DE102007009280A1 - Crew member checking module for aircraft, has base area with module-luggage rack-case of aircraft integrated in module, where module-luggage rack-case is accessible from interior of module - Google Patents

Abstract

The checking module (200) has a base area with a module-luggage rack-case (201) of an aircraft integrated in the module. The module-luggage rack-case is accessible from an interior of the module. The base area has an outer contour, which corresponds to a contour of luggage rack cases installed in the aircraft. An outer contour of the base area is closed, so that the module-luggage rack-case is exclusively accessible from the interior of the module.

Description

The The present invention relates to airplanes in aircraft. In particular, the present invention relates to a module for an airplane for the stay of crew members, an airplane, comprising such a module, and the use of such a module Module in an airplane.

Currently are Crew Rest Compartments (CRCs) in various positions installed in the aircraft. For example, Crew Rest Compartments installed on the main deck or above the passenger cabin (so-called Overhead Crew Rest Compartments, OHCRCs) as well as below of the main deck (eg bulk crew rest compartments, BCRCs).

Currently Overhead Crew Rest Compartments are constructed in the form that the installation of a sub-crew rest compartment Luggage compartment chain (hatrack) is possible. To this Way, the passenger is almost the complete luggage storage compartment storage space to disposal. By contrast, the crew in the crew rest compartment hardly has Storage options and thus limited space.

It It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved Specify a lounge for crew members, which is characterized in particular by high stability and ease of manufacture.

Farther the comfort of the crew and passengers should be increased by an increased or more flexible space.

According to one Embodiment of the present invention is a Module for an airplane for the stay of crew members specified, wherein the module for mounting in the ceiling area of a Passenger cabin of the aircraft is running, the Module a floor area with a built-in module module luggage storage compartment of the aircraft, and wherein the module luggage storage compartment accessible from inside the module.

In In other words, a module is specified which at least one own Module luggage tray has that completely is integrated in the module. This module luggage storage compartment corresponds for example in its dimensions to the conventional, used on the plane luggage storage compartments. Indeed is this module luggage tray by the crew which is inside the module, accessible. Thus, the module luggage tray can, for example, for Storage of shoes, bedding, luggage or emergency equipment be used. A storage of these items in the Cabin is no longer required.

by virtue of the integration of the module luggage rack in the module is a stable execution of the whole module possible, there luggage compartment and crew rest compartment no longer form separate, separate components.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention the bottom portion of the module has an outer Contour on which a contour of other, installed in the aircraft Luggage storage compartments corresponds.

On This way, the module can be stored in a luggage bin tray chain of the aircraft are integrated.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention is the outer contour of the floor area of the module closed, leaving the module luggage tray exclusively accessible from inside the module.

hereby the stability of the module can be further increased because the lower outer shell of the module made in one piece can be and has no openings. Overall, simplified this results in the production of the combination of module and luggage tray, because both components are no longer manufactured individually and in the airplane must be installed, but the luggage storage compartment rather already integrated in the module.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention is the module for replacing at least part of an existing one Luggage compartment chain of the aircraft executed.

hereby the installation effort of the module in the aircraft can be reduced become. In an already equipped aircraft can single luggage storage compartments are taken out and be replaced by the module. A retrofit can thus easily and without increased effort.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention The module luggage storage compartment has an inwardly directed opening with a closure or cover on, with the closure open and can be closed.

Consequently The crew can access the individual module storage bins during the flight and the objects housed therein from falling out secure by closing the lock.

Of the Closure can z. B. also run as a rubber net or safety net be.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention is the closure as a hinged door or as a sliding door executed. By using a sliding door, which is moved laterally, for example, the closure to open or which is moved up to the shutter to open, no free space is necessary before the closure, to gain access to the module bin tray.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention if the closure is designed as a side-foldable bed, which is arranged on the module luggage storage compartment.

Consequently No extra flap or sliding door is necessary. Much more a bed installed in the module will be prevented from falling out to secure the load used.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention the module further comprises a rise unit for the ascent of Crew members from a plane of the passenger cabin in the Interior of the module.

The Ascent unit can be in the form of a kind of cabin or stairway be executed, in which a staircase or a ladder is arranged.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention the module also includes a rest area for the crew members, wherein the rest area comprises a bed.

Consequently The module can not just be the mere stay of crew members serve, but rather also for sleeping use.

For example if the module can be arranged in the front area of the aircraft, to allow direct access from the cockpit. On This way, the pilot must have the security door between the cockpit and do not open passenger cabin. Also, the module in the middle area of the aircraft or in the rear area of the aircraft be arranged. The ascent can be for example from the kitchen take place or be arranged instead of an on-board toilet.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention the module further comprises a work area, the floor area comprising a Has luggage compartment storage space of the aircraft, wherein the overhead bin storage compartment from inside the module is accessible and where the work area partly in Luggage compartment storage space is arranged.

On this way, the place, which otherwise by (external module or module-internal) luggage storage compartments used would be used by the crew inside the module become. Instead of a module luggage bin door flap can installed at this point a workspace whose bottom corresponds to the outer skin of the module. With this design the comfort for the crew can be significantly increased and a achieved increased level of flexibility become.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention The workspace includes a chair and a table.

Farther can add extra chairs or tables be provided. Also, if necessary, other equipment (eg a work lamp or a fax machine) or a Connection (eg power connection) may be present.

According to one another embodiment of the present invention an aircraft is disclosed which has such a module.

Farther is, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the use of a module in one Aircraft indicated.

Further Embodiments and advantages of the invention result from the following figure description.

in the The following will be preferred embodiments with reference to the figures of the present invention.

1A shows a crew rest compartment according to the prior art.

1B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a passenger cabin with a crew rest compartment according to the prior art.

1C shows another crew rest compartment according to the prior art.

2 shows a perspective view of a module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 shows a perspective view of a portion of a module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 shows a perspective view a module with ascent unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 shows a perspective view of a module with rise unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 shows a perspective view of a module with rise unit and work area according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 shows a plan view of the module of 6 ,

8th shows a perspective view of a module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 shows a cross-sectional view of an aircraft with a module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The Representations in the figures are schematic and not to scale.

In The following figure description will be for the same or similar elements use the same reference numerals.

1A shows a perspective view of a crew rest compartment (rest room for the crew), such as in US 6,520,451 disclosed.

1B shows a sectional view through an aircraft fuselage in which a further crew rest compartment is installed in the ceiling area, such as in EP 0 901 964 disclosed.

The Crew Rest Compartments of 1A and 1B are characterized by the fact that they can be used exclusively as a rest area for the crew. The crew rest compartments are integrated during installation in the ceiling area of the aircraft above the luggage storage compartment chain. The original luggage storage compartments are still usable by the passengers and do not form part of the Crew Rest Compartment modules.

1C shows a perspective view of another crew rest compartment, as in EP 1 010 617 disclosed. The crew rest compartment has a staircase, next to which trolleys are arranged. This Crew Rest Compartment is also partially integrated above the hatrack chain (luggage storage compartment chain).

None of the three crew rest compartments according to 1A . 1B or 1C provides a large amount of storage space for the crew. The hatracks are not integrated in the crew rest compartment, but form independent components that are accessible from the passenger cabin, ie from below, from the passengers. The use of the hatracks from inside the compartments is not possible. Also, hatracks and compartments must be installed separately in the fuselage.

In In other words, there is no storage space in the crew rest compartment, which lead to associated low comfort for the crew can. Furthermore, the previous concepts also allow no adjustment the storage space distribution, resulting in a lack of flexibility can lead.

2 shows a perspective view of a module for an aircraft for the stay of crew members according to an embodiment of the present invention. The crew rest compartment or module 200 has several beds 208 . 212 . 213 . 214 on which the crew members can sit or put on. Furthermore, several storage space cells, see, for. B. Storage cell 210 , in the module 200 integrated. These storage space cells have an outer contour 211 which corresponds to the hatrack contour in the aircraft.

For example, hatracks installed on a plane already in use can be removed from the luggage storage compartment chain. In the resulting gap, the module 200 be inserted. For the passengers, on the whole, there is no visual difference between the surface of the module floor 211 . 215 and the ensuing hatracks for the passengers (not shown in 2 ).

It Please note that the beds are arranged in a different way can be, for example, rotated 90 degrees, so across to the direction of flight.

The individual module luggage storage compartments 201 . 202 in the overall module 200 are integrated, have openings, with flaps 206 closed to the inside of the module. This allows them to serve as storage space for luggage, blankets, pillows, shoes or other items used by the crew.

Furthermore, an ascent or a rise unit 207 provided which access from the passenger cabin or from a level below the aisle floor 215 of the module into the interior of the module 200 allows. It should be noted that such an ascent 207 , which for example in Form of a vestibule is not required.

Rather, simply a recess, for example, in the floor area 215 be provided of the module, in which a ladder 209 or another climbing aid is used.

The storage space 210 is from the inside of the module 200 out of usable. As in 2 to recognize, is the storage space 210 closed down, leaving a continuous lower outer surface of the module 200 results. The module 200 Thus, it can be formed in a trough-like manner in the lower area without having to have recesses in the storage space areas. This considerably increases the stability of the module. Also, this simplifies manufacturing, since the lower tub area 211 . 201 is made in one piece and without interruptions.

The use of storage space from the module or crew rest compartment 200 allows additional storage space for the crew as well as installation of seats or tables or other items such as cabinets or maintenance media.

In In other words, the present invention provides for the use of the luggage storage bin storage space through the Crew Rest Compartment. By using the luggage bin storage space, on which, for example, exclusively from the interior of the Crew Rest Compartments can be accessed from the crew Shoes, bedding, luggage, emergency equipment and the like stow. Such items had to previously partly housed in the passenger cabin.

Instead of the luggage bin flaps, which are otherwise on the undersides of the module luggage storage compartments 201 . 202 could be installed, a molded with the same contour ceiling or the outer skin of the Crew Rest Compartment be closed accordingly. Here, the gained storage space with a sliding door, hinged door 206 or even without a door (ie with a non-closable opening) to the inside of the module 200 be limited (see also 3 to 5 ).

Due to the relatively large headroom inside the module 200 is also the installation of seats or cabinets, z. B. for hanging clothes, for example between two beds, also possible (see in particular 6 to 10 ).

Alternatively, the use of laterally fold-up beds is possible, which closes the storage spaces 210 serve and which when folding up access to the storage space 210 enable. With this design, the comfort for the crew can be significantly increased and an increased level of flexibility can be achieved.

It is also a combination of conventional luggage storage compartments and the converted luggage storage compartment storage space possible. So the module can 200 For example, four module luggage storage compartments 201 . 202 which, for example, each under the beds 208 . 212 . 213 . 214 are arranged. In the area between the beds 208 and 212 For example, outside luggage storage compartments (conventional luggage storage compartments) can be attached, which can be accessed by the passengers. This is indicated by the module 200 a correspondingly modified outer contour, so that the conventional luggage storage compartments from below to the module 200 can be created. Also, individual module luggage storage compartments 201 . 202 be accessible both from the inside of the module and from below, so from the passenger cabin.

3 shows a perspective view of a portion of a module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Below the beds 208 . 212 each a storage space is arranged, the bottom surface of an outer contour 211 which corresponds to the conventional hatrack contour. Furthermore, storage space doors 301 . 206 provided, which can be folded down to open. The closure consists for example of one or more magnets.

To the Lock can also be provided locks which via appropriate keys, key cards or be operated by fingerprint.

After opening the flap 206 can over the opening 205 the module luggage rack compartment interior is accessed.

In the case of fold-up beds is no flap 206 required.

4 shows a perspective view of a module with a rise unit 207 via which an ascent from the cockpit or, for example, from the passenger cabin (ie from a lower level) into the interior of the crew rest compartment 200 is possible.

As in 4 to recognize, the lower area (bottom area) of the module points 200 a closed contour, whereby the stability of the module is considerably increased. Also, this makes the production easier, since the underside is executed trough-like.

There are still flaps 401 or sliding doors provided to allow access from the passenger cabin to the storage space. The flap 401 is about the hinges 402 . 403 stored.

5 shows a perspective view of a module 200 with a rise unit 207 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment are in the luggage compartments 201 . 202 no openings and flaps provided for the passenger cabin.

6 shows a perspective view of a module with a work area 601 , The workspace 601 has, for example, one or more chairs 602 , one or more tables 603 and / or one or more cabinets or shelves 604 on. For example, the workspace 601 arranged where otherwise a berth or a bed would be.

The module is thus not only used as a quiet zone, but also as a workspace consisting of chair and desk and corresponding electrical connections or electrical equipment, such as lamp, computer, monitor. Such a workspace is important because the senior steward or chief stewardess has to handle various forms or papers during the flight. This processing now no longer needs to be done in the passenger cabin, but in a separate area, as seen through the module 200 is defined.

For the work area, the luggage storage compartment storage space can be used, which by the module 200 is defined. Utilizing the overhead bin storage space, which is accessible only from inside the crew rest compartment, allows the space to be freed to integrate a workspace.

7 shows a plan view of the module of 6 , In particular, in 7 the ladder 209 for the ascent 207 to recognize. By using the luggage bin storage space for the work area 601 will the comfort in the module 200 significantly increased.

8th shows a perspective view of a module 200 from another angle.

9 shows a cross-sectional view of an aircraft 900 with a module 200 , In the passenger cabin 901 are seats 903 , Hatracks 902 as well as in CRC module 200 with staircase 207 arranged. reference numeral 904 shows the main ceiling plane from which the stairwell 207 Access to the interior of the module 200 allowed.

The Advantages of the module according to the invention exist in addition to increased stability and simplified production in a significantly increased storage space for the crew, a significantly increased comfort for the crew, an improvement in working conditions for the crew, a high flexibility for the arrangement of Sitting or cupboards or tables, and in an extremely effective utilization of the available storage space. Overall, one is significantly increased potential for future Arrangements of beds, storage facilities, seats, etc. given in the crew rest compartment. Due to the increased standing height is the installation of seats as well as cabinets for hanging clothes possible (for example, alternatively to module luggage storage compartments).

additional It should be noted that "comprehensive" means no other Excludes elements or steps and "one" or "a" does not exclude a multitude It should be noted that features or steps with reference has been described on one of the above embodiments are, even in combination with other features or steps of others The above-described embodiments are used can. Reference signs in the claims are not to be considered as a restriction.

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Cited patent literature

• US 6520451 [0047]
• - EP 0901964 [0048]
• - EP 1010617 [0050]

Claims (13)

Module for an airplane for the stay of crew members, the module ( 200 ) for mounting in the ceiling area of a passenger cabin of the aircraft; where the module ( 200 ) a floor area with a modular luggage storage compartment integrated into the module ( 201 ) of the aircraft; and wherein the module luggage tray ( 201 ) from inside the module ( 200 ) is accessible from. Module according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portion of the module ( 200 ) has an outer contour which corresponds to a contour of further luggage storage compartments installed in the aircraft ( 203 . 204 ) corresponds. Module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer contour of the bottom region of the module ( 200 ) is closed, so that the module luggage storage compartment ( 201 ) only from inside the module ( 200 ) is accessible from. Module according to one of the preceding claims, the module for replacing at least part of an existing one Luggage compartment chain of the aircraft executed is. Module according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the module luggage storage compartment ( 201 ) an inwardly directed opening ( 205 ) with a closure ( 206 ) having; and wherein the closure ( 206 ) can be opened and closed. Module according to claim 5, wherein the closure ( 206 ) is designed as a hinged door or as a sliding door or as a rubber net. Module according to claim 5, wherein the closure ( 206 ) is designed as a side fold-up bed, which on the module luggage storage compartment ( 201 ) is arranged. Module according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a rise unit ( 207 ) for the ascent of the crew members from a plane of the passenger cabin to the inside of the module ( 200 ). Module according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a rest area for the crew members; where the relaxation area is a bed ( 208 ) having. Module according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a workspace ( 601 ); the floor area being a luggage storage compartment storage space ( 201 ) of the aircraft; the luggage storage compartment storage space ( 201 ) from inside the module ( 200 ) is accessible; and where the workspace ( 601 ) partially in the luggage compartment storage space ( 201 ) is arranged. Module according to claim 10, wherein the work area ( 601 ) a chair ( 602 ) and a table ( 603 ). Aircraft comprising a module ( 200 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11. Using a module ( 200 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11 in an aircraft.