EP3691970A1 - Ensemble de compartiments de stockage d'aéronef avec compartiments supérieur et inférieur - Google Patents

Ensemble de compartiments de stockage d'aéronef avec compartiments supérieur et inférieur

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EP3691970A1
EP3691970A1 EP18864787.9A EP18864787A EP3691970A1 EP 3691970 A1 EP3691970 A1 EP 3691970A1 EP 18864787 A EP18864787 A EP 18864787A EP 3691970 A1 EP3691970 A1 EP 3691970A1
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housing
storage section
aircraft
seat
overhead
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Scott Savian
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Safran Cabin Inc
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C&D Zodiac Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/003—Stowage devices for passengers' personal luggage

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  • the invention relates to passenger seating and storage in the interior of passenger aircraft.
  • the invention relates to an aircraft storage bin assembly with upper and lower bins.
  • Aircraft components such as overhead stowage compartments, seats, lavatories, galleys, lighting systems, etc. are all required to function within strictly confined spaces.
  • an aircraft overhead storage bin assembly that includes a housing that includes a front, a back, and an upper storage section defined therein.
  • the upper storage section includes an upper storage section opening that communicates the upper storage section with an exterior of the housing.
  • the assembly includes a door pivotably attached to the housing that is movable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position the door closes the upper storage section opening.
  • the assembly also includes a bucket pivotably connected to the housing that cooperates with the housing to define a bin interior. The bucket is positioned below the upper storage section, and the bucket is pivotable with respect to the housing between an open position and a closed position.
  • the upper storage section opening opens to the front of the housing and the bucket opens to the front or the back of the housing.
  • the housing includes an oxygen compartment defined between the bucket and the back of the housing.
  • the oxygen compartment preferably is positioned below the upper storage section.
  • an aircraft seating assembly that includes an overhead storage bin assembly that includes a housing having an upper storage section defined therein that includes an upper storage section opening that communicates the upper storage section with an exterior of the housing, a door pivotably attached to the housing, and a bucket pivotably connected to the housing.
  • the housing has a front and a back.
  • the door is movable between an open and a closed position and in the closed position the door closes the upper storage section opening.
  • the upper storage section opening opens to the front of the housing.
  • the bucket cooperates with the housing to define a bin interior and is bucket is positioned below the upper storage section.
  • the bucket is pivotable with respect to the housing between an open position and a closed position and opens to the front or the back of the housing.
  • the seat assembly also includes a seat positioned below the overhead storage bin assembly. The seat faces the same direction as the front of the housing.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly is configured such that a 5th percentile height person (and up) seated in the seat can move the bucket from the closed position to the open position while seated.
  • the range provided can also be any range above the 5th percentile and the range can apply to both men's and women's height data.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly includes at least a first post configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft and the housing is supported by the first post.
  • the housing has a front and a back and the upper storage section opening opens to the front of the housing and the bucket opens to the front or the back of the housing.
  • the lounge assembly that includes an enclosure having a rear wall, first and second side walls and a forward wall that cooperate to define a seating area.
  • the lounge assembly also includes first and second seats positioned in the seating area, and a first dividing wall positioned between the first and second seats.
  • the first dividing wall divides the seating area into a first seat section and a second seat section.
  • the front wall includes a shared entrance space defined therein.
  • a first seat path is defined between the shared entrance space and the first seat section and a second seat path is defined between the shared entrance space and the second seat section.
  • the first dividing wall includes a privacy divider that is movable up and down between first and second positions.
  • the lounge assembly includes an overhead storage bin assembly that includes at least a first post configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft and is positioned generally between the first and second seats, and an overhead bin housing supported by the first post.
  • the overhead bin housing includes at least first and second overhead storage bins that are positioned generally above the first and second seats, respectively.
  • the lounge assembly includes a tower positioned at an end of the first dividing wall that includes first and second pivotable monitors connected thereto.
  • the first monitor is pivotable between a closed position and an open position where it is positioned in the first seat section
  • the second monitor is pivotable between a closed position and an open position where it is positioned in the second seat section.
  • the lounge assembly includes a first support positioned in the first seat section adj acent the front wall and pivotable between a first position and a second position, and a second support positioned in the first seat section adjacent the front wall and pivotable between a first position and a second position.
  • the front wall includes a first ledge on which the first support is positioned when it is in the second position, and a second ledge on which the second support is positioned when it is in the second position.
  • the lounge assembly includes third and fourth seats positioned in the seating area, and a second dividing wall positioned between the second and third seats and a third dividing wall positioned between the third and fourth seats.
  • the third dividing wall divides the seating area into a third seat section and a fourth seat section, and the front wall includes a second shared entrance space defined therein.
  • a third seat path is defined between the second shared entrance space and the third seat section and a fourth seat path is defined between the second shared entrance space and the fourth seat section.
  • the first dividing wall includes a first privacy divider that is movable up and down between first and second positions
  • the second dividing wall includes a second privacy divider that is movable up and down between first and second positions
  • the third dividing wall includes a third privacy divider that is movable up and down between first and second positions.
  • the lounge assembly includes an overhead storage bin assembly that includes at least first and second posts each configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft. The first post is positioned generally between the first and second seats and the second post is positioned generally between the third and fourth seats.
  • An overhead bin housing is supported by the first and second posts.
  • the overhead bin housing includes at least first, second, third and fourth overhead storage bins that are positioned generally above the first, second, third and fourth seats, respectively.
  • the second dividing wall extends between the rear wall and the front wall, and the first and third dividing walls do not extend to the front wall.
  • the invention is laterally positioned personal overhead storage space (such that it opens toward the front or rear of the aircraft) that is ultimately supported by the floor of an aircraft.
  • an embodiment can include a single post, secured to the floor of the aircraft that positions an overhead storage bin above a passenger seat.
  • the overhead storage bin may be positioned over the passenger seat by the seat shell.
  • the structure that supports the overhead bin may be one or posts, one or more seat shells, walls, monuments, etc.
  • One of the purposes of the invention is to maximize the number of seats on an
  • the invention can also be utilized in economy class), and provide for convenient and easily accessible storage for passengers.
  • the configuration of seats, seat shell design, overhead bin design and configuration each contribute to achieving this purpose while simultaneously providing for passenger convenience, comfort and safety.
  • the overhead storage bins make more efficient use of space in the aircraft interior (preferably eliminating closets that require dedicated floor space).
  • the overhead storage bins are accessible to each passenger without having to invade another passenger's space.
  • the overhead storage bins are placed over the passenger to create a more comfortable, enclosed space. It will be appreciated that the configuration of bin numbers, location and size are flexible and not a limitation on the present invention. For the designers of aircraft, the present invention allows the bin to move with the seat, thereby freeing up the ability to arrange the seats as desired; and the passenger service unit can be placed generally above the passenger and/or in the column that supports the overhead bin as more fully described below.
  • Overhead storage bin assemblies are well known in the art. For example, see U.S.
  • Seat shells are also known in the art. For example, see U.S. Patent No. 6,170,786 issued on January 9, 2001, U.S. Patent No. 7,419,214 issued on September 2, 2008, and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2009/0146004, published on June 11, 2009, the entireties of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
  • an aircraft that includes at least a fuselage having an inner side wall and a floor, at least a first seat having an upper portion, at least a first laterally extending overhead storage bin positioned generally above the upper portion of the first seat, and support structure secured to the floor and supporting the first overhead storage bin.
  • the first seat is secured to the floor and the first overhead storage bin has an open and a closed configuration.
  • the first overhead storage bin opens toward the front or the rear of the aircraft.
  • the aircraft also includes a second seat with an upper portion and that is secured to the floor and is adjacent the first seat.
  • the aircraft also includes a second laterally extending overhead storage bin positioned generally above the upper portion of the second seat and adjacent the first overhead storage bin, and support structure secured to the floor and supporting the second overhead storage bin.
  • the second overhead storage bin has an open and a closed configuration and it opens toward the front or the rear of the aircraft.
  • the first and second overhead storage bins are not secured to the inner side wall of the aircraft.
  • a lounge assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft.
  • the lounge assembly includes a first seat shell configured to at least partially surround a passenger seat, and an overhead storage bin assembly.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly includes first and second posts configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft, and an overhead bin housing supported by the first and second posts.
  • the overhead bin housing includes at least a first overhead storage bin that is positioned generally above the first seat shell.
  • the overhead bin housing includes a second overhead storage bin positioned on one side of the first overhead storage bin and a third overhead storage bin positioned on the opposite side of the first overhead storage bin.
  • the first, second and third storage bins face forward.
  • the lounge assembly includes a second seat shell positioned on one side of the first seat shell and a third seat shell positioned on the opposite side of the seat shell bin.
  • the second overhead storage bin is positioned generally above the second seat shell and the third overhead storage bin is positioned generally above the third seat shell.
  • the overhead bin housing includes fourth, fifth and sixth overhead storage bin assemblies, such that when the lounge assembly is positioned in the interior of an aircraft, the fourth, fifth and sixth storage bins face aft.
  • the lounge assembly includes fourth, fifth and sixth seat shells.
  • the fourth overhead storage bin is positioned generally above the fourth seat shell
  • the fifth overhead storage bin is positioned generally above the fifth seat shell
  • the sixth overhead storage bin is positioned generally above the sixth seat shell.
  • the lounge assembly includes first and second passenger service units.
  • the first passenger service unit is positioned between the first and second overhead storage bins and the second passenger service unit is positioned between the first and third overhead storage bins.
  • the passenger service units include at least one gasper, and a passenger reading light is mounted on at least one of the first and second posts.
  • overhead storage bin assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes first and second posts configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft, and an overhead bin housing supported by the first and second posts.
  • the overhead bin housing includes at least a first overhead storage bin. When the overhead storage bin assembly is positioned in the interior of an aircraft, the first overhead storage bin is positioned generally above a passenger seat.
  • a method of positioning overhead storage bins within an aircraft interior includes providing a first group of seats and a first group of overhead storage bins, positioning the first group of seats within the aircraft interior such that each of the first group of seats face forwardly, and positioning the first group of overhead storage bins within the aircraft such that each of the first group of overhead storage bins is positioned above one of the first group of seats.
  • the first group of overhead storage bins each face forwardly.
  • the aircraft interior has a floor and an interior side wall, the first group of seats are each secured to the floor, and the first group of overhead storage bins are supported above the first group of seats by support structure and are not secured to the interior side wall.
  • the method further includes providing a second group of seats and a second group of overhead storage bins, positioning the second group of seats within the aircraft interior such that each of the second group of seats face aft, and positioning the second group of overhead storage bins within the aircraft such that each of the second group of overhead storage bins is positioned above one of the second group of seats.
  • the second group of overhead storage bins each face aft.
  • the aircraft interior has a floor and an interior side wall
  • the first group of seats and the second group of seats are each secured to the floor
  • the first group of overhead storage bins are supported above the first group of seats by support structure and are not secured to the interior side wall
  • the second group of overhead storage bins are supported above the second group of seats by support structure and are not secured to the interior side wall.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior of an aircraft first class cabin showing a series of lounge assemblies in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an overhead bin assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the overhead bin assembly of FIG. 2, with one of the overhead storage bins removed;
  • FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of one of the lounge assemblies of FIG. 1 with a portion of the seat shells shown in cross section;
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan cross section of a portion of the overhead bin assembly of FIG.
  • FIG. 7 is a bottom elevational view of the overhead bin assembly of FIG. 2, with the posts in cross-section;
  • FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a portion of the interior of an aircraft taken along the box labeled 9 in FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one of the lounge assemblies of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a lounge assembly in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a top plan view of aft and forward facing lounge assemblies of FIG. 11 with the overhead storage bins omitted;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a portion of a seating area in the lounge assembly of FIG. 11;
  • FIG. 16 is a top plan view of two lounge assemblies with the overhead storage bins omitted in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an overhead storage bin assembly in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17; [0043] FIG. 19 is a front elevational view of the overhead storage bin assembly of FIG. 17 positioned with a plurality of seats and a portion of the lounge assembly walls in cross- section;
  • FIG. 20 is a side elevational view of the overhead storage bin assembly of FIG. 17 with a passenger reaching to a bucket that opens to the front;
  • FIG. 21 is a side elevational view of the overhead storage bin assembly of FIG. 17 with a passenger reaching to a bucket that opens to the back.
  • FIGS. 1 -10 show a first embodiment of a lounge assembly 10 that includes a floor mounted overhead bin assembly 12 and a plurality of seat shells 24.
  • FIG. 1 shows a series of lounge assemblies 10 in the first class cabin of an aircraft.
  • the two forward lounge assemblies 10 include a forward facing suite 14 and an aft facing suite 16, and the two aft lounge assemblies 10a include only a forward facing suite 14.
  • most of the description herein focuses on the lounge assembly 10 with both forward and aft facing suites 14 and 16, which includes six seats 18 and six overhead storage bins 20.
  • the lounge assembly 10a with only a forward facing suite 14 is essentially half of lounge assembly 10 and includes three seats 18 and three overhead storage bins 20, and typically backs up to a wall.
  • this is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • the aircraft may include a plurality of lounge assemblies 10a with only a forward facing suite 14.
  • the forward facing suite 14 and the aft facing suite 16 each include three seats 18, for a total of six seats 18 and six overhead storage bins 20, thereby providing each passenger with their own overhead storage bin 20.
  • the invention is contemplated for use with seating and overhead storage bins on passenger aircraft.
  • the lounge assembly 10 can be used in other vehicles, such as a bus, automobile, train or the like.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly 12 includes posts 22 that support the overhead storage bins 20 and associated components (described below).
  • the posts 22 include attachment feet 23 that are secured to the existing seat track in an aircraft.
  • the posts 22, and or attachment feet 23 can be mounted to the aircraft at a point other than the seat track.
  • each seat 18 is disposed within a seat shell 24.
  • the forward facing suite 14 and the aft facing suite 16 each include three seat shells 24 for at least partially surrounding each seat 18.
  • the posts 22 are secured to the seat shells 24 using mechanical fasteners, such as screws, bolts or the like.
  • the posts 22 can be secured to the seat shells 24 using rivets, adhesive or any other fastening means known in the art.
  • the seat shells 24 are not secured to the posts 22.
  • the posts 22 can be omitted and the seat shells 24 can include high enough walls that the overhead storage bins 20 are secured to and supported by the seat shell(s) 24 (which are secured to the floor).
  • forward facing means that within an aircraft, the overhead storage bins 20 open toward the front of the aircraft and passengers seated in the seats 18 within a seat shell 24 face the front of the aircraft.
  • aft facing means that within an aircraft, the overhead storage bins 20 open toward the rear of the aircraft and passengers seated in the seats 18 within a seat shell 24 face the rear of the aircraft.
  • the overhead storage bins 20 are positioned laterally across the fuselage of the aircraft, as is shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 show plan views of the interior layout of an aircraft utilizing a
  • the arrangement of the lounge assemblies 10 and 10a and the separation between them provides a single longitudinal main aisle 26 and perpendicular cross aisles 28.
  • the cross aisles 28 provide access for passengers seated in either the aft facing suite 16 or forward facing suite 14 adj acent to the cross aisle 28. Therefore, when passengers enter the cabin, they step into their assigned seat shell before placing their luggage 30 in their personal overhead storage bin 20, instead of holding up the other boarding passengers. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the passenger seated in seat IF enters, in order to get to his overhead storage bin 20, he must step into his seat shell 24. This prevents him from standing in the main aisle 26 and holding up the passengers boarding behind him.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a single lounge assembly 10 and illustrates a number of the different features thereof.
  • the five seats that are shown are labeled ID, IE, IF, 2D and 2E.
  • the lounge assembly 10 includes privacy dividers 32 that raise and lower to provide privacy for adjacent passengers.
  • each row of three seats preferably includes two privacy dividers 32.
  • the privacy divider 32 between seats ID and IE is up and the privacy divider 32 between seats IE and IF is down.
  • the privacy dividers 32 are housed in a slot 34 and can be raised and lowered by hand.
  • the privacy dividers 32 can be automated.
  • each seat can include a privacy divider 32. I. e., the seat adjacent the main aisle 26 can also include a privacy divider 32.
  • the seats include an upper portion for supporting the passenger's back and a seat portion.
  • the seats 18 are fully reclinable seats that allow a passenger to lay prone for sleeping, as shown in seat ID.
  • the seat shell 24 includes a support 36 at the end opposite the seat 18.
  • the support 36 can be used for supporting the sleeping passengers feet in seat ID or can be used to support a sitting passenger, as shown in seat 2D. With this feature, two passengers can sit within the same seat shell 24 on both the seat 18 and the support 36.
  • the support 36 is foldable or pivotable such that it can be raised and lowered or at least a part of it can be raised or lowered or otherwise stowed so that it is out of the way when not in use.
  • tray tables 38 can also include tray tables 38, docks 40 for electronic devices, such as portable music players, cell phones, tablets, etc. and video/television monitors 42 that are pivotable (see seat 2D vs. seat 2E).
  • the tray table 38 can be swiveled or pivoted forwardly (within a horizontal plane) so that the passenger can exit the seat shell 24 when the tray table 38 is deployed and out of its stowage compartment in the side wall 48.
  • the tray table 38 can be swiveled or pivoted forwardly (within a horizontal plane) so that the passenger can exit the seat shell 24 when the tray table 38 is deployed and out of its stowage compartment in the side wall 48.
  • the seat shells 24 each include a front wall 44, rear wall 46, two side walls 48 and an entrance 50. It should be understood that the front and rear walls are described as front and rear herein with respect to the passenger seated therein. It will be appreciated that the side walls 48 between the seats can be separate pieces that are secured together or can be a unitary piece. As will appreciated by those of skill in the art, the seat shells 24 can include other known features and components, such as armrests, seat belts, audio/video controls, storage compartments, pockets and the like.
  • lounge assembly 10 includes six seats 18 and six overhead storage bins 20 and lounge assembly 10a includes three seats 18 and three overhead storage bins 20.
  • overhead bin assembly 12 includes six overhead storage bins and overhead bin assembly 12a includes three overhead storage bins.
  • the description herein focuses on overhead bin assembly 12.
  • overhead bin assembly 12a is essentially half of overhead bin assembly 12.
  • the passenger reading lights 60 are mounted on the posts 22, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the passenger service units 52 can also include other components or features known in the art, such as flight attendant call buttons, etc.
  • the wiring, air ducts and other components necessary for the operation of the passenger service unit components and lights run up and through the posts 22. In another embodiment, they can extend from the inner side wall into the outboard most end wall.
  • overhead bin assembly 12 includes an upper housing
  • center wall 72 can be a single piece, as shown in FIG. 6 or two separate pieces (as shown in FIG. 7) secured to one another or backed up to one another.
  • the entire overhead bin assembly 12 can be constructed as one unit or it can be constructed as two separate overhead bin assemblies 12a placed back to back (whether secured to one another or not).
  • the post 22 includes two extension members 74 that extend upwardly into the interior of the overhead bin housing 71 on either side of the center wall 72.
  • the extension members 74 define a space therebetween, which receives center wall 72.
  • the extension members 74 are secured to the center wall 72 to provide support for the overhead bin housing 71 and overhead storage bins 20.
  • the passenger service unit cover 68 includes a cut out 84 therein in which a portion of the post 22 is received.
  • the lower housing 54 includes a number of different pieces. However, this is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • the passenger service unit 52 is housed or defined by the passenger service unit cover 68, a divider 70 on either side, and the upper housing 62. In another embodiment, a passenger service unit 52 can be located adj acent the end wall 66.
  • each overhead storage bin 20 includes a bin housing 78, side walls 80 and a latch system 82 (see FIG. 2).
  • the outside bins include clearance members 76 that provide clearance with the posts 22 when the bins 20 are opened and closed.
  • the clearance members 76 extend into the interior of the outside overhead storage bins 20 and are generally arc shaped.
  • FIGS. 11 -15 show another embodiment of a lounge assembly 85 that includes a floor mounted overhead bin assembly 12 and a plurality of seats 18 and surrounding seat shells 24. In this embodiment, adj acent seats 18 can be accessed by a common or shared entrance space 84.
  • Lounge assembly 85 is similar to the other lounge assemblies discussed herein. However, instead of a separate entrance space for each seat 18, at least some of the seats include a shared entrance space 84.
  • the forward facing suite 14 and the aft facing suite 16 each include four seats 18, for a total of eight seats 18 and eight overhead storage bins 20, thereby providing each passenger with their own overhead storage bin 20. As is shown in FIG.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly 12 includes posts 22 that support the overhead storage bins 20 and associated components (passenger service units 52 and the like).
  • the posts 22 include attachment feet 23 that are secured to the existing seat track in an aircraft.
  • the posts 22, and or attachment feet 23 can be mounted to the aircraft at a point other than the seat track.
  • the seats 18 are disposed within a seat shell or seat shells 24.
  • the arrangement of the lounge assemblies 85 and the separation between them provides a single longitudinal main aisle 26 and perpendicular cross aisles 28.
  • the cross aisles 28 provide access for passengers seated in either the aft facing suite 16 or forward facing suite 14 adj acent to the cross aisle 28.
  • the lounge assembly 85 is arranged so that adjacent seats are accessible by a common entrance 84. Therefore, when passengers in adj acent seats (e.g., 2G and 2F) enter the cabin, they step through common entrance 84 and into their assigned seat or seat shell before placing their luggage 30 in their personal overhead storage bin 20, instead of holding up the other boarding passengers.
  • adj acent seats e.g., 2G and 2F
  • the lounge assembly 85 includes an enclosure 122 that comprises the rear wall 46, first and second side walls 48 and the forward wall 44 (which includes a number of sections) that cooperate to define the overall seating area.
  • a first dividing wall 124 is positioned between the first and second seats 18 and divides the seating area into a first seat section 126 and a second seat section 128.
  • the shared entrance space 84 is defined in the front wall 44, and a first seat path PI is defined between the shared entrance space 84 and the first seat section 126 and a second seat path P2 is defined between the shared entrance space 84 and the second seat section 128.
  • a second dividing wall 130 is positioned between the second and third seats and a third dividing wall 132 positioned between the third and fourth seats.
  • the third dividing wall 132 divides the seating area into a third seat section 134 and a fourth seat section 136.
  • the front wall 44 includes a second shared entrance space 84 defined therein.
  • a third seat path P3 is defined between the second shared entrance space 84 and the third seat section 134 and a fourth seat path P4 is defined between the second shared entrance space and the fourth seat section 136.
  • the compartment includes a support 36 (e.g., footrest) at the end opposite the seat 18.
  • the support 36 can be used for supporting the sleeping passengers feet or can be used to support a sitting passenger. With this feature, two passengers can sit within the same seat shell 24 on both the seat 18 and the support 36.
  • the support 36 is foldable or pivotable such that it can be raised and lowered or otherwise stowed so that it is out of the way when not in use.
  • the support 36 preferably rests on a ledge 88 that is part of front wall 44 of the seat shell 24.
  • the support 36 can rest on the floor or any object extending upwardly from the floor.
  • the supports 36 are wider than the seats 18 with which they are associated to maximize the sleeping surface. As shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 shows another view of a seating area and includes other exemplary features that can be included, such as storage pockets or compartments 102 for items such as tablets and books, water bottle storage 104, life vest storage 106, input jack(s) 108 (e.g., USB, electrical power, headphone j acks, etc.), seat controller 110, personal control unit, handset 112, reading light 60, headphone storage 114, tray table 38 storage, and other accessories such as a smaller cocktail table, storage for eyeglasses, and personal accessories, etc.
  • FIG. 16 shows another lounge assembly 120, similar to lounge assembly 85, but that includes only three seats 18 and corresponding seat areas/seat shells. Because of the odd number of seats, one of the seats does note share an entrance with an adjacent seat.
  • the lounge assemblies 85 and 120 shown in FIGS. 16-17 also include television monitors 42 that are positioned toward the end (near the passenger's feet) of the seat area (see FIG. 17).
  • the invention is laterally positioned personal overhead storage space (such that it opens toward the front or rear of the aircraft) that is supported by the floor of an aircraft.
  • the structure that supports the overhead bin may be one or posts, one or more seat shells, walls, monuments, etc. Accordingly, in a broadest sense, an embodiment can include a single post, secured to the floor of the aircraft that positions an overhead storage bin above a passenger. In another embodiment, the overhead storage bin may be positioned over the passenger seat by the seat shell.
  • the lounge assembly can comprise a single seat or single seat shell and seat with two posts that extend up to and support a single overhead storage bin.
  • the overhead bin can be supported from the floor and also from above, to provide extra support.
  • the number of bins and number of posts is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • the type of aircraft or plane is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • the aircraft shown in the figures is a wide body aircraft.
  • the present invention can also be used with a narrow body aircraft.
  • the lounge assemblies may only include two seat shells and two overhead storage bins on each side of the aircraft.
  • the seat shells can include walls that extend high enough to support the overhead bin above the seat.
  • the seat shell is secured to the floor of the fuselage of the aircraft. Therefore, the overhead bin is ultimately secured to the floor of the aircraft.
  • FIGS. 17-21 show a preferred embodiment of another overhead storage bin
  • the assembly 200 includes posts 22 that support the overhead storage bins and associated components.
  • the posts 22 include attachment feet 23 that are secured to the existing seat track in an aircraft.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly 200 includes at least one and preferably a plurality of upper and lower storage sections 202 and 204, compartments or bins.
  • the upper bins or storage sections 202 are shelf bins and the lower bins or storage sections 204 are pivot bins.
  • the upper bins can be pivot bins and the lower bins can be fixed bins.
  • the overhead storage bin assembly 200 includes a
  • Each upper storage section 202 includes an upper storage section opening 209 that communicates the upper storage section 202 with an exterior of the housing 71 and a door 210 pivotably attached to the housing 71.
  • the door 210 is movable between an open and a closed position (the door on the right bin in FIG. 17 is shown in the open position). In the closed position the door 210 closes the upper storage section opening.
  • the assembly 200 also includes three buckets 212 pivotably connected to the housing 71 that each cooperate with the housing to define the lower storage sections 204 or bin interiors. Each bucket 212 is positioned below an associated upper storage section 202 and is pivotable with respect to the housing 71 between an open position and a closed position.
  • the upper storage section 202 opening opens to the front of the housing and the buckets 212 can open to the front or the back of the housing.
  • the housing 71 includes an oxygen compartment 214 defined therein that is defined between the bucket 212 and the back 208 of the housing.
  • the oxygen compartment 214 is also preferably positioned below the upper storage section 202.
  • the storage section 204 is accessible by a passenger seated in the seat positioned therebelow. It will be appreciated that not every passenger will be able to reach the handle 216, button, knob or the like for opening the bucket 212. However, in a preferred embodiment, the handle 216 can be reached such that an adult above the 5% height percentile can reach the handle 216 and move the bucket 212 from the closed position to the open position (and vice versa) while seated.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble de compartiments de stockage d'aéronef qui comprend un boîtier, une porte fixée de manière pivotante sur le boîtier et un bac relié de façon pivotante au boîtier et qui, en coopération avec ce dernier, définit un intérieur de compartiment. Le boîtier comprend des sections de stockage avant, arrière et supérieure définies à l'intérieur de celui-ci. La section de stockage supérieure comprend une ouverture de section de stockage supérieure qui permet la communication entre la section de stockage supérieure et l'extérieur du boîtier. La porte est fixée de façon pivotante au boîtier et peut se déplacer entre une position ouverte et une position fermée. Dans la position fermée, la porte ferme l'ouverture de section de stockage supérieure. Le bac est positionné au-dessous de la section de stockage supérieure et peut pivoter par rapport au boîtier entre une position ouverte et une position fermée.
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