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Variable position and modular luggage storage system for an aircraft passenger cabin

US6318671A · kind A · utility

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14References

15Claims

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Assignee

Daimler Chrysler Aerospace Airbus GmbH · DE

Inventors

Markus Schumacher · Buxtehude, DE
Andrew Muin · Buxtehude, DE
Lutz Franke · Leonberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 1, 1999
Grant date	Nov 20, 2001
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2019

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D11/003
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Luggage storing bins in an aircraft passenger cabin are suspended from rigid mounting brackets by cooperating first and second securing elements forming part of the carriers and of bin end walls. The securing elements, such as holes, cooperate with connector members such as threaded bolts and nuts, whereby the bins can be secured to the respective bracket in different elevational positions to vary a cabin layout in accordance with airline requirements. Gaps between the cabin ceiling cover panels and the bins are covered by overlaps and/or additional moldings to accommodate different elevational bin positions.

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