A divan is configurable between upright and table configurations. The divan includes linkages which enable rotation of a backrest from the upright configuration to the table configuration. The divan includes a seat pan which is joined in the upright configuration and split in the table configuration. Joining the seat pan in the upright configuration provides a seating region with extra length. Splitting the seat pan in the table configuration provides two seating regions, one on each side of the table.
A modular case for an air ionizer is disclosed herein. The modular case includes a top compartment having a first opening, the top compartment configured to house a first circuit board, a removable compartment configured to house a second circuit board, the removable compartment physically and electrically isolating the second circuit board from the first circuit board, a front compartment having a second opening, the front compartment coupled to and disposed below the top compartment, the front compartment configured to receive and house the removable compartment, a top lid configured to cover the first opening, and a front lid configured to cover the second opening.
A portable insert for an aircraft removable from an aircraft galley, the portable insert comprising an energy storage; a receiving portion configured to receive a food and/or beverage; and a heater, wherein the energy storage is configured to supply power to the heater to heat the food and/or beverage when the galley insert has been removed from the aircraft galley.
Systems and methods for automatically adjusting settings and positions of fully adjustable seats are disclosed herein. The method including receiving, by a processor, data from at least one sensor that is operatively coupled to the processor, the data including a representation of a size and a shape of a passenger, identifying, by the processor, at least one of the size or the shape of the passenger based on the data, determining, by the processor, at least one determined seat position for the adjustable seat based at least in part on one of the size or the shape of the passenger, and sending, by the processor, instructions to the adjustable seat to adjust the adjustable seat to a first determined seat position.
A seal assembly is disclosed. The seal assembly may include a seal with a seal body. The seal body may include a seal bottom surface and a cavity along a lengthwise direction of the seal body. The seal assembly may include a fastener with a shank disposed along an axis, a stem protruding up from the shank and disposed along the axis, and an anchor coupled to the stem. The anchor may include one or more anchor arms, each with a pivot and coupled to an arm lever located at a distal end of the fastener. Each anchor arm may be configured to rotate around the pivot between an uncoupled position and a coupled position upon application of a longitudinal force to the arm lever, causing an extendable portion of the anchor arm to rotate radially outwards relative to the axis.
A seat back holder is disclosed, which may be configured for holding multiple items. The seat back holder includes a body couplable to a mount. The body may be configured to repeatably rotate around an axis between a mated position adjacent to the mount and a deployed position via a pivoting mechanism of the seat back holder. The body may include a plate defining a recess configured to receive an object. The plate may include a first arm and a second arm on opposing sides of the recess. The first arm and the second arm may each include a tab extending up from an inner-top surface of the body. Various other features may be included that may be in a compact format that allow multiple items to be held simultaneously.
A level sensor for detecting a level of content in a tank, the level sensor comprising a flexible cable at an end of which is attached a float sensor, the float sensor configured to be suspended from the cable in the tank, in use, and to change its orientation as it contacts content in the tank, and wherein the float sensor is activated to generate a level sense indication according to its orientation.
G01F 23/44 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant comme éléments de transmission des bandes ou des fils en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés électriquement
An oven for use in an aircraft, comprising: a heating cavity; a support means configured to support a meal tray within the heating cavity; and an adjustment means configured to, in response to a change in orientation of the oven with respect to the direction of gravity, adjust the support means away from a default unadjusted state such that the upper surface of a meal tray supported thereby is maintained in a plane perpendicular to the direction of gravity.
Systems and methods for monitoring seating in an aircraft. In embodiments, a cabin controller is communicatively coupled to a plurality of local seat controllers each operable for controller the position of actuator driven movable seat components. In embodiments, the cabin controller communicates to the flight crew, for instance via a graphical user interface, status compliance of the seat components according to a phase of flight of the aircraft, and where a seat component position is determined to be non-compliant, is configured to move the seat component into compliance by communicating the particular local seat controller. The seats may include passenger seats and divans in a cabin configuration for a business or private jet.
A wall assembly for a passenger cabin such as an aircraft passenger suite. The assembly includes a first fixed wall, a second fixed wall positioned relative to the first fixed wall to define an interior space, an entrance formed between the first fixed wall and the second fixed wall for accessing the interior space, and a movable wall section movably mounted to the first fixed wall. In use, the movable wall section is movable between a first position in the entrance and a second position in the interior space, wherein motion includes at least rotational and vertical motion components. In a particular use case, the wall portion is temporarily movable to expand the entrance to facilitate reduced mobility passenger access into the interior space.
A touchless faucet system may comprise a faucet housing defining an inlet of the touchless faucet. A solenoid valve assembly may be located in the faucet housing. The solenoid valve assembly may be configured to control a flow of fluid to a primary outlet of the faucet housing. A manual actuation assembly may be located in the faucet housing. The manual actuation assembly may be configured to control the flow of fluid to a secondary outlet of the faucet housing. A controller may be configured to send actuation commands to the solenoid valve assembly.
A door system comprises a door, the door including a latch assembly configured to latch the door to a door frame to maintain the door in a closed position and to unlatch to allow the door to open to an opened position. A foot pedal is operatively connected to unlatch the latch assembly upon actuation by a user's foot. In certain embodiments, a handle can be operatively connected to unlatch the latch assembly upon actuation a user. The door system further includes the door frame and set of hinges operatively connecting the door to the door frame.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 53/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures par transmissions mécaniques, p. ex. à distance
E05C 9/04 - Aménagement de pênes à action simultanée ou d'autres dispositifs de blocage en des emplacements bien distincts sur le même battant avec deux barres coulissantes déplacées en directions opposées lors de l'immobilisation ou de la libération
E05F 15/40 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p. ex. détection d’obstacles ou de fin de course
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ECONOMY CLASS PASSENGER SEAT ROW CONVERTIBLE TO A BED
A seat row including at least two laterally adjacent seats, wherein each seat includes a seat pan assembly and a cushion assembly configured to be positioned atop the seat pan assembly. In embodiments, the seat pan assembly includes a frame subassembly including a first frame member and a second frame member rotatably coupled to the first frame member, wherein the second frame member is configured to rotate between a first position residing with the first frame member and a second position forward of the first frame member. In embodiments, the seat pan assembly further includes a diaphragm subassembly including a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm. In use, the seat row is configured to convert between separate seats and a single bed.
A flow restrictor having a flow path. The flow restrictor having: a first obstructer arranged to occupy a first area of the flow path; and a second obstructer arranged to occupy a second area of the flow path. The first obstructer is movable relative to the second obstructer so as to vary an amount of overlap between the first area and the second area and thereby vary the area of the flow path that is blocked by the combination of the first obstructer and the second obstructer.
The present invention relates to a retainer assembly for retaining a container within a compartment of an aircraft galley. The assembly includes a housing comprising an opening, a frame defining a retainer slot located within the housing and arranged to be fixed relative to the housing, a retainer configured to be located in the retainer slot, wherein the retainer and retainer slot are arranged to allow linear motion of the retainer within the retainer slot in a first direction away from and towards the opening and restrict movement of the retainer in all other directions; and a rotatable shaft extending through at least a first wall of the housing and the frame in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
A beverage dispenser for a vehicle galley insert. The beverage dispenser comprises a housing comprising at least one beverage dispenser component. The beverage dispenser further comprises an electrical actuator configured to perform an action to move the at least one beverage dispenser component between a non-operating position and an operating position. The beverage dispenser further comprises a user interface configured to receive a user input. The beverage dispenser further comprises a programmable controller configured to respond to the user input by instructing one or more said actions of the electrical actuator.
The present invention relates to an oven door assembly for an oven comprising: an oven door including a first side, a second side and a thermally insulating layer provided between the first side and the second side; wherein the assembly is configured such that the first side forms an internal surface of the oven door facing a temperature-controlled compartment of the oven in use; a thermally conductive plate arranged on the first side of the oven door; and a thermochromic element arranged on the second side of the oven door; wherein the thermally conductive plate and the thermochromic element are thermally connected by a thermally conductive bracket. The invention further extends to an oven including the oven door described herein, as well as a method for indicating an elevated temperature of an oven.
G01K 11/12 - Mesure de la température basée sur les variations physiques ou chimiques, n'entrant pas dans les groupes , , ou utilisant le changement de couleur, de translucidité ou de réflectance
Herein is provided a door for an aircraft galley container including a frame and a tablet computer. The tablet computer has a touch-screen display configured to display information regarding the contents of the aircraft galley container and to enable a user to control the operation of the aircraft galley container. The tablet computer is mounted within or to the frame. An aircraft galley container and an aircraft galley are also provided.
A hot beverage maker for an aircraft galley includes a water inlet for connecting the hot beverage maker to an external cold water supply, a hot water tank to heat the cold water to produce hot water, and a brew-head to brew and dispense a hot beverage using the hot water. The hot beverage maker also includes a descaling tank to store a descaling solution, a descaling regulator valve to selectively provide a volume of the descaling solution to the hot water tank, and a user input interface. The hot beverage maker is arranged to execute a cleaning operation responsive to a user input provided via the user input interface. The descaling regulator valve provides the volume of descaling solution to the hot water tank when the cleaning operation is executed.
A digital communication interface emulator for a platform, the digital communication interface emulator comprising: a Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) library module configured to produce JTAG data, wherein the JTAG data comprises communication instructions; and a JTAG driver module configured to transmit the JTAG data to a JTAG compatible chip, the JTAG compatible chip connected to a target chip via a JTAG communication pin of the JTAG compatible chip and a target communication pin of the target chip, wherein the communication instructions are configured to cause the JTAG compatible chip to communicate with the target chip via the JTAG communication pin, such that the platform can communicate with the target chip via the digital communication interface emulator and the JTAG compatible chip.
G06F 9/455 - ÉmulationInterprétationSimulation de logiciel, p. ex. virtualisation ou émulation des moteurs d’exécution d’applications ou de systèmes d’exploitation
A passenger compartment for the interior of an aircraft, the passenger compartment adapted for a passenger caring for a baby, the compartment comprising, a first side wall, a second side wall, a back wall joining the first side wall to the second side wall, a front wall opposite the back wall, the front wall comprising a door to allow the passenger to enter and exit the compartment, a seat comprising a portion pivotally attached to the first side wall, a foldable changing table for changing a baby, the foldable changing table pivotally attached to the back wall, a bassinet attached to the second side wall, wherein a maximum distance between the first side wall and the second side wall is less than 160 cm.
A smart air ionizer is disclosed herein. The smart air ionizer includes a power circuit, a high voltage circuit, an electrode coupled to the high voltage circuit, the electrode configured to ionize air surrounding the electrode, and a controller circuit coupled to the power circuit and the high voltage circuit, the controller circuit including a controller configured to control a voltage output of the high voltage circuit to the electrode based on a feedback received from the high voltage circuit.
H01T 23/00 - Appareils pour la production d'ions destinés à être introduits dans des gaz à l'état libre, p. ex. dans l'atmosphère
B03C 3/38 - Postes de chargement ou d'ionisation des particules, p. ex. utilisant des décharges électriques, des radiations radioactives ou des flammes
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
A child restraint system may provide a seat and restraint system for a child in an aircraft lavatory. The child restraint system may be configured to be installed on an existing wall such as a wall of an aircraft lavatory or be manufactured as part of an aircraft lavatory. The child restraint system may be a rigid structure comprising a seat back, a seat bottom, a first seat side, a second seat side, and a harness. The child restraint system may be a flexible or fabric structure. The child restraint system may comprise a seat, a first strap, and a second strap.
A monument for an aircraft including a fibre-reinforced polymer body. The fibre-reinforced polymer body includes corrugations configured to reinforce the monument.
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
B29C 70/02 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant des combinaisons de renforcements et de matières de remplissage dans une matrice, formant une ou plusieurs couches, avec ou sans couches non renforcées ou non remplies
B29C 70/20 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans une seule direction, p. ex. mèches ou autres fibres parallèles
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
B32B 3/28 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant une feuille mince déformée, p. ex. ondulée, froissée
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
A frothing appliance includes a housing having a recess, a froth wand, wherein the froth wand has a longitudinal axis (A). The frothing appliance also includes means for retracting the froth wand, along the longitudinal axis (A), into the recess of the housing, and means for cleaning the froth wand when the froth wand is fully or partially retracted into the recess of the housing.
A system for obtaining feedback regarding food served to passengers is disclosed. The system includes a detection device and a controller. The controller is configured to capture a plurality of images of food of a food plate from the detection device, classify the food on the food plate, responsive to the food plate being removed from view of the detection device, determine, using a prior received image, whether the food is mostly consumed, partially consumed, or mostly unconsumed, responsive to determining that the food was either mostly consumed, partially consumed, or mostly unconsumed, store, in a memory, information pertaining to the food along with a record of the food being either mostly consumed, partially consumed, or mostly unconsumed as per the determination, and transmit the information to at least one other computer in order for modifications to be made to menus and food quality as per the information.
An aircraft galley insert, such as an oven or beverage maker, comprises a sensor for determining a tilt angle (A) of the aircraft galley insert with respect to a horizontal plane, and a controller operatively connected to the tilt sensor, wherein the controller is configured to receive a signal from the tilt sensor indicating the tilt angle (A) of the aircraft galley insert, and control operation of the aircraft galley insert based on the tilt angle.
An aircraft galley is disclosed herein. The aircraft galley includes an air duct including an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet extending into the aircraft galley, an ion emitter coupled to the air outlet, and a control unit electronically coupled to the ion emitter, the control unit configured to control an ion output of the ion emitter.
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
A water heater for use in an aircraft, including a pipe having a length of at least 1 metre and being configured to provide a conduit for water between a source and an outlet. The water heater includes an electric heater. The electric heater extends around an outer surface of the pipe. The electric heater is configured to heat the water in the pipe. The water heater further includes a planar support structure. The pipe is attached to a surface of the planar support structure such that the pipe follows a non-linear path across the surface of the planar support structure. The planar support structure comprises a structure for attaching the water heater to a surface in a vanity unit of an aircraft.
F24H 1/14 - Chauffe-eau instantanés, c.-à-d. dans lesquels il n'y a production de chaleur que lorsque l'eau s'écoule, p. ex. avec contact direct de l'eau avec l'agent chauffant dans lesquels l'eau est maintenue séparée de l'agent chauffant par tubes, p. ex. en forme de serpentins
F24H 1/00 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau, p. ex. chauffe-eau, chauffe-eau instantanés en continu ou chauffe-eau à accumulation
A headrest assembly and an aircraft passenger seat including a headrest assembly. In embodiments, the headrest assembly includes a center portion including left and right lateral receivers each defining an axis of rotation oblique to a plane of the center portion, and left and right ears each including a dogleg support rotatably received in its respective lateral receiver, wherein each ear is configured to rotate independently about its axis of rotation between a stowed position alongside the center portion and a deployed position oblique to the plane of the center portion. In use, for example, the ears may be deployed to provide a provision for sleeping in which the sides of the head are supported.
An adjustable headrest for a seat such as an aircraft passenger seat. In embodiments, the headrest includes an adjustment subassembly including a plurality of independently adjustable support arms. Each support arm includes at least one articulating segment. A cushion subassembly is mounted to the adjustment subassembly by way of slidable couplings to prevent puckering in the cushion subassembly when the lateral arms are adjusted forward. In embodiments, the lateral arms are grouped into upper and lower pairs of lateral arms wherein the lateral arms in the lower pair have a longer length as compared to the lateral arms in the upper pair to support the cheek and jaw of a user.
A system for localizing and object is disclosed herein. The system includes a radio transmitter disposed in a first location, a radio receiver disposed in a second location, a processor operatively coupled to the radio transmitter and to the radio receiver, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The memory includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to send a first command to the radio transmitter to transmit a continuous radio wave, send a second command to the radio receiver to receive a reflected radio wave, receive from the radio receiver a signal indicating the reflected radio wave is within a spatial region of interest, and determining a three-dimensional location of the object within the spatial region of interest based on the reflected radio wave.
G01S 13/32 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées
A bassinet is foldable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The bassinet includes a casing which is wall-mountable. The bassinet includes flanges and panels which are coupled to the casing. The panels are flush with the flanges in the stowed position. The panels define the sides and base of the bassinet in the deployed position.
A frothing module for a hot beverage maker including: a reservoir with a bottom portion for storing a liquid and a frother. The frother has a suction tube arranged within the reservoir, extending from a top portion into the bottom portion of the reservoir to draw liquid from the bottom portion. The frother also has a steam inlet to connect to and receive steam from the hot beverage maker, an aerator to receive liquid from the suction tube and steam from the steam inlet to make a froth; and an outlet to discharge the froth. The reservoir includes at least one aperture to receive steam for cleaning external surfaces of the suction tube.
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
35.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED ENERGY ABSORBER TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
A method of manufacturing an energy absorber and a method for thermally treating an additively manufactured energy absorber to maximize energy absorbing performance. In embodiments, thermally treating the manufactured energy absorber includes heating the build plate including the built energy absorber in a heating furnace to a solutionizing temperature in a range of 300° C. to 550° C., more preferably substantially 430° C., maintaining the solutionizing temperature for a predefined time period, and water quenching the heated build plate including the built energy absorber. In embodiments, following the thermal treatment, the built energy absorber is detached from the build plate and optionally subjected to a finish process. In embodiments, the energy absorber comprises the aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg.
B33Y 40/20 - Posttraitement, p. ex. durcissement, revêtement ou polissage
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
A beverage maker for a vehicle galley compartment, the beverage maker comprising: a housing comprising a dispensing region configured to receive a beverage container in a beverage receiving position; a latching mechanism configured to move relative to the housing between a first position and a second position; wherein, when in the first position the latching mechanism is configured to retain the beverage container in the beverage receiving position, and when in the second position the latching mechanism is configured to allow the beverage container to be placed in or removed from the beverage receiving position; and an electrical actuator configured to control movement of the latching mechanism relative to the housing from the second position to the first position.
A beverage maker comprises a heating cavity, a water input configured to be connected to an external water supply and to channel water from the external water supply towards the heating cavity, a water output configured to channel water away from the heating cavity and a means for heating water. The means for heating water is disposed external to the heating cavity and is configured to heat water within the heating cavity. The heating cavity is configured to receive a removable water container so as to form a fluid flowpath from the water input to the removable water container, and from the removable water container to the water output.
A secondary cockpit barrier is disclosed herein. The secondary cockpit barrier includes a cylindrical cartridge having an outer wall and an interior compartment, an internal roller bar disposed in the interior compartment of the cylindrical cartridge, a receiver stanchion including a plurality of guide holes, a vertical bar configured to engage the receiver stanchion, a barrier having a first edge coupled to the internal roller bar and a second edge coupled to the vertical bar, the barrier configured to extend through an opening in the cylindrical cartridge and from the cylindrical cartridge to the receiver stanchion, a plurality of latch guides coupled to the vertical bar, each of the plurality of latch guides configured to engage a guide hole of the plurality of guide holes, and a lock coupled to the receiver stanchion, the lock configured to secure the barrier in a deployed position.
A modular aircraft galley insert for performing thermal cycling for PCR testing includes a housing having a sample module for receiving a sample to be tested, a thermal module thermally connected to the sample module for cycling temperatures of the sample to be tested, a power module for providing power to the thermal module, a detector module configured to analyze the sample and connected to receive power from the power module, and a connectivity module for communicating results of a test from the detector module to a remote location with respect to the housing.
A redundant rail cover and indicator system may include one or more rail and carriage failure indicator assemblies. Each assembly may include a failure indicator configured to identify when a primary sub-assembly fails and a rotational sub-assembly configured to rotate the failure indicator between a stowed and deployed position. When the primary sub-assembly fails, the rotational sub-assembly may be configured to cause the failure indicator to rotate between the stowed and deployed position. Each redundant rail cover assembly may include an actuatable cover and a cover actuation sub-assembly configured to actuate the cover between a stowed and deployed position. When in the stowed position, the cover may be configured to substantially cover the secondary rail. When the primary sub-assembly fails, the cover actuation sub-assembly may be configured to cause the cover to actuate between the stowed and deployed position.
An electrode module for use in an air ionizer system is disclosed herein. The electrode module includes a first printed circuit board extending in a first direction from a first edge to a second edge, a first positive high voltage track formed on the first printed circuit board, the first positive high voltage track extending in the first direction, a first negative high voltage track formed on the first printed circuit board, the first negative high voltage track being spaced apart from the first positive high voltage track by a first distance in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first ion sense trace formed on the first printed circuit board, a first ion probe attached to the first printed circuit board and the first ion sense trace, and a first connector coupled to the first positive high voltage track and configured to receive a first ion emitter.
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
A storage cubby for an aircraft including a housing having a front opening and an interior space accessible through the front opening, a fixed retention bar extending across the front opening, and a beverage container holder positioned in the interior space. In embodiments, the beverage container holder includes a bearing block having a bearing surface, a positioning magnet mounted to the bearing block, a catch mounted to the bearing block, and a strap having a first end mounted to the housing and a second end carrying a magnetic latch. During a first use condition of the strap, the magnetic latch is retained by the positioning magnet disengaged from the catch. During a second use condition of the strap, the magnetic latch is engaged with the catch. In embodiments, the first and second use conditions correspond to routine and high g-force events of the aircraft, respectively.
B60N 3/10 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs de réceptacles pour nourriture ou boissons, p. ex. réfrigérés
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
43.
STEAM SEPARATION AND CONDENSATE RECIRCULATION SYSTEM
An oven for use in an aircraft galley, comprising an inner cavity configured to heat one or more food items, the inner cavity comprising an air outlet configured to allow a flow of air and steam to escape the inner cavity. The oven comprises an exhaust conduit connected, at a first end, to the air outlet external to the inner cavity and configured to channel the flow of air and steam leaving the inner cavity via the air outlet. The oven further comprises a cyclone steam separator configured to reduce the water and/or water vapor content of a flow of moist air flowing through it, the cyclone steam separator comprising a cyclone steam separator inlet and a cyclone steam separator outlet.
An aircraft lavatory is provided that includes a standard access door providing standard access to the aircraft lavatory from an aisle, cross aisle, or passageway of an aircraft and a persons with reduced mobility (PRM) access door providing PRM access to the aircraft lavatory from a space adjacent to the aisle, cross aisle, or passageway, where, responsive to the PRM access door being opened, the PRM access door is configured to provide a first opening for a person with reduced mobility to move from a PRM mobility device located in the space adjacent to the aisle, cross aisle, or passageway into the lavatory, and where, responsive to the PRM access door being opened, the standard access door is configured to provide a second opening for assistance to be provided to the person with reduced mobility.
A vehicle galley insert cold treat making system for making slushy product and ice cream product. The system including a slushy unit configured to make a slushy product and an ice cream unit configured to make ice cream product. Also provided is a cooling system configured to cool the slushy unit and the ice cream unit; and a dispensing unit. The slushy unit and the ice cream unit are connected to the dispensing unit for selectively dispensing slushy product and ice cream product. The machine can produce at least two different types of cold treat while only being a single galley insert and thus only requiring a single compartment in the galley, the system can improve overall passenger and staff experience and safety without compromising other services.
A vehicle galley heat management system, including a water vessel; at least one galley chiller unit; and a heat transfer system. The heat transfer system being configured to transfer heat from the or each galley chiller unit to the water vessel. The vehicle galley heat management system enables the waste heat from the galley chiller unit(s) to be transferred and used rather than wasted.
A heating assembly for a vehicle, the heating assembly comprising: a fluid conduit for carrying fluid; a heater positioned along the fluid conduit, the heater comprising a heating element configured to heat any fluid within the fluid conduit and a power source configured to supply power to the heating element; and a heat sink positioned upstream of the heating element and thermally coupling the power source to the fluid conduit, such that the fluid receives heat from the power source in use.
A method may comprise: commanding, by a processor, a lighting system to generate a first desired effect in accordance with a first spectral weighting mode; determining, by the processor, a first optimized predetermined variable within a first predetermined domain to generate the desired effect based on the first spectral weighting mode; commanding, by the processor, the lighting system to transition from the first desired effect to a second desired effect, the second desired effect in accordance with a second spectral weighting mode; and determining by the processor, a second optimized predetermined variable within a second predetermined domain to generate the second desired effect based on the second spectral weighting mode, the first optimized predetermined variable being different from the second optimized predetermined variable.
An air gasper knob system for an overhead Passenger Service Unit (PSU) includes an annular gasper knob of a UV transparent material. The annular gasper knob defines an air passage therethrough, and extends about the air passage from a first annular end face to a second annular end face. The system also includes a UV illuminator mounted to the gasper knob, oriented to transmit UV illumination through the UV transparent material to sanitize exterior surfaces of the gasper knob. A method of sanitizing an air gasper knob comprises illuminating a gasper knob in an overhead PSU using UV illumination to destroy infectious agents on surfaces of the gasper knob.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
A joint for use with a composite laminated component is disclosed herein. The joint includes a component including a partial U-shaped trapezoidal cavity and a triangular component. The partial trapezoidal component includes a base extending in a first direction, a first side extending away from the base at a first angle from the first direction, a second side extending away from the base at a second angle from the first direction and toward the first side, and an opening defined by the first side and the second side. The triangular component is coupled to the base and extending orthogonally away from the base in a second direction and toward the opening.
A system for preparing a consumable on an aircraft is provided. The system includes an aircraft galley interface having a water outlet and a power outlet; and an aircraft cooking device having a water inlet connected to the water outlet of the aircraft galley interface and a power inlet connected to the power outlet of the aircraft galley interface, wherein the aircraft cooking device further includes at least one removable receptacle that is configured to receive a consumable, wherein, when the removable receptacle is placed in a housing of the aircraft cooking device, the aircraft cooking device is configured to introduce water into the receptacle, via the water inlet, to prepare the consumable for consumption.
A power system is disclosed herein. The power system includes a power source configured to supply an input power, the input power being an alternating current (AC) power, a power factor correction (PFC) configured to receive the input power from the power source and output an output power, the output power being a direct current (DC) power having a first DC voltage, and an electric component configured to receive the output power, the electric component including a DC to DC converter configured to convert the output power to a component power usable by the electric component, the component power being a DC power.
A system may include a transmitter and receiver. The system may include an electromagnetic transmission line sensor configured as a passive sensor, configured to determine at least one of a presence of one or more objects or one or more additional sensing parameters, wherein the electromagnetic transmission line sensor is configured as a continuous sensor, wherein the electromagnetic transmission line sensor includes a first port; a second port, wherein one of the first port or the second port comprises the transmitter and another of the first port or the second port comprises the receiver; and a length of waveguide suitable for transmitting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the length of waveguide is configured to couple to auxiliary sensors, wherein the transmitter transmits a packet comprising the electromagnetic wave through the length of waveguide to the receiver, wherein the one or more processing elements of the receiver interprets the packet.
An aircraft lavatory is disclosed herein. The aircraft lavatory includes an air duct including an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet extending into an interior of the aircraft lavatory, an ion emitter coupled to the air outlet, and a control unit electronically coupled to the ion emitter, the control unit configured to control an ion output of the ion emitter.
A passenger seating arrangement including contiguous rows configured to form a bed. Each passenger seat in the first row includes a deployable bed extension. In use, each deployed bed extension resides in a plane of a seat pan in an aft positioned row. At least one support deploys relative to its respective seat pan to support the deployed bed extension, for instance from below. In embodiments, a bifold cushion carried on the seat pan in the aft row unfolds to be positioned atop the deployed bed extension to form a bed. In embodiments, each of the contiguous rows includes at least three seats, wherein each seat is independently configured to form a portion of the bed.
A divan for installation in an aircraft cabin in relation to an emergency exit. In embodiments, the divan includes at least two seats wherein one seat is positioned directly in front of the emergency exit and includes a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly. The upper frame assembly includes a seat pan subassembly configured to raise and lower relative to the lower frame assembly, and a backrest subassembly rotatably attached to the seat pan subassembly. In use, the backrest rotates to a position overlaying the seat pan subassembly and the seat pan subassembly lowers toward the floor to achieve a step-up height of not more than 20 inches to comply with the step-up height requirements for a Type-III emergency exit.
A seat pan includes a break over function. The break over enables downward motion of a portion of the seat pan. The downward motion of the portion of the seat pan allows a distance between passenger seats to be reduced while maintaining a minimum required egress distance between the passenger seats. The breakover seat pan assists in egress. The portion of the seat pan may be actuated upwards to increase the length of the seat pan while a passenger is seated. The seat pan thus creates a supported seat surface when an occupant sits on the seat while presenting with a reduced surface when not occupied.
A system comprises an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts. A plurality of valves are disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space. A plurality of sensors are disposed in the interior space configured to sense a passenger condition.
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
H04N 5/33 - Transformation des rayonnements infrarouges
An aircraft seat includes a primary seating section including a primary seat pan and seatback. The aircraft seat further includes one or more deployable armrest assemblies, where each armrest assembly is configured to actuate between a stowed and deployed position. Each armrest assembly includes an actuator sub-system including a locking assembly and an actuator. Each armrest assembly further includes an armrest attaching panel. When the armrest assemblies are positioned in the deployed position, the armrest assemblies form an auxiliary seating section, where the armrest attaching panel is configured as an auxiliary seat pan. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the actuator actuates the armrest assemblies to the deployed position. The auxiliary and primary seat pan form a wide seating surface when in the deployed position. A top surface of the auxiliary seat pan is substantially flush with a top surface of the primary seat pan cushion.
A time-of-flight controlled touchless device is disclosed. The time-of-flight controlled touchless device includes a time-of-flight sensor and a microcontroller in operable communication with the time-of-flight sensor. The microcontroller is configured to command the time-of-flight sensor to emit a photon in a predefined direction, command the time-of-flight sensor to receive the photon reflected off a surface, determine a target object's distance based on a time-of-flight between emitting the photon and receiving the photon, compare the target object's distance to a predefined range, and, responsive to the target object's distance being within the predefined range, command an actuator on a dispensing valve to activate to dispense a liquid.
A fan structure for the interior of an aircraft. The fan structure includes: a structure of an aircraft interior defining an aperture, a spindle configured to be rotatably driven about its axis by a motor, a central hub mounted on the spindle and a plurality of blades extending outwardly from the central hub. The base of each of the plurality of blades is connected to the central hub and the tip of each of the plurality of blades is connected to an adjacent blade or the central hub, such that each of the plurality of blades forms a closed surface with an adjacent blade or the central hub. The plurality of blades are located in the aperture of the structure of an aircraft interior. The fan structure is configured to move a gas from a first side of the aperture to a second side of the aperture.
B64D 13/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret
An initiator for opening a pressurized gas cylinder is disclosed herein. The initiator includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a lance disposed within the housing, the lance configured to slide from the first end of the housing to the second end of the housing and out through the second end of the housing, a spring disposed within the housing between the first end of the housing and the lance, and a wire coupled to the first end of the housing and to the lance, the wire configured to hold the spring in a compressed state, the wire further configured to break in response to an electric current.
F17C 13/06 - Fermetures, p. ex. couvercles, organes frangibles
F16K 1/30 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation spécialement adaptées pour réceptacles sous pression
A galley for an aircraft is described comprising a first section, the first section having an upper surface, and wherein the upper surface is configured to be extendable along a first axis and in a first direction to form a bed. The first section may comprise a first hollow compartment, the first compartment comprising a U-shaped compartment frame that has two opposing, vertically extending side portions and an upper, top portion that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical side portions. A sleeping module may be provided within the first hollow compartment and may comprise a stowable bedframe stored within the first hollow compartment. The stowable bedframe may be configured to be pulled out from the cavity of the first compartment to form a bed.
A mini-suite is disclosed. The mini-suite may include a partition. The mini-suite may include a seat, comprising a footrest, a seat bottom, and a seatback, wherein the seat is configured to be independently oriented in at least one of a sitting position, a slouched position, or a berthed position. The mini-suite may include a console, wherein the console is mounted on a rear wall of the mini-suite. The mini-suite may include secondary furniture, wherein the secondary furniture is adjustable to match the orientation of the seat when the seat is in any of the sitting position, the slouched position, or the berthed position and match the orientation of adjacent secondary furniture located in the adjacent mini-suite. The mini-suite may include a storage compartment located below the secondary furniture. The mini-suite may include a forward cavity, configured to accept the footrest when the seat is in the berthed position.
A row of passenger seats convertible to a bed. The row includes a frame assembly supporting a plurality of laterally adjacent passenger seats. In embodiments, each seat includes a backrest having a first portion and a second portion movable relative to the first portion, a seat pan movable between a first position for seating and a second position for sleeping, and at least one link connecting the second portion of the backrest to the seat pan such that the second portion of the backrest tracks with the seat pan. In use, the second portion of the backrest resides in a plane of the backrest when the seat pan is in the first position, and resides in a plane of the seat pan when the seat pan is in the second position. In embodiments, the row provides a provision for sleeping in an economy class cabin of an airliner when occupancy permits seat row conversion.
A surface extension system is disclosed. The surface extension system may include secondary furniture, the secondary furniture positioned proximal to a seat configured to be oriented in a sitting position, a slouched position, or a berthed position. The secondary furniture may include a support structure. The secondary furniture may include a top surface. The secondary furniture may include a pivot, wherein the pivot is configured to couple the support structure and the top surface and permit the top surface to rotate to match the orientation of the seat in any of the sitting position, the slouched position, or the berthed position. The secondary furniture may include a locking mechanism, wherein when the locking mechanism is engaged the locking mechanism prevents rotation of the top surface about the pivot and when the locking mechanism is disengaged the locking mechanism allows rotation of the top surface about the pivot.
A hand drying system for an aircraft lavatory includes a hand blower tap with an inlet configured to connect to an aircraft environmental control system (ECS) to receive a flow of conditioned air from the ECS. A valve is operatively connected to the inlet to selectively block flow from the ECS and allow flow from the ECS through the hand blower tap.
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
E03C 1/01 - Installations de plomberie domestique pour l'alimentation en eau ou l'évacuation des eaux uséesÉviers pour des combinaisons de baignoires, douches, éviers, lavabos, cabinets, urinoirs ou similaires
E03C 1/18 - Éviers, raccordés ou non au tuyau d'évacuation
A recline lockout device is disclosed. The device includes one or more modular lockout assemblies including a housing, one or more levers, and one or more shafts. The device may include one or more lockout cables coupled to actuator assemblies of the aircraft seats and a lever. Each actuator assembly may be configured to position the aircraft seats between an upright and reclined position. The device may include one or more lockout control mechanisms configured to cause the one or more lockout cables to translate. Upon translating, the first lever or the second lever may be configured to translate to cause the first lever to disengage from the second lever. Upon disengaging the first lever from the second lever, the first recline lever may be configured to disengage from the second recline cable to prevent the actuator assemblies from actuating between the upright and reclined position.
A passenger seat is wirelessly powered. A combination of solid-state battery technology, photovoltaics, and LED arrays provide electrical power to an interactive display in a wireless power system. The LED arrays include redundant LEDs which are selected based on seat position and wireless feedback. The system uses solar window energy to offset the power requirements of the arrays, making the wireless power system more green or renewable. The LED arrays provides power when the solar window energy is unavailable, enabling robust power availability.
A system for an aircraft application using channel state information (CSI) is disclosed. The system includes a CSI generation device, a controllable device, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive CSI data from the CSI generation device, identify one or more classification states from the CSI data associated with one or more of a human presence, a posture, or a gesture, identify an operation to be executed based on the classification state, and, responsive to identifying the operation, send a first command to the controllable device to perform the operation.
H04B 7/06 - Systèmes de diversitéSystèmes à plusieurs antennes, c.-à-d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station d'émission
H04W 24/10 - Planification des comptes-rendus de mesures
71.
PASSENGER SUITE ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
A motion assembly for moving a passenger seat from a first location to a second location, for instance to facilitate seating persons of reduced mobility. In embodiments, the motion assembly includes a first subassembly for linear motion in a first direction, a second subassembly for linear motion in a second direction, and a third subassembly for rotational motion, the third subassembly positioned between and interconnecting the first and second subassemblies, wherein an amount of rotational motion of the third subassembly determines an angle of the second direction relative to the first direction. In some embodiments, the passenger seat is located in a suite and requires motion in at least two directions to move the seat from within the suite to the suite entrance.
B60N 2/06 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile coulissant
B60N 2/14 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile rotatif, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
B60N 2/24 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers
72.
AIRCRAFT SEAT MOTION CONTROLLER WITH TUNABLE SEAT MOTION SPEED
A system for motion control of an adjustable passenger seat. In embodiments, the system includes a seat including actuators coupled to movable seat components, a seat controller operatively coupled to the actuators, a motion planner communicatively coupled to the seat controller, and an interface operable for entering a sitting position change. The motion planner is configured to receive a request for a sitting position change, retrieve a motion plan corresponding to the requested sitting position change, receive a request for a transition speed associated with the requested sitting position change, and instruct the seat controller to operate the actuators to execute the requested sitting position change at the requested transition speed. In some embodiments, a transition speed change request is processed during seat motion.
A beverage mixing device is disclosed herein. The beverage mixing device may comprise: a capsule receiver configured to receive a capsule including a pre-mixed composition, the capsule receiver including a first sensor; a carbonation vessel disposed within the housing, the carbonation vessel configured for on-demand carbonation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first sensor, the controller configured to: determine a drink type based on receiving sensor data from the first sensor, and dispense a carbonated water or a non-carbonated water based on the drink type.
The present disclosure provides an interior passenger suite and a configuration of interior passenger suites for a vehicle such as an airliner. In embodiments, each suite includes interior walls defining an interior space, a passenger seat positioned in the interior space, an entrance positioned through one of the interior walls, and an interior window assembly. In embodiments, the interior window assembly includes a window frame defining a window opening, a window shade mounted to the window frame, at least one light source configured to direct light toward the window opening, and a controller configured to operate the window shade and the at least one light source. In use, the at least one light source can be operated to mimic exterior daylight conditions.
A seat row including a plurality of seats supported by a seat frame. Each seat includes a seat pan, a backrest, and a backrest frame positioned in surrounding relation to the backrest. The backrest frame reclines with the backrest and deploys away from the backrest to a position overlaying the seat pan to provide a substantially horizontal surface for overlaying a mattress on the deployed backrest frames. In embodiments, the mattress stows in a folded condition in one of the seats and is retrieved from, fills, and expands to cover the deployed backrest frames to form a flat bed. In some embodiments, the seat row provides a provision for sleeping in an economy class cabin of an airliner.
An integrated seat assembly including a fixed subassembly attachable to a seat backrest, a headrest subassembly configured to translate along a rail of the fixed subassembly, and a neck support subassembly also configured to translate along the rail, independently of the translation of the headrest subassembly. Each of the headrest subassembly and the neck support subassembly include articulating supports configured to enhance support of comfort of the respective subassemblies. Each of the headrest subassembly and the neck support subassembly may include a cushion for further comfort.
A beverage mixing device is disclosed herein. The beverage mixing device may comprise: a capsule receiver configured to receive a capsule including a pre-mixed composition, the capsule receiver including a first sensor; a carbonation vessel disposed within the housing, the carbonation vessel configured for on-demand carbonatation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first sensor, the controller configured to: determine a drink type based on receiving sensor data from the first sensor, and dispense a carbonated water or a non-carbonated water based on the drink type.
An appliance comprising a door configured to enclose a cooking or chilling space, a filter slot positioned above the door configured to accept a filter for filtering odors and particles, and a control panel for controlling the appliance positioned above the door.
A passenger seat assembly includes a first seat, a second seat, and a center console. In embodiments, a privacy divider is positioned atop the center console and serves as a mounting location for amenities for serving the first and second passenger seats. The center console is configurable to include various privacy, comfort, and utility features depending on the intended seating class for the passenger seat assembly. In embodiments, the first and second passenger seats include headrests and privacy assemblies associated with the headrests for enhancing privacy between the seats and/or relative to adjacent aisles.
A passenger suite for business class in an aircraft includes a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall defining an interior space. A primary seat is positioned in the interior space and against the back wall. A secondary seat is positioned in interior space and against the front wall. The secondary seat is movable between a first position against the front wall for use as an ottoman for the primary seat, and a second position apart from the front wall for use as a seat for a visiting passenger. A primary console is positioned against the back wall and a secondary console is positioned against the front wall. In embodiments, a suite entrance is positioned between the primary and secondary consoles.
A seat console including an upper console portion defining an interior space, a lower console portion positioned below the upper console portion, and at least one cable-actuated passenger control unit (PCU) positioned in the interior space in the upper console portion, the cable-actuated PCU including at least one pushbutton subassembly including a pushbutton presented through one of a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the upper console portion. The seat console may be implemented as a single seat console, or a center console configured to be positioned between two seats.
A method of identifying an aircraft. The aircraft includes a unit located on the aircraft. The unit includes a sensor. The method includes the steps of: the sensor measuring a physical parameter relating to the aircraft; the unit providing data relating to the measurement; storing the data and/or transmitting the data. The data is stored or transmitted periodically and/or with an associated timestamp, and the method also includes comparing the data with flight data associated with a known aircraft.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
An air filter assembly for use in an aircraft galley insert, the assembly comprising a cavity for receiving an air filter cassette in use, and a door for providing or blocking access to said cavity, wherein said door is hinged and comprises a front grill configured for intaking air.
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
A system for centrally controlled sanitization of a lavatory of an aircraft using ultraviolet (UV) light includes a first UV light source configured to emit a first UV light, and a second UV light source configured to emit a second UV light. The system further includes a central controller coupled to the first UV light source and the second UV light source and configured to independently control the first UV light source and the second UV light source to emit the first UV light and the second UV light at least one of at different times or for different durations.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A monument for installation in an aircraft passenger cabin comprises a housing extending from the floor upwardly toward the ceiling, the housing including a first configuration configured to receive a wheelchair in a first unfolded condition, and a second configuration configured to receive a stretcher in a second unfolded condition, a first interior space formed in the housing, a staircase disposed within the interior space; a second interior space formed in the housing, a first entrance into the first interior space through a door; a second entrance into the second interior space of the housing, and a securement assembly positionable on the floor, the securement assembly configured to secure one of the wheelchair or the stretcher in place within the interior space.
A system of manufacturing a ballistic material is disclosed herein. The system includes a preform including a three-dimensional woven fabric, a mold including a cavity, the cavity configured to receive the preform, and a port formed through the mold and into the cavity, wherein the port is configured to introduce a resin into the cavity, the resin filling the cavity and penetrating into the preform.
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p. ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 70/22 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins deux directions formant une structure bidimensionnelle
An aircraft lavatory is disclosed herein. The aircraft lavatory includes a standard access door providing access to the aircraft lavatory from at least one of an aisle, a cross aisle, or a passageway of an aircraft, a first moveable wall adjacent the standard access door, the first moveable wall having a first end and a second end and configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the first end of the first moveable wall configured to rotate about a first pivot point, and a second moveable wall adjacent the first moveable wall, the second movable wall having a first end and a second end and configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the first end of the second moveable wall configured to rotate about a second pivot point.
A system for seat motion planning includes a seat installable in an environment, the seat including a plurality of adjustable components, a plurality of actuators configured to move the adjustable components, and a seat controller configured to operate the plurality of actuators. The system further includes a motion planner communicatively coupled to the seat controller configured to access a seat motion plan from a plurality of seat motion plans stored in memory, access a model of the environment including at least one object affecting the seat motion plan, and modify the seat motion plan to account for the at least one object. In embodiments, the motion planner is implemented as an application executable by a processor configured to execute other, separate seat-related applications.
A locking system for an overhead stowage bin may comprise a latch and an electromechanical actuator configured to actuate the latch. A bin controller may be electrically coupled to the electromechanical actuator. A passenger input and a master controller may be in operable communication with the bin controller.
A reading light assembly for a passenger seat. The reading light assembly includes a light source, a drive mechanism, a driven mechanism coupled to the drive mechanism and the light source configured to change the angle of the light source, and a motion controller configured to be communicatively coupled to a seat controller for controlling a seat pan actuator. In use, the motion controller is configured to coordinate operation of the drive mechanism with movement of the seat pan actuator, such that the such that the light source follows motion of the passenger seat. A passenger seat system including an adjustable passenger seat and the reading light assembly.
A lighting unit is provided. The lighting unit includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a light array mounted on the first circuit board, and a controller mounted on the first circuit board and coupled to the light array. The light unit further includes a first portion of an isolated power supply system mounted on the first circuit board and coupled to the controller and a second portion of the isolated power supply system mounted on the second circuit board. The first portion includes a first half magnetic core and a first set of windings and the second portion includes a second half magnetic core and a second set of windings. The first circuit board is coupled to the second circuit board so that a magnetic flux generated in the first half magnetic core is passed to the second half magnetic core.
F21V 23/02 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des transformateurs ou des impédances
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
F21V 23/00 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage
92.
INTEGRATED PRINT BED FILM FOR ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED NON-METALLIC PARTS
A system for forming a non-metallic component including an integral secondary material is disclosed herein. The system includes a print bed, a consumable film disposed on the print bed, a secondary material disposed on the consumable film, and an extruder configured to extrude a non-metallic material to form a non-metallic component on the secondary material, wherein the secondary material is monolithic with the non-metallic component.
B29C 64/165 - Procédés de fabrication additive utilisant une combinaison de matériaux solides et liquides, p. ex. une poudre avec liaison sélective par liant liquide, catalyseur, inhibiteur ou absorbeur d’énergie
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
A system for dynamic seat motion is disclosed. The system includes a seat including a seat controller, actuators for moving physical seat elements, and sensors for monitoring the environment in which the seat operates. The system further includes a motion controller configured to access present positions of the actuators corresponding to a present sitting position of the seat, access future positions of the actuators corresponding to a future sitting position of the seat, receive outputs from the first and second sensors, reconcile the outputs received from the first and second sensors, and cause dynamic motion to be executed by the seat controller to transition the seat from the present sitting position to the future sitting position.
A power loss detector for an aircraft galley, the aircraft galley comprising a power supply and an aircraft galley load, the power supply configured to supply DC power to an aircraft galley load, the power loss detector comprising: a voltage sensor configured to determine an initial voltage of the power supply and a subsequent voltage of the power supply; and a controller configured to determine from the initial voltage and the subsequent voltage a voltage change, the controller configured to determine a power loss in the event that the voltage change exceeds a voltage change threshold.
A galley cart restraint mechanism is provided. The galley cart restraint mechanism including a base portion, a post portion coupled to the base portion, and a foot portion coupled to the post portion. At least the foot portion is configured to engage with a floor track to prevent movement of the galley cart in at least a first direction.
An isolation section assembly includes a section housing defining an interior space. The section housing includes a door with access to the interior space. The isolation section assembly includes an enclosure abutting the door. The airlock enclosure defines an interior airlock space. The interior airlock space is configured and adapted to be at a negative pressure relative to a cabin area. An air recirculation system in fluid communication with at least one of the interior space of the section housing or the interior airlock space.
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 9/14 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des substances vaporisées ou pulvérisées
B64C 1/14 - FenêtresPortesTrappes d'évacuation ou panneaux de visiteStructures de cadres environnantsVerrièresPare-brise
B64D 11/00 - Arrangements pour passagers ou équipageInstallations de postes de pilotage non prévues ailleurs
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING SYSTEM USE AND CALIBRATING THE PREDICTIONS
A method for is disclosed herein, including receiving, by a processor, a first sensor signal, retrieving, by the processor, a first dispense time for a faucet in response to the first sensor signal being a request for water from the faucet, activating, by the processor, the faucet to dispense water for the first dispense time, receiving, by the processor, a second sensor signal while the faucet is dispensing water, determining, by the processor, that the faucet is active in response to the second sensor signal being a request for soap from a soap dispenser, calculating, by the processor, a first frequency of the faucet being active when the second sensor signal is received, and decreasing, by the processor, the first dispense time in response to the first frequency being above a first threshold.
A passenger seating system in an aircraft cabin may include at least one aisle which runs in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The passenger seating system may further include one or more passenger compartments which face a direction in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The one or more passenger compartments may include at least one aircraft seat, a structural panel, and a privacy wall. The aircraft seat may be positioned within the one or more passenger compartments at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The structural panel may be positioned behind the aircraft seat, and it may extend in a perpendicular direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The privacy wall may be positioned between the aircraft seat and the adjacent aisle.
A cleaning mechanism for a smart air ionizer is provided. The cleaning mechanism includes an electrode configured with a plurality of carbon bristles exposed to an airflow and configured to ionize air in the airflow via the plurality of carbon bristles, a vibration mechanism, and a controller circuit coupled to the vibration mechanism, the controller circuit including a controller configured to operate the vibration mechanism to clean the plurality of carbon bristles.
B08B 7/02 - Nettoyage par des procédés non prévus dans une seule autre sous-classe ou un seul groupe de la présente sous-classe par distorsion, battage ou vibration de la surface à nettoyer
B08B 13/00 - Accessoires ou parties constitutives, d'utilisation générale, des machines ou appareils de nettoyage
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
A rinse arrangement for cleaning an interior volume of a tank, the arrangement comprising: a tank, the interior of which is to be cleaned, the tank having a top, a bottom, and, extending from the top to the bottom, an outer wall and an inner wall defining the interior volume; and a rinse fluid inlet port mounted to an upper region of the tank, the inlet port having a first end and configured to be fluidly connected to a rinse fluid supply, in use, and a second end that extends into the tank interior; and wherein the inner wall has a convex shape from the top to the bottom, defining a convex surface (C) curving in towards the interior volume.
