Disclosed is a chiller including a pull-down procedure or pull-down mode, a sustain procedure or sustain mode and, additionally, a heat-up procedure or heat-up mode or temper mode. This allows the chiller to deliberately and determined heat up content if the starting temperature of the content is below the target temperature for serving the content.
This nozzle (16) for the sealing of an open edge (18) of a panel (2), said nozzle (16) comprises a tubular portion (20) defining a conduct (22), suitable for the flow of an edge fill material (24), and a spacer portion (26) longitudinally prolonging the tubular portion (20) over a partial section (28) of the tubular portion (20).
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
Described is an integrated electronic control system including keypad with a keypad connector, one or more galley inserts controllable by the keypad; and a control board couplable with the keypad and the galley insert. The control board includes a first connector configured to removably and electrically couple with the keypad connector, a second connector configured to removably and electrically couple with a galley insert connector, and a processor implementing a plurality of control functions related to multiple galley inserts. The processor is configured to receive an input command related to a connected galley insert from the keypad, and generate a control signal, via a control function associated with the galley insert using the input command, to control the galley insert. Further, feedback from the galley insert is received, and based on the feedback, the keypad is configured to indicate a status of the galley insert.
Described is an integrated electronic control system including keypad with a keypad connector, one or more galley inserts controllable by the keypad; and a control board couplable with the keypad and the galley insert. The control board includes a first connector configured to removably and electrically couple with the keypad connector, a second connector configured to removably and electrically couple with a galley insert connector, and a processor implementing a plurality of control functions related to multiple galley inserts. The processor is configured to receive an input command related to a connected galley insert from the keypad, and generate a control signal, via a control function associated with the galley insert using the input command, to control the galley insert. Further, feedback from the galley insert is received, and based on the feedback, the keypad is configured to indicate a status of the galley insert.
G05B 19/409 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using manual data input [MDI] or by using control panel, e.g. controlling functions with the panelNumerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control panel details or by setting parameters
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
H01H 13/70 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
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SURFACE DISINFECTION AND VISIBLE LIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
Surface disinfection for enclosures with Ultra-Violet (UV) light and illuminating such enclosures with visible light. Particular embodiments relate to limiting the transmission of viruses and bacteria in the interior space of an aircraft, such as a lavatory, through the use of UV light application, while providing visible light to passengers of such lavatory, both in a safe and compliant manner. This disclosure provides a lighting system and method that combines a visible light emitter and a UV light emitter into a single light system module. Although UV light is a preferred method of neutralizing pathogens, its use is not safe for human exposure. Accordingly, the disclosed lighting system is capable of detecting the presence of an occupant within an enclosure or defined space and only allows the visible light emitter to function (and prevents the UV light emitter from functioning) while people or animals are present within the electromagnetic range for the lighting system. The lighting system can then detect the absence of an occupant within an enclosure or defined space, prior to activating the UV light emitter, and once absence is detected, the UV light emitter can be activated by a controller.
A cable harness grommet for installation in an aircraft interior component, and method of installing the same. The cable harness grommet seals a honeycomb panel cut-out and seals the cable harness itself as the cable harness passes through the cut-out by way of an aperture in the cable harness grommet. The honeycomb panel cut-out is enclosed by the cable harness grommet such that the cable harness grommet closes and seals the honeycomb panel cut-out and the aperture around the cable harness itself, both in compliance with applicable airworthiness requirements.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
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Aircraft-galley module with open/closed-loop cooling/heating
The invention relates to An aircraft on-board kitchen module (1) comprising at least one heater and/or cooler with at least one first compartment (2) for drinks and/or food and whose temperature can be conditioned by at least one thermoelectric element (5) having a first and a second heat exchanger (8, 9), one of the heat exchangers (8, 9) forming a cold side and the other heat exchanger (8, 9) forming a hot side of the thermoelectric element (5) such that heat generated by the thermoelectric element (5) is dissipated by a primary coolant from a central cooling system (11) of the aircraft, the primary coolant being supplied via a coolant duct (10) that is selectively supplied with ambient air from the cabin and/or conditioned cold air from the central cooling system (11) of the aircraft.
B64D 13/08 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned the air being heated or cooled
F25B 21/04 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect reversible
B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned
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GALLEY MODULE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR THE OPEN-LOOP AND/OR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE IN A FOOD AND/OR DRINKS COMPARTMENT OF A GALLEY MODULE
The invention relates to a galley module (1) for an aircraft, comprising at least one heating and/or cooling unit having at least one first compartment (2) for drinks and/or food, wherein the temperature of said compartment can be conditioned by means of at least one thermoelectric element (5), wherein the thermoelectric element (5) comprises a first and a second heat exchanger (8, 9), with one heat exchanger (8, 9) forming a cold side and the other heat exchanger (8, 9) forming a hot side of the thermoelectric element (5), wherein the waste heat from the thermoelectric element (5) is discharged via a primary coolant from a central coolant supply of the aircraft, wherein the primary coolant is supplied via a cooling air channel (10) which can be optionally supplied with ambient air and/or conditioned cold air from a central cooling system (11) of the aircraft.
B64D 13/08 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned the air being heated or cooled
B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned
The invention relates to a closing device for an on-board device (1) having a structure (2) and a door (10), which can be moved, preferably pivoted, relative to the structure, the closing device comprising: - a locking mechanism (30), which has a structure-side locking component (31, 34) attached to the structure (2) and a door-side locking component (13, 15) attached to the door (10), it being possible to bring the structure-side locking component (31, 34) and the door-side locking component (13, 15) into interlocking and/or frictional engagement with one another in order to lock the door (10) on the structure (2) and to release the structure-side locking component and the door-side locking component from one another in order to unlock the door (10); - an actuation mechanism (20), which can be uncoupled from the locking mechanism (30), is attached to the door (10) and is designed to establish and/or release the engagement of the structure-side locking component (31, 34) and the door-side locking component (13, 15) when actuated by an operator.
E05B 63/24 - Arrangements in which the fastening members which engage one another are mounted respectively on the wing and the frame and are both movable, e.g. for release by moving either of them
A venting outlet (1) for a drinking water supply system of an aircraft is proposed, having an inlet opening (3) which is arranged on a rear side of the venting outlet and is intended for receiving a venting fluid, in particular air, from the drinking water supply system, and further having a venting opening (6) arranged on a front side of the venting outlet and intended for discharging at least some of the received venting fluid to an external surroundings of the venting outlet (1). According to the invention, the venting outlet (1) further comprises a flushing connection (5) and a cover (4) which can be mounted on the flushing connection (5) and can be removed therefrom and which has at least one through-hole (16), wherein the venting opening (6) is formed by the at least one through-hole (16) in the cover (4) mounted on the flushing connection (5), and the flushing connection (5) is designed, only with the cover (4) removed from the flushing connection (5), for coupling a flushing fluid line (55) on the front side of the venting outlet and for introducing a flushing fluid, in particular drinking water, through the flushing connection (5) to the inlet opening (3) of the venting outlet. Also proposed are a wall element having the proposed venting outlet and a flushing method for a drinking water supply system with use of the proposed venting outlet.
An on-board device for a vehicle, preferably a galley or a bar for an airplane, has at least one visible side wall and at least one paneling for partially or completely concealing a work area of the on-board device. The paneling is adjustable between at least two configurations. The paneling forms or covers at least part of the side wall in a first configuration and conceals the work area partially or completely in a second configuration.
A latch assembly (1) is presented which comprises a safety latch (2) and a trigger latch (4). The safety latch (2) is releasable to raise from a lowered end position into a raised end position for, in use with an object, locking the object. The trigger latch (4) is adapted for fixing the safety latch (2) in its lowered end position and operable for releasing the safety latch (2). The safety latch (2) is adapted to be reset from its raised end position into its lowered end position for unlocking the object. Moreover, a storage compartment having at least one latch assembly (1) is presented.
A trolley arrangement for a galley of an aircraft has a trolley container in which at least two trolleys can be arranged in a longitudinal direction and a trolley-handling device for pulling and pushing a trolley longitudinally into the trolley container. This device has a linear guide with a stationary guiding bar and a slide movable along the guiding bar longitudinally, a pulling and pushing bar extending along a longitudinal axis, axially fixed on the slide, but rotatable about the longitudinal axis, a hook at a distal end of the pulling and pushing bar remote from the slide, a handling bar axially fixed on the slide or on the pulling and pushing bar, and a joint between the handling bar and the slide or the pulling and pushing bar, so that the handling bar and the pulling and pushing bar are axially connected and are rotationally coupled.
The invention relates to a modular on-board galley, in particular an aircraft galley (11), and a method of assembling such a galley that comprises, as utility zones, a base and at least one attachment element divided into compartments for accommodating drawers and devices, the compartments being designed with mechanical connectors for interconnecting the elements and with inserts or devices as well as electrical and electronic device connectors and device supply lines. Such a modular on-board galley that not only offers a variable structure but also enables the galley to be completely assembled in a simple manner with preassembled space-saving block- and housing-like attachments and superstructures that are nevertheless compact with regard to their dimensions, in particular in an aircraft that is fully equipped with seats, cabinets and on-board toilets, without these installed components having to be removed beforehand, is to be created. For this purpose, a backer element (2) to the rear as seen from the operating side (7) of the galley is designed for extension laterally as well as forwardly and rearwardly projecting individual housing-like attachments around the backer element and upwardly projecting attachments on top of the backer element, the attachments being attached successively, the backer element (2) having a horizontal connection plane (H) and vertical connection planes (LL, LQ) that run both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction.
A latch for a pivotal door has a respective pair of bolts on each of two opposite edges of the doors. The bolts are independently movable between latching positions projecting from the respective door edge and freeing positions at least partially recessed in the respective door edge, respective rods having outer ends connected to the bolts and inner ends. Respective actuating elements each connected to two of the inner ends are independently operable to shift the respective bolts between the respective latching and freeing positions. Respective adjacent handles coupled to the actuating are both shiftable independently of each other in generally the same direction between an unactuated position with the respective element setting the respective bolts in the latching positions and an actuated position setting with the respective element setting the respective bolts in the freeing positions.
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