Abstract:
A system for controlling passenger services includes a sensor that generates a signal representative of the at least one of the position of the seat, the presence of passenger in the seat, the position of the at least one hand of the passenger, the configuration of the at least one hand of the passenger and the direction of movement of the at least one hand of the passenger. A first light source, an air supply, and a window shade are disposed at a predetermined locations with respect to the seat. A controller, connected to the sensor, generates a control signal that controls at least one parameter associated with at least one of light generated by the first light source, air supplied by the air supply and a degree of openness of the window shade.
Abstract:
An air outlet system (10) of a sphere and socket type. The air outlet system includes a housing (12), a hollow sphere (24) rotatably mounted therein, and a bearing (26) therebetween; and pluralities of openings in respective predetermined shapes formed in oppositely disposed portions of the hollow sphere for dispersing air supplied thereto from a remote source in respective diffused or straight paths, depending upon the rotational position of the hollow sphere in the housing. An intermediate position of the sphere between the oppositely disposed openings serves to block the flow of air.
Abstract:
A ventilation system for ventilating a passenger compartment of an aircraft is disclosed herein. The ventilation system includes, but is not limited to, a nozzle that is adapted to be mounted proximate an interior of the aircraft and that is configured to direct a stream of air into the passenger compartment. The ventilation system further includes a valve that is spaced apart from the nozzle and positioned upstream of the nozzle, the valve configured to control a flow of air to the nozzle. The ventilation system still further includes a conduit that fluidly couples the valve to the nozzle. The conduit is configured to convey the flow of air from the valve to the nozzle.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft die Integration von Versorgungsfunktionen in ein Staufach. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung ein integriertes Modul, welches in der Passagierkabine im Überkopfbereich angebracht werden kann und welches eine Vielzahl an unterschiedlichen Systemkomponenten aufweist, die bei der mechanischen Installation des Moduls an der tragenden Struktur der Kabine automatisch an die Versorgung des Transportmittels angeschlossen werden.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a supply unit (100) to be mounted on a supply channel (200) of an aircraft is provided, comprising a fastening device (105, 106) and a connecting device (107). Both devices interact such that the supply unit is fastened and automatically connected to the supply channel in one operation when the supply unit is moved into the mounting position.
Abstract:
The apparatus and method provide an airflow to a person or group of persons or a space such as within an airplane cabin or cockpit, operating in conjunction with an air supply which produces a high velocity air stream, such as an aircraft gasper (14). Existing systems may filter, purify and/or clean the air supplied to the occupant, and the air exiting the personal air outlet may be adjusted to a relatively high velocity. The narrow, high velocity stream of air forms a turbulent boundary layer, which tends to entrain potentially foul air from the surrounding region and directs it towards the passenger. The airflow from the apparatus and method may have reduced velocity and lower thermal and humidity gradient and may be treated to remove locally-originating contaminants. The apparatus includes a housing which receives a primary stream of air, such as from an aircraft gasper (14) or personal air outlet. A secondary inlet (17) into the housing admits ambient air into the housing interior. A mixing chamber (30) within the housing receives the primary air stream and captures its momentum to entrain ambient air entering the housing through the secondary inlet. The combined streams are discharged, typically towards an occupant of the cabin. The ambient air may be treated before or after it is entrained so as to remove or disable pathogens or other air contaminants including gases and particles, or the ambient air may be drawn from a source distant from sources of air contamination and/or undesirable thermal conditions.
Abstract:
A structuring construction (10) for an aircraft fuselage comprises an outer skin (12) as well as a plurality of formers (14) extending at a spacing side by side crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage. According to the invention, at least a partial number of the formers comprise a main former portion (18) which is channel-like in cross section and the channel edges of which are adjacent to the outer skin (12). In a preferred development the channel space of the main former portion (18) serves to accommodate at least one supply air line which may be formed, for example, by a separate pipe line (28).
Abstract:
A personal service unit pod assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The personal service unit pod assembly includes a personal service unit pod and a panel positioned directly above and affixed to the personal service unit pod. The pod includes a housing with a lens assembly and a pod interior, a first reading light positioned within the pod interior and configured to shine light below the bottom of the housing, and cabin lighting positioned in the housing and configured to shine light through the lens assembly and above the housing. The panel includes connectors that are configured to secure the personal service unit pod assembly to a component within the aircraft.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Überkopf-Gepäckfach (1) für Flugzeuge (F), mit einer um eine Drehachse (A) zwischen einer geschlossenen und einer geöffneten Position verschwenkbaren Mulde (3) zur Aufnahme von Gepäckstücken (L), und mit einer die Mulde (3) in der geschlossenen Position umgebenden Einhausung (4) mit daran angeordneten Vorrichtungen (5) zur Befestigung an einer tragenden Struktur (S) des Flugzeugs (F) und mit einer Aufhängevorrichtung (6) für eine Passagier-Serviceeeinheit (7), und mit einem Verschlusselement (8) zum Halten der Mulde (3) in der geschlossenen Position. Zur Schaffung eines einfach montierbaren Überkopf-Gepäckfachs (1) mit möglichst geringem Gewicht und möglichst großem Volumen für die Aufnahme der Gepäckstücke (L) ist die Einhausung (4) durch zwei seitlich der Mulde (3) angeordnete Rahmenteile (9) gebildet, welche Rahmenteile (9) über Querstreben (10) miteinander verbunden, sind, und dass die Befestigungs einrichtungen (5) und die Aufhängevorrichtung (6) für die Passagier-Serviceeinheit (7) sowie zumindest ein Anschlagelement (25) zur Begrenzung der geöffneten Position der Mulde 3 an den Rahmenteilen (9) angeordnet sind.
Abstract:
A lighting control system includes a sensor to generate a signal representative of at least one of a position of a seat, a presence of passenger in the seat, the position of at least one hand of the passenger, a configuration of the at least one hand of the passenger, and a direction of movement of the at least one hand of the passenger. A first light source, which generates a first light column, is located forward of the seat. A second light source, which generates a second light column, is located rearward of the seat. A controller generates a control signal that controls at least one parameter associated with an intensity, a color, a projected pattern, projected pattern location, or a width formed by a combination of the first and second light columns.