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Touch-free operable stowage bin assemblies

US10672208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References

30Claims

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Richard K. Simms · Redmond, US
Stephen G. Dame · Everett, US
Mark L. Cloud · Seattle, US
Todd D. Smith · Erie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 15, 2017
Grant date	Jun 2, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 27, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D47/02
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stowage bin assembly includes a latch that is configured to selectively lock and unlock the stowage bin assembly, and a sensor in communication with the latch. The sensor is configured to be engaged to lock, unlock, open, and/or close the stowage bin assembly without the latch or the sensor being touched.

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