CN105073579A

CN105073579A - Modular lavatory with alcove

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Publication number: CN105073579A
Application number: CN201480009234.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: I·G·斯科利; S·萨夫
Original assignee: C&D Zodiac Inc
Current assignee: Safran Cabin Inc
Priority date: 2013-02-19
Filing date: 2014-02-19
Publication date: 2015-11-18
Anticipated expiration: 2034-02-19
Also published as: BR112015019786A2; EP2958801A1; JP6401223B2; RU2623282C2; WO2014130590A1; JP2018103986A; EP2958801A4; RU2015139853A; JP6581234B2; JP6122155B2; CN105073579B; JP2016510285A; JP2017019503A

Abstract

A modular lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The modular lavatory monument assembly includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior. The fourth wall includes an alcove extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly also includes a sink module positioned in the alcove, a mirror module positioned above the sink module in the alcove, and a door positioned on one of the second or third walls.

Description

With the modularization lavatory of alcove

The cross reference of related application

The application is the U.S. Patent application No.13/765 submitted on February 12nd, 2013, the part continuation application of 612, described U.S. Patent application requires the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/598 that on February 14th, 2012 submits to, the rights and interests of 762, described U.S. Patent application and described U.S. Provisional Application are incorporated herein by reference in full at this.The application also requires the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/766 that February 19 in 2013 submits to, 665, the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/842 submitted on July 2nd, 2013,292, the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/858 submitted on July 24th, 2013, the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/906 that 073 and 2013 year November 20 submitted to, the rights and interests of 794, these applications are all incorporated herein by reference in full at this.

Technical field

Present invention relates in general to a kind of aircraft toilet, and relate more specifically to a kind of modularization aircraft toilet with alcove.

Background technology

The commercial aircraft of such as AirbusA320 or Boeing737 is typically made up of modular member, and the size of described parts, weight and structure are determined by many factors, comprise fuselage size, aesthetic property and safety.Many requirements in these requirements forced by law or regulations.The such as aircraft components of crown storing bin, seat, lavatory, kitchen, Lighting System etc. is all required to play a role in the space of strict restriction.

Planemaker is updating inner airplane design, with force in transportation company to cost, weight, safeguard floor time and safety restriction in build more comfortable and practicality for passenger and staff.Commercial passenger aircraft generally includes the lavatory for passenger and staff.

Traditional lavatory has rectangle footprint district, toilet and tank.Lavatory usually also has to be molded as and coordinates four composite surface wooden partitions of curvature of aircraft and the top ceiling with internal illumination.Lavatory construct is fixed to aircraft by various tie-rod and support, and is designed to meet FAA loading standard independently.There are decades in lavatory as the standard construct on commercial aircraft.Lavatory construct is typically configured to unit and is then arranged in aircraft.After usage, so traditional lavatory construct to be removed from aircraft as a unit and to replace.

Summary of the invention

According to an aspect of the present invention, provide a kind of modularization lavatory to build assembly, it comprises cooperation to form the first, second, third and fourth wall of the shell limiting inside, lavatory.Wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of wall.Assembly also comprises the tank module be placed in alcove, in alcove, be placed in the mirror module above tank module and be placed in the door on the second or the 3rd in wall one.In a preferred embodiment, wall comprises first, second, and third part.Part I is connected to the second wall, and Part III is connected to the first wall, and Part II extends and not parallel with Part III with first between first with Part III.Alcove is limited by the first and second parts of wall and a part for the first wall.Preferably, shell comprises floor, and alcove extends to the top of wall from floor.Shell preferably includes top ceiling, and alcove extends to top ceiling from floor.In a preferred embodiment, when modularization lavatory being built assembly and settling close to the aircraft exit door limiting aircraft exit path, alcove extends in aircraft exit path, and is limited with auxiliary space between the Part II and exit door of wall.

In a preferred embodiment, modularization lavatory build assembly also comprise be placed in inside, lavatory and be fixed to first, the 3rd or wall in the toilet module of at least one.Tank module preferably includes water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin, table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component on water trough cabinet, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in alcove.Mirror module preferably includes mirror cabinet, mirror, towel dispenser unit, flight crew member call button and at mirror one group of installing component cashier's office in a shop, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in alcove.Toilet module preferably includes guard shield, bedpan, seat ring and lid.Guard shield comprises installing component thereon, described installing component is removably fixed to first, the 3rd or wall on installing component.In a preferred embodiment, modularization lavatory builds assembly and also comprises the top ceiling module be placed in inside, lavatory, described top ceiling module comprises housing, oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, loud speaker, smoke detector and one group of installing component on housing, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component on shell.

In a preferred embodiment, shell also comprises the holding compartment that contiguous alcove is settled, and described holding compartment is limited by the outside face of the outside face of the Part II of wall and the Part III of wall at least in part.Preferably, holding compartment is also limited by second outer wall of the first outer wall being connected to the first wall with the Part I being connected to wall.Holding compartment is also limited by the first outer wall coplanar with the first wall and the second outer wall coplanar with the Part I of wall.

In a preferred embodiment, tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module are separately removably fixed to shell, and each in tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module can be removed from shell when any other module without the need to removing in tank module, mirror module, toilet module or top ceiling module.

In a preferred embodiment, modularization lavatory structure assembly is combined with business class seat shell and arranges, and the wall of shell limits sufficient recess in its outside face.

According to another aspect of the invention, a kind of modularization lavatory is provided to build assembly, it comprises cooperation to form the first, second, third and fourth wall of the shell limiting inside, lavatory and holding compartment, and described storage area limits by the first holding compartment wall extended internally from wall with from the second holding compartment wall that the first wall extends internally.First and second holding compartment walls are connected, and alcove is limited by the first holding compartment wall, wall and the second wall.Alcove and holding compartment separate by the first holding compartment wall.Assembly also comprises the tank module be placed in alcove, in alcove, be placed in the mirror module above tank module and be placed in the door on the second or the 3rd in wall one.In a preferred embodiment, shell comprises floor and top ceiling, and alcove and holding compartment extend to top ceiling from floor.Preferably, structure assembly in modularization lavatory also comprises toilet module, the guard shield that described toilet module comprises toilet and extends between the second holding compartment wall and the 3rd wall.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the two lavatory of a kind of modularization to build assembly, it comprises cooperation to form the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting inner shell, and inside is divided into the 5th wall in the first and second lavatories.Shell is included in the first and second alcoves extending to be formed alcove band between first and second wall.Assembly also comprises the first tank module be placed in the first alcove, in the first alcove, be placed in the first mirror module above the first tank module, first of being placed on the first or the 3rd in wall one, the second tank module be placed in the second alcove, be placed in the second mirror module above the second tank module and be placed in second in second or wall in the second alcove.In a preferred embodiment, the 5th wall comprises first, second, and third part.Part I is connected to the first wall, Part III is connected to the second wall, and Part II extends not parallel with Part III with first between first with Part III, wherein, first alcove is limited in the first lavatory between the first wall and the Part III of the 5th wall, and the second alcove is limited in the second lavatory between the second wall and the Part III of the 5th wall.Preferably, in the opposite direction, and assembly also comprises the first toilet module that contiguous second wall settles and the second toilet module that contiguous first wall is settled to the first and second tank module faces.

According to another aspect of the invention, a kind of modularization four lavatory is provided to build assembly, it comprises cooperation to form the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting inner shell, and inside is divided into the 5th, the 6th and the 7th wall in first, second, third and fourth lavatory.Shell is included in the first, second, third and fourth alcove extending to be formed alcove band between first and second wall.Assembly also comprises the first tank module be placed in the first alcove, the first mirror module above the first tank module is placed in the first alcove, be placed in the second tank module in the second alcove, the second mirror module above the second tank module is placed in the second alcove, be placed in the 3rd tank module in the 3rd alcove, the 3rd mirror module above the 3rd tank module is placed in the 3rd alcove, the 4th mirror module being placed in the 4th tank module in the 4th alcove and being placed in the 4th alcove above the 4th tank module.In a preferred embodiment, the 7th wall extends between the 3rd and wall, and the 5th wall comprises first, second, and third part.The Part I of the 5th wall is connected to the first wall, and Part III is connected to the 7th wall, and Part II extends and not parallel with Part III with first between first with Part III.6th wall comprises first, second, and third part.The Part I of the 6th wall is connected to the second wall, and Part III is connected to the 7th wall, and Part II extends and not parallel with Part III with first between first with Part III.First alcove is limited in the first lavatory between the first wall and the Part III of the 5th wall, second alcove is limited in the second lavatory between the 7th wall and the Part III of the 5th wall, 3rd alcove is limited in the 3rd lavatory between the second wall and the Part III of the 6th wall, and the 4th alcove is limited in the 4th lavatory between the 7th wall and the Part III of the 6th wall.Preferably, first and the 3rd tank module faces to first direction, and second with the 4th tank module faces to the second direction contrary with first direction.In a preferred embodiment, the Part I of the 5th wall is coplanar and parallel with the Part I of the 6th wall, and the Part III of the 5th wall is coplanar and parallel with the Part III of the 6th wall.

According to another aspect of the invention, a kind of Knockdown block lavatory is provided to build the method for assembly.Method comprises provides the first shell, and described first shell comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting inside, lavatory.Wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of wall, and door is placed on the second or the 3rd in wall one.Method also comprises the first tank module to be removably fixed in alcove and by the first mirror module and is removably fixed on above tank module in alcove.In a preferred embodiment, method comprise the first toilet module is removably fixed to first, the 3rd or wall in one or more steps.Preferably, the first toilet module does not contact the first tank module.In a preferred embodiment, method comprises the steps: to remove the first tank module from alcove and inside, lavatory; And the second tank module is removably fixed in alcove.Preferably, as the first tank module, second tank module comprises water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin, table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component on water trough cabinet, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in alcove.

In a preferred embodiment, method comprises the steps: to remove the first tank module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from inside, lavatory; Clean shell; Again the first tank module is removably fixed in alcove; Again the first toilet is removably fixed in inside, lavatory; And again the first mirror module is removably fixed on above tank module in alcove.In a preferred embodiment, method comprises the steps: to remove the first tank module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from inside, lavatory; Clean shell; Second tank module is removably fixed in alcove; Second toilet module is removably fixed to first, the 3rd or wall in one or more; And the second mirror module is removably fixed on above tank module in alcove.

In a preferred embodiment, method comprises the steps: to remove the first toilet module from inside, lavatory; Prolongation is added at least one in first, second, third or wall, to provide the volume larger than the first shell to shell; And original toilet module or new toilet module are removably fixed in lavatory.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of method, it comprises provides the first shell, and described first shell comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting the first inside, lavatory.Wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of wall.Door is placed on the second or the 3rd in wall one.Method also comprises provides second housing, and described second housing comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting the second inside, lavatory.The wall of second housing comprises from the outward extending alcove of wall, and door is placed on the second or the 3rd in wall one.In the method, the second inside, lavatory has the volume inner different from the first lavatory.In other words, shell is that two kinds of different lavatories build assembly manufacture.Method also comprises: be removably fixed in the alcove of the first shell by the first tank module; First mirror module is removably fixed on above the first tank module in the alcove of the first shell, builds assembly to form the first lavatory; Second tank module is removably fixed in the alcove of second housing; And the second mirror module is removably fixed on above the second tank module in the alcove of second housing, build assembly to form the second lavatory.First and second tank module is identical, and first and second mirror module is identical.Method also comprises and the first lavatory is built assembly and be arranged on primary importance in aircraft and the second lavatory built assembly and be arranged on the second place in aircraft.

In a preferred embodiment, the first lavatory builds assembly and settles close to the aircraft exit door limiting aircraft exit path, and the alcove that the first lavatory builds assembly extends in aircraft exit path.Preferably, method also comprises the steps: to remove the first tank module and the first mirror module from the first inside, lavatory; The second tank module and the second mirror module is removed from the second inside, lavatory; 3rd tank module and the 3rd mirror module are removably fixed in the alcove of the first shell; And the 4th tank module and the 4th mirror module are removably fixed in the alcove of second housing.3rd is identical with the 4th tank module, and the 3rd is identical with the 4th mirror module.Preferably, the step of removing first and second mirror and tank module and removably fixing the 3rd and the 4th mirror and tank module is carried out when not removing first or second housing from aircraft.

According to aspects of the present invention, provide a kind of lavatory be placed in the inside of aircraft that is configured for build assembly, it comprises the first substantial parallel each other wall and the second wall, and the second wall is longer than the first wall.Lavatory builds assembly and also comprises the 3rd wall and wall, and the 3rd wall and wall are essentially perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the 3rd wall and wall are connected to the first wall and the second wall, to form inside, lavatory.The Part I of wall is substantially parallel to the 3rd wall, and the Part II of wall is inclined inwardly in inside, lavatory along straight line substantially, makes close to the region in the inside, lavatory of the first wall less than the region close to the second wall.Lavatory component assembly is also included in close to the toilet in the inside, lavatory of the first wall, and it also comprises the door on that is placed in first, second, third or wall.In a preferred embodiment, lavatory builds assembly and also comprises tank, and preferably, when lavatory being built assembly and settling close to aircraft exit door, and the substantial parallel and aircraft wall of contiguous inside of the first wall.Preferably, lavatory construct is drained into few two aircraft seats close to one to settle.Preferably, the Part II of wall slopes inwardly with about 90 degree relative to the Part I of wall, to be formed close to the alcove of the second wall, and the Part II of wall is also connected to and is substantially parallel to the 3rd wall and the Part III being connected to the wall of the first wall.Tank is placed in alcove.In a preferred embodiment, the Part II of wall curves inwardly along curve substantially, instead of slopes inwardly along straight line substantially, and preferably, lavatory builds assembly and also comprises close to the recessed seat of at least one on wall of the second wall.Preferably, toilet limits and toilet is divided into two-part perpendicular, and toilet is positioned so that perpendicular is not parallel with the 3rd wall.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of cabin to aircraft, it has the sidewall comprising at least one exit door, and wherein, exit door comprises exit lane adjacent thereto.Aircraft also comprises the lavatory be placed in cabin and builds assembly, and wherein, lavatory builds assembly and comprises the first wall and the second wall, and the first wall is substantially parallel to the second wall, and the second wall is longer than the first wall.Lavatory builds assembly and also comprises the 3rd wall and wall, and the 3rd wall and wall are essentially perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall.3rd wall and wall are connected to the first wall and the second wall, inner to form lavatory, and the Part I of wall is substantially parallel to the 3rd wall, and the Part II of wall is inclined inwardly in inside, lavatory along straight line substantially, make close to the region in the inside, lavatory of the first wall less than the region close to the second wall.Lavatory builds assembly and is also included in close to the toilet in the inside, lavatory of the first wall, and it comprises the door on that is placed in first, second, third or wall.In a preferred embodiment, structure assembly in lavatory also comprises tank.Preferably, the Part II of wall slopes inwardly with about 90 degree relative to the Part I of wall, to be formed close to the alcove of the second wall, and the Part II of wall is also connected to and is substantially parallel to the 3rd wall and the Part III being connected to the wall of the first wall.Tank is placed in alcove.Preferably, lavatory builds assembly and settles close to exit door, and the Part III of wall limits a part for exit lane.Preferably, lavatory builds assembly and drains into few two aircraft seats arrangement close to one.In a preferred embodiment, the Part II of wall curves inwardly along curve substantially, instead of slopes inwardly along straight line substantially, and preferably, lavatory builds assembly and also comprises close to the recessed seat of at least one on wall of the second wall.Preferably, toilet limits and toilet is divided into two-part perpendicular, and toilet is positioned so that perpendicular is not parallel with the 3rd wall.Preferably, lavatory builds assembly and settles close to exit door, and the Part III of wall limits a part for exit lane.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Fig. 1 is the top plan view of lavatory structure assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2 is the top plan view that the lavatory shown in Fig. 1 builds the possible layout in the aircraft of assembly, comprises and builds module position relative to the lavatory of axes of aircraft;

Fig. 3 is that the lavatory of the Fig. 1 be placed in aircraft builds the top plan view of assembly, and illustrates and the comparing of traditional lavatory construct;

Fig. 4 is the top plan view of lavatory structure assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 5 is placed in the top plan view that lavatory according to another preferred embodiment of the invention in aircraft builds assembly, and illustrates and the comparing of traditional lavatory construct;

Fig. 6 builds the top plan view of assembly with the lavatory being placed in the Fig. 5 in aircraft of flight attendant seat thereon, and illustrates and the comparing of traditional lavatory construct;

Fig. 7 is thereon with the top plan view being placed in the lavatory construct according to another preferred embodiment of the invention in aircraft of two flight attendant seat, and illustrates and the comparing of traditional lavatory construct;

Fig. 8 A is the transparent view of the lavatory structure assembly of Fig. 5;

Fig. 8 B is the transparent view that the lavatory of Fig. 5 when tank and mirror module are removed builds assembly;

Fig. 9 is the top plan view of the lavatory structure assembly of Fig. 7, to illustrate the toilet space and personal space that are formed by the present invention;

Figure 10 is the decomposition diagram of modularization lavatory structure assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 11 A is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 10 with the module outside shell before assembly builds assembly;

Figure 11 B is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 11 A after assembling builds assembly;

Figure 12 A is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 10 with the module outside shell before assembly builds assembly, and the installing component in module is shown;

Figure 12 B is the decomposition diagram preparing the module be arranged on shell;

Figure 13 is the front elevation of the structure assembly of the lavatory when the second wall is removed according to another preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 14 is the top plan view of the structure assembly of the modularization lavatory with holding compartment according to another preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 15 is the transparent view of the modularization lavatory structure assembly of Figure 13;

Figure 16 builds the top plan view of assembly with in holding compartment with the modularization lavatory of Figure 13 of outer door;

Figure 17 be according to another preferred embodiment of the invention build the top plan view of assembly with the lavatory of the seat shell of business class seat one;

Figure 18 is the perspective internal view of the lavatory structure assembly of Figure 16;

Figure 19 is the top plan view compared built in the lavatory, aircraft center of a pair prior art and two lavatories according to another preferred embodiment of the invention between assembly; And

Figure 20 is the top plan view of four lavatories structure assemblies according to another preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 21 is the top plan view of another four lavatory structure assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 22 is the top plan view of another four lavatory structure assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

Figure 23 A be its use and dirty after the modularization lavatory of Figure 10 build the transparent view of assembly;

Figure 23 B is the transparent view of the modularization lavatory structure assembly with Figure 23 A of the module outside shell, therefore can clean shell and module;

Figure 23 C is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 23 A after its re-assemblying after the cleaning builds assembly;

Figure 24 A is at the transparent view removing the structure package shell of the modularization lavatory after module;

Figure 24 B is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 24 A after adding prolongation builds package shell;

Figure 24 C is the transparent view that the modularization lavatory of Figure 24 B after module has been placed in wherein builds package shell;

Figure 25 is the transparent view that modularization lavatory builds assembly, and expansion and modification possibility are shown;

Figure 26 is the planar view of the front portion building the aircraft of assembly wherein with multiple lavatory; And

Figure 27 is the planar view of the part backward building the aircraft identical with Figure 26 of assembly wherein with multiple lavatory.

Detailed description of the invention

Following description and accompanying drawing are illustrative, and should not be understood to determinate.Many concrete details are described, and provide thorough understanding of the present invention.But in some cases, well-known or traditional details is not described, to avoid making description fuzzy.In the present invention to an embodiment or to the reference of embodiment can be but not necessarily with reference to identical embodiment; Further, such reference is intended at least one embodiment in reference example.

In this specification sheets, the reference of " embodiment " or " embodiment " is meaned that in conjunction with the embodiments described specific feature, structure or characteristic are included at least one embodiment of the present invention.The phrase " in one embodiment " occurred everywhere in this manual not necessarily all refers to same embodiment, also the embodiment that is independent or that substitute of not necessarily other embodiment mutually exclusive.In addition, describe various feature, described various feature may be shown by some embodiments, but is not shown by other embodiment.Similarly, describe various requirement, described various requirement may be the requirement of some embodiments and not be the requirement of other embodiment.

For the term of this specification sheets usually have they in the art, within the scope of the invention and at each term by its ordinary meaning under the specific background that uses.For describing below some term of the present invention or coming into question in other place of this specification sheets, to provide additional guidance to the technical personnel in the field about description of the invention.Conveniently, some term can such as utilize italic and/or quotation marks to be emphasized.Any use emphasized so does not affect the scope of term and implication; In the same context, no matter whether it is emphasized, the scope of term and implication are identical.

Will be appreciated that identical thing can be stated in more than one kind of mode.Therefore, the language substituted and synonym can be used for any one or more terms in term discussed herein.No matter whether term is described at this or discusses, and all adds on it without any particular meaning.The synonym of some term is provided.Other synon uses are not got rid of in one or more synon statement.The use of the example of any position in this specification, is included in the example of any term that this discusses, only for illustration of, and be not meant to scope and the implication of further restriction the present invention or any exemplary term.Similarly, the invention is not restricted to this specification sheets to various embodiments.

When limiting the scope of the invention further unintentionally, below provide the example of instrument, equipment, method and their relevant results according to an embodiment of the invention.Be to be noted that title and subhead can be used for example for convenience of reader, this is anything but in restriction scope of the present invention.Unless otherwise defined, otherwise all technology used herein and scientific terminology have understood identical implication usual with the those of ordinary skill in the field involved by this invention.When contradiction, presents, comprise definition, will control.

Should will be appreciated that, the term of all "front", "rear" as used in this, " top ", " end ", " side ", " short ", " length ", " upwards ", " downwards ", " tail ", " forward ", " in cabin ", " out of my cabin " and " below " only for convenience of description, and refers to the orientation of parts as shown in the figure.It should be understood that any orientation of parts described herein all within the scope of the invention.

With reference now to wherein showing only in order to the present invention being described instead of in order to limit accompanying drawing of the present invention, Fig. 1-3 shows aircraft toilet and builds assembly (monumentassembly) 10, and described aircraft toilet builds assembly 10 and provides the orientation of oblique toilet 12, passenger's footprint district 14 of general v-shape and door 40.In a preferred embodiment, structure assembly in lavatory comprises the first wall 28, second wall 30, the 3rd wall 31 and wall 26 (and the top ceiling 33 be omitted).

As shown in figs. 1 and 3, in a preferred embodiment, wall 26 comprises Part I 26a and bending Part II 26b.In other words, in this embodiment, structure assembly 10 in lavatory does not have rectangle footprint district.As can be seen in figure 2, toilet limits and toilet is divided into two-part perpendicular P1, and toilet is positioned so that perpendicular P1 at least not parallel with the 3rd wall 31 (see Fig. 2 and angle θ).When compared with prior art, the orientation of oblique toilet 12 and passenger's footprint district of general v-shape allow the comfort level improved in the lavatory in less footprint district.In another preferred embodiment described as shown in Figure 2 and at Fig. 4, this is by having minimum lavatory width at the rear (see the first wall 28) of toilet and (see the second wall 30) has wider size and realize before toilet.Traditional lavatory construct has rectangle footprint district usually.As Fig. 2 the most clearly shown in, by providing, passenger's footprint district of increase is also positioned so that it is that oblique toilet 12 realizes.In other words, toilet 12 is oblique, makes toilet 12 to be divided into two-part perpendicular and lavatory and builds the not parallel and shape of the antetheca of assembly at angle (when settling as illustrated in fig. 1).This allows the passenger be sitting on toilet 12 to use the exceptional space formed by the wall 26 bent.But this is not limitation of the present invention, and toilet can be positioned so that it directly towards in cabin.Fig. 2 shows lavatory as above in aircraft and builds the possible layout plane of assembly 10.

Fig. 3 shows traditional lavatory construct 200 and builds comparing of assembly 10 with lavatory of the present invention, show possible space save and for adding the ability of a row or multi-row seat in course line, provide enough spaces when observing the FAA regulations be suitable for above at the exit door 34 for passing in and out simultaneously.

As shown in Figure 3, built the layout of assembly 10 by lavatory of the present invention, between the wall (or rows of seats or other object) building the rear wall of assembly 10 and its rear in lavatory, provide suitable outlet space amount.Built the footprint district of assembly 10 by lavatory, whole lavatory builds the rear that assembly 10 can be placed in the position that traditional lavatory construct is settled.As shown in Figure 3, Part II 26b allows wall 26 to bend around exit door.The rear of the position that the construct being placed in prior art by lavatory being built assembly 10 is settled and reduction outlet space (but still allowing enough outlet space under regulations), can add extra rows of seats.

Fig. 2 lavatory illustrated in aircraft builds the possible layout of assembly, comprises and builds assembly relative to the lavatory of aircraft exit 34, to illustrate that result is saved in the expection space that can reach according to the present invention.Due to the result that space is saved, so aircraft may can install additional seat, thus obtain income, the seat spacing increased or the extra construct before lavatory.

Fig. 4-5 shows another preferred embodiment, for obtaining additional space (as shown in Figure 3, and as can be seen in fig. 4) by have the little lavatory width of the size wider than before toilet (see the second wall 30) at the rear (see the first wall 28) of toilet.As shown in Figure 4, the additional space of acquisition can for the formation of compartment or the alcove 38 that can comprise anchor fitting or parts wherein.In a preferred embodiment, tank 32 is placed in alcove 38.But this is not limitation of the present invention.The arrangement of tank 32 in this position allows immediately preceding the additional passenger space in the region before toilet 12 in lavatory, so be desirable in some embodiments of the invention due to it.Further, as mentioned above, due to the wider overall dimensions compared with the first wall 28 of the second wall 30, so tank 32 is possible in the arrangement of this position.Will be appreciated that in another embodiment, the first wall 28 can have the size than the second wall 30 width/length, or they can have equal length.In addition, by being placed in alcove 38 by tank 32, shoulder space is remained with being next in the region around toilet 12.

Can imagine and be contemplated that preferred embodiment that Fig. 4 describes comprises the door be placed on a wall that lavatory builds in the wall of assembly, described door and door that Fig. 1 and 2 describes 40 similar or identical.As shown in Figure 4, in a preferred embodiment, wall 26 comprises Part I 26a, Part II 26b and Part III 26c.The part cooperation of Part I 26a, Part II 26b and the second wall 30 is to limit alcove 38.In a preferred embodiment, tank 32 is placed in alcove 38, and tank and any relevant parts (such as drain hose, cupboard, mirror etc.) are all placed in alcove 38.

Fig. 4-5 also show the flight crew member auxiliary space 36 that most of aircraft needs.Fig. 4 shows by being placed in by alcove 38 in first wall 28 and outlet 34 and auxiliary space 36 is retained.This allows lavatory structure assembly 10 to settle as far as possible backward (when when aft), maximizes to make seat spaces.Curved wall discussed above provides identical advantage.

In the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 4-5, immediately preceding before aircraft exit/fellow outlet space be enough under FAA regulations.When the wall comprising alcove 38 is depicted as at a right angle substantially in the diagram, can to imagine and the angle being contemplated that for the formation of the wall of alcove 38 can be positioned at any scope from 0 to 90 degree.In addition, although Fig. 4 is the planar view describing the straight line substantially building the wall of assembly for lavatory, but can imagine and be contemplated that, wall when in the perspective by during description on vertically not necessarily along straight line, but other factors known by the inside of aircraft or those skilled in the art (such as can see ground, and conduct not limiting) can be shaped with consideration alternatively in the transparent view of the lavatory structure assembly shown in Fig. 1 and 2.Those of ordinary skill in the art it should be understood that the claim parlance relating to parallel and vertical grade refers to lavatory and builds assembly and it is placed in the planar view of any aircraft LOPA wherein.

As above relative to Fig. 4-5 institute discuss, Fig. 4-27 generally illustrates the embodiment of the lavatory structure assembly comprising compartment or alcove 38.Fig. 4-13 shows and builds assembly 10 with the L shape lavatory of single toilet space wherein, and described single toilet space is included in space that is auxiliary for flight crew member outside it or other application (such as, compartment).In a preferred embodiment, alcove 38 extends to top ceiling from floor.

Fig. 5 shows traditional lavatory 200 and builds comparing between assembly 10 with lavatory according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.In a preferred embodiment, some are placed in alcove 38 (such as, in tank or mirror module) to all system units.As shown in Figure 5, compared with traditional lavatory 200, lavatory builds assembly 10 and provides the space that can cause the saving comprising extra row (S1 see in Fig. 5).In the exemplary embodiment, this space can reach 12 inches or more.In this configuration, by comprising alcove 38, the flight crew member auxiliary space 36 of contiguous exit door 34 is maintained.In traditional lavatory 200, tank and table top extend the whole width in lavatory.Build in assembly 10 in lavatory, tank module 42 is placed in alcove 38, thus utilizes the space taken by the extension table top in traditional lavatory 200.In other words, by shrinking extension table top in traditional lavatory 200 and cupboard, space can arrange and be used for auxiliary space or for storage area.In addition, as those of ordinary skill in the art should recognize, when immediately exit door 34 is settled, alcove 38 extends in the area of space usually do not used in most of aircraft.Tank module 42 and mirror module 46 are placed in alcove 38 and allow maker can controlling dimension (when needed by changing all walls outside alcove), independent personal space and toilet space are provided, toilet and tank/table top are separated, they is not contacted each other and more available storage space (below see Figure 14) are provided.

Fig. 6 shows another embodiment that lavatory builds assembly 10, embodiment shown in its to Fig. 5 is similar, but it to be included on wall 26 and the flight attendant seat 16 in (that is, on the outside of alcove 38) on the Part I 26a of wall in particular.In this embodiment, structure assembly 10 in lavatory moves backward compared with traditional lavatory 200.As shown in Figure 6, compared with traditional lavatory 200, lavatory builds assembly 10 and provides the space that can cause the saving comprising extra row (S2 see in Fig. 6).In exemplary use, this space can reach six inches or more.

Fig. 7 shows lavatory and builds another embodiment of assembly 10, and the embodiment shown in its to Fig. 5 with 6 is similar, but it to be included on wall 26 and two flight attendant seat 16 in particular on first and Part III 26a and 26c of wall 26.In this embodiment, lavatory builds assembly 10 more spacious compared with traditional lavatory 200 (such as, front is wider to rear) (see arrow W1 and W2 in Fig. 7, wherein, W1 is longer than W2).It should be appreciated by one skilled in the art that, the footprint district in traditional lavatory 200 is rectangles, and comprises two flight attendant seat 16 as illustrated in fig. 7.But by disconnecting this traditional footprint district and providing alcove 38 to L shape lavatory, as shown in Figure 7, relative to traditional lavatory, flight attendant seat can be independent unit, and can obtain volume in lavatory.In another embodiment, flight attendant seat can be omitted in the lavatory shown in Fig. 7.

In a preferred embodiment, many closet system parts (pipeline, controller etc.) for water are placed in sink unit or module 42.Tank module 42 can include, but is not limited to tank 32, table top 48, spray orifice, water cock 92, water heater, water filter, pipeline, conduit, water trough cabinet or annex 41, constant temperature unit, controller, electrical harness, valve, space etc. for refuse.As shown in figures 8 a-8b, in a preferred embodiment, tank module 42 can as a cellular installation in alcove 38.In a preferred embodiment, structure assembly 10 in lavatory also comprises mirror module 46.Mirror module 46 can include, but is not limited to mirror 100 and mirror cabinet 98.In another embodiment, tank module and mirror module can be individual modules, or can be divided into multiple module further.

In a preferred embodiment, provide a kind of modularization closet system, wherein, the tank module 42 of formed objects and/or mirror module 46 can be used for different lavatories and build assembly.This improves part universality, thus makes to be easier to manufacture for multiple lavatories construct (such as, see Figure 26-27) in the lavatory construct of different aircraft or same aircraft.Such as, identical tank module 42 and/or mirror module 46 can build together with assembly 10 with the lavatory shown in Fig. 1-13 and use, and can also be used for lavatory structure assembly 50,70,112 or 120 as described below.

Fig. 9 shows the independent personal space 45 and toilet space 47 that are formed in lavatory inner 49.As Fig. 9 the most clearly shown in, personal space 45 and toilet space 47 are limited by the Part II 26b of wall 26 and are divided.As shown in drawings, in a preferred embodiment, toilet does not contact tank module 42 or alcove 38.

Figure 10 show when second and the 3rd wall 30 and 31 be removed lavatory build the inner side view of exemplary embodiment of assembly 10.Will be appreciated that the lavatory with this layout can not be modular.But, in a preferred embodiment, lavatory builds assembly 10 and generally includes shell 80 (it comprises the first wall 28, second wall 30, the 3rd wall 31 and wall 26, floor 81 and top ceiling 33), tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88.In an embodiment of the present invention, shell can omit any one or more walls in floor, top ceiling or wall.As shown in Figure 10, structure assembly 10 in lavatory also comprises floor panel 90.

Modularization discussed herein, in the advantage that may describe herein or may not describe, provides efficient manufacture, changes the ability of module according to course line demand, and uses and install the ability of general module in the shell of different size or shaping.Usually, the shell (describing below) that the present invention provides adjusting to the general module between different lavatory, but with the attachment point at general attachment point or interval usually, thus allow the multiple lavatory structure with minimum change.In another embodiment, can provide and be different from other modules listed above.In another embodiment, the one or more modules in module listed above can be omitted.In a preferred embodiment, module can be installed or dismounting fast and easily, and this provides interchangeability, easily maintainability etc.

In a preferred embodiment, modularization closet system comprises installation system general disparate modules and different shell.Preferably, each tank module 42 comprises the installing component coordinated from the general installing component on different shell.This allows module to exchange between formed objects and the shell of different size.For simplicity, the desired location of installing component on shell is labeled as 97a, and the desired location of installing component in module is labeled as 97b.

In a preferred embodiment, tank module 42 comprises tank 32, water trough cabinet 41, water cock 92, installing component 97b, water heater, drain hose, sewage disposer, water filter, controller, required electronic machine, toilet tissue dispenser 94, table top 48, soap and at least one or more usually in water trough cabinet in appreciiable miscellaneous part.Such as, tank module 42 can also comprise napkin dispenser, illumination equipment, holder etc.In the exemplary embodiment, tank module 42 comprises water trough cabinet 41, table top 48, sink basin 32, drain hose, refuse compartment 114, toilet tissue dispenser 94, water heater, water cock 92, drain hose (with suitable pipeline) and the installing component 97b at the back side of water trough cabinet 41.

In a preferred embodiment, mirror module 46 comprises mirror cabinet 98, installing component 97b at the back side of cupboard 98, mirror 100, cleansing fluid distributing box, napkin dispenser 102, integrated LED illumination equipment and relevant electronic machine, attendant call button, air-conditioning, tank illumination equipment and at least one or more usually in mirror cabinet in appreciiable miscellaneous part.

In a preferred embodiment, top ceiling module 86 comprises at least one or more in ceiling light or other illumination equipments, oxygen mask/producer, loud speaker and smoke detector, and their whole accommodations comprise in the housing of installing component 97b thereon.

In a preferred embodiment, toilet module 84 comprises toilet 12 (bedpan, seat ring and lid etc.), installing component 97b is connected with relevant pipeline and at least one or more in guard shield 106.Preferably, each guard shield 106 in modularization closet system has the general curvature that can be engaged on wall and cover opening 110.In a preferred embodiment, guard shield 106 extends between the 3rd wall 31 and the Part III 26c of wall 26.

In a preferred embodiment, door module 88 comprises door 40, doorframe 108, handle, hinge, dead bolt, breather port and at least one or more in this relevant parts.Door 40 can be the door of hinge door, bifold doors or any other known type.Will be appreciated that each module in module is made up of one or more parts.Have no intention to limit at these parts listed, and be only exemplary.

In a preferred embodiment, general installing component can be included in module.Such as, tank module can comprise installation system, and this installation system provides and can be arranged on varying mesa on the cupboard of common size and/or basin.

Figure 11 A-11B shows example modules closet system and the prototype structure that lavatory of the present invention builds assembly 10.As shown in Figure 11 A, in use, form or the shell 80 comprising the first wall 28, second wall 30 (not shown in Figure 11 A), the 3rd wall 31 (not shown in Figure 11 A), wall 26, floor 81 and top ceiling 33 is provided, and as shown in Figure 11 B, tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88 are all settled and are fixed in shell 80, build assembly 10 to form lavatory.Shell 80 forms module can settle and be fixed to the adhesive structure of " box " wherein.Tank module 42 and mirror module 46 are settled and are fixed in alcove 38.Top ceiling module 86 is placed in top ceiling 33 below and be fixed to top ceiling 33.Do not having in ceilinged embodiment, top ceiling module 86 can be fixed in the opening at the top of construct.Toilet unit 84 to be placed on the first wall 28 and to be fixed to the first wall 28 (described first wall 28 preferably comprises pipeline tapping 110 wherein, for carrying out pipeline connection).In a preferred embodiment, first wall 28 and/or sidewall 26 and 31 comprise installing component 97b thereon (such as, support), described installing component 97b allows the toilet module 84 (that is, the guard shield 106 of different in width) of different size universally to coordinate thereon.Door module 88 is placed and is fixed in the opening in the 3rd wall 31.During forming, wall process and other devices when needing, can be added.As recognized, and as discussed below, module can be included in many dissimilar lavatories.

Figure 12 A-12B shows the desired location of installing component 97a and 97b on shell 80 and module.As at this discuss, general repeated installation system provides the interchangeability of module between different shell (whether identical whether great or small).

Figure 13 lavatory shown when the second wall 30 is removed builds the front elevation of assembly 10, and illustrates wherein with the 3rd wall 31 of sweep 43.Sweep 43 provides additional space for the seat in front, lavatory, and provides extra shoulder space for the user stood in lavatory.Sweep 43 also provides the top in lavatory, to extend forward further, thus allows it to meet storehouse, the crown.

Other embodiments of lavatory structure assembly will be described now.It should be understood that lavatory builds assembly and structure can be or is not modular.Therefore, building assembly at this about lavatory be modular description is not limitation of the present invention.

Figure 14-16 shows the lavatory comprising storage element or compartment 53 and builds assembly 112.In a preferred embodiment, holding compartment 53 extends to above table top 48 from floor 81, and preferably extends to top ceiling 33 always, and is a part for shell adhesive structure 116.As shown in figure 14, holding compartment 53 is by being added into the shell shown in Fig. 4-5 by the first and second outer walls 117 and 118 and being defined.Therefore, holding compartment 53 is limited by second and Part III 26b and 26c of outer wall 117 and 118 and wall 26.Describe from another angle, holding compartment 53 is by extension first and wall 28 and 26 and add inner wall section 26b and 26c and be defined.In this embodiment, the second wall portion 26b is also called as the first holding compartment wall, and the 3rd wall portion 26c is also called as the second holding compartment wall.In formation shell 116, the independent sheet that the part of each or they in wall 26,28,117,118 can be one or be bonded together.Will be appreciated that the first outer wall 117 is connected to the first wall 28, and the second outer wall is connected to the Part I 26a of wall 26.In a preferred embodiment, the first outer wall 117 and the first wall 28 coplanar, and the Part I 26a of the second outer wall 118 and wall 26 is coplanar.But this is not restriction, and the first outer wall 117 can have a certain degree and is connected to the first wall 28, and the second outer wall 118 can have a certain degree and is connected to the Part I 26a of wall 26.

Holding compartment 53 can use in a number of different ways.In an embodiment, holding compartment 53 can enter in lavatory.Such as, as shown in figure 15, holding compartment 53 can be used for holding napkin dispenser 102 and/or refuse container 114.In another embodiment, as shown in figure 16, holding compartment 53 can enter from outside via door 55.In an embodiment, holding compartment 53 can in lavatory and enter.Such as, can in outside for changing paper handkerchief or taking out the door of refuse container, and paper handkerchief and refuse container can use in inner side.Holding compartment 53 can be used for lavatory supply, unit emergency serving unit, closet or for other storage device.As shown in figure 16, in another embodiment, lavatory builds assembly 112 and comprises door 44, and described door 44 allows to lead to the facility on the inner side in lavatory from outside.Such as, as shown in figure 16, this can allow to change toilet roll (or multireel) from outside.This lavatory builds the region that assembly 10 can be used for the not contiguous exit door of aircraft, thus avoids the demand to flight crew member auxiliary space 36.But this lavatory builds assembly and also can settle near exit door.

Should will be appreciated that, building assembly 112 in lavatory is in modular embodiment, the shell 116 that any or all module in tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88 and lavatory build assembly 112 is compatible, and the shell 80 building assembly 10 as them and lavatory is compatible the same.

Figure 17-18 shows lavatory and builds another embodiment of assembly 120, wherein, the described lavatory bed/seat 122 that lies low built in the contiguous business class of assembly 120 or cabin saloon is settled, be fixed to described in lie low bed/seat 122 or with its one.This situation such as can occur at the front row of aircraft forward with the aircraft of lavatory construct.In this embodiment, the space formed by alcove 38 can be used for seat reclining or the leg part for bed.This can also be used for wherein conventional seat can lean to the tourist class in the space formed by alcove 38.Figure 17 shows and builds assembly 120 with the lavatory of seat shell 123 one of business class seat.As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the first wall 28 extends, and be fixed to seat shell 123 or with seat shell 123 one.As shown in figure 17, the Part II 26b of wall 26 can tilt, to provide larger space in alcove 38.But this is not limitation of the present invention.In figure 18, the Part II 26b of wall 26 does not tilt, and tank module 42 does not also tilt.

In a preferred embodiment, wall 26 comprises the sufficient recess 124 be limited to wherein.As shown in figure 18, recess extends in inside, lavatory 49.Recess can comprise roof 126, and described roof 126 can be used as the table top of the passenger in seat adjacent thereto.

Should will be appreciated that, lavatory builds assembly 120 is wherein in modular embodiment, the shell 128 that any or all module in tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88 and lavatory build assembly 120 is compatible, and building the shell 80 of assembly 10 or lavatory as them and lavatory, to build shell 116 compatibility of assembly 112 the same.

Figure 19 shows a kind of two lavatory and builds assembly 50, and it comprises: first, second, third and fourth wall 28,30,31 and 26, and its cooperation limits inner shell 57 to be formed; And the 5th wall 56, inside is divided into the first and second lavatories 52 and 54 of shared wall 56 (with Part I 56a, Part II 56b and Part III 56c) by it.In a preferred embodiment, Part I 56a is connected to the first wall 28, and Part III 56c is connected to the second wall 30, and Part II 56b extends not parallel with Part III 56a with 56c with first between first with Part III 56a and 56c.Shell 57 comprises two alcoves 38.

As shown in figure 19, in a preferred embodiment, two lavatory builds assembly 50 (it is typically used as lavatory, center) and compared with traditional lavatory 200 side by side, provides additional space.Two alcoves 38 in adjacent lavatory 52 and 54 form in fact the lavatory of the interlocking of wherein tank module 42 arrangement located adjacent one another, and limit alcove band (alcovestrip) 58.As recognized, by forming shell 57 as shown in figure 19, compared with prior art, the overall width (to out of my cabin in front to rear or cabin) in two lavatories can be reduced, this provides space for extra seat, and this is desirable as described above in aircraft.Should will be appreciated that, two lavatory builds assembly 50 is wherein in modular embodiment, any or all module in tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88 and shell 57 (it preferably includes wall 56) are compatible, build the shell 80 of assembly 10 or lavatory build the shell 116 of assembly 112 or lavatory to build shell 128 compatibility of assembly 120 the same as them and lavatory.

Figure 20-22 shows the layout that four lavatories build assembly 70, and it comprises first, second, third and fourth lavatory 52,54,72 and 74.Four lavatories build assembly 70 and comprise: first, second, third and fourth wall 28,30,31 and 26, and its cooperation limits inner shell 77 to be formed; And the 5th wall 56, the 6th wall 59 and the 7th wall 76, inside is divided into first, second, third and fourth lavatory 52,54,72 and 74 by it.5th wall 56 comprises Part I 56a, Part II 56b and Part III 56c.6th wall 59 comprises Part I 59a, Part II 59b and Part III 59c.For the 5th wall, in a preferred embodiment, Part I 56a is connected to the first wall 28, and Part III 56c is connected to the 7th wall 76, and Part II 56b extends not parallel with Part III 56a with 56c with first between first with Part III 56a and 56c.For the 6th wall 59, in a preferred embodiment, Part I 59a is connected to the second wall 30, and Part III 59c is connected to the 7th wall 76, and Part II 59b extends not parallel with Part III 59a with 59c with first between first with Part III 59a and 59c.Shell 77 comprises four alcoves 38.In a preferred embodiment, as illustrated in figs 20-22, the Part I 56a of the 5th wall 56 is coplanar and parallel with the Part I 59a of the 6th wall 59, and the Part III 56c of the 5th wall 56 is coplanar and parallel with the Part III 59c of the 6th wall 59.In addition, the 5th is parallel and not coplanar with Part II 56b and the 59b of 59 with the 6th wall 56.

As illustrated in figs 20-22, lavatory can comprise oblique seat ring (as mentioned above), towards seat ring in cabin, forward or backward out of my cabin.In this embodiment, alcove 38 is positioned to located adjacent one another, and limits alcove band 58.Alcove band 58 is spans internal between first and second wall 28 and 30.Tank module 42 provides the chance of the parts sharing such as water heater or filter etc. with the positioned adjacent of mirror module 46.Should will be appreciated that, four lavatories build assembly 70 is wherein in modular embodiment, any or all module in tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88 and shell 77 (it preferably includes wall 56,59 and 76) are compatible, and building the shell 128 of assembly 120 or lavatory as the shell 116 that they and lavatory build the shell 80 of assembly 10, lavatory builds assembly 112, lavatory, to build shell 57 compatibility of assembly 50 the same.

In a preferred embodiment, in modularization closet system, alcove 38 is always similar to the degree of depth and the width (height can change) of formed objects, thus the lavatory allowing tank module 42 and mirror module 46 to be applicable to any size builds assembly.In addition, the guard shield 106 of toilet module 84 can width different, build assembly to coordinate the lavatory of different size.But in a preferred embodiment, each lavatory builds the support that assembly is equipped with the common size for installing guard shield 106.Therefore, lavatory builds assembly can have variable width or the degree of depth, but has respectively for tank and mirror module being removably arranged on the alcove of common size wherein and being used for installing the universal mount of toilet module.This allows the alerting ability of construct size, is provided for tank, mirror and toilet module being arranged on the commonality in different construct and the commonality when replacing the module in construct.As used in this manner, removably to be installed or removably installation means that module can utilize general installing component and general purpose interface (such as, for connecting water, electricity, pipeline etc.) are separated with shell and replace by similar module (or identical module).

The modularization that lavatory described here builds assembly is also for other users of course line or modularization closet system provide other advantage.Typically, after use for many years, traditional lavatory is removed, abandon and replace with new traditional lavatory.Figure 23 A depicts dirty lavatory and builds assembly 10.Figure 23 B-23C shows modularization closet system and how to provide the ability of removing module (any or all module such as, in tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88), individually clean shell 80 and module and reinstalling module after the cleaning.Figure 23 B shows and is separated from each other and prepares cleaned shell 80, tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88, and Figure 23 C shows the lavatory structure assembly 10 re-assemblied with clean parts.In another embodiment, can shell 80 be cleaned, and new module can be installed.This provide new module or upgrading are provided module, upgrading the chance of wall decorations etc.What installation system also made new module is mounted for possibility.Such as, old tank module 42 and new tank module 42 have the similar installing component 97b all coordinated with the installing component 97a on shell 80 thereon.

Figure 24 A-24C shows another exemplary embodiment of lavatory constructing system and when without the need to buying new lavatory, upgrades to the ability in larger lavatory.This may be favourable following when, wherein, initially installed less lavatory (such as, lavatory builds assembly 10), but course line wishes to make larger size into after a while in aircraft.Figure 24 A shows the shell 80 after dismounting original module wherein (such as, tank module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, top ceiling module 86 and door module 88).As shown in fig. 24b, prolongation 130 can be added into floor 81, first wall 28 and top ceiling.In this example, also prolongation is added into unshowned second wall 30.As shown in Figure 24 C, prolongation 130 comprises new shell 132 together with first to fourth wall, original module, new module or some new being installed in described new shell 132 with some old modules.Additional space can be used when needed.Figure 24 C shows the exemplary seat that can add or baby arranges platform 134.In another embodiment, the size in lavatory can be reduced.

Figure 25 shows some advantages provided by module closet system, such as adjustable width, the adjustable degree of depth and depend on that location in aircraft, the lavatory size of expectation or other demands of being determined by location add the ability of bending or straight first wall 28 (or any other wall).The alcove of different shell preferably by the tank module accepts of general width wherein and by the mirror module accepts of general width wherein.Should will be appreciated that, allow lavatory construct size adjustable at this modularization closet system provided, to be engaged in aircraft, and replace that there is the seat spaces that must design around the size in lavatory to arrange, there is provided best seat spaces to arrange to select (that is, the quantity of seat and location).This may be because usually, shell is customizable " box " that " normalisation " module can be coupled to wherein.

Figure 26-27 shows the planar view building the exemplary aircraft layout of assembly wherein with multiple modularization lavatories with alcove.Figure 26 shows the forward portion of aircraft, and Figure 27 shows the rear portion of aircraft.If see ground, there is multiple lavatory that is differing formed and size wherein and build assembly 10,112,120 and 70, described lavatory builds assembly 10,112,120 and 70 and comprises shell 80,116,128 and 77 respectively.But what be positioned at the shell of each lavatory structure assembly is the general tank module 42 and the mirror module 46 (and other modules) that are placed in alcove 38.The lavatory that Figure 27 shows with having the holding compartment 58 of non-rectangular cross-section and the last of alcove 38 in plan view builds assembly 112.

In the exemplary embodiment, module comprises with lower component.Tank module 32 comprises water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin and table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component thereon.Mirror module comprises mirror cabinet, mirror, towel dispenser unit, flight crew member call button and one group of installing component thereon.Toilet module comprises guard shield, bedpan, seat ring, lid and installing component thereon.Door module comprises framework and door.Top ceiling module comprises housing, oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, loud speaker, smoke detector and one group of installing component thereon.

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a kind of method: the tank module that the first and second formed objects are provided; The shell (such as, different internal capacities) of the first and second different sizes comprising alcove is respectively provided; And the first tank module is placed in the alcove of the first shell and the second tank module is placed in the alcove of second housing, build assembly to form the first and second lavatories.Such as, the first tank module can be placed in lavatory and build in assembly 10, and the second tank module can be placed in the structure assembly 120 of lavatory, or vice versa.Method also comprises: the mirror module providing the first and second formed objects; And the first mirror module is placed in the alcove of the first shell and by the second tank module is placed in the alcove of second housing.In a preferred embodiment, the first shell comprises tank installation system wherein, and second housing comprises identical tank installation system wherein.This allow the first and second tank modules to be placed in the first and second different shells any one in.

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also comprises the system (such as, assigned line) building assembly for assembling lavatory.System comprises the shell at least providing first and second (and preferably more) the different sizes comprising alcove respectively wherein.Multiple tank module and multiple mirror module are provided, and tank module and mirror module are placed in the alcove of each shell.Usually, the present invention provides the module of the normal size be placed in wherein to the shell of adjusting.

Unless context separately has requirement clearly, otherwise in whole specification sheets and claim, word " comprises ", " comprising " etc. be all interpreted as the implication that includes instead of implication that is exclusive or limit; That is, this is the implication of " including, but are not limited to ".No matter directly or indirectly as used in this manner, term " connection ", " coupling " or its any variant represent any connection or coupling, no matter between two elements or between plural element; The coupling of connection between element can be physics, logic, or their combination.In addition, word " at this ", " above-mentioned ", " following ", and the word of similar meaning, when using in this application, should refer to the entirety of the application and not this Applicant's Abstract graph any specific part.As context allows, the employing odd number used in the detailed description of above-mentioned preferred implementation or the word of plural form, also can comprise plural number or odd number respectively.Relate to the term "or" enumerated of two or more projects, cover all following of this term and explain: cited any project, cited all items, and in any combination of cited project.

The foregoing detailed description of embodiments of the invention is also not intended to exhaustive or restriction instruction to above disclosed precise forms.And described with time for purpose of explanation above for the specific embodiment of embodiment of the present invention, recognize as those various equivalent modifications, various equivalent modifications all may be positioned within scope of the present invention.Further, any optional network specific digit pointed out herein is only example: alternative embodiment can adopt different values, measure or scope.

The instruction of disclosure provided herein can be applied to other system, and not necessarily above-described system.The element of various embodiment as described above and action can be combined to provide further embodiment.Any the measuring described herein or use is only example, and is not limitation of the present invention.Other is measured and also can be used.

Any patent, patent application and other bibliography as mentioned above, comprise and anyly may be listed in the file of enclosing in application documents, its full content is all incorporated herein by reference.If some aspects of present disclosure need to be modified, to implement the system of various reference paper described above, function and concept, thus provide further embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to above-mentioned detailed description of preferred embodiments, the amendment of these and other can be made to the application.No matter above-mentioned although description above describe some embodiment of the present invention, and the best mode desired by describing, how specifically describe in the text, its instruction can be implemented in many ways.Although the details of system is significant different in its implementation detail, but still be included in this paper disclosure.As mentioned above, the particular term used when describing some feature of the present invention or aspect, should not be considered to imply that this term is redefined in this article, to be limited in the of the present disclosure any special properties, feature or the aspect that are associated with this term.In the ordinary course of things, the term used in following claims should not be interpreted as limiting present disclosure specific embodiment disclosed in the application, unless the detailed description part of above-mentioned preferred implementation exactly define this term.Therefore, not only there is disclosed embodiment included by actual range of the present invention, also have the of the present invention all equivalent modes realizing under the claims or implement.

Although some aspect of the present disclosure represented under some claim formats, contriver contemplates various aspects of the present invention with the form of any amount of claim.Such as, as foundation 35U.S.C. § 112, 6, the claim adding function type has in method write the only one side of the application, then all the other aspects are written as the claim of means-function type similarly, or with other type, as being written as computer-readable media.(35U.S.C. § 112 is followed in any expectation, the claim of 6, will comprise " for ... means ").Therefore, applicant adds the right of supplementing claim after being retained in submit applications file, thinks that the other side of the application adds these supplementary claim types.

Although illustrate and described exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it should be understood that, all terms used herein are descriptive and nonrestrictive, and when without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, can make many changes, modification and replacement by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. be configured for the modularization lavatory be placed in the inside of aircraft and build an assembly, described modularization lavatory builds assembly and comprises:

First, second, third and fourth wall, its cooperation is to form the shell limiting inside, lavatory, and wherein, described wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of described wall;

Tank module, it is placed in alcove;

Mirror module, it is placed in above described tank module in described alcove; And

Door, it is placed on the described second or the 3rd in wall one.

2. modularization lavatory according to claim 1 builds assembly, wherein, described wall comprises first, second, and third part, wherein, described Part I is connected to described second wall, and described Part III is connected to described first wall, and described Part II to extend with between Part III and first not parallel with Part III with described described first, and wherein, described alcove is limited by described first and second parts of described wall and a part for described first wall.

3. modularization lavatory according to claim 2 builds assembly, and wherein, described shell comprises floor, and described alcove extends to the top of described wall from described floor.

4. modularization lavatory according to claim 3 builds assembly, and wherein, described shell comprises top ceiling, and wherein, described alcove extends to described top ceiling from described floor.

5. modularization lavatory according to claim 3 builds assembly, and wherein, when described modularization lavatory being built assembly and settling close to the aircraft exit door limiting aircraft exit path, described alcove extends in described aircraft exit path.

6. modularization lavatory according to claim 5 builds assembly, wherein, between the described Part II and described exit door of described wall, is limited with auxiliary space.

7. modularization lavatory according to claim 1 builds assembly, also comprise be placed in inside, described lavatory and be fixed to described first, the 3rd or wall in the toilet module of at least one.

8. modularization lavatory according to claim 1 builds assembly, wherein, described tank module comprises water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin, table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component on described water trough cabinet, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in described alcove.

9. modularization lavatory according to claim 8 builds assembly, wherein, described mirror module comprises mirror cabinet, mirror, towel dispenser unit, flight crew member call button and at described mirror one group of installing component cashier's office in a shop, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in described alcove.

10. modularization lavatory according to claim 9 builds assembly, wherein, described toilet module comprises guard shield, bedpan, seat ring and lid, wherein, described guard shield comprises installing component thereon, described installing component be removably fixed to described first, the 3rd or wall on installing component.

11. modularization lavatories according to claim 10 build assembly, also comprise the top ceiling module be placed in inside, described lavatory, wherein, described top ceiling module comprises housing, oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, loud speaker, smoke detector and one group of installing component on the housing, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component on described shell.

12. modularization lavatories according to claim 3 build assembly, wherein, described shell also comprises the holding compartment that contiguous described alcove is settled, wherein, described holding compartment is limited by the outside face of the outside face of the described Part II of described wall and the described Part III of described wall at least in part.

13. modularization lavatories according to claim 12 build assembly, and wherein, described holding compartment is also limited by second outer wall of the first outer wall being connected to described first wall with the described Part I being connected to described wall.

14. modularization lavatories according to claim 12 build assembly, and wherein, described holding compartment is also limited by the first outer wall coplanar with described first wall and the second outer wall coplanar with the described Part I of described wall.

15. modularization lavatories according to claim 7 build assembly, also comprise the top ceiling module be placed in inside, described lavatory, wherein, described tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module are separately removably fixed to described shell, and each wherein, in described tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module can be removed from described shell when any other module without the need to removing in described tank module, mirror module, toilet module or top ceiling module.

16. modularization lavatories according to claim 1 build assembly, and be combination with business class seat shell, wherein, described wall limits sufficient recess in its outside face.

17. 1 kinds are configured for the modularization lavatory be placed in the inside of aircraft and build assembly, and described modularization lavatory builds assembly and comprises:

First, second, third and fourth wall, its cooperation limits the shell of inside, lavatory and holding compartment to be formed, described holding compartment limits by the first holding compartment wall extended internally from described wall with from the second holding compartment wall that described first wall extends internally, wherein, described first and second holding compartment walls are connected, wherein, alcove is limited by described first holding compartment wall, described wall and described second wall, and wherein, described alcove and described holding compartment separate by described first holding compartment wall;

Tank module, it is placed in alcove;

Door, it is placed on the described second or the 3rd in wall one.

18. modularization lavatories according to claim 17 build assembly, and wherein, described shell comprises floor and top ceiling, and wherein, described alcove and described holding compartment extend to described top ceiling from described floor.

19. modularization lavatories according to claim 18 build assembly, and also comprise toilet module, described toilet module comprises toilet and guard shield, and wherein, described guard shield extends between described second holding compartment wall and described 3rd wall.

20. modularization lavatories according to claim 19 build assembly, also comprise the top ceiling module be placed in inside, described lavatory, wherein, described tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module are separately removably fixed to described shell, and each wherein, in described tank module, mirror module, toilet module and top ceiling module can be removed from described shell when any other module without the need to removing in described tank module, mirror module, toilet module or top ceiling module.

21. 1 kinds are configured for the two lavatory of the modularization be placed in the inside of aircraft and build assembly, and described modularization lavatory builds assembly and comprises:

First, second, third and fourth wall, its cooperation limits inner shell to be formed, and the 5th wall, and described inside is divided into the first and second lavatories by it, wherein, described shell is included in the first and second alcoves extending to be formed alcove band between first and second wall described;

First tank module, it is placed in described first alcove;

First mirror module, it is placed in above described first tank module in described first alcove;

First, it is placed on the described first or the 3rd in wall one;

Second tank module, it is placed in described second alcove;

Second mirror module, it is placed in above described second tank module in described second alcove; And

Second, it is placed in described second or wall.

The two lavatory of 22. modularizations according to claim 21 builds assembly, wherein, described 5th wall comprises first, second and Part III, wherein, described Part I is connected to described first wall, described Part III is connected to described second wall, and described Part II described first with extend between Part III first not parallel with Part III with described, wherein, described first alcove is limited in described first lavatory between described first wall and the described Part III of described 5th wall, and described second alcove is limited in described second lavatory between described second wall and the described Part III of described 5th wall.

The two lavatory of 23. modularizations according to claim 21 builds assembly, and wherein, first and second tank module faces described in the opposite direction.

The two lavatory of 24. modularizations according to claim 22 builds assembly, the second toilet module that the first toilet module also comprising contiguous described second wall arrangement is settled with contiguous described first wall.

25. 1 kinds are configured for modularization four lavatory be placed in the inside of aircraft and build assembly, and described modularization lavatory builds assembly and comprises:

First, second, third and fourth wall, its cooperation limits inner shell to be formed, and the 5th, the 6th and the 7th wall, its cooperation is to be divided into first, second, third and fourth lavatory by described inside, wherein, described shell is included in the first, second, third and fourth alcove extending to be formed alcove band between first and second wall described;

First tank module, it is placed in described first alcove;

Second tank module, it is placed in described second alcove;

Second mirror module, it is placed in above described second tank module in described second alcove;

3rd tank module, it is placed in described 3rd alcove;

3rd mirror module, it is placed in above described 3rd tank module in described 3rd alcove;

4th tank module, it is placed in described 4th alcove; And

4th mirror module, it is placed in above described 4th tank module in described 4th alcove.

26. modularization four lavatories according to claim 25 build assembly, wherein, described 7th wall extends between the described 3rd and wall, wherein, described 5th wall comprises first, second and Part III, wherein, the described Part I of described 5th wall is connected to described first wall, described Part III is connected to described 7th wall, and described Part II described first with extend between Part III first not parallel with Part III with described, wherein, described 6th wall comprises first, second and Part III, wherein, the described Part I of described 6th wall is connected to described second wall, described Part III is connected to described 7th wall, and described Part II described first with extend between Part III first not parallel with Part III with described, wherein, described first alcove is limited in described first lavatory between described first wall and the described Part III of described 5th wall, wherein, described second alcove is limited in described second lavatory between described 7th wall and the described Part III of described 5th wall, wherein, described 3rd alcove is limited in described 3rd lavatory between described second wall and the described Part III of described 6th wall, and wherein, described 4th alcove is limited in described 4th lavatory between described 7th wall and the described Part III of described 6th wall.

27. modularization four lavatories according to claim 25 build assemblies, wherein, described first and the 3rd tank module faces to first direction, and described second and the 4th tank module faces to second direction, wherein, first and second direction described is opposite each other.

28. modularization four lavatories according to claim 26 build assembly, wherein, the described Part I of described 5th wall is coplanar and parallel with the described Part I of described 6th wall, and wherein, the described Part III of described 5th wall is coplanar and parallel with the described Part III of described 6th wall.

29. 1 kinds of assembled configuration build the method for assembly for the modularization lavatory be placed in the inside of aircraft, described method comprises the steps:

First shell is provided, described first shell comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting inside, lavatory, and wherein, described wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of described wall, and wherein, door is placed on the described second or the 3rd in wall one;

First tank module is removably fixed in described alcove; And

First mirror module is removably fixed on above described tank module in described alcove.

30. methods according to claim 29, wherein, described first tank module comprises water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin, table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component on described water trough cabinet, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in described alcove.

31. methods according to claim 29, also comprise the first toilet module is removably fixed to described first, the 3rd or wall in one or more steps, wherein, described first toilet module does not contact described first tank module.

32. methods according to claim 30, also comprise the steps: to remove described first tank module from described alcove and inside, lavatory; And the second tank module is removably fixed in described alcove.

33. methods according to claim 32, wherein, described second tank module comprises water trough cabinet, water cock, sink basin, table top, refuse compartment, water supply system, toilet paper allocation units and one group of installing component on described water trough cabinet, and described one group of installing component is removably mounted to the relevant installing component in described alcove.

34. methods according to claim 31, also comprise the steps: to remove described first tank module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from inside, lavatory; Clean described shell; Again described first tank module is removably fixed in described alcove; Again described first toilet is removably fixed in inside, described lavatory; And again described first mirror module is removably fixed on above described tank module in described alcove.

35. methods according to claim 31, also comprise the steps: to remove described first tank module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from inside, described lavatory; Clean described shell; Second tank module is removably fixed in described alcove; Second toilet module is removably fixed to described first, the 3rd or wall in one or more; And the second mirror module is removably fixed on above described tank module in described alcove.

36. methods according to claim 31, also comprise the steps: to remove described first toilet module from inside, described lavatory; Prolongation is added at least one in described first, second, third or wall, to provide the volume larger than described first shell to second housing; And described first toilet module or the second toilet module are removably fixed in inside, described lavatory.

37. 1 kinds of methods, comprise the steps:

There is provided the first shell, it comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting the first inside, lavatory, and wherein, described wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of described wall, and wherein, and door is placed on the described second or the 3rd in wall one;

Second housing is provided, it comprises cooperation with the first, second, third and fourth wall limiting the second inside, lavatory, wherein, described wall comprises from the outward extending alcove of described wall, wherein, door is placed on the described second or the 3rd in wall one, and wherein, described second inside, lavatory has the volume inner different from described first lavatory;

First tank module is removably fixed in the described alcove of described first shell;

First mirror module is removably fixed in the described alcove of described first shell above described first tank module, builds assembly to form the first lavatory;

Second tank module is removably fixed in the described alcove of described second housing;

Second mirror module is removably fixed in the described alcove of described second housing above described second tank module, build assembly to form the second lavatory, wherein, first and second tank module described is identical, and wherein, first and second mirror module described is identical;

Described first lavatory structure assembly is arranged on the primary importance in aircraft; And

Described second lavatory structure assembly is arranged on the second place in aircraft.

38. according to method according to claim 37, and wherein, described first lavatory builds assembly and settled by close to the aircraft exit door limiting aircraft exit path, and wherein, the described alcove that described first lavatory builds assembly extends in described aircraft exit path.

39., according to method according to claim 37, also comprise the steps:

Described first tank module and the first mirror module is removed from described first inside, lavatory;

Described second tank module and the second mirror module is removed from described second inside, lavatory;

3rd tank module and the 3rd mirror module are removably fixed in the described alcove of described first shell; And

Removably be fixed in the described alcove of described second housing by the 4th tank module and the 4th mirror module, wherein, the described 3rd is identical with the 4th tank module, and wherein, the described 3rd is identical with the 4th mirror module.

40. according to method according to claim 39, wherein, carry out when not removing described first or second housing from described aircraft in steps.