Hinge for enlarging the volume of an aircraft storage bin
US10077111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, a retrofit storage bin door hinge includes an extension member than increases the storage volume of the bin by at least 5 percent or 10 percent, thereby permitting the storage of larger carry-on bags. Required access to the ceiling panels during maintenance operations is preserved by the hinges pivotable attachment to a pivot mount attached to the ceiling of a storage bin. In this manner, the hinge assembly and door may be readily translated downwardly to provide full access to the ceiling panels during a maintenance operation.
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