Stowage bin with closing force assistance
US9296479B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a closing force. The apparatus comprises a stowage bin, a number of sensors that measure a number of forces on the stowage bin, an assist mechanism that provides a closing force, a controller that compares data from the number of sensors, and an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the closing force based on the data from the number of sensors. The assist mechanism has a mechanical advantage that changes to provide the closing force.
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