Retrofit luggage bin assembly compatible with existing aircraft bin supports
US5549258A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides luggage bin assemblies, for retrofitting existing aircraft with larger overhead storage bins, that is compatible with existing aircraft bin support structure for original equipment bins. The assemblies include both a bin structure and supporting brackets that engage the existing aircraft bin supports with little or no modification to the existing supports. This facilitates rapid retrofit of the aircraft thereby reducing aircraft out of service time and also costs of manpower used to retrofit the aircraft.
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