Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Ergonomically improved overhead bin systems
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Application No.: US16148666Application Date: 2018-10-01
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Publication No.: US11643211B2Publication Date: 2023-05-09
- Inventor: Amar Patel , Amruthesh Shivashankar , Vinay Siddalingappa , Ganeshprasad Kalavar , Rejo Jayaraj , Tom Thomas , Premananda Kanthi
- Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
- Current Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: The Small Patent Law Group LLC
- Agent Joseph M. Butscher
- Main IPC: B64D11/00
- IPC: B64D11/00

Abstract:
A storage bin assembly includes a fixed bin portion, an articulating bin portion, and an articulation system. The fixed bin portion is configured to be mounted to an aircraft, and has a cavity configured for storage of luggage. The articulating bin portion is coupled to the fixed bin portion, and includes a shelf configured for supporting luggage. The articulation system movably couples the articulating bin portion to the fixed bin portion. The articulating bin portion is movable from a first position in which the articulating bin portion is proximate to the fixed bin portion to a second position at which the articulating bin portion is separated from the fixed bin portion and lower than the fixed bin portion.
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