Pivot bin with lift assist assembly and method of use thereof

    公开(公告)号:US10907392B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-02

    申请号:US15878210

    申请日:2018-01-23

    Abstract: A method of pivoting an aircraft storage bin that includes a bucket that pivots with respect to an upper housing. The method includes pivoting the bucket from a closed position to an intermediate position and placing weight that exceeds a predetermined weight threshold in the bucket, thereby causing the bucket to move to an open position. Movement of the bucket to the open position causes a lift assist unit to activate. A first end of the lift assist unit is connected to the bucket and a second end of the lift assist unit is connected to the upper housing. The method also includes pivoting the bucket from the open position to the closed position. The lift assist unit provides assistance as the bucket is pivoting from the open position to the closed position.

    Baggage management system
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    公开(公告)号:US10713617B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-14

    申请号:US16024448

    申请日:2018-06-29

    Abstract: A baggage management system for a vehicle that includes a storage bin that defines a bin interior, a baggage monitoring system associated with the storage bin, and a display member associated with the storage bin. The baggage monitoring system is configured to monitor the positioning of baggage within the bin interior and the display member is configured to provide baggage positioning information to passengers.

    Magnetic switch with maintenance override

    公开(公告)号:US10373786B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-06

    申请号:US15409387

    申请日:2017-01-18

    Abstract: A switch system that includes a switch assembly with a housing having a bottom surface that includes a latch pocket defined therein. The latch pocket includes a top surface and the housing defines an interior that includes either a magnetic switch or a magnet disposed therein. One of the magnetic switch or magnet is positioned adjacent the top surface of the latch pocket in the other is associated with the distal end of latch bolt. The system also includes a latch bolt. When the latch bolt is in the unlatched position it is not received in the latch pocket, the magnetic switch is in the first state and an electrical component is in a first state. When the latch bolt is in the latched position it is received in the latch pocket, the magnetic switch is in the second state and the electrical component is switched to a second state.

    Modular lavatory with sink alcove

    公开(公告)号:US10358219B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US15385649

    申请日:2016-12-20

    Abstract: 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.

    Pivot bin bucket with slot for receiving pivot axle

    公开(公告)号:US10336454B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15727479

    申请日:2017-10-06

    Inventor: Scott Savian

    Abstract: A bucket for use with an aircraft storage bin that includes a bottom and first and second opposing side walls extending upwardly from the bottom. The first and second side walls each include a top edge. The first side wall includes a first slot that is open to the top edge of the first side wall and is configured to receive a first pivot axle therein, and the second side wall includes a second slot that is open to the top edge of the second side wall and is configured to receive a second pivot axle therein.

    Ceiling panel assembly and mounting system therefor

    公开(公告)号:US09988815B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-05

    申请号:US15875980

    申请日:2018-01-19

    CPC classification number: E04B9/006 B64C1/066 B64D11/02 E04B9/003

    Abstract: A module for mounting within a ceiling panel assembly. The module includes an upper mounting frame that includes a main body portion that defines a central opening, a lower mounting frame that is at least partially received in the central opening of the upper mounting frame, and a latch assembly. The main body portion of the upper mounting frame includes a flange extending outwardly therefrom. The lower mounting frame is pivotable with respect to the upper mounting frame between a first position and a second position. The latch assembly is associated with a first end of the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame. When the latch assembly is released the lower mounting frame pivots from the first position to the second position.

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