Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a bi-fold door system, apparatus, or device including a first panel, a second panel, and a center post. When in a fully closed position, the bi-fold door limits access to a lavatory on an aircraft, and, alternatively, when in a fully opened position, the bi-fold door allows or provides access to the lavatory on the aircraft. A foot pedal at an interior of the bi-fold door may lock the bi-fold door in the closed position. To exit the lavatory, the user may unlock the bi-fold door utilizing the foot pedal and then interact with a hands-free actuation mechanism to move the bi-fold door from the closed position to the opened position. When in the opened position, the bi-fold door may be held open for a selected period of time such that the user may exit the lavatory without physically contacting the bi-fold door.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/605 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for folding wings
• E06B 3/48 - Wings connected at their edges, e.g. foldable wings
• E05F 5/08 - Buffers with springs

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a bi-fold door system, apparatus, or device including a first panel, a second panel, and a center post. When in a fully closed position, the bi-fold door limits access to a lavatory on an aircraft, and, alternatively, when in a fully opened position, the bi-fold door allows or provides access to the lavatory on the aircraft. When in the closed position, a user within the lavatory may lock the bi-fold door in the closed position by stepping on a foot pedal at an interior of the bi-fold door. The foot pedal mechanically cooperates with a lock rod and an escapement mechanism the user stepping on the foot pedal moves the lock rod from a retracted position to an extended position locking the bi-fold door in the closed position. To exit the lavatory, the user may unlock the bi-fold door utilizing the foot pedal and then interact with a hands-free actuation mechanism to move the bi-fold door from the closed position to the opened position. When in the opened position, the bi-fold door may be held open for a selected period of time such that the user may exit the lavatory without physically contacting the bi-fold door.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
• E05D 15/26 - Suspension arrangements for wings for folding wings
• E05B 53/00 - Operation or control of locks by mechanical transmissions, e.g. from a distance

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a flight deck barrier apparatus or device including a frame having a first jamb, a second jamb, and a header. A foldable barrier mechanically coupled to the second jamb. An edge beam mechanically coupled to the foldable barrier. The edge beam configured to mechanically cooperate with strikers along the first jamb and mechanically cooperate with strikers along the second jamb. The edge beam including a plurality of catches. Respective ones of the plurality of catches interlock with corresponding ones of the strikers along the first jamb when the foldable barrier is in a stowed position such that a flight deck of an aircraft is accessible. Respective ones of the plurality of catches interlock with corresponding ones of the strikers along the second jamb when the foldable barrier is in an expanded position limiting access to the flight deck barrier of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/94 - Doors of the bellows type
• E06B 9/262 - Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical stripsConcertina blinds

Abstract

An aircraft door latch apparatus includes a stowage bin assembly having a door (12) that is rotatably moveable between open and closed positions, and a frame structure (13). The aircraft apparatus includes a latch apparatus (11) that is configured to couple and uncouple the door (12) to the frame structure (13), the latch apparatus (11) includes a floating strike assembly (15) that pivotably adjusts to a deflection of the stowage bin assembly. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• E05B 15/02 - Striking-platesKeepersBolt staplesEscutcheons

Abstract

An aircraft door latch apparatus having a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration can include a door structure (18) of an aircraft door assembly (12), a handle (17) coupled to the door structure (18) and pivotably moveable with respect to the door structure (18) between a latched position and an unlatched position the handle (17) including at least a first wall (38) and a handle (17) cavity, and a latch apparatus coupled to the handle (17). The latch apparatus may be operable to move the handle (17) between the latched position and the unlatched position, the latch apparatus received in the handle (17) cavity and arranged to be concealed by the handle (17) when the aircraft door latch apparatus is in the latched configuration and the unlatched configuration. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
• E05B 41/00 - Locks with visible indication as to whether the lock is locked or unlocked

Abstract

A hinge apparatus can include a frame component of an aircraft interior component, a door component coupled to an aircraft door assembly, and a linkage assembly operable to rotatably move the door component between an open configuration, a partially open configuration, and a closed configuration. The linkage assembly can include a first hinge body coupled to the door component, a second hinge body coupled to the frame component, a main link pivotably coupled to the first hinge body and having a main link surface, and a first link pivotably coupled to the second hinge body and pivotably coupled to the main link. The first link may have a first link surface that is sized and shaped to mate with the main link surface when the door component is in the partially open configuration, the mating preventing movement of the door component from the partially open configuration to the open configuration or the closed configuration. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 3/16 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with seven parallel pins and four arms
• E05D 11/06 - Devices for limiting the opening movement of hinges

Abstract

A hinge apparatus can include a frame component of an aircraft interior component; a door component coupled to an aircraft door assembly; and a hinge assembly coupled to the frame component and the door component. The hinge assembly can be operable between an open configuration, an intermediate configuration, and a closed configuration. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge body, and a second hinge body coupled to the door component, the second hinge body pivotably moving the door component about a first pivot point when the hinge assembly moves from the closed configuration to the intermediate configuration, and the second hinge body moving the door component about a second pivot point that is different from the first pivot point when the hinge assembly moves from the intermediate configuration to the open configuration. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 3/12 - Hinges with pins with two or more pins with two parallel pins and one arm
• E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts

Abstract

An aircraft flooring system includes a floor beam, a seat track having a base flange, the base flange including a plurality of apertures, where the one or more of the apertures have a diamond-shaped profile, a seat track fitting coupleable to the seat track via the diamond-shaped profile of the plurality of apertures of the seat track, and a first floor panel. The aircraft flooring system also includes an edge panel that is sized and shaped to couple the first floor panel to the seat track. Related methods, devices, and apparatuses are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
• B64C 1/18 - Floors

Abstract

A latch apparatus coupled to an aircraft component can comprise a latch assembly moveable between unlatched and latched configurations, an actuation system coupled to the latch assembly and operable to move the latch assembly from the latched configuration to the unlatched configuration, the actuation system including an electromagnet assembly magnetically coupled to the latch assembly, and a control system operably coupled to the electromagnet assembly. The control system can be configured to magnetically uncouple the electromagnet assembly from the latch assembly to cause the latch assembly to move from the latched configuration to the unlatched configuration. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

A seat track fitting assembly can include a seat track having a channel sized and shaped to removably, coupleably receive a seat track fitting, which seat track fitting can include a central flange having a lug aperture which is sized and shaped to be coupleable to a payload component, and at least a pair of shear pads, with each one of the shear pads protruding outwardly from opposing sides of the central flange and including a shear flange, and a tensile flange, wherein the tensile flange and the shear flange are integrally formed with the central flange. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
• B60N 2/015 - Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis

Abstract

A power interface system is provided. The power interface system can include a power interface device coupleable to a structure, wherein the power interface device can include a receptacle region and a plurality of pin receiving apertures. The power interface system may include an electrical device module sized and shaped to be received in the receptacle region, the electrical device module having a plurality of contact pins, each of the plurality of contact pins sized and shaped to be coupleably received in one of the pin receiving apertures. The electrical device module can be rotatably moveable with respect to the receptacle region between an uncoupled orientation and a coupled orientation, with the electrical device module being secured to the power interface device in the coupled orientation. Related devices and methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/625 - Casing or ring with bayonet engagement
• H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
• H01R 33/46 - Two-pole devices for bayonet type base
• H01R 27/00 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

Abstract

A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly (12) having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall (15), the at least one sidewall (15) including a notch (20) and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly (14A; 14B). The at least one hinge assembly (14A; 14B) includes a housing (22) which is received in the notch (20), the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch (20). The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door (13) pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly (14A; 14B), the stowage bin door (13) moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A panel assembly can include a first panel having a peripheral side located between an upper and a lower surface of the first panel and a first opening. The panel assembly can also include a second panel having a second opening. An elongated insert can be coupled to the first panel, the elongated insert having a coupling side, where the first opening of the first panel can be sized and shaped to coupleably receive the elongated insert such that the coupling side is positioned proximal to the peripheral side. The panel assembly can also include a fastening insert, where the second opening of the second panel can be sized and shaped to receive the fastening insert. A fastener can be received by the fastening insert and the elongated insert, the fastener coupling the first panel to the second panel via the fastening insert and the elongated insert. Related methods for assembling the panel assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 5/01 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening elements specially adapted for honeycomb panels
• F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
• F16B 13/00 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose
• F16B 13/14 - Non-metallic plugs or sleevesUse of liquid, loose solid or kneadable material therefor
• F16B 37/00 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members

Abstract

A stowage bin cover assembly coupleable to a stowage bin is provided. The stowage bin cover assembly includes a stowage bin cover coupleable to the stowage bin, the stowage bin cover including a first groove; and an anti-slip strip coupleably received in the first groove. The anti-slip strip can be positioned and oriented to project above an uppermost outer surface of the first groove such that the anti-slip strip will frictionally engage a payload received in the stowage bin, the frictional engagement resisting movement of the payload. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A method for use when retrofitting a panel of a storage compartment having a mechanical latch assembly with an electric latch assembly includes removing the mechanical latch assembly from the panel of the storage compartment; and preparing the panel of the storage compartment to receive a potted insert. The preparation may include defining and marking a location to receive the potted insert. The method may include removing a portion of the panel to define a potted insert cavity and inserting the potted insert through the potted insert cavity of the panel. The method may also include applying at least one of a potting compound and an adhesive to bond the potted insert to the panel and coupling a portion of the electric latch assembly to the potted insert.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
• E05B 83/16 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
• E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
• E05B 81/00 - Power-actuated vehicle locks
• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• F16B 11/00 - Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding
• B21D 53/92 - Making other particular articles other parts for aircraft
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means