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 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
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.
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
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 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 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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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
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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
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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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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
69.
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 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
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 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 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.
An economy aircraft seat includes a telescopically extensible seat pan frame. Multiple telescoping sections extend forward with stops to prevent overextension. A forward edge of the extensible seat pan frame includes clips to affix the extensible seat pan frame to a neighboring passenger seat frame. The extensible seat pan frame includes supports that transversely span the extensible seat pan frame.
A seat system for an aircraft including a pilot seat configured to operate in a piloting mode and in a rest mode. The pilot seat includes a dual function component configured to function as a flight controller when the pilot seat is operating in the piloting mode and a rest surface when the pilot seat is operating in the rest mode. The piloting mode and the rest mode are mutually exclusive operating modes. The seat system further includes a control system in electronic communication with the pilot seat and configured to activate the flight controller when the pilot seat is operating in the piloting mode, deactivate the flight controller when the pilot seat is operating in the rest mode. The pilots seats may be utilized in a two-pilot aircraft to provide provisions for pilot rest in an aircraft cockpit.
An aircraft seat may include an integrated controller feedback system. The controller feedback system may include a user interface device at least partially embedded within an armrest console of the aircraft seat. The user interface device may include a control panel, one or more buttons, one or more sensors, and/or a controller. The one or more buttons may indicate a controllable feature of the feedback system. The one or more sensors may be aligned with the one or more buttons and may be able to distinguishably detect a user touch from a user press. The controller may be in communication with the one or more sensors. The controller may generate one or more feedback signals in response to a user touch, and/or generate one or more activation signals in response to a user press.
The present disclosure provides a seat layout for business class in an aircraft. The layout includes a first row of seats that are angled toward a centerline, and a second row positioned directly behind the first row of seats, the second row including seats that are laterally adjacent and parallel to the centerline. Each seat includes a console positioned to one side of the respective seat, wherein the consoles of the first row form footwells for the seats of the second row. The seats in the second row are grouped to form a sharable space for passengers traveling together. The disclosure further provides a seat layout for a widebody aircraft including a sharable space positioned at the aft end of the center column.
A modular backrest structure. The backrest includes a back shell. The back shell is changed to customize the aesthetic of the seat. The backrest includes a beam. The back shell is coupled to the beam and adapters. The beam and adapters are configurable to multiple widths. The multiple widths of the allow for changing the back shell without changing the beam and the adapters. The beam and adapters provide a standardized attachment scheme to eliminate variations arising out of the different back shells.
The present disclosure provides a tray table assembly including a pouch configured to temporarily stow travel essentials during flight. The pouch is removably attached to the back of the tray table by way of a plurality of removable fasteners. The pouch includes inner and outer layers forming an interior space therebetween accessible through a top opening that may be zippered or otherwise closeable. In some embodiments, the pouch is constructed from soft material such as neoprene rubber, and at least the outer layer is made from mesh or translucent material such that the contents are visible to the passenger, so they are not forgotten and left behind.
A method for joining composite rods with tubular shape without expensive, machined connectors and without compromising the structural integrity of the composite rod includes internal and external collars applied to the ends of the composite rod and deformed via unidirectional compressive load applied by a clamp in the radial direction of the composite rod cross-section. The resulting plastic deformation of the metal collars and composite rod interlock those components to support both compressive and tensile loads. The deformed metal collars are easily joinable to other components via off-the-shelf hardware.
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
B21D 39/04 - Utilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tubes avec des tubesUtilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tubes avec des barres
A method is disclosed herein. The method includes sending a first signal to a first emitter in an aircraft lavatory to activate the first emitter, the first emitter illuminating an object with infrared light, receiving a second signal from a first sensor in the aircraft lavatory, the second signal providing an indication of motion of the object based on a first reflection from the object, receiving a third signal from a second sensor in the aircraft lavatory, the third signal providing an indication of motion of the object based on a second reflection from the object, determining that the object is moving in a vertical direction based on the second signal and the third signal, and activating an actuator in response to the determining that the object is moving in the vertical direction, the actuator coupled to a waste bin flap that opens into a wall of the aircraft lavatory.
A universal communication device is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the universal communication device comprises: a first fiber connector including a first positive analog input port and a first negative analog input port; a second fiber connector including a second positive analog input port and a second negative analog input port; a serial peripheral interface (SPI) port; an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) port; a first output port; and a controller in electrical communication with the first fiber connector, the second fiber connector, the SPI port, the I2C port, and the first output port.
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
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
An aircraft oven is provided that includes an inner cavity configured to receive at least one hazardous item, an oven door. When the oven door is closed, the aircraft oven is configured to switch from a normal operation mode to a safety operation mode, in use.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A central cabin control system comprises a central controller in operable communication with various sub-systems in an aircraft cabin. The central controller is configured to provide data of various systems to crew members and/or facilitate interactions with various passengers. The central controller is configured for operable communication with each controller disposed in the aircraft cabin.
A portable electronic device (PED) holder for a passenger seat back. The PED holder includes a backstop pivotally attachable to the seat back and a shelf pivotally attached to the backstop. In use, the backstop is configured to rotate to a position outside of a recess formed in the seat back and the shelf is configured to rotate open. When the PED holder is fully deployed, the shelf is substantially horizontal and an angle formed between the backstop and a vertical axis is no greater than about negative 45 degrees, such that when a tray table is stowed the closing motion of the tray table causes the shelf to fold against the backstop and the folded PED holder to rotate into the recess. The present disclosure further provides a passenger seat including the PED holder and a PED holder assembly installable as a kit of parts.
An upholstery is described. The upholstery includes a dress cover which covers a cushion. Artificial muscles are incorporated into the dress cover. The artificial muscles improve the pressure distribution between a passenger and the cushion. The artificial muscles are yarns which change length in response to receiving a voltage differential. The change in length of the yarns causes the dress cover to bulge. The bulge of the dress cover then allows the cushion to expand thereby changing the stiffness of the cushion. The voltage differential across the yarns is adjusted to accommodate passengers with a range of weights. The upholstery is applied across an aircraft cabin in seat pans, seat backs, head rests, and leg rests.
A rinse device comprising rinse device comprising a housing, and where in the housing there is provided: a rinse fluid dispensing mechanism configured to eject a rinse fluid from the housing into a volume surrounding the housing; and a pressure generating mechanism configured to generate pressure waves in the volume.
B08B 9/08 - Nettoyage de récipients, p. ex. de réservoirs
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
90.
FLEXIBLE WALL STORAGE UNIT FOR URINARY RELIEF SYSTEM
A storage unit for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The storage unit includes a body, an inlet port coupled to the body, an outlet port coupled to the body, a first porous layer disposed within the body and adjacent the inlet port, an absorbent layer disposed within the body and adjacent the first porous layer, and a second porous layer disposed within the body and adjacent the absorbent layer and the outlet port.
A system includes a structure and a stowable tablet holder apparatus. The stowable tablet holder apparatus may include a pivotable support arm and a base member. The base member may have a rear portion and a front lip portion. The base member may be horizontally positioned when in a stowed state and when in a deployed state. The pivotable support arm may extend from the front of the rear portion toward the front lip portion when in the stowed state. When the base member is in the deployed state, the stowable tablet holder apparatus may be configured to hold a tablet at a viewing angle by rotation of the pivotable support arm such that a bottom edge of the tablet rests against the front lip portion and a back of the tablet rests against the pivotable support arm.
A passenger seating apparatus, a passenger seating module for nesting with another passenger seating module in a forward-aft direction, a passenger seating arrangement, an aircraft comprising a passenger seating apparatus and a method of assembling a passenger seating arrangement are disclosed herein. The passenger seating apparatus comprises a seat, a wall comprising a forward-facing side and an aft-facing side, and a display mounted to the aft-facing side of the wall. The display is movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and comprises a first display portion and a second display portion. In the stowed configuration, the first display portion and the second display portion lie in a common plane. In the deployed configuration, the first display portion and the second display portion lie in different planes.
A passenger seating module for nesting with another passenger seating module in a forward-aft direction, a passenger seating arrangement, a kit of parts for assembling a passenger seating arrangement, and a method of assembling a passenger seating module, are disclosed herein.
A passenger seating module for nesting with another passenger seating module in a forward-aft direction, a passenger seating arrangement, a kit of parts for assembling a passenger seating arrangement, and a method of assembling a passenger seating module, are disclosed herein.
The passenger seating module comprises: a seat module and a furniture module comprising a recess configured to receive the seat module. The recess is configured to receive the seat module in a plurality of orientations.
An aircraft lavatory trash compactor includes a water source, a valve actuator connected to the water source, a trash can disposed below the valve actuator, and a controller configured to activate the valve actuator to spray water into the trash can. A processor can receive a signal indicating a level of trash in a trash can. The processor can determine the level of trash in the trash can in response to receiving the signal. The processor can determine that the level of trash is above a threshold. The processor can activate a water valve in response to the determination that the level of trash is above the threshold.
A froth heater can include an outer case defining an inner cavity, an inlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity, and an outlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity. The froth heater can include a heater core inserted into inner cavity and configured to form a flow path between an inner wall of the outer case and the heater core between the inlet and the outlet. The heater core can include a core cavity configured to receive a heater therein to heat the heater core.
A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
F24H 1/10 - 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
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
96.
Quick release system and method for an interior aircraft cabin apparatus
A quick release system for an interior apparatus is disclosed. The system may include a release assembly including a release handle and release cables. The release handle may pull the release cables when a force is applied. The system may include a latch assembly including latches coupled to the release cables. The latches may include a latch hook positioned in an open position or a closed position. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the latch hook may release the apparatus to cause the apparatus to rotate about an axis. The system may include a locking assembly including a lever and a lock plate. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the lock plate may translate between the locked position and the unlocked position to disengage the lock plate from the tracks to cause the apparatus to translate along the tracks.
An actuator control system for an assembly including moveable components such as a passenger seat. The system includes a first motor having a first rotating shaft, a second motor having a second rotating shaft, and a plurality of gear assemblies including a gear disposed between the shafts. A controller operates to move each gear independently between a neutral position and a rotationally engaged position with one of the rotating shafts. Each gear is coupled to a flexible shaft rotationally coupled to an actuator for moving the moveable component. In use, a singular controller and the two motors control N number of actuators. Each flexible shaft may be further coupled to a variable speed controller including a toroidal drive mechanism.
F16H 19/06 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa comportant un organe flexible sans fin
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
F16H 19/08 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement oscillant et vice versa
A leg restraint system for a side facing seat provided in an aircraft or other conveyance. The system includes a leg restraining device including a panel configured to deploy along a deployment path when a sensed condition is met, a sensor configured to monitor the deployment path, and an indicator configured to indicate information regarding the monitored deployment path. A controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and indicator receives information and instructs the indicator to indicate a compliance status of the leg restraining device. In embodiments, an object positioned in the deployment path of the leg restraining device causes a noncompliant status to be indicated to a seated occupant thereby causing corrective action to be taken such that the leg restraining device can be operated as intended.
A human interface for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The human interface includes a body including a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side, a fluid cavity defined by the bottom, the front, the back, the first side, and the second side, the fluid cavity open through an opening in the top of the body, and an outlet extending from the fluid cavity and through the bottom, the outlet located near the back and centered between the first side and the second side.
A control unit for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The control unit includes a pressure regulator having a high pressure inlet and a reduced pressure outlet, the high pressure inlet having a first air pressure, and the reduced pressure outlet having a second air pressure, an ejector having an pressurized air input, an vacuum port, and an air output, the pressurized air input of the ejector coupled to the reduced pressure outlet of the pressure regulator and the vacuum port connected to a storage device, an ejector head housing the pressure regulator and the ejector, and a pressurized gas source coupled to the high pressure inlet of the pressure regulator, the pressurized gas source providing an air flow having the first air pressure.
