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Powered stowage bin assemblies

US10889376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Mark L. Cloud · Seattle, US
Christopher L. Schwitters · Everett, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2018
Grant date	Jan 12, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/502
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A stowage bin assembly is configured to be disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a strongback, and a pivot bin moveably coupled to the strongback. The pivot bin is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. A bin drive system is configured to move the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position. The bin drive system includes a motor operatively coupled to a bin actuator through a motion link. The motor is configured move the bin actuator via the motion link to push the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position.

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