Systems and methods for positioning a section divider assembly within a vehicle

US10919632B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Derek Andrew Minyard · Eugene, US
• Brent Clarence Walton · Renton, US
• Christopher L. Schwitters · Everett, US
• David J. Barene · Arlington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 11, 2017
• Grant date: Feb 16, 2021
• Expiry date: Feb 10, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D11/003
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A section divider assembly is configured to be positioned above one or more seats and indicate a boundary of a section onboard a cabin of a vehicle. The section divider assembly includes an attachment header, and a barrier extending downwardly from the attachment header. A first coupler is secured to the attachment header. The first coupler is configured to be removably secured to a first fitting secured to a strongback of a stowage bin assembly within the cabin. A second coupler is secured to the attachment header and spaced apart from the first coupler. The second coupler is configured to be removably secured to a second fitting secured to a fixed rail within the cabin.