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Modular refreshment center

US11273915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateOct 27, 2017
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B95/008
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module also has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode.

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