DE102006003585A1 - Aircraft fuselage`s resting deck e.g. seating deck, for use by passenger to take rest or sleep, has longitudinally extending resting compartments arranged side-by-side, where compartments are arranged in fishbone shape - Google Patents

Abstract

The resting deck has a set of longitudinally extending resting compartments (3) arranged side-by-side and defined on one of two opposite longitudinal sides by a separating barrier, where the compartments are arranged in a fishbone shape. A resting surface is arranged in each of the set of compartments so that a longitudinal side of the surface extends along a longitudinal direction of the separating barrier. The compartments have a slanting angle between the separating barrier and a fuselage axis in a forward direction greater than zero degrees and less than one hundred eighty degrees.

Description

TECHNICAL TERRITORY

The The present invention generally relates to cabin equipment for airplanes. In particular, the invention relates to a resting deck arranged in an airplane with a multitude side by side Resting area ("sleeping compartment "), which are oriented in a special way, as possible optimally available take advantage of standing space. About that In addition, the invention relates to an aircraft, which with such a Restedeck is equipped.

BACKGROUND THE INVENTION

In recently, Time and again, efforts are made to attract passengers in particular Long-haul flights rest rooms or compartments available to which they can retreat to during the To rest and to sleep in the optimal case. Here are often in the crown area of the aircraft beds due to the low to disposal longitudinal space arranged to the flight or hull direction to sufficient volume for each Sleeping space available to be able to make. Such arrangements are for example in the US patents with the publication numbers 6,073,883, 6,182,926 or 6,305,645. In such a longitudinal arrangement The beds, however, usually remain a certain volume between the hull in the crown area and the sleeping area unused. alternative to the said longitudinal arrangement were Furthermore Already tried the beds in a transverse arrangement in the fuselage, with the beds at right angles to the direction of flight or to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage are arranged. Especially with a transverse arrangement the beds, with two rows of beds spaced by an access are arranged from each other, the volume of sleeping places is due the fuselage cross section geometry near the hull severely limited. Furthermore will also often the access in such symmetrical transverse arrangements of the beds strong impaired.

One Another disadvantage of the described symmetrical transverse arrangement the beds in the crown area of an aircraft fuselage further consists of that due to the available standing room the access between the two rows of beds very much must be narrow, so neither for the passage of two passengers still in progress for the arrival and undressing of passengers in the hallway enough space to disposal stands.

One Another disadvantage of the described bed arrangements continues in that they only provide limited privacy, there passengers in opposite sleeping cabins into the cabin of her counterpart can see without further notice.

PRESENTATION THE INVENTION

outgoing from the problems inherent in the bed arrangements described above It is an object of the present invention to provide an implementation indicate with which the available space inside a fuselage as possible optimal for the formation of a resting deck with a variety of resting compartments can be exploited, at the same time an improvement in Terms of privacy goes along with it.

According to one The first aspect of the invention achieves this object with a resting deck solved in an airplane, which arranged a variety of side by side, elongated Resting parts comprises, which on two opposite longitudinal sides be bounded by a respective partition, which mutually Separate adjacent resting compartments from each other. The partitions can do this for example as solid walls or else be designed as films or blinds. Furthermore The rest deck includes a variety of elongated resting surfaces, which in the resting compartments are arranged so that their longer side in the direction of the partitions runs. Here are the individual resting compartments of the plurality of resting compartments with their longitudinal directions across from the longitudinal direction the fuselage inclined. Unless in the context of the present invention from a longitudinal direction, long side or an elongated rest compartment, so refers this direction indication is based on the longer dimension of the rest compartment, the resting area or of the fuselage. This definition also goes along with that arranged side by side resting compartments so arranged to each other are they with their longer ones Adjoin sides.

With the described oblique arrangement The resting compartments in the fuselage will provide almost optimal space utilization of the rest deck available standing space possible, without that the course, which to the individual resting compartments to lead can, over fee must be made narrow. This can be attributed to that the individual resting compartments inclined with their longitudinal axis to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage so that the orthogonal extent the individual cabins to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage is reduced. Consequently, it stays in orthogonal Direction to the longitudinal direction more space for the fuselage a possible course left.

at the said resting areas For example, they could be simple horizontal floors, which serve on the one hand, for example, for storing mattresses and at the same time at least partly from the other Side looks at the bottom of the ceiling above a main passenger cabin can form. However, the ceiling area of a passenger cabin is often with Luggage racks (hatracks) equipped, would the said resting areas not consistent form the ceiling of the passenger cabin deck underneath, but only in some areas the ceiling for that under the resting deck located passenger deck dar.

As the preceding statements can be removed, the individual resting compartments are in the described oblique arrangement arranged so inclined in the resting deck that a first directional component their longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage and a second directional component of its longitudinal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage runs. In other words, the individual resting compartments are arranged that the longitudinal direction the rest compartments with the longitudinal direction of the fuselage encloses an acute angle which extends depending on the hull size or width in the range between 30 ° and Set 80 ° can, but of course also deviating values with correspondingly large or small dimensions of the fuselage are possible. The more space in an aircraft fuselage due to the size of the same, the steeper the longitudinal directions the rest compartments to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage, whereas this angle the smaller the space in the fuselage due to the smaller smaller dimensions of the same is available. That's how it is For example, shown that in a two-four-two seat configuration in the main deck (two outer rows of seats each with two seats, each with a gear of one middle row of seats with four seats to be separated) a Ruhedeckkonfiguration leads to an optimal space utilization, in which said angle is about 62 °,.

Around the individual resting compartments of the Ruhedecks invention easily accessible two rows are arranged side by side in the resting deck, elongated resting compartments arranged through an access passage be separated from each other to the individual resting compartments. This Access passage can be, for example, from under the resting deck Main passenger deck over be a ladder or staircase accessible, so that the passengers comfortably in the rest deck or in it withdraw the resting compartments can. Through this education of the resting deck, at the two rows side arranged on side resting compartments by an access passage from each other are separated, results in the plan view of a herringbone Configuration, which means that on both sides of the access corridor resting compartments under a positive tip or a negative acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage are arranged.

By Such a herringbone Arrangement of the resting compartments can be guaranteed that a Passenger in a rest compartment on one side the access passage, not easily in the rest compartment on the opposite Side of the entrance corridor, allowing the privacy of the passengers increased in the individual resting compartments can be.

The individual resting compartments can For example, installed as complete units in the resting deck be, with the individual resting compartments facing the access passage Have front sides, which, when viewed in total, define the access passage. To have to thus no additional walls installed be to form the access passage, as this rather by the Arrangement of the individual rest compartments is self-defined.

Around to be able to create a continuous access corridor, are the front sides of the rest compartments at an acute angle with respect on the long sides the resting compartments arranged, suggesting the oblique arrangement of the resting compartments at the same acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage back respectively is, so all Ruheabteile in total to define a continuous access corridor capital. However, instead of forming a continuous access passage, it may also desirable be to partially widen the corridor so that in these places two passengers effortlessly encounter or can happen to each other. This can be ensured by that the front sides in the plan view at least a section which is not parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage and thus to the access passage, so in the area of this Sections partial widening of the access passage arise. The The front of the resting compartments can thus have sections which parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage and other sections which are straight not parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage. Of course it is, too possible, to make the fronts of the resting compartments so that they do not exclusively parallele to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage extending sections, so that in total looks at a sawtooth lateral boundary of the access passage arises.

in the Trap that the rest compartment on both sides of the access corridor fronts which are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage and other sections which are straight not parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage should be to form partial Gangaufweitungen should the resting compartments on both sides of the access passage are not offset from one another are arranged, since in this case otherwise no Gangaufweitungen would arise. Rather would The corridor along the front sides of the resting portion is approximately more constant Meandering along the width, whereby no space for Expansions would arise. Around should prevent the rest compartments on both sides of the entrance rather, be placed unopposed or in pairs, so everyone Resting compartment on one side of the access passage another rest compartment can be assigned on the other side of the entrance corridor. By such a pairwise arrangement also come the widenings on both sides of the access passage at opposite points of the access passage to lie, so that at these points, almost a double expansion the access passage arises.

There with the rest deck according to the invention that available can use the available space optimally, the resting deck without Further be arranged in the crown area of the fuselage, which is located above a main passenger cabin. Of course it is However, it is also possible such a resting deck section also at the level of the main passenger cabin or in the lower deck.

in the Case, however, that the resting deck is located in the crown area, the floor of the access passage opposite the resting surfaces of the Resting compartments are lowered. This may be required be that for the resting compartments may be sufficient even a small amount, whereas the access passage higher must be dimensioned so that passengers are not in it stoop have to. About that In addition, the fact that the bottom of the access passage opposite the rest area the resting compartments are lowered, be achieved that in the Rest compartments no additional Bed boxes or the like may be required; rather, such a bed box already generated by the fact that the bottom of the entrance passage opposite the resting area deeper is arranged.

At long last is provided with the present invention, an aircraft, which has a fuselage in the crown area above The main passenger cabin is designed a resting deck, as is in the preceding passages has been described.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

in the Below is an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings explained in more detail. The in the drawings illustrated embodiment is only In order to explain of the invention and in particular may not be construed as limiting the scope become. It shows:

1 shows a perspective cross section through an aircraft fuselage with a crown area arranged according to the invention Ruhedeck;

2 shows a perspective view of the Ruhedecks invention, in which the fuselage has been cut away;

3 shows a perspective view of the resting deck of 2 in which, for the sake of clarity, the partitions of the rest compartment have been cut away; and

4 shows a plan view of the Ruhedecks invention.

In all Figures are the same or corresponding elements marked with the same or corresponding reference numerals. The representations in the figures are not necessarily to scale, but may be qualitative proportions play.

DESCRIPTION An example

Embodiment THE INVENTION

The 1 shows a cross section through an aircraft fuselage 8th which is essentially formed by a plurality in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage 8th spaced apart frames 1 is formed, which are usually planked with an outer skin, not shown here. On the inside are the frames 1 with a side panel 7 in the area of the main passenger cabin 9 in which, in the illustration shown here, the seats are arranged in a two-four-two configuration. In the two-four-two configuration, the two outer rows of seats, each with two seats, are each provided with a longitudinal passageway 6 separated from the middle row of seats, which have four seats. Above the thus formed main passenger cabin 9 is in the crown area of the fuselage 8th the resting deck according to the invention 10 formed on the configuration thereof in the following with simultaneous reference to the 2 to 4 as well as on the 1 to be received.

How the particular 2 withdrawn can be, is the Ruhedeck invention 10 through a variety of resting compartments 3 formed, which are each arranged side by side to each other. The resting compartments 3 have an elongated extent along which they laterally by means of partitions 11 from the respective adjacent rest compartment 3 be separated, the partitions may be formed, for example, as solid walls or as films or blinds. The partitions 11 extend from the resting areas 12 , which extend in horizontal longitudinal direction at the bottom of the resting compartments 3 extend, vertically upwards and have a (circular) segment-like upper form closure to match the inner contour of the fuselage frames 1 match. On the resting areas 12 For example, mattresses or other upholstery can be stored in order to provide sufficient comfort for a passenger.

How very clear the 4 can be taken, are the individual resting compartments 3 with their longitudinal directions relative to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage or the longitudinal direction of the access passage 2 arranged inclined, which by the two rows side by side arranged elongated rest compartments 3 is formed. In the 4 may in particular the herringbone arrangement of the resting compartments 3 be recognized, which is due to the fact that the resting compartments 3 on both sides of the access corridor 2 at a positive or negative acute angle to the longitudinal direction of the access passage 2 are arranged, which angle in the embodiment of the 4 to about + 62 ° or -62 °.

Like from the 2 and 4 Furthermore, can be seen very clearly, have the rest compartments 3 the access passage 2 facing front sides, which in combination with each other the access passage 2 define. The fronts 13 the resting compartments 3 for this purpose have a section which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage. Next to it are the fronts 13 a portion angled to said parallel portion, which thus does not extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage, whereby partial widening in the areas of these angled portions 14 of access passage 2 arise so that two passengers can pass easily in these places. Alternatively, the niches formed in this way 14 also be used for dressing and undressing of passengers. Although it would be possible, the rest cabins 3 on both sides of the access corridor 2 staggered to each other, however, would thereby the gear 2 each be extended only on one side; in the worst case, the gear would 2 even only in constant width along the front sides of the resting portion 3 meandering, which would result in no space for expansions. To prevent this, the rest compartments should 3 on both sides of the access corridor 2 rather, be arranged unopposed or in pairs, as the 4 showing each resting compartment on one side of the access passageway 2 another rest compartment 3 can be assigned on the other side of the entrance corridor. By such a pairwise arrangement, the widenings on both sides of the access passage at opposite points of the access passage come to rest, so that at these points, virtually a double widening of the access passage 2 arises.

The resting compartments 3 For example, they can be supplied as prefabricated cage-like housings in which the partitions 11 as well as the resting areas 12 as a one-piece structure in the form of resting compartments 3 self-delivered. This is a very time-saving installation of the resting compartments 3 in the crown area of the fuselage 8th possible, which allows a modular design. To the rest deck 10 can be made accessible to passengers, then a floor 5 opposite the resting areas 12 be suspended over a trough-like component, so that the floor 12 opposite the resting areas 12 is lowered and the passengers are easily upright in the access corridor 2 can move.

As the 1 shows, forms the resting area 12 at least partially an area of the underside of the ceiling of the main passenger cabin 9 , at which side of the fuselage and towards the middle in the area of the lowered floor 5 of access passage 2 stowage bins 4 are arranged to accommodate hand luggage.

As can be seen from the preceding explanations, the oblique arrangement of the resting compartments ensures optimum utilization of the space available in the crown area, without having to make the access passage between two opposite rows of resting compartments narrow. At the same time ensures the herringbone arrangement of the resting compartments 3 as in particular in the 4 It is good to see that one in a rest compartment 3 Passenger can view very limited in the opposite resting compartments, so that the privacy of the passengers can be best ensured.

In addition, it should be understood that "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps and "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. "Further, it should be noted that features or steps described with reference to one of the above embodiments also in combination with other features or steps of other embodiments described above Examples can be used. Reference signs in the claims are not to be considered as limiting.

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Claims (10)

Resting deck ( 10 ) in a fuselage ( 8th ), comprising: - a plurality of elongated resting compartments arranged side by side ( 3 ), which on two opposite longitudinal sides by a respective partition ( 11 ), which mutually adjoining resting compartments ( 3 ) separate from each other; - A variety of elongated resting surfaces, which in the rest compartments ( 3 ) are arranged so that their longer side in the direction of the partitions ( 11 ) runs; the individual resting compartments ( 3 ) of the plurality of resting compartments ( 3 ) with their longitudinal directions relative to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage ( 8th ) are arranged inclined. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to claim 1, wherein each resting compartment ( 3 ) is arranged inclined so that a first directional component of its longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage ( 8th ) and a second directional component of its longitudinal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage ( 8th ) runs. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the longitudinal direction of the rest compartment ( 3 ) with the longitudinal directions of the fuselage ( 8th ) includes an angle in the range between 30 ° and 80 °. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the resting deck ( 10 ) two rows of side-by-side elongated rest compartments ( 3 ) are arranged through an access passage ( 2 ) to the individual resting compartments ( 3 ) are separated from each other. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to claim 4, wherein the resting compartments ( 3 ) are arranged like a herringbone. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to claim 4, wherein the resting compartments ( 3 ) the access passage ( 2 ) facing front sides, which in sum the access passage ( 2 ) define. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to claim 6, wherein the front sides seen in plan view have at least one portion which is not parallel to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage ( 8th ), so that in the area of these sections partial expansions ( 14 ) of the access passage ( 2 ) arise. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the resting deck ( 10 ) in the crown area of the aircraft fuselage ( 8th ) above a main passenger cabin ( 9 ) is arranged. Resting deck ( 10 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the soil ( 5 ) of the access passage ( 2 ) relative to the resting surfaces of the resting compartments ( 3 ) is lowered. Airplane with a fuselage ( 8th ) in the crown area above the main passenger cabin ( 9 ) a resting deck ( 10 ) is formed according to one of claims 1 to 9.