Retrofit luggage bin assemblies compatible with existing aircraft bin supports
US5716027A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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 are 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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