMENT WITH AN AUTONOMOUS WATER MODULE - An autonomous water module is provided for aircraft, preferably a water module embodied as a water trolley, and to a monument for aircraft, which includes, but is not limited to a device for receiving said type of water module, and finally, an aircraft equipped with said type of autonomous water module and/or said type of monument. The autonomous water module includes, but is not limited to a container having the standard dimensions of a trolley, and the container includes, but is not limited to a fresh-water tank, a device for dispensing fresh water, and a device for discharging gray water. | 03-08-2012 |
20120061512 | Splice Joints for Composite Aircraft Fuselages and Other Structures - Structures and methods for joining composite fuselage sections and other panel assemblies together are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shell structure configured in accordance with the present invention includes a first panel portion positioned adjacent to a second panel portion. The first panel portion can include a first stiffener attached to a first composite skin, and the second panel portion can include a second stiffener attached to a second composite skin. The shell structure can further include a fitting extending across a first edge region of the first panel portion and a second edge region of the second panel portion. A first end portion of the fitting can be attached to the first stiffener and the first composite skin, and a second end portion of the fitting can be attached to a second stiffener and a second composite skin, to join the first panel portion to the second panel portion. | 03-15-2012 |
20120074258 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT INTERIOR - An integrated aircraft interior module includes one or more ceiling panels, sidewall linings, decompression ventilation provisions, and overhead stowage compartments including cabin air distribution ducting, personal service units. The sidewall linings, overhead stowage compartments and other interior structure integrated items attach to existing aircraft structural provisions. | 03-29-2012 |
20120085862 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY HAVING A PARTITION PANEL SYSTEM - An aircraft galley partition panel system has first and second partition panels. An assembly slot extends from an edge of the first panel and receives an assembly section of the second panel such that main surfaces of the first and second panels are substantially perpendicular. A first guide device carried by the assembly slot interacts with a complementary second guide device arranged in a region of the assembly section of the second panel. An assembly section of the first partition panel carries a third guide device which interacts with a complementary fourth guide device arranged in a region of a lateral surface of the second panel facing the assembly section of the first panel. Projections of the first and second connecting devices are received in complementary recesses in a base body of the aircraft galley to connect the first and second panels respectively to the base body. | 04-12-2012 |
20120119028 | FUSELAGE EMPLOYING MULTIFUNCTIONAL CROWN AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A fuselage structure includes a fuselage body and framework for stiffening the body. The framework includes at least one frame member having a duct therein for routing a utility through the body. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119029 | MONUMENT FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE - An area-expandable monument is provided for a cabin of a vehicle that includes, but is not limited to two housing parts that are displaceable relative to each other and can be fastened. A gap between the housing parts in an expanded state can be covered by a covering element. In the monument, a first sanitary fixture could be arranged whose position adapts to the spatial state of the monument. Optionally, there is also a pivotable second sanitary fixture that can be activated with the monument in its pushed-out state. | 05-17-2012 |
20120132745 | SUPPORT STRUT FOR THE SUPPORT OF A FLOOR STRUCTURE OF AN AIRCRAFT - Disclosed is a support strut designed as a passive safety strut for the support of a floor structure of an aircraft, with a local instability formed by a strut section, for example for purposes of defining a design fracture point in the event of unusual compressive loading, for purposes of improving the safety of the occupants of the aircraft. | 05-31-2012 |
20120138743 | AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION WITH RAMP ACCESS TO MULTIPLE DECKS - An aircraft may include a cabin having a first portion, a second portion, a first ramp and a second ramp. The first portion of the cabin may include an upper deck and a lower deck. The upper deck and the lower deck may be disposed proximate to each other with vertical separation therebetween. The second portion may include an intermediate deck disposed in a plane that is substantially parallel to planes in which the upper deck and the lower deck lie. The intermediate deck may be vertically separated from both the upper deck and the lower deck. The first ramp may extend between the lower deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. The second ramp may extend between the upper deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145828 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE CABIN - A system for manufacturing a vehicle cabin includes, but is not limited to at least one first installation component, at least one first surface element, and at least one guide element. The first surface element is slidably arranged on the first installation component with the guide element to form a cabin module, and the guide element is lockable in at least one assembly position and at least one operating position. The resultant cabin module in the assembly position includes, but is not limited to outer dimensions enabling incorporation into a fuselage section of a vehicle, so that the cabin module in the operating position can make up at least a section of the cabin in the fuselage section of the vehicle. | 06-14-2012 |
20120199694 | PASSENGER LIGHT COOLING - The invention relates to a passenger service unit for an aircraft, comprising at least one light source and at least one passenger air supply device. According to the invention the passenger air supply device is adapted for applying a flow of air to the light source. Furthermore it relates to a method for providing light and fresh air to passenger of an aircraft by providing an air flow from an air supply device and light from a light source to the passenger. The method comprises applying an air flow from said passenger air supply device to said light source for cooling the light source by means of convection. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for assembling a passenger service unit and to an aircraft. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205491 | PASSENGER CABIN EMERGENCY OXYGEN DEVICE - The Invention relates to a passenger cabin emergency oxygen device for an aircraft, comprising at least one electrically driven activation device for activating the emergency oxygen device, at least one energy storage device and a source of electrical energy. Said source of electrical energy and said energy storage device are coupled together for substantially constant energy transmission from the source of electrical energy to the energy storage device at a first energy level, an activation device and a controller are coupled together for signal transmission from the controller to the activation device, said activation device and said energy storage device are coupled together for energy transmission from the energy storage device to the activation device at a second energy level which is higher than the first energy level. | 08-16-2012 |
20120211601 | AIRCRAFT NOSE SECTION INCLUDING A LOCK FOR ACCESSING THE COCKPIT - An aircraft fuselage nose section having a secure access between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, while being compact. For that purpose, the nose section includes a separating mechanism including at least one movable element slidingly movable between: an extended closing position at which the separating mechanism bounds, with the cockpit door, a transition zone between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, and prevents people from passing between the passenger cabin and the transition zone; and a retracted opening position wherein the separating mechanism allows people to pass between the passenger cabin and the transition zone. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217342 | FASTENING ARRANGEMENT FOR FASTENING A STORAGE CONTAINER IN A COMPARTMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY, STORAGE CONTAINER AND AIRCRAFT GALLEY - A fastening arrangement for fastening a storage container in a compartment of an aircraft galley comprises a latching mechanism including a latch and a first biasing mechanism, the first biasing mechanism being adapted to bias the latch into a latched position in a first operational state of the latching mechanism, such that the latch is adapted to interact with the storage container upon insertion of the storage container into the compartment of the aircraft galley so as to be moved from its latched position into an unlatched position against the biasing force applied to the latch by the first biasing mechanism, and such that the latch is adapted to be moved back into its latched position by the biasing force applied to the latch by the first biasing mechanism when the storage container has reached a predefined position in the compartment of the aircraft galley. | 08-30-2012 |
20120217343 | Interface System For Use In An Aircraft Galley - An interface system ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120223184 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING LOADS IN THE OVERHEAD AREA OF A PASSENGER CABIN, IN PARTICULAR IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - Corresponding to reducing the number of components that need to be separately installed, in addition to a weight reduction and a reduction in the cable loom volume, improved system reliability is obtained if the loads relating to a seating space in a passenger cabin ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120223185 | ON-BOARD SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ON-BOARD GALLEY HAVING A FUEL CELL UNIT FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT - An on-board supply system ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120228425 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT MODULE WITH AN INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHANNEL FOR OPTIMIZED INSTALLATION - A hatrack module with integral service channel for optimized mounting comprises a housing with a hatrack accommodation space and a passenger service channel, a hatrack with laterally arranged guide elements, and at least one passenger service unit, wherein in each case a guide rail is arranged on the sidewalls of the hatrack accommodation space, and wherein a wall of the housing comprises at least one reach-through access opening, and wherein the guide elements of the hatrack can be made to engage the guide rails on the housing. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228426 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT MODULE WITH MOBILE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A hatrack module with a moveable hatrack comprises a housing with a hatrack accommodation space, a hatrack with laterally arranged guide elements and optionally at least one passenger service unit, wherein each guide rail is arranged on one sidewall of the hatrack accommodation space, and wherein the guide elements of the hatrack can be made to engage the guide rails on the housing. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234973 | Decompression Device and Decompression System - A decompression device is provided having a frame element, in which at least one decompression opening is formed, and a cover is fastenable by means of a fastening device to the frame element in order in a first position to close the decompression opening formed in the frame element. The fastening device includes at least one holding clip and at least one receiving device that is complementary to the holding clip. The holding clip and the receiving device complementary to the holding clip are situated in engagement with one another when the cover is situated in its first position and are adapted to move out of engagement when a predetermined differential pressure acts upon the cover in order to enable the cover to move relative to the frame element into a second position, in which the cover releases the decompression opening formed in the frame element. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234974 | Cabin equipment component connection system and method for modifying passenger cabin configuration - A cabin equipment component connection system for an aircraft comprises a plurality of connecting elements, which are adapted to be connected to a cabin equipment component in order to connect the cabin equipment component to a higher-level system of the aircraft. In at least one zone of the cabin equipment component connection system, a number and an arrangement of the connecting elements in the cabin of the aircraft are selected such that cabin equipment components that are provided in a first number and/or a first arrangement in the cabin of the aircraft are connectable to the connecting elements of the cabin equipment component connection system, and that cabin equipment components that are provided in a second number and/or a second arrangement in the cabin of the aircraft are connectable to the connecting elements of the cabin equipment component connection system. | 09-20-2012 |
20120248244 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE WITH AIR DUCTS INTEGRATED IN STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS - An aircraft structure is provided with load-bearing hollow structural elements that form an aircraft fuselage. The cavities in the structural elements are designed as air ducts for an air conditioning system of the aircraft. An aircraft is also provided with such an aircraft structure. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248245 | CONVERTIBLE MONUMENTS - A monument is provided for a cabin of transportation, for example a lavatory monument, a kitchen or galley monument or a storage monument to be fitted in an aircraft, in a helicopter, in a ship or boat, in a train or in a caravan or trailer. A mounting system is also provided with one or several monuments and transportation with a monument installed therein. The monument for the cabin of the transportation includes, but is not limited to a flexible attachment element for attaching the monument to the cabin of the transportation means. The flexible attachment element is designed in such a manner that attachment of the monument can take place in a region of relative positions of the monument relative to the cabin of the transportation. | 10-04-2012 |
20120261509 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY FOR A PERSON WITH REDUCED MOBILITY - An aircraft lavatory includes first and third walls extending inwardly from a second wall and a fourth wall connecting the first wall to the third wall. A countertop extends along a portion of the first wall. A sink is disposed in the countertop. The countertop defines an under-countertop recess free from obstructions. A toilet is disposed adjacent to both the second wall and the third wall and defines a toilet axis bisecting the toilet. A door extends along at least a portion of the third wall. An access axis is defined that is disposed at an access angle with respect to the toilet axis. When a person in a wheelchair enters the lavatory area along the access axis, the countertop recess accommodates at least a portion of the person's body. | 10-18-2012 |
20120273614 | MONUMENT COMPLEX FOR AN AIRCRAFT REAR AREA - A monument complex is provided for a rear area of a passenger cabin. The rear contour of the monument complex is adapted to the contour of the bulkhead so that an additional wash basin can be installed without there being any loss of space in the passenger cabin. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273615 | OVERHEAD LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - The invention relates to an overhead luggage compartment for a passenger aircraft, having a receptacle ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120292445 | MODULAR HATRACK FOR A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention describes a modular hatrack for an interior of an aircraft, wherein the modular hatrack comprises at least one container and at least one housing to accommodate the container, wherein at least one component from the group comprising a personal supply channel, an electrical line, a light strip, an air duct for an air conditioning system, and an air outlet for an air conditioning system is integrated in the housing. The present invention also describes the use of the modular hatrack in an aircraft or in some other vehicle. | 11-22-2012 |
20120312921 | System component module and method for mounting a system component module - A system component module ( | 12-13-2012 |
20120318917 | MOVABLE BIN - A movable storage compartment for a passenger cabin comprises a housing and fixing structures on the side walls of the housing, the housing being open on one side and being able to be moved back and forth between an open and a closed position, that is to say being able to be opened and closed. The fixing structures are formed in such a way that during a movement from the open position to the closed position the housing can be moved first predominantly rotationally and then predominantly translationally upwards. | 12-20-2012 |
20120325961 | Glare Shield Equipped with an Emergency Vision Apparatus - A glare shield equipped with an emergency vision apparatus comprises a glare shield in a cockpit and a compartment recessed into the glare shield. A blower is disposed within the compartment. An inflatable first enclosure made of airtight material and having an expanded form when deployed and a deflated form when not in use is connected to the blower with a tubular air passageway. The first enclosure when in the deflated form is stored within the compartment. First and second clear members are disposed at respective first and second ends of the enclosure to enable a user to see through the first enclosure when expanded and observe a source of information at a distal end of the first enclosure while smoke or other particulate matter is in the environment. A switch operably is associated with the blower to activate the blower and thereby inflate the first enclosure when deployed. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325962 | Window-less transport aircraft - Transport aircraft with passenger windows are a relatively complex add-on to the design of a fuselage. These windows are only for cosmetic features to give passengers who sit nearby comfort. They can take away natural strength attributes of the simple design of a tubular fuselage shape. The need for windows also restricts more complex pressurized fuselage shapes such as full blended wings and flying wings for passenger uses. The deletion of windows will save design, weight and construction costs. Substituting cameras for windows removes many design and construction restrictions currently imposed by the demand for passenger windows. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325963 | OVERHEAD STOWAGE BIN LOAD TRANSFER AND BALANCE SYSTEM - An ergonomically improved stowage system includes a supporting structure, a bin having a volume with an opening to receive a load, the bin being movable with respect to the supporting structure from a closed to an open position, and an attaching mechanism for attaching the bin to the structure. The attaching mechanism includes a bin pivot axis that is located in substantial alignment with a center of gravity of the bin in the closed position. | 12-27-2012 |
20130009007 | Intermediate support structure for the cockpit of an aircraft - An intermediate support structure ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130015293 | DOOR FOR AN ACCOMMODATION MODULE, ACCOMMODATION MODULE AND AIRCRAFT - A door for crew rest compartments of cabins of means of transport comprises a lateral door leaf and a front door leaf as well as a floor element. With the door closed the floor element forms a continuation of the floor of the crew rest compartment. When compared to sliding doors, the cost of manufacture and the weight may be reduced. | 01-17-2013 |
20130026293 | HOUSING-FREE HATRACK - A housing-free hatrack for a passenger cabin of an aircraft includes a hatrack body, at least one fixing brace and a bearing which is arranged between the hatrack body and one end of the fixing brace in such a way that the hatrack body is pivotable about a pivot axis. The other end of the fixing brace may be connected to a former of an aircraft structure of the aircraft. This hatrack dispenses with the double-walled construction of conventional hatracks and the hatrack is therefore directly fixed to the structure of the aircraft. | 01-31-2013 |
20130056583 | HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE, STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE - A handling system for handling objects in a vehicle comprises a storage apparatus that is positionable outside a vehicle cabin, an access device that is positionable in a vehicle cabin, and a transport device for transporting objects between the storage apparatus and the access device. The storage apparatus comprises a storage space and a connection station that is connectable to the transport device, wherein the storage apparatus comprises at least one drive device for moving carriers on which objects to be stored are held. The handling system comprises at least one guiding device that with the drive device guides the carriers on at least one circular path within the storage space. The storage space thus comprises a vertical flat shape that results in a significantly smaller reduction in the available cargo volume in a vehicle, while at the same time maximizing the design space available for passenger seats. | 03-07-2013 |
20130075524 | AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER DOOR - Described are airbag modules for a passenger door having a door bustle, an airbag positioned adjacent the door bustle, and an inflator positioned adjacent the door bustle. As examples, a pneumatic system is coupled to the inflator and the airbag, wherein the pneumatic system includes a slide lock that is configured to couple a girt bar of an escape slide to a passenger door sill when the inflator is activated. As additional examples, a valve is coupled to an inlet of the airbag, wherein the valve is configured to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is closed and is configured to allow the pressurized gas to flow from the inflator to the airbag when the valve is open. | 03-28-2013 |
20130082140 | SANITARY MODULE ARRANGEMENT FOR INSTALLATION IN AN AIRCRAFT CABIN - A sanitary module arrangement configured for installation in an aircraft cabin includes a sanitary module, the interior of which is separated by a partition wall from an area of the aircraft cabin adjacent to the sanitary module. A sanitary appliance and a first trolley parking place to accommodate at least one trolley configured for holding supplies for the passengers in the aircraft cabin are provided in the interior of the sanitary module. A second trolley parking place for accommodating at least one trolley configured for holding supplies for the passengers in the aircraft cabin is provided adjacent to an outer face of the partition wall outside the sanitary module. A trolley fastening device comprises a holder system for detachably fastening a trolley parked at the second trolley parking place, wherein the holder system includes a holder attached to the outer face of the partition wall. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082141 | ACTUATION DEVICE FOR OPENING AN EMERGENCY EXIT FLAP OF A COCKPIT DOOR - An actuation device for opening an emergency exit flap of a cockpit door is provided. The actuation device comprises a support structure, at least two securing elements, an actuation element and a deflection mechanism. The support structure is configured so as to be fastened to the emergency exit flap. The securing elements are integrated into the support structure and are configured so as to fasten the actuation device, and thus the emergency exit flap, to the cockpit door. The actuation element is connected to the support structure. Therein, the deflection mechanism connects the securing elements to the actuation element in such a way that a force which is exerted on the actuation element is diverted in such a way that the securing elements are released from the cockpit door. | 04-04-2013 |
20130099055 | INTEGRATED LAVATORY PAN FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - Aircraft flooring construction wherein the floor covering (e.g. over the floor structure of the aircraft) is an integrated single construction of material or materials with suitable physical properties including moisture impermeability, wear resistance and low combustion and toxicity, for long term and safe use in aircraft and particularly for aircraft lavatory. | 04-25-2013 |
20130105626 | CHANGING CUBICLE IN AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING AN AIRCRAFT WITH A CHANGING CUBICLE | 05-02-2013 |
20130105627 | HIGH PRIVACY PASSENGER AIRCRAFT CABIN ARRANGEMENT | 05-02-2013 |
20130119198 | PAYLOAD USE OF WING TO BODY VOLUME IN AN ELLIPTICAL FUSELAGE - An aircraft passenger cabin in an aircraft fuselage wherein an upper portion of the cabin volume is a substantially elliptical cross section and a lower portion of the cabin volume is a cross section extending laterally into a blended area of the wing and fuselage typically referred to as a wing to body fairing. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119199 | LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - Luggage storage compartment for an aircraft, comprising a housing and a luggage container being mounted pivotably in the housing about a pivot axis A, and being transferrable with a first pivoting motion S | 05-16-2013 |
20130119200 | BAGGAGE HOLDER FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT HAVING THE BAGGAGE HOLDER - Baggage compartment | 05-16-2013 |
20130146709 | AIRCRAFT NOSE AND NOSE LANDING GEAR BAY STRUCTURE - An aircraft nose structure includes a fuselage, a floor for a pressurized space and a nose landing gear bay arranged under the floor, on the opposite side to the space. The bay includes walls that form a pressure barrier, of which there are two lateral panels mechanically secured to the floor by load-reacting members, an upper panel adjacent to the floor and extending between the lateral panels, and a rear panel extending between the upper panel and the fuselage. | 06-13-2013 |
20130187000 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY - An aircraft galley is disclosed having a stand-alone beverage station and a stand-alone food preparation station. Each station is equipped with extendable work decks and integrated equipment for plug and play exchange. The beverage station is equipped with brewing stations and a top loading refuse compartment, and the food preparation station is configured with multiple ovens and refrigeration units. The galley further includes a side refrigeration unit which can be used as a self-service beverage area for passengers, and both stations may further be configured with LED displays for communicating with passengers. | 07-25-2013 |
20130206904 | INTEGRATED LAVATORY GALLEY MONUMENT - A monument assembly configured to be positioned interior of an aircraft that includes a galley module, a first lavatory module and a second lavatory module. The module is positioned between the first and second lavatory modules, and the first lavatory module and the galley module share a first inboard dividing wall that includes at least a first non-vertical wall section. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206905 | INTEGRATED GALLEY AND BIN MONUMENT - A galley monument assembly that is configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The galley monument assembly includes a lower storage section that is adapted to receive at least one trolley cart and that includes a vertically oriented rear wall and two opposing side walls. The lower storage section defines a first storage depth. The galley monument assembly also includes an upper storage section that defines a second storage depth. The second storage depth is deeper than the first storage depth. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206906 | LAVATORY WITH RECESSED FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes a first wall and a second wall that are generally parallel to one another, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. The lavatory monument assembly further includes a third wall and a fourth wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall generally are perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form a lavatory interior. The first portion of the fourth wall generally is parallel to the third wall, and a second portion of the fourth wall angles inwardly along generally straight lines into the lavatory interior, such that the area in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall is less than the area proximate the second wall. The lavatory monument assembly farther includes a toilet in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall, and it further includes a door positioned on one of the first, second, third, or fourth walls. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206907 | EXPANDABLE LAVATORY WITH MOVABLE WALL - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to define a lavatory interior, a door positioned on one of the first, second, third and fourth walls that allows access to the lavatory interior, and a toilet positioned within the lavatory interior. The toilet defines a first vertical plane that bifurcates the toilet and is positioned such that the first vertical plane is not parallel to the first wall. At least the first wall is pivotal between a stowed position and an expanded position. When the first wall is in the stowed position, the first, second, third and fourth walls define a first lavatory footprint and when it is in the expanded position, the first, second, third and fourth walls define a second lavatory footprint. The second lavatory footprint has a greater area than the first lavatory footprint. | 08-15-2013 |
20130233971 | AIRCRAFT CABIN BIN RETROFIT - Disclosed herein is an asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement, with a pair of buckets attached to a single bin housing. The buckets being unequal in length, to optimize the storage capacity of the bin housing relative to the most common luggage dimensions on the market. In one form, the asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement is used as a retrofit to replace shelf-style luggage stowage compartments common to older style aircraft. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240669 | AIRCRAFT CREW CABIN CHANGING AREA - An aircraft crew cabin rest area that is formed between the aircraft galley and a console, or between any two aircraft monuments, utilizing special folding and extendible doors and specialized locking means. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240670 | AIRCRAFT WASTE BIN EXTRACTOR - An aircraft galley waste bin extraction unit is disclosed having a first compartment formed by a plurality of walls that conform with walls of the waste bin, an extraction chamber adjoining the first compartment and sharing a common wall, and a platform within the common wall including a hinged bottom edge that allows the platform to pivot into a horizontal position against a rest on an extraction chamber side wall, the deploying of the platform forming a window through which the waste bin can pass through from the first compartment to the extraction chamber. The unit preferably also includes retractable ramp extendable from the platform to a ground surface to guide the waste bin from the extraction unit to the ground. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248651 | Aircraft Class Divider - Disclosed herein is a divider providing part of a separation between sections of a passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft, the divider comprising several components. One component may be a support arm connected to the frame of an aircraft above a passenger seat, the support arm having an outer edge facing the aisle of the passenger cabin, and an inner edge which is adjacent the face of a luggage compartment when the bucket is in an open position. Another component may be a curtain attached to a lower edge of the support arm and projecting vertically below the support arm. Yet another component may be a rigid view block adjacent the face of the compartment and configured to reposition such that the view block is adjacent the face of the compartment while the compartment is in a closed position, and repositions when the compartment is opened. | 09-26-2013 |
20130248652 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT GALLEY AND APPLIANCE OPERATING SYSTEM - An aircraft galley power and control system is disclosed having a plurality of electrical appliances within a monument, the galley control system including a control panel removed from the electrical appliances that include controls for operating each of the electrical appliances, The galley also includes a galley controller interface for receiving commands from a display screen on the control panel and communicating the commands to the electrical appliances. | 09-26-2013 |
20130292513 | SECURED VESTIBULE TO THE COCKPIT OF AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN ACCESS DOOR - The invention relates to a secure access airlock enabling the communication between several rooms of an aircraft, the secure airlock being installed in an area of the aircraft between a first room and at least one second room, characterized in that it includes two mobile partitions provided in the form of portions of concentric cylinders, each of the partitions being capable of being moved, separately from one another, about a common axis, so as to provide a single opening therebetween which makes it possible to access either of the rooms, the two partitions being capable of moving over two concentric cylinders having different diameters. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306794 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY - An aircraft structural assembly includes an area element which has a core and an outer layer. A first surface of the area element is convexly curved, at least in certain sections, relative to an imaginary central area of the area element extending through the core of the area element. By contrast, a second surface of the area element located opposite the first surface is oriented, at least in certain sections, parallel to the imaginary central area of the area element extending through the core of the area element. The area element is configured in the form of a floor panel of a floor system. The first or the second surface of the area element is designed to form a walkable floor surface of the floor system in the state of the aircraft structural assembly when mounted in an aircraft. | 11-21-2013 |
20130327891 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - An environmental control system includes an air supply system coupled to an aircraft. The air supply system includes an external air supply device coupled to the aircraft and a supply duct coupled in flow communication to the external air supply device. An air supply outlet is coupled in flow communication to the supply duct and in flow communication with an occupancy zone and/or a floor distribution section. An air recirculation system is coupled to the floor distribution section. The air recirculation system includes a recirculation supply device coupled to the aircraft and a recirculation duct coupled in flow communication to the recirculated supply device and coupled to the floor distribution section. A recirculation outlet is coupled in flow communication to the recirculation duct and in flow communication with the recirculation zone and/or the floor distribution section. | 12-12-2013 |
20130334369 | MODULAR CABIN SEGMENT, CABIN FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WITH A CABIN - A modular cabin segment for a vehicle includes a first lateral segment module that accommodates a first toilet arrangement with at least one toilet compartment and a second lateral segment module, wherein in each case an outer lateral face of the first segment module and of the second lateral segment module is designed to adapt in each case to an inner wall of a cabin of the vehicle so as to correspond to the aforesaid. At least one of the modules includes at least one cabin attendant seat that on one side is held on the at least one module so that it can be pivoted on an axis. In this manner very good integration of many different functions in the manner of a construction kit is achieved in order to be able to accommodate a greater number of passenger seats elsewhere within the limited space provided in a cabin. | 12-19-2013 |
20140008491 | PARTITION WALL FOR AN AEROPLANE CABIN, AND AN AEROPLANE - A standardised/modularised partition wall with a basic sandwich structure for purposes of separating a cabin area of an aeroplane. The partition wall has a multiplicity of defined zones for the flexible positioning of holding fixtures for the connection of accessories such as flat screens, baby carriers, newspaper racks, and similar, and which is dimensioned for a maximum population with accessories. | 01-09-2014 |
20140008492 | Aircraft cabin section - An aircraft region having an aisle which leads into an aircraft door region and via which passengers can leave the aircraft or enter the aircraft. The aircraft region further has at least one monument, wherein one of the side walls of the monument is adjacent to the aisle in such a manner that the side wall forms one of the lateral boundaries of the aisle. A niche is formed in a portion of the side wall of the monument facing the aircraft door, which niche is so configured that it is able to accommodate a standing person wholly or at least for the most part. | 01-09-2014 |
20140014773 | SEAT SHELL AND INTEGRATED OVERHEAD STORAGE BIN - A lounge assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The lounge assembly includes a first seat shell configured to at least partially surround a passenger seat, and an overhead storage bin assembly. The overhead storage bin assembly includes first and second posts configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft, and an overhead bin housing supported by the first and second posts. The overhead bin housing includes at least a first overhead storage bin that is positioned generally above the first seat shell. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021297 | SEALING DEVICE FOR GALLEY HARD POINT - A sealing device for mounting a monument on a structural element of an aircraft and for providing a seal between the sealing device and the floor of the aircraft is provided. The sealing device comprises a cylindrical element with a pin for attaching the sealing device to the structural element and a recess for receiving another pin of a mounting device to which the monument is attached. The sealing device may have a smaller diameter than a mounting block of the mounting device such that the seal cannot be damaged by trolley wheels. | 01-23-2014 |
20140034782 | MODULAR ON-BOARD GALLEY, IN PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT GALLEY, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a modular on-board galley, in particular an aircraft galley ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140042272 | CENTRE PEDESTAL FOR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A PEDESTAL - The invention relates to an aircraft cockpit centre pedestal for the attachment of control and instrumentation equipment for this aircraft, wherein the centre pedestal includes an equipment module including controls connected to at least one first electrical connector, and a single-piece frame including an upper face provided with a recess including at least one second electrical connector installed at the bottom of the recess and connected to computers onboard this aircraft in which this equipment module is installed, the at least one first electrical connector of the equipment module being inserted into at least one second electrical connector so as to connect the controls of the equipment module and these onboard computers. The invention also relates to an aircraft including such a pedestal. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048649 | UTILIZATION FOR AIRCRAFT AIRSTAIR SPACE AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved space utilization concepts for aircraft, and particularly to using under floor space created by the envelope designed to house an airstair system. For example, this space may be used to house and integrate one or more fuel cell system(s) and/or components, such as hydrogen tanks and/or the fuel cell body, such that the fuel cell system can deliver useful byproducts to support various aircraft functions. Additionally or alternatively, the space may be used to store other components. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048650 | CABIN SEGMENT, CABIN AND VEHICLE WITH A CABIN - A cabin segment for a vehicle includes two or more parking spaces, arranged side by side and separated from each other by at least one intermediate wall, for accommodating serving trolleys, and furthermore a vehicle attendant seat which on one side is held on one of the at least one intermediate walls so as to be pivotable on an axis. The vehicle attendant seat is pivotable to an in-use position and to an out-of-the-way position. The in-use position and the out-of-the-way position are situated apart by 90° or more relative to the pivoting of the vehicle attendant seat. This makes possible particularly efficient use of space without having to forego parking spaces or a vehicle attendant seat. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054417 | OVERHEAD SPACE UTILIZATION DEVICE - One particular overhead space utilization device, adapted for installation in a hull structure, incorporates at least one berth module with first and second berth portions, first and second intermediate support members, and first and second coupling members. Each berth module has two opposing berth members with a walkway therebetween. The first and second intermediate support members each has a first end pivotably coupled to the corresponding one of the first and second berth portions, and a second end configured to be pivotably coupled to the hull structure. The first and second coupling members are configured to pivotably couple the second berth portions to the hull structure. The first and second coupling members and the second berth portions are configured to be positioned outboard of the first berth portion. | 02-27-2014 |
20140061383 | Device for securing a mobile device in an aircraft cabin - A device for securing a mobile device in an aircraft cabin includes a first connection element having a bar receiving member. The device further has a second connection element which includes a bar which is suitable for co-operating with the bar receiving member of the first connection element, the bar being moveable between an unlocking position and a locking position, in which the bar of the second connection element is able to be brought into engagement with the bar receiving member of the first connection element. | 03-06-2014 |
20140077033 | Lavatory Reconfiguration System - A method and apparatus operating a moveable partition. The moveable partition is configured for use with a first lavatory and a second lavatory. The moveable partition is further configured to separate the first lavatory and the second lavatory into separate spaces within a fixed perimeter for the first lavatory and the second lavatory when the moveable partition is in a first configuration. The moveable partition is further configured to define a single space within the fixed perimeter when the moveable partition is in a second configuration. The moveable partition is connected to a door for the first lavatory in the second configuration. | 03-20-2014 |
20140091178 | LAVATORY WITH STOWAGE COMPARTMENT - An aircraft lavatory comprising an enclosure having a door, a first side wall, a rear wall, a ceiling, and a second side wall, wherein the second side wall includes a sink, the second side wall defining a plane and wherein the sink is inwardly disposed from said plane. To create space for a stowage compartment, an additional side wall parallel to, and adjacent to, said second side wall is formed. This space houses a stowage compartment accessible from outside said lavatory, the stowage compartment formed between said second side wall and said additional wall. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097294 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY AND GALLEY SEPARATED BY AN INTERNAL WALL HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE NOTCH THAT IMPROVES THE LAVATORY ENVIRONMENT - An internal wall in an aircraft cabin separates a lavatory and a galley of the aircraft. The internal wall has an intermediate notch that increases a lateral width dimension of the lavatory above the notch and thereby improves the spatial environment of the lavatory. | 04-10-2014 |
20140124622 | AIRCRAFT HAVING A RECESSED CAVITY IN AN AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WALL SURFACE AND A GALLEY MOVED REARWARDLY INTO THE RECESSED CAVITY INCREASING FLOOR SPACE IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY - An aircraft cabin has been reconfigured with a rear fuselage galley and a modified aft pressure bulkhead that enables the galley to be moved rearwardly to provide additional floor space in the aircraft cabin. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124623 | Aircraft Class Divider - Disclosed herein is a divider utilized to provide part of a visual separation between sections of a passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft, the divider comprising several components. One component is a support arm fixedly connected to the frame of an aircraft above a passenger seat. Another component may be a curtain attached to a lower edge of the support arm and projecting vertically below the support arm. Yet another component may be a rigid view block adjacent the face of the luggage stowage compartment and configured to move therewith such that the view block is adjacent the face of the luggage stowage compartment while the luggage stowage compartment is in a closed position, and repositions with the face of the luggage stowage compartment when the compartment is opened. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124624 | Device for separating two zones of a passenger cabin - A device for separating two zones of a passenger cabin including a frame element and an area element which is fastened to said frame element and includes, at least in certain sections, a flexible stretch material. The separating device is detachably fastenable in such a way to a passenger seat installed in the passenger cabin, that the area element extends substantially in one plane with a backrest of the passenger seat and that the section of the area element which includes of a flexible material is transferrable from a non-tensioned physical state into a flexibly stretched physical state in the event of the backrest of the passenger seat being adjusted from an upright position into a reclined position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140138483 | TOILET ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE - A toilet arrangement for a vehicle includes a first toilet compartment, an adjacent second toilet compartment and a partition wall situated between the first toilet compartment and the second toilet compartment, wherein the partition wall is movably supported and designed for being transferred into an open position, in which the partition between the first toilet compartment and the second toilet compartment is removed. This makes it possible to convert two relatively small toilet compartments into a larger toilet compartment that is suitable for use by persons with limited mobility. | 05-22-2014 |
20140158825 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR LAVATORY - A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158826 | AIRCRAFT AISLE PARTITION WITH SWINGING DOORS - A partition configured to be positioned within an aircraft. The partition includes a first divider assembly that includes a first wall portion having a first jamb member secured to an inboard surface thereof and a first door hingedly connected to the first jamb member. The first jamb member includes first lighting that illuminates the first door, and the first door is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The partition also includes a second divider assembly that includes a second wall portion having a second jamb member secured to an inboard surface thereof and a second door hingedly connected to the second jamb member. The second jamb member includes second lighting that illuminates the second door, and the second door is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The second door is spaced apart from the first door. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166807 | AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION WITH RAMP ACCESS TO MULTIPLE DECKS - An aircraft may include a cabin having a first portion, a second portion, a first ramp and a second ramp. The first portion of the cabin may include an upper deck and a lower deck. The upper deck and the lower deck may be disposed proximate to each other with vertical separation therebetween. The second portion may include an intermediate deck disposed in a plane that is substantially parallel to planes in which the upper deck and the lower deck lie. The intermediate deck may be vertically separated from both the upper deck and the lower deck. The first ramp may extend between the lower deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. The second ramp may extend between the upper deck and the intermediate deck to provide access therebetween. | 06-19-2014 |
20140175219 | FIXED AIRCRAFT AISLE PARTITION WITH LIGHTING - A partition configured to be positioned within an aircraft. The partition includes a first divider wall having a first wall portion and a first divider assembly. The first divider assembly includes a first lighted member and first lighting for illuminating the first lighted member. The partition also includes a second divider wall that is spaced apart from the first divider wall. The second divider wall includes a second wall portion and a second divider assembly that includes a second lighted member and second lighting for illuminating the second lighted member. | 06-26-2014 |
20140175220 | AIRCRAFT COCKPIT WITH EMERGENCY EXIT VIA A CENTRAL PANE - The present invention relates to an aircraft cockpit with a double flight deck in which a central pane of a windscreen can be removed in order to at least partially clear an opening in order to constitute an emergency exit and ensure natural ventilation of the cockpit. Moreover, a central portion of a glare shield and of a flight station instrument panel are optionally moveable in order to facilitate access to the opening in the event of the need for emergency evacuation. | 06-26-2014 |
20140209740 | AIRCRAFT COCKPIT, IN PARTICULAR THE FRONT PORTION OF AN AIRCRAFT COCKPIT - A device for mixing at least two separate streams of components which, when mixed, form a combined fluid stream. The device comprises a conduit with at least two separate passageways leading to exit openings at an end face of the conduit. Each passageway communicates with a separate component stream and is arranged to direct the separate component stream in a downstream direction. The exit openings each have a predetermined cross-sectional flow area. A separate channel is located at a downstream end of each passageway exit opening. The channels are arranged to redirect the flow from each passageway to an axial direction. A single mixing chamber communicates with all of the separate channels, the mixing chamber being arranged to receive each of the component streams at an upstream end thereof and to permit a mixing of the component streams. An outlet is arranged downstream of the mixing chamber through which the combined fluid stream is dispensed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140217239 | Aircraft monument having a sanitary module and a galley module - An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin comprising a sanitary module having a sanitary fitment, and a galley module arranged adjacent to the sanitary module. The galley module comprises a trolley parking place and a work surface. The trolley parking place is separated from the sanitary module by a partition wall. | 08-07-2014 |
20140263835 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT GALLEY SYSTEM - An integrated aircraft galley structure includes a service module having a plurality of galley inserts including at least one oven and at least one refrigeration unit. The service module is formed with a plurality of bays sized to receive the plurality of galley inserts, along with a human machine interface for controlling all of the galley inserts. The service module further includes a plurality of galley insert modules for controlling each galley insert, and an insert power and control unit for each galley insert for controlling power to said insert. The entire system is controlled by a galley power and control unit for controlling each of the insert galley power and control units, and an AC distribution unit for distributing power to the insert power and control units. | 09-18-2014 |
20140291444 | AIRCRAFT HAVING A COCKPIT WITH OPTIMIZED OUTSIDE VISIBILITY, AND A METHOD - An aircraft having a cockpit, said cockpit including a canopy provided with transparent surfaces fastened to bars, a central console, and two seats arranged transversely on either side of the central console. The aircraft includes at least one support ( | 10-02-2014 |
20140291445 | SPACE SAVING AIRCRAFT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE LAVATORY - A space saving aircraft wheelchair accessible lavatory for a passenger aircraft interior cabin includes an exterior wall having a first portion spaced apart from an emergency exit path a sufficient distance to define a space for a crew member to assist passengers exiting the airplane in an emergency. A second portion of the exterior wall is offset relative to the first portion of the exterior wall, such as to provide a space within the lavatory for the temporary placement of a wheelchair, or for installation of an amenity. An attendant seat is also provided adjacent to the exterior wall and the emergency exit path. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291446 | LAVATORY MONUMENT WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle. The lavatory monument assembly includes an enclosure that defines a first lavatory interior and includes at least a front wall and first and second side walls extending rearwardly from the front wall. The first lavatory interior includes a urinal positioned therein. The lavatory monument assembly also includes a first storage compartment positioned in the first lavatory interior. The first storage compartment includes a first storage door that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The front wall includes a first lavatory door that is movable between a closed and an open position and provides access to the first lavatory interior. | 10-02-2014 |
20140306059 | Direction Controlled Service Apparatus - A direction controlled service apparatus may include a mounting assembly, a housing assembly configured to operably connect to the mounting assembly, the housing assembly being movable with respect to the mounting assembly, and a plurality of actuators connected between the mounting assembly and the housing assembly, each actuator of the plurality of actuators being configured to contract upon a current being applied to the actuator to rotate the housing assembly with respect to the mounting assembly. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319274 | AIRCRAFT INCLUDING A PASSENGER CABIN EXTENDING AROUND A SPACE DEFINED OUTSIDE THE CABIN AND INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT - The sealed bottoms of aircraft passenger cabin have to be fastened with heavily sized fasteners so as to withstand loads induced by the cabin pressurization. Besides, the increase in aircrafts seating capacity makes an increase in passenger cabin widths of interest. Such a width increase however makes the structure delimiting passenger cabin less resistant to efforts induced by the cabin pressurization. The present invention proposes an aircraft wherein the structure delimiting passenger cabin extends over 360 degrees around a space defined outside structure. The invention allows structure to be more resistant to loads induced by the cabin pressurization, while allowing to reduce or even to avoid the need for a sealed bottom, and while allowing to increase the space available for passengers. | 10-30-2014 |
20140332628 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND MEANS OF TRANSPORT - A luggage compartment for a means of transport and a means of transport with a luggage compartment are provided. The luggage compartment comprises a housing with a pivotably attached connecting element and with a sliding element. The connecting element is adapted for being pivotably attached to a first structural element and the sliding element is adapted for moving along a rail connected to a second structural element. The luggage compartment is easy to manufacture and to maintain. | 11-13-2014 |
20140339360 | Modifiable aircraft monument - An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin comprising a first functional module, a second functional module and a side wall for delimiting the first module from at least one of a region of the aircraft cabin adjacent to the first module and a region of the aircraft monument adjacent to the first module. The side wall is movable between a first and a second operational position and comprises a first side-wall region separating the first and second functional modules and in the second operational position, the side wall is displaced in the direction of the second module relative to its position in the first operational position, so that a movement of the side wall from its first operational position into its second operational position results in an enlargement of a base area of the first module and a corresponding diminution of a base area of the second module. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339361 | Aircraft area - An aircraft area comprises at least one main aisle which extends along a longitudinal axis of an aircraft cabin, a door aisle which extends, substantially perpendicularly to the at least one main aisle, along a transverse axis of the aircraft cabin between a first and a second aircraft door, and an aircraft monument which is arranged substantially centrally in the door aisle. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339362 | Multifunctional aircraft monument and aircraft area - An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin comprising a sanitary module. The sanitary module comprises a toilet which is adapted to be used as a sanitary facility for passengers when an aircraft equipped with the aircraft monument is in cruising flight. The toilet is further adapted to be used as a flight attendant seat if necessary. The aircraft monument also comprises a door opening which is adapted, when the aircraft monument is installed in an aircraft, to give a person sitting on the toilet which is being used as a flight attendant seat an unimpeded view of an area of the aircraft cabin which is arranged in front of the aircraft monument in the direction of viewing of the person sitting on the toilet which is being used as a flight attendant seat. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339363 | EXPANDABLE AIRCRAFT MONUMENT - An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin including a first functional module, the first functional module including a side wall for delimiting the first functional module from a region of the aircraft cabin adjacent to the first functional module and/or from a region of the aircraft monument adjacent to the first functional module. The side wall is movable between a first and a second operational position and comprises a side-wall region which merely in the second operational position of the side wall serves for delimiting the first functional module from a region of the aircraft cabin adjacent to the first functional module, so that a movement of the side wall out of its first operational position into its second operational position results in an enlargement of a base area of the first functional module. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346274 | HIGH PRIVACY PASSENGER AIRCRAFT CABIN ARRANGEMENT - An aircraft that includes a cabin that has a floor, side walls, a ceiling and an interior, a first class section positioned in the interior that includes a longitudinally extending first aisle extending therethrough, a first door positioned fore of the first class section, an economy class section positioned in the interior and aft of the first class section, and a longitudinally extending second aisle that extends parallel to the first aisle and that does not extend through the first class section. An economy class passenger that enters through the first door travels down the second aisle to enter the economy class section and never enters the first class section. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346275 | Aircraft Class Divider - Disclosed herein is a divider utilized to provide part of a visual separation between sections of a passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft, the divider comprising several components. One component is a support arm fixedly connected to the frame of an aircraft above a passenger seat. Another component may be a curtain attached to a lower edge of the support arm and projecting vertically below the support arm. Yet another component may be a rigid view block adjacent the face of the luggage stowage compartment and configured to move therewith such that the view block is adjacent the face of the luggage stowage compartment while the luggage stowage compartment is in a closed position, and repositions with the face of the luggage stowage compartment when the compartment is opened. | 11-27-2014 |
20140353425 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY AND GALLEY SEPARATED BY AN INTERNAL WALL HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE NOTCH THAT IMPROVES THE LAVATORY ENVIRONMENT - An internal wall in an aircraft cabin separates a lavatory and a galley of the aircraft. The internal wall has an intermediate notch that increases a lateral width dimension of the lavatory above the notch and thereby improves the spatial environment of the lavatory. | 12-04-2014 |
20140367517 | Aircraft Galley and Lighting System - An aircraft galley, according to one implementation, includes a lighting system having a DC, linear LED task light that is positioned in a groove along the edge of an overhang above the galley's work surface. The task light is oriented downward orthogonally to the cabin floor so as to illuminate a work surface of the galley. In some implementations, the task light is angled so that it illuminates the work surface of the galley in which it is installed, the forward, aft, or cross-aisle opposing galley, if applicable, and the floor. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367518 | MONUMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A LIFT APPARATUS - An aircraft monument includes an elongate cavity having an open end and a lift apparatus mounted to the monument and adapted for lifting goods along the longitudinal axis of the cavity. The monument is adapted to be mounted on a floor structure of an aircraft separating two compartments of the aircraft from each other such that the open end of the cavity faces the floor structure. The lift apparatus includes a guide means including two straight guide members spaced apart, and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cavity, a conveying means including two conveying members each mounted to a different guide member, a moving means for linearly moving the two conveying members, a control means for controlling the moving means to synchronize the linear movement of the conveying members, and a gripping means secured to the conveying means and adapted for selectively gripping and releasing goods. | 12-18-2014 |
20150008282 | VIRTUAL STAR ILLUMINATION IN A CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT AND CABIN ATTENDANT SIGNAL IN SUCH CABIN - The invention relates to a display device for an aircraft cabin, comprising a display adapted to display a plurality of stars. A further aspect of the invention is an aircraft cabin comprising such a display device and an aircraft cabin wall compartment comprising a plurality of wall sections and a plurality of light emitting means for individually illuminating each wall section, wherein said wall sections and said light emitting means form such a display device. According to the invention, said display is adapted to display a plurality of stars. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008283 | AIRCRAFT SEATING UNIT WITH FIXTURE MEMBER - The invention relates to an aircraft passenger service arrangement comprising one or more passenger service units for arrangement above a passenger seat, and a fixture member. The passenger service arrangement is characterized in that the fixture member is adapted for directly fixing the passenger service unit to a passenger seat in a defined relationship to each other. Further the invention relates to a seating device comprising an aircraft passenger service arrangement. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014481 | RAIL MOUNTED BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES - A galley cart is suspended from a rail or track that extends along the length of an aircraft cabin above the aisle and rows of passenger seats of the aircraft. The galley cart is automated to move along the track above the aisle in response to movements of a flight attendant that is serving passengers from the suspended galley cart. The galley cart is provided with open bins for storage of food products, a beverage dispenser that is operable by the flight attendant to dispense a beverage requested by a passenger from a plurality of different beverages available from the suspended cart, and an ice dispenser for serving ice with the beverages requested by the passengers. | 01-15-2015 |
20150048205 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SUPPORT RAIL - An aircraft cabin is provided that comprises an cabin interior space, a plurality of cabin enclosing surfaces, and a multifunctional support rail. The multifunctional support rail comprises a plurality of rail segments connected to each other forming a continuous rail arrangement. Further a number of first segments are provided as handrail in a first height, and a number of second segments is provided as a support handrail in a second height. The first height is in a waist region of a standing passenger, and the second height is in a shoulder or head region of a standing passenger. Still further, the first segments are connected with the second segments by a number of third segments provided as support handle running in a vertical direction. | 02-19-2015 |
20150069179 | Expandable galley - An aircraft galley including a trolley stowage provided in a main body of the aircraft galley. A wall of the main body includes a first section delimiting the trolley stowage and a second section. The trolley stowage is convertible between a first operational state, wherein the trolley stowage is adapted to accommodate a first number of trolleys, and a second operational state, wherein the trolley stowage is adapted to accommodate a second number of trolleys. The second number of trolleys is greater than the first number of trolleys. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069180 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY CONFIGURATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved layouts that can increase space on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. The improved layouts may include two galley sections installed on an aircraft having a centerline and curved outer sidewalls. The first galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with one of the outer sidewalls of the aircraft, and the second galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with the longitudinal axis of the first galley. This can create a space along a rear side of the second galley section. The created space may be used for any number of options. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069181 | PASSENGER CABIN FOR A MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND MEANS OF TRANSPORT COMPRISING A PASSENGER CABIN - A passenger cabin for a means of transport is provided, which comprises an upper passenger deck and a lower passenger deck. The floor of the upper passenger deck comprises a lower and an upper region arranged therebeside, which are interconnected via a step or a ramp. There is an aisle in the lower region. The floor of the lower passenger deck likewise comprises a lower and an upper region arranged therebeside, between which there is a lowered aisle which is arranged so as to be laterally offset from the aisle of the upper passenger deck. The available surfaces of the upper and the lower passenger deck are mirror-symmetrically arranged. In this way, the space available can be used very effectively in order to accommodate more passengers. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069182 | MODULAR OVERHEAD BIN - An overhead bin for an aircraft comprises a base unit that is designed to fasten the overhead bin to a retaining structure of the aircraft, and a mounting unit that is connected to the base unit. By way of the mounting unit, a stowage space of the overhead bin can be accessed. The base unit provides a first stowage space region, and the mounting unit provides a second stowage space region that together with the first stowage space region forms the stowage space of the overhead bin. | 03-12-2015 |
20150083858 | Passenger aircraft overhead bin method - A method for utilizing a plurality of overhead bins within a passenger cabin of an aircraft. Each overhead bin is partitioned to form multiple storage spaces therein, wherein a number of storage spaces is equal to at least a number of passenger seats within a seat row. Each storage space is designated with a space number to form a numbered space, wherein each space number is the same as an assigned seat number within the seat row. A passenger is assigned a seat number and thus the corresponding numbered space. Access to the numbered space is controlled such that only a cabin crew member or the passenger with the assigned seat number can open and close the numbered space. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083859 | MONUMENT COMPLEX FOR AN AIRCRAFT REAR AREA - A monument complex is provided for a rear area of a passenger cabin. The rear contour of the monument complex is adapted to the contour of the bulkhead so that an additional wash basin can be installed without there being any loss of space in the passenger cabin. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090838 | STOWAGE BIN SYSTEMS - Provided are stowage bin systems for use on aircrafts and other like vehicles. A stowage bin system may include two disjoint supporting panels and a stowage bin bucket disposed between and pivotally supported by these panels after installation. The supporting panels may be attached to vertical frame members and, in some embodiments, to other frame members, such as adjacent vertical frame members or to horizontal frame members. In some embodiments, a supporting panel may include a gusset extending substantially normal to the main surfaces of the panel. The gusset may provide additional rigidity to the panel and, in some embodiments, include one or more open channels for attaching to a horizontal frame member. The supporting panels transfer all loads generated during operation of the aircraft from the stowage bin bucket and to the fuselage or, more specifically, to vertical and other frame members. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090839 | Passenger Service Unit and Related Systems - A passenger service unit (PSU) for a transport vessel has a unitary chassis with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. Each one of the apertures is independently sized to receive at least one of a plurality of different modules. Each one of the modules includes one or more PSU fixtures having components different from other ones of the plurality of modules. A representative vessel is a passenger aircraft. Representative modules include vent and passenger reading light module, speaker module, passenger oxygen supply module and display module. | 04-02-2015 |
20150097081 | OVERHEAD BIN SYSTEM - Overhead bin assembly for transport vehicles (e.g., transport category aircraft) are provided with a generally U-shaped bin shell having a bottom wall, an outboard end wall and an upper wall defining an interior stowage space having an inboard opening opposite the end wall. A pair of separated transverse bin supports defining a bin space therebetween may be provided along with a bin door for closing the inboard opening. A cantilever hinge may be provided so as to connect the bin door to the transverse bin support in a cantilever manner to allow for pivotal movement of the bin door between closed and open positions relative to the inboard opening. An arcuate recessed wall may be positioned inboard relative to the upper wall of the bin shell (e.g., as a unitary (one-piece) extension thereof) such that the bin door is received within the recessed wall when in the open position thereof. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097082 | MODULAR PASSENGER SERVICE UNITS AND ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - Elongate passenger service unit (PSU) assemblies are comprised of a plurality of modular passenger service units, and a plurality of variable-length modular spacer units. The modular spacer units are positioned between the modular passenger service units in an end-to-end manner so as to provide a desired lengthwise array of the passenger service units along the PSU assembly. Transport category vehicles, e.g., aircraft, may thus be provided with inboard and outboard PSU assemblies. The passenger seats may be arranged in a latitudinally side-by-side arrangement and/or may be arranged in a longitudinally staggered arrangement. By providing variable length modular spacer units, therefore, the individual passenger service units may be arranged directly overhead of each passenger seat. | 04-09-2015 |
20150102167 | Method and Apparatus for Attaching a Trim to a Cover of a Bin Assembly - A method and apparatus for attaching a trim member for a stowage bin to a structure associated with the stowage bin. A bonding member of an attachment element may be bonded to the trim member. A portion of the structure may be received within a groove formed between the bonding member and a biased member of the attachment element. The portion of the structure may be held in place within the groove by the biased member of the attachment element such that the trim member is attached to the structure. | 04-16-2015 |
20150122946 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY - An aircraft galley is disclosed having a stand-alone beverage station and a stand-alone food preparation station. Each station is equipped with extendable work decks and integrated equipment for plug and play exchange. The beverage station is equipped with brewing stations and a top loading refuse compartment, and the food preparation station is configured with multiple ovens and refrigeration units. The galley further includes a side refrigeration unit which can be used as a self-service beverage area for passengers, and both stations may further be configured with LED displays for communicating with passengers. | 05-07-2015 |
20150136903 | TOILET ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE - A toilet assembly for a vehicle comprises a first toilet compartment including a first opening, a first foldable toilet compartment door for closing the first opening, and a first toilet opposite to the first opening. An adjacent second toilet compartment includes a second opening, a second toilet compartment door for closing the second opening, and a second toilet opposite to the second opening. A forward dividing flap is rotatably supported by the front wall and situated between the first toilet compartment and the second toilet compartment for at least partially dividing the first toilet compartment from the second toilet compartment, wherein the forward dividing flap is rotatably supported at the front wall, the first toilet compartment door is retractable to a side facing away from the dividing flap, the first toilet is further from the front wall than is the second toilet, and the forward dividing flap closes the first opening when the first toilet compartment door is retracted. | 05-21-2015 |
20150298809 | Aircraft Lavatory Unit and Disposition Configuration Therefor - Provided is an aircraft lavatory unit that advantageously allows for a reduced number of parts, simplified assembly, and reduced costs while ensuring convenience. First and second lavatories are provided adjacent to one another within a structural frame. Respective sinks of the lavatories are disposed by being attached to the partition wall. A trash insertion port is provided on a wall surface of each base. A single storage chamber provided within the bases of the sinks of the lavatories extends into the bases of the sinks of the lavatories through an opening provided in the partition wall. A trash can device has a single trash can housed in the storage chamber and a single fire extinguisher. A water heater is singularly provided, which is disposed within the base of one of the sinks. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298810 | Aircraft Lavatory Unit Installation Method and Aircraft - A body frame of an aircraft lavatory unit includes a front wall having an entrance opened and closed off by a door, side walls on both sides, and a floor surface. The outer surface of the side wall positioned closer to the front constitutes a wall facing backrests of a rear seat row and extending in a latitudinal direction. The lavatory unit is capable of being disposed at a front position in which the wall is disposed behind and near the backrests of the seats of the rear seat rows with the backrests being in an upright position, and at a rear position in which the wall is disposed behind and near the backrests of the rear seat rows of the seats with the backrests being in a reclining position. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300054 | DOOR UNIT - A door unit for a lavatory facility on board an aircraft comprises a door element, a door frame, and a locking and release mechanism. By an articulated device the door element is held on the door frame so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. The locking and release mechanism comprises a locking device and a release device. Further, by the locking device the door element can be locked in a closed position (PVER) in the door frame so that any opening of the door element from outside the lavatory facility is blocked. By the release device the locking device can be released. For releasing the locking device, the release device comprises a non-contacting sensor device that can be activated with a movement of the hand. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307192 | PIVOT BIN ASSEMBLY - An aircraft storage bin that includes an upper housing, and a bucket pivotally connected to the upper housing that cooperates with the upper housing to define a bin interior. The bucket includes a bottom, a front edge and first and second opposing side walls extending upwardly from the bottom and pivots about a pivot axis with respect to the upper housing between an open position and a closed position. When the storage bin is installed in an aircraft, a first horizontal distance is defined between a first vertical line that extends through the pivot axis and the front edge of the bucket when the bucket is in the closed position, and a second horizontal distance is defined between the first vertical line and the front edge of the bucket when the bucket is in the open position. The first horizontal distance is greater than the second horizontal distance. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307193 | MODULAR LAVATORY WITH ALCOVE - A modular lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The modular lavatory monument assembly includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior. The fourth wall includes an alcove extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly also includes a sink module positioned in the alcove, a mirror module positioned above the sink module in the alcove, and a door positioned on one of the second or third walls. | 10-29-2015 |
20150314872 | Galley Segment For A Cabin Of A Vehicle, Cabin Of A Vehicle And Aircraft Having A Cabin With Such A Galley Segment - A compact galley segment, which allows to safely and temporarily fix trolleys outside of a closed storage space includes a first trolley storage space, a second trolley storage space, a retractable trolley restraint device and a plurality of vertically arranged walls. The first trolley storage space includes a plurality of delimiting walls defining an inner space for receiving at least one trolley and an opening for inserting or removing the at least one trolley into or from the inner space. The second trolley storage space includes at least one placement space for temporarily placing a trolley. The trolley restraint device is integrated into or onto at least one of the plurality of vertically arranged walls and is configured for releasably restraining a trolley temporarily positioned in the second trolley storage space and for being fully retractable into the outer contour of the galley segment. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314876 | AIRCRAFT HAVING A RECESSED CAVITY IN AN AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WALL SURFACE AND A GALLEY MOVED REARWARDLY INTO THE RECESSED CAVITY INCREASING FLOOR SPACE IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY - An aircraft cabin has been reconfigured with a rear fuselage galley and a modified aft pressure bulkhead that enables the galley to be moved rearwardly to provide additional floor space in the aircraft cabin. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321744 | Aircraft having a self-erecting partition element in a compartment inside the fuselage - An aircraft comprising a fuselage defining a longitudinal axis and an interior compartment. Along the axis, in cross-section perpendicular to the axis, the compartment is enclosed by a floor, sidewall and ceiling structure. The aircraft further comprises an environmental control system comprising a conduit system through which a pressurized fluid is supplied, at least one first terminal disposed inside the compartment and in fluid communication with the conduit system, and a selectively inflatable and deflatable partition element. The partition element comprises at least one second terminal and is constructed such that it is inflatable from a deflated condition into an inflated condition by establishing a fluid communication between the second terminal and the first terminal. In the inflated condition the partition element completely closes the cross-section of the compartment, thereby dividing it into two portions, and in the deflated condition collapses and at least partially unblocks the cross section. | 11-12-2015 |
20150360780 | OVERHEAD LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AIRCRAFT - An overhead luggage compartment for aircraft can be constructed as a fixed luggage compartment with a stationary housing and a pivotable flap, or as a lowerable luggage compartment with a lowerable tray, a stationary part having side walls and a movable part which is pivotable between a closed and an open position and has a closure element for retaining the movable part in the closed position. Those parts define a luggage-receiving space. Two fastening devices for fastening to a supporting structure of the aircraft on the side walls of the stationary part are disposed on the stationary part. At least one further fastening device is disposed in the region of the lower side of the rear side of the stationary part. The fastening devices are the same for the fixed luggage compartment and for the lowerable luggage compartment. | 12-17-2015 |
20150360782 | AIRCRAFT - An aircraft has side walls, a floor between the side walls and having an exit area and an exit compartment, a plurality of seats on the floor, a galley on the floor, a plurality of carts movable on the floor inside and outside the galley, and a monument on the floor capable of temporarily containing at least one of the carts. The exit area is capable of temporarily containing another of the carts. The monument has a door through which a person can enter or leave the monument, a further wall section movable between a closed and open position such that in the open position one of the carts can be pushed into the monument, and a slide element for guiding a cart into the and out of the monument past the wall section in the open position thereof. | 12-17-2015 |
20150367942 | AIRCRAFT - An aircraft has at least one floor having a longitudinal axis extending in a flight direction of the aircraft, a plurality of seats and a galley on the floor, and a plurality of carts or container for food, beverages, or utensils in the galley. A receiving space in the galley for the carts or containers extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and has a horizontal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis that varies. | 12-24-2015 |
20150375187 | PHOTOCATALYST AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODES OPERATED WITH A DUTY CYCLE - An air purification system includes a photocatalyst on a support disposed to contact airflow through an airflow channel passing across or through the support; an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED) disposed to emit ultraviolet light onto the photocatalyst, the UV-LED operated at a less than one hundred percent duty cycle, the duty cycle determined at least in part as a function of a desired minimum volatile organic compound conversion rate of air flowing through the airflow channel and a desired maximum by-product concentration of air flowing through an outlet of the airflow channel. | 12-31-2015 |
20160009395 | INTEGRATED CENTERLINE LAVATORY GALLEY MONUMENT | 01-14-2016 |
20160009396 | Lavatory Unit | 01-14-2016 |
20160039522 | Aircraft Lavatory Unit - A wheelchair-accessible aircraft lavatory unit includes a movable wall section that can be moved to a standard position to allow two lavatories to be used separately. The movable wall section can be moved to a non-standard position to join the two lavatories and establish a broad space in which a wheelchair can turn around within the aircraft lavatory unit. A large opening formed by connecting two openings can be formed in a front wall by moving the movable wall section to the non-standard position and opening doors of the lavatories, which is advantageous in allowing for easy access to an aircraft lavatory unit. | 02-11-2016 |
20160059964 | SEPARATING DEVICE FOR SEPARATING TWO ZONES OF A PASSENGER CABIN EQUIPPED WITH OVERHEAD LUGGAGE BINS COMPRISING A MOVABLE SHELL - A separating device for separating two zones of a passenger cabin equipped with overhead luggage bins comprising a movable shell comprising a curtain element made of a flexible material and being dimensioned and shaped so as to be capable of at least partially covering an area extending below an overhead luggage bin with its movable shell being in its closed position in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the overhead luggage bin. The curtain element has a first edge adapted to face the movable shell of the overhead luggage bin when the separating device is mounted in the passenger cabin. The separating device further comprises a holder supporting a first end of the first edge of the curtain element and a fixing device adapted to fix a second end of the first edge of the curtain element to the movable shell of the overhead luggage bin. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059965 | Aircraft Lavatory Unit - An aircraft lavatory unit that includes a diaper changing platform has a first side wall and a second side wall located on both sides of a toilet bowl, and a rear surface wall located to the rear of the toilet bowl. Handrails are provided on the first side wall and the second side wall. The diaper changing platform can be pivoted between a stowage position in which it is stowed in a stowage recess in the rear surface wall, and a usage position in which the diaper changing platform is lowered above the toilet bowl. The diaper changing platform is configured so that in the usage position it is supported by placing both sides of the bottom surface on the handrails of the first side wall and the second side wall. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068249 | DUAL BOARDING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A method and apparatus for boarding an aircraft. Passengers may be lined up in a first line and a second line relative to a doorway for the aircraft. A flow of the passengers in the first line and the second line may be controlled through a corridor connecting the doorway to a first aisle and a second aisle in an interior of the aircraft. The flow of the passengers may pass through a number of spaces in the corridor. The number of spaces may be reserved for a number of crew members during an emergency operation in which the passengers exit the aircraft. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068270 | AIR GENERATION UNIT FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An air generation unit for an aircraft, an air generation arrangement, an aircraft and a method for operating an air generation unit in an aircraft are described. The air generation unit for an aircraft includes an air supply means and a control unit. The air supply means is configured to supply air to an air conditioning system of an aircraft's cabin. The air supply means is further or alternatively configured to supply air to a flow control system of an aircraft. The control unit is configured to provide, during cruise conditions of the aircraft, a larger amount of the air to the air conditioning system than to the flow control system. The control unit is further configured to provide, during take-off and/or landing conditions of the aircraft, a larger amount of the air to the flow control system than to the air conditioning system. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075432 | LOWER DECK MOBILE CREW REST WITH LOWERED FLOOR - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to lower deck mobile crew rests and improvements to the user experience and use of space therein. There is provided a lower floor with a second floor surface that can be extended and retracted with respect to the lower floor. | 03-17-2016 |
20160083090 | PIVOT BIN ASSEMBLY WITH MINIMAL FORCE REQUIRED FOR CLOSING - An aircraft storage bin that includes an upper housing, and a bucket pivotally connected to the upper housing that cooperates with the upper housing to define a bin interior. The bucket includes a bottom, a front edge, first and second opposing side walls extending upwardly from the bottom and a center of gravity. The bucket pivots about a pivot axis with respect to the upper housing between an open position and a closed position. The center of gravity of the bucket is positioned below the pivot axis when the bucket is in the closed position. | 03-24-2016 |
20160101865 | CONSOLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING STOWABLE SUPPORT SURFACE - A console assembly for use on a flight deck of an aircraft includes, but is not limited to, a console having a recess. The recess has an opening. The console assembly further includes a mounting assembly mounted within the recess. The console assembly further includes a support surface mounted to the mounting assembly. The console assembly further includes a closeout panel that is mounted to the support surface. The support surface fits within the recess. The mounting assembly facilitates movement of the support surface between a retracted and a deployed position. The support surface is disposed within the recess while in the retracted position and outside of the recess while in the deployed position. The closeout panel is disposed at a location on the support surface that causes the closeout panel to close the opening of the recess when the support surface is in the retracted position. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101866 | GALLEY MODULE, CABIN ARRANGEMENT, AND AIRCRAFT - A galley module comprises a base galley section and a top galley section, wherein the base galley section comprises a top end adapted for carrying the top galley section. The base galley section comprises a first functional arrangement with a first access direction in a horizontal plane and the top galley section comprises at least one second functional arrangement having a second access direction in the horizontal plane. The first access direction and the second access direction enclose an angle of at least 90° in the horizontal plane. | 04-14-2016 |
20160114892 | GALLEY COMPARTMENT FOR A GALLEY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT - A galley system includes a galley compartment defining a cavity. The galley compartment has a door that allows access to the cavity and at least a first opening and a second opening. A galley cart is positionable in the cavity of the galley compartment that has a first opening and a second opening. An air supply duct is configured to be coupled in flow communication with the first opening of the galley cart and the first opening of the galley compartment. A space is defined about the galley cart when the galley cart is positioned in the cavity. The space provides flow communication between the second opening of the galley cart and the second opening of the galley compartment. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121993 | FLOOR PANEL FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A FLOOR PANEL - A floor panel for an aircraft comprising a panel structure for transmitting forces applied to the floor panel, wherein the panel structure includes an upper cover layer, a lower cover layer, and a core assembly sandwiched between the upper and lower cover layers, and a heater layer for heating the floor panel, wherein the heater layer is provided between the upper and lower cover layers. The object of the present disclosure, to provide a possibly simple heated floor panel for an aircraft, wherein the risk of overheating and at the same time the risk of local hot spots at the heater layer is reduced, is achieved in that the heater layer is formed as a PTC-layer having a plurality of electric conductor paths interconnected to one another by a plurality of PTC-resistor paths comprising a PTC-material, wherein the electric resistance of the PTC-Material increases with increasing temperature. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122019 | MODULAR MONUMENT FOR TRANSPORTING AN ITEM IN A VEHICLE - The embodiments relate to a modular monument for transporting an item in a vehicle. The modular monument comprises a first transport module with a tongue and a second transport module with a groove. The transport modules are arranged one on top of the other and aligned flush with each other on a lateral surface of the monument with the monument in an assembled state. The tongue and groove engage into each other in the assembled state of the monument in such a way that the transport modules can be shifted relative to each other in a longitudinal direction. The first transport module exhibits a locking element to prevent a relative motion of the two transport modules in the longitudinal direction in the assembled state. The embodiment further relates to an aircraft with a modular monument, as well as to a method for transporting an item in a vehicle. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122021 | LAVATORY WITH RECESSED FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The modular lavatory monument assembly includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an enclosure that defines a lavatory interior, a door positioned on one of the first, second, third, or fourth walls, and an opening on the fourth side that is open to an exterior of the enclosure. A seat is at least partially positioned in the opening. The seat includes a seat back and a seat portion that is pivotal between a storage position and a deployed position. In the deployed position the seat portion extends outside of the opening. | 05-05-2016 |
20160130005 | AIRCRAFT PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROVED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An aircraft comprising an air conditioning system for a cabin of the aircraft. The system comprises a mixer unit capable of mixing air that has already circulated in the cabin and fresh air from the engines of the aircraft. The air mixed in this way is then channeled towards the cabin to ventilate it. The aircraft has an airtight bulkhead allowing the cabin to be separated from a rear compartment, in such a manner as to prevent any direct exchange of air between said cabin and said compartment. This airtight bulkhead constitutes a wall delimiting the mixer unit, at least in part. | 05-12-2016 |
20160137300 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR MODULE SUPPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING SHARED FITTINGS - An aircraft fuselage comprises a support structure, a first interior module having a first support arm, a second interior module having a second support arm, and a support system for suspending the first and second interior modules from the support structure. The support system includes a shared fitting for releasably attaching to the first and second support arms of the first and second interior modules. The shared fitting is configured to react a first rotational force when the first support arm is attached and the second support arm is released. The shared fitting is configured to react a second rotational force when the second support arm is attached and the first support arm is released. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144962 | MODULAR CABIN SEGMENT, CABIN FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WITH A CABIN - A modular cabin segment for a vehicle includes a first lateral segment module accommodating a first toilet arrangement with a toilet compartment, a second lateral segment module, and at least one central module, wherein in each case an outer lateral face of the first segment module and of the second lateral segment module is designed to adapt in each case to an inner wall of a cabin of the vehicle so as to correspond to the aforesaid. At least one of the modules includes a cabin attendant seat that on one side is held on the at least one module so that it can be pivoted on an axis. In this manner very good integration of many different functions in the manner of a construction kit is achieved in order to be able to accommodate a greater number of passenger seats elsewhere within the limited space provided in a cabin. | 05-26-2016 |
20160159479 | LINE CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR UNITS IN AN AIRCRAFT CABIN - A line connection arrangement for units in an aircraft cabin having a unit, a line connector and a receiving area for a trolley. The trolley is movable over the cabin floor on laterally attached castor pairs, and is insertable from a front into the receiving area and locked therein so that its rear panel faces a back of the receiving area. The line connector is connected to a connector in the area of the floor of the cabin. A line extending between the connector and the line connector emerges at least partially out of the cabin floor in the trolley receiving area and, in the case of a locked trolley, laterally offset from the castor pairs, and, projecting at least partially above the cabin floor, extends towards the back of the receiving area. The line runs upwards between the trolley rear panel and the back of the receiving area. | 06-09-2016 |
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