INTEGRATED STOWAGE BIN ASSEMBLY
    12.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230228141A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-20

    申请号:US18053611

    申请日:2022-11-08

    Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, 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. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.

    AIRCRAFT FLOORING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20200086966A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-19

    申请号:US16548527

    申请日:2019-08-22

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

    BI-FOLD DOOR
    14.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230083772A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17939761

    申请日:2022-09-07

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

    FLIGHT DECK BARRIER APPARATUS
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230047018A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17887302

    申请日:2022-08-12

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

    Universal power interface system and methods to use the same

    公开(公告)号:US10680395B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US16293019

    申请日:2019-03-05

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

    Payload attachment fitting and methods to use the same

    公开(公告)号:US11180258B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-23

    申请号:US16364820

    申请日:2019-03-26

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

    AIRCRAFT LATCH APPARATUS HAVING FLOATING STRIKE ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20200370330A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-26

    申请号:US15931294

    申请日:2020-05-13

    Inventor: Diego Valdes

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

    AIRCRAFT HINGE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS FOR THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200255116A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:US16781739

    申请日:2020-02-04

    Inventor: David Chadwell

    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.

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