System and method for stowage compartment pivot assembly
US8146227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7009
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile platform is provided. The mobile platform includes a interior overhead structure and at least one compartment rotatably coupled to the interior overhead structure. The compartment is rotatable into an opened position and a closed position. The mobile platform further includes a pivot system coupled to the interior overhead structure and the compartment to enable the compartment to rotate into the opened position and the closed position. The pivot system comprises a first fitting that defines a raceway and a second fitting that defines a hub and a guide. The hub of the second fitting is for engagement with the raceway and the guide directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting.
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