Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a laminated glass surface (12) for an aircraft or other passenger transportation vehicle surface. Specific features may include a glass substrate (18) that is associated with an adhesive layer (20) to form a laminated glass (12). The glass substrate may be an ultrathin glass substrate and/or a strengthened glass substrate. The laminated glass may then be secured to an aircraft surface.
Abstract:
Disclosed are crew rests that may be powered by the outputs of a fuel cell system or other suitable power source. For example, but not limited to, a combination of the water, oxygen-depleted air, thermal energy and/or electrical energy generated by the fuel cell system may be used to supply the crew rest with its various power and water needs, helping to make the crew rest autonomous from the aircraft's main power systems.
Abstract:
A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprises at least one panel. The panel has at least one outer edge which is provided with a rim in order to form a shock-absorbing edge. The rim comprises plastic that is integrally molded onto the outer edge of the panel. The device can be an airplane trolley, folding trolley, container or galley.
Abstract:
Autonomous trolleys include an integrated power source, which energy can be utilized for integrated trolley systems such as a wheel assist module, heating module, and cooling module. The power source may include a fuel cell system or a rechargeable electrical energy storage device or a combination thereof. The rechargeable electrical energy storage device can be charged by any other power source, including a fuel cell system. The trolley can also be equipped with a fuel tank for easy and safe refueling of a fuel cell system.
Abstract:
A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprising a housing, which has an access opening, as well as a door which is connected to the housing by at least one hinge so as to be pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge defines a pivot axis for pivoting the door. The access opening is at least partially clear in the open position of the door and the access opening is at least partially closed off by the door in the closed position of the door. The door is lockable relative to the housing in its closed position. The door, in its closed position, is movable in a direction which extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The door, in its locked position, is locked relative to the housing, and the door, in its unlocked position, is pivotable about the pivot axis.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cooling unit (1) for a service trolley for use in an aircraft or train. The cooling unit (1) comprises a drawer. The drawer contains a layer of heat-insulating material (29) and one or more Peltier elements (42) located in said layer (29) with a warm side (43) facing the one side of the heat-insulating layer (29) and a cold side (44) facing the other side of the heat-insulating layer (29). First fans (32) are provided on the cold side (44) of the heat-insulating layer (29) and second fans (33) are provided on the warm side (43) of the heat-insulating layer (29). The invention furthermore relates to a service trolley provided with a cooling unit (1) according to the invention as well as to a rack (60) for a multiplicity of cooling units (1) according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to an aircraft or train containing a cooling unit or service trolley according to the invention.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using cooperating frame securement features positioned on the cargo container and securement plates positioned on door straps of the cargo cover.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a locking assembly for locking an aircraft interior structure(13)to an internal mounting frame (2) comprising :a sliding element (1) which is suitable for insertion in the internal mounting frame (2),a height adjustment assembly, comprising a lower and an upper height adjustment part (4, 5). The assembly further comprises a fitting (6) attachable to the aircraft interior structure, having a recess wherein a projection (19) of the upper height adjustment part (5) is received, wherein the fitting (6) can be moved with respect to the projection(19) in a plane defined by X 1 - and Y 1 - directions. Further provided is a locking bolt (11) received in the upper height adjustment part (5) for locking the fixation element(9), the fitting(6), and the height adjustment parts(4, 5) to the sliding element (1).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a locking assembly (16) for locking an aircraft interior structure, such as a galley, to an aircraft main support structure, such as a floor hard point, comprising : -a cylindrical adjustment bushing (4) having a hollow cylindrical space (15), the adjustment bushing having an outer thread (12) that engages an inner thread of a through-hole (3) arranged in a fitting (7) attachable to or part of the aircraft interior structure, wherein the adjustment bushing can be rotated around its centre line to adjust the height of the fitting in a Z-direction, -a cylindrical outer eccentric bushing (2) inserted in the hollow cylindrical space (So) of the adjustment bushing, the outer eccentric bushing having an eccentric longitudinal hollow cylindrical space whose centre line is placed at a distance from the centre line of the cylindrical outer eccentric bushing, -a cylindrical inner eccentric bushing (1) inserted in the hollow cylindrical space of the outer eccentric bushing, the inner eccentric bushing having an eccentric longitudinal hollow cylindrical space (Si) whose centre line is placed at a distance from the centre line of the inner eccentric bushing, the inner and outer eccentric bushings (1, 2) allowing adjustment of the fitting in a plane perpendicular to the Z-direction, -a locking bolt (8) inserted in the hollow cylindrical space of the inner eccentric bushing, the locking bolt engaging an elongated projection (18) to lock the assembly (16), wherein the adjustment bushing is provided with a visual indicator (17) for indicating its relative position in Z-direction with respect to the fitting. The invention also relates to an aircraft comprising such a locking assembly, as well as a method for locking an aircraft interior structure to an aircraft main support structure.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using an integrated hook shape that is formed into the frame extrusions of the cargo container. This internal shape provides a construction that is less vulnerable to damage, can reduce the repair ratio, and the out of service time for the unit.