RU2623282C2 - Modular lavatory with niche - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: construction.

SUBSTANCE: modular lavatory monoblock unit comprises of walls linked to form an outer shell that defines an internal volume of the lavatory. Thus one of the walls comprises a niche jutting outwards into the cabin. The wash basin module is located in the niche. There are fasteners, interconnected with the fasteners of different external enclosures, on the modules. The door is located in one of the walls.

EFFECT: provision of interchangeability, ease of maintenance, creation of multiple configurations of lavatories with minimal modifications.

40 cl, 34 dwg

Description

LINKS TO THE APPLICABLE APPLICATIONS

This application is a partial continuation application for US Patent Application No. 13 / 765,612, filed February 12, 2013, which claims priority on provisional patent application US No. 61 / 598,762, filed February 14, 2012, both of which are fully incorporated into this description by sending. This application also claims priority for provisional application for US patent No. 61/766,665 filed February 19, 2013, for provisional application for US patent No. 61/842,292 filed July 2, 2013, for provisional application for US patent No. 61/858,073 filed July 24, 2013 and provisional patent application US No. 61,906,794, filed November 20, 2013, all of which are fully incorporated into this description by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates essentially to aircraft toilets and, more particularly, to a modular aircraft toilet with a niche.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 are essentially constructed of modular components, the dimensions, weight and design of which are determined by various criteria, including fuselage dimensions, aesthetics and safety. Many of these requirements are imposed by law or applicable regulations. Aircraft components, such as luggage racks, chairs, toilets, on-board kitchens, lighting systems, etc., must operate in tightly confined spaces.

Aircraft manufacturers are constantly improving the design of the aircraft’s interior space to achieve increased comfort and convenience for passengers and crew within the limits imposed by the airline regarding costs, weight, maintenance time and safety. Commercial passenger aircraft essentially contain toilets for passengers and crew.

A regular toilet has a rectangular base, toilet and washbasin. It usually has four walls made of composite panels that can be molded to fit the bends of the aircraft, and a ceiling with a built-in lamp. The toilet candy bar is attached to the aircraft with various ties and brackets and is designed to independently comply with the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) standards for the load. For commercial aircraft, toilets have been standard monoblocks for decades. Monoblock toilet units are usually made as a single unit, and then installed in an airplane. After use, the usual toilet candy bar is removed from the aircraft as a single unit and replaced with a new one.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a modular toilet candy bar comprising first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer casing that defines the interior of the toilet. The fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it. The assembly also contains a washbasin module located in a niche, a mirror module located above a washbasin module in a niche, and a door located on one of the second or third walls. In a preferred embodiment, the fourth wall comprises first, second and third parts. The niche is defined by the first and second parts of the fourth wall and part of the first wall. Preferably, the outer casing comprises a floor, and the niche extends from the floor to the top of the fourth wall. The outer casing preferably comprises a ceiling and the niche extends from floor to ceiling. In a preferred embodiment, when the modular toilet candy bar is placed next to the exit door of the aircraft, which determines the exit path from the aircraft, the niche protrudes into the exit path of the aircraft and an auxiliary space is defined between the second part of the fourth wall and the exit door.

In a preferred embodiment, the modular toilet monoblock assembly also comprises a toilet module located inside the toilet and attached to at least one of the first, third or fourth wall. The washbasin module preferably comprises a washbasin cabinet, a tap, a washbasin, a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system, a toilet paper dispenser, and a set of fasteners on the washbasin cabinet that are removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche. The mirror module preferably comprises a mirror cabinet, a mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a flight attendant call button, and a set of fasteners on a washstand that are removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche. The toilet module preferably comprises a casing, a toilet bowl, a seat and a cover. The casing contains fasteners mounted on it and removably attached to fasteners on the first, third and fourth walls. In a preferred embodiment, the modular toilet monoblock assembly also includes a ceiling module located inside the toilet and comprising a housing, an oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, a speaker, a smoke detector, and a set of fasteners on the body that are removably attached to mating fasteners on an external casing.

Preferably, the outer casing further comprises a storage compartment located adjacent to the niche, which is at least partially defined by the outer surface of the second part of the fourth wall and the outer surface of the third part of the fourth wall. Preferably, the storage compartment is further defined by a first outer wall that is connected to the first wall and a second outer wall that is connected to the first part of the fourth wall. The storage compartment is further defined by a first outer wall located on the same plane as the first wall and a second outer wall which is on the same plane as the first part of the fourth wall.

In a preferred embodiment, each of the washbasin module, the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module is removably attached to the outer casing independently of each other, and each of the washbasin module, the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module can be removed from the outer case without having to remove any another of the washbasin module, mirror module, toilet module and ceiling module.

In a preferred embodiment, the modular toilet candy bar assembly is installed in combination with a business-class chair cover and the fourth wall of the outer casing defines a leg recess in its outer surface.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a modular toilet unit assembly comprising first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an external housing that defines the interior of the toilet, and a storage compartment that is defined by a first wall of the storage compartment extending inside from the fourth wall and the second wall of the storage compartment, passing inside from the first wall. The first and second walls of the storage compartment are connected and the first wall of the storage compartment, the fourth wall and the second wall define a niche. The assembly also contains a washbasin module located in a niche, a mirror module located above a washbasin module in a niche, and a door located in one of the second or third walls. In a preferred embodiment, the outer casing comprises a floor and a ceiling, and the niche and storage compartment protrude from the floor and ceiling. Preferably, the modular toilet monoblock assembly further comprises a toilet module that includes a toilet and a casing extending between the second wall of the storage compartment and the third wall.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a modular double toilet all-in-one unit that includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer casing that defines the inner space, and a fifth wall that divides the inner space into first and second toilets. The outer casing contains the first and second niches that extend between the first and second walls to form a strip of niches. The assembly also contains a first washbasin module located in the first niche, a first mirror module located above the first washbasin module in the first niche, a second washbasin module located in the second niche, a second mirror module located above the second washbasin module in the second niche, and a second door located in one of the second or fourth walls. In a preferred embodiment, the fifth wall comprises first, second and third parts. The first part is connected to the first wall, the third part is connected to the second wall, and the second part passes between the first and second parts and is not parallel to it, while the first niche is defined in the first toilet between the first wall and the third part of the fifth wall, and the second niche is defined in a second toilet between the second wall and the third part of the fifth wall. Preferably, the first and second washbasin modules face in opposite directions and the assembly comprises a first toilet module located adjacent to the second wall and a second toilet module located near the first wall.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a modular quadruple toilet candy bar assembly comprising first, second, third, and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer casing that defines the interior space, and fifth, sixth, and seventh walls that cooperate to separate the inner spaces for the first, second, third and fourth toilets. The outer casing contains first, second, third and fourth niches that extend between the first and second wall to form a strip of niches. The assembly also contains a first washbasin module located in the first niche, a first mirror module located above the first washbasin module in the first niche, a second washbasin module located in the second niche, a second mirror module located above the second washbasin module in the second niche, and the third washbasin module located in the third niche, the third mirror module located above the third washbasin module in the third niche, the fourth washbasin module located in the fourth niche, and the fourth mirror module, located ny over the fourth unit in the fourth niche washbasin. In a preferred embodiment, the seventh wall extends between the third and fourth walls, and the fifth wall contains the first, second and third parts. The first part of the fifth wall is connected to the first wall, the third part is connected to the seventh wall, and the second part is not parallel between the first and third parts. The sixth wall contains the first, second and third parts. The first part of the sixth wall is connected to the second wall, the third part is connected to the seventh wall, and the second part is not parallel between the first and third parts. The first niche is defined in the first toilet between the first wall and the third part of the fifth wall, the second niche is defined in the second toilet between the seventh wall and the third part of the fifth wall, the third niche is defined in the third toilet between the second wall and the third part of the sixth wall, and the fourth niche is defined in a fourth toilet between the seventh wall and the third part of the sixth wall. Preferably, the first and third washbasin modules face in a first direction, and the second and fourth washbasin modules face in a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the first part of the fifth wall is in the same plane with and parallel to the first part of the sixth wall, and the third part of the fifth wall is in parallel with and parallel with the third part of the sixth wall.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for assembling a modular toilet candy bar assembly. The method comprises the steps of creating a first outer casing containing first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to determine the internal space of the toilet. The fourth wall contains a niche protruding outward from it, and a door is located in one of the second or third walls. The method further comprises the steps of removably attaching a first washbasin module in a niche and removably attaching a first mirror module above a washbasin module in a niche. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the step of detachably attaching the first toilet module to one or more of the first, third or fourth walls. Preferably, the first toilet module does not contact the first washbasin module. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the step of removing the first washbasin module from the niche and from the toilet, and the second washbasin module is removably mounted in the niche. Preferably, the second washbasin module, like the first washbasin module, comprises a washbasin cabinet, a faucet, a washbasin, a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system, a toilet paper dispenser assembly and a set of fasteners on the washbasin cabinet which are removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche.

In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of removing the first washbasin module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from the toilet, clean the outer case, removably fasten the first washbasin module into a niche a second time, removably fasten the first toilet module in the toilet a second time, and removably fasten the first mirror module over the washbasin module a second time. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of removing the first washbasin module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from the toilet, cleaning the outer case, removably fastening the second washbasin module in a niche, removably fastening the second toilet module to one or more of the first, second or the fourth wall, and the second mirror module is removably mounted above the washbasin module in the niche.

In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the step of removing the first toilet module from the toilet, adding an extension cord to the first, second, third or fourth wall to create an external enclosure of a larger volume than the first external enclosure, and either the original toilet module can be detachably attached to the toilet, or a new toilet module.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method comprising the steps of creating a first outer casing that comprises first, second, third and fourth walls cooperating to define a first interior space of a toilet. The fourth wall contains a niche protruding outward from it. A door is located in one of the second or third walls. The method also includes a step on which to create a second outer casing, which contains the first, second, third and fourth walls that interact to determine the second inner space of the toilet. The fourth wall contains a niche protruding outward from it, and a door is located in one of the second and third walls. In this method, the second interior space of the toilet has a different volume compared to the first interior space of the toilet. In other words, these external enclosures are made for two different types of monoblock toilet units. This method also comprises the steps of removably attaching a first washbasin module in a niche of a first external housing, removably fastening a mirror module above a first washbasin module in a niche of a first external housing to form a first toilet monoblock unit, removably fastening a second washbasin module in a niche of a second external housing, and the second module of the mirror is removably mounted above the second module of the washbasin in the niche of the second outer casing to form a second monoblock toilet unit. The first and second washbasin modules are identical and the first and second mirror modules are identical. The method also comprises the steps of installing a first toilet all-in-one unit at a first location in an airplane, and installing a second toilet all-in-one unit at a second location in an airplane.

In a preferred embodiment, the first toilet all-in-one unit is located next to the exit door of the aircraft, which determines the exit path of the aircraft, and a niche of the first toilet all-in-one unit protrudes into this exit path of the aircraft. Preferably, the method also comprises the steps of: removing the first washbasin module and the first mirror module from the interior of the first toilet, removing the second washbasin module and the second mirror module from the interior of the second toilet, removably fastening the third washbasin module and the third mirror module into the niche of the first outer casing and removably fasten the fourth washbasin module and the fourth mirror module into the niche of the second outer casing. The third and fourth washbasin modules are identical and the third and fourth mirror modules are identical. Preferably, the steps of removing the first and second washbasin and mirror modules and detachably attaching the third and fourth washbasin and mirror modules are performed without removing the first or second outer bodies from the aircraft.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a monoblock toilet unit configured to be installed in an aircraft interior, comprising a first wall and a second wall that are substantially parallel to each other, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. The monoblock toilet assembly further comprises a third wall and a fourth wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall are substantially perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall connect the first wall and the second wall to form the interior of the toilet. The first part of the fourth wall is substantially parallel to the third wall, and the second part of the fourth wall is bent into the interior of the toilet substantially in straight lines so that the area of the interior of the toilet near the first wall is less than the area of the interior of the toilet near the second wall. The toilet monoblock assembly further comprises a toilet located in the inner space of the toilet near the first wall, and a door located in one of the first, second, third or fourth walls. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet all-in-one assembly comprises a wash basin and, preferably, the first wall is parallel to and adjacent to the aircraft wall when the toilet all-in-one assembly is installed next to the exit door of the aircraft. Preferably, the second part of the fourth wall is bent inward at an angle of approx. 90 degrees with respect to the first part of the fourth wall to form a niche adjacent to the second wall, and the second part of the fourth wall is further connected to the third part of the fourth wall extending substantially parallel to the third wall and connected to the first wall. The washbasin is located in a niche. In a preferred embodiment, the second part of the fourth wall is bent inward in a substantially curved line rather than bent inward in substantially straight lines, and preferably the toilet monoblock assembly further comprises at least one recessed seat on the fourth wall adjacent to the second wall. Preferably, the toilet defines a vertical plane that divides the toilet in half, and the toilet is positioned so that this vertical plane is not parallel to the third wall.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an aircraft with a cabin having a side wall comprising at least one exit door, in which the exit door comprises an exit corridor adjacent to it. The aircraft also comprises a toilet candy bar assembly located in the cabin, wherein the toilet candy bar assembly comprises a first wall and a second wall, and the first wall is substantially parallel to the second wall, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. Monoblock toilet unit also contains a third wall and a fourth wall. The third wall and the fourth wall are connected to the first wall and the second wall to form the interior of the toilet and the first part of the fourth wall is substantially parallel to the third wall, and the second part of the fourth wall is bent inward in substantially straight lines so that the area of the interior of the toilet is adjacent to the first the wall was less than the area next to the second wall. Monoblock toilet unit also contains a toilet in the inner space of the toilet, located next to the first wall, and a door located on one of the first, second, third or fourth walls. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet monoblock assembly further comprises a washbasin. Preferably, the second part of the fourth wall is bent inward 90 degrees relative to the first part of the fourth wall to form a niche adjacent to the second wall, and the second part of the fourth wall is further connected to the third part of the fourth wall, which is substantially parallel to the third wall and connected to the third wall. The washbasin is located in a niche. Preferably, the toilet candy bar assembly is located adjacent to the exit door, and the third part of the fourth wall defines a part of the exit corridor. Preferably, the toilet all-in-one assembly is installed adjacent to at least one of the two seats of the aircraft. In a preferred embodiment, the second part of the fourth wall is bent inward in a substantially curved line rather than in straight lines, and preferably the toilet monoblock assembly further comprises at least one recessed seat on the fourth wall, adjacent to the second wall. Preferably, the toilet defines a vertical plane that bisects the toilet and the toilet is positioned so that this vertical plane is not parallel to the third wall. Preferably, the toilet candy bar assembly is located adjacent to the exit door and the third part of the fourth wall defines a part of the exit corridor.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of a toilet monoblock assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of a potential arrangement of the toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 1 in an airplane, including the position of the toilet candy bar assembly relative to the exits from the airplane.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 1, located on the plane in comparison with the known toilet candy bar.

FIG. 4 is a top view of a toilet candy bar assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of a toilet all-in-one unit according to another preferred embodiment of the invention located in an airplane in comparison with a known all-in-one toilet unit.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 5, located in an airplane with a flight attendant seat and in comparison with the known monoblock toilet.

FIG. 7 is a top view of a toilet candy bar assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the invention with two seats for cabin crew and in comparison with the known toilet candy bar.

FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the toilet monoblock assembly of FIG. 5.

FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the toilet monoblock assembly of FIG. 5 with removed washbasin and mirror modules.

FIG. 9 is a top view of the toilet monoblock assembly of FIG. 7 illustrating a toilet space and a personal space created by the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a modular toilet monoblock assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11A is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 10 with modules outside the outer casing before assembly.

FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 11 after assembly.

FIG. 12A is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 10 with modules located outside the external housing prior to assembly and showing fasteners on the modules.

FIG. 12B is an exploded perspective view of modules ready for installation in an external enclosure.

FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of a toilet candy bar assembly with a second wall removed according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a top view of a modular toilet candy bar assembly with a storage compartment according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 13.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 13 with a door both inside and outside the storage compartment.

FIG. 17 is a top view of a unit of a modular toilet all-in-one made integrally with a business-class seat cover according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the interior space of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 16.

FIG. 19 is a top view of a comparison of a pair of known central toilets of an airplane and a twin toilet candy bar assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a top view of a four-piece toilet all-in-one unit according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a top view of another quadruple toilet all-in-one unit according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a top view of another quadruple toilet all-in-one unit according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23A is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 10 after its operation and pollution.

FIG. 23B is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 23A with modules removed from the outer case so that the outer case and modules can be cleaned.

FIG. 23C is a perspective view of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 23A after assembly after cleaning.

FIG. 24A is a perspective view of the outer casing of a modular toilet unit assembly after removing the modules.

FIG. 24B is a perspective view of the outer casing of a modular toilet unit assembly after adding extension cords.

FIG. 24C is a perspective view of the outer case of the modular toilet candy bar assembly of FIG. 24V after installing the modules in it.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a modular toilet candy bar assembly with the shown enlargement and modification options.

FIG. 26 is a plan view of the front of the aircraft with a plurality of monoblock toilet units installed.

FIG. 27 is a plan view of the rear of the aircraft with a plurality of monoblock toilet units installed.

On different types of drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numbers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The following description and drawings are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described in order to give an in-depth understanding of the present invention. However, in some cases, well-known or ordinary details are not described in order to avoid complicating the description. References to one or some variant in the present description may be, but not necessarily, references to the same variant, and such references relate to at least one variant.

References in the present description to “one variant” or “variant” mean that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with this variant is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The phrases “in one embodiment” in different places of the description do not necessarily refer to the same variant, and individual or alternative variants do not exclude the presence of other variants. In addition, various features are described that may be present in some embodiments and absent in others. Similarly, various requirements are described that may apply to some options and not apply to others.

The terms used in the present description have their generally accepted meaning in the context of the present invention and in the specific context in which each term is applied. Some of the terms that are used to describe the invention are defined below or elsewhere in the description to guide one skilled in the art of describing the invention. For convenience, some terms may be highlighted, for example, in italics and / or quotation marks. The use of such a selection does not affect the scope and meaning of the term; the scope and meaning of the term remains the same, regardless of whether it is highlighted or not.

It should be understood that the same concept can be expressed in more than one way. Therefore, for one or more of the terms used in the description, an alternative language and its synonyms can be used. No particular importance shall be attached to whether this term is defined or explained in the present description or not. Synonyms of some terms are used. The use of one synonym does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples in the present description, including examples of any term, is illustrative only and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the invention or any term explained in such an example. Similarly, the invention is not limited to the various options described herein.

Without intending to further limit the invention, examples of devices, devices, methods, and related results according to embodiments of the present invention are provided below. It should be noted that headings and subheadings may be used in the examples, which in no way limit the scope of the invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the description have the meaning generally accepted among specialists in the field to which the invention relates. In case of conflict, this document, including definitions, takes precedence.

It should be understood that terms such as "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "side", "short", "long", "up", "down", "back", " front "," internal "," external "and" below "are used here simply to facilitate the description and refer to the orientation of the components, as shown in the drawings. It should be understood that any orientation of the described components is included in the scope of the present invention.

In the drawings, intended to illustrate the present invention, and not to limit it, FIG. 1 to 3 illustrate a monoblock toilet assembly 10 that includes an unfolded toilet 12, a substantially V-shaped floor space 14 for a passenger and a door 40. In a preferred embodiment, the monoblock toilet assembly comprises a first wall 28, a second wall 30, a third wall 31 and a fourth wall 26 (as well as ceiling 33, which may be absent).

As shown in FIG. 1-3, in a preferred embodiment, the fourth wall 26 comprises a first portion 26a and a second, curved portion 26b. In other words, in this embodiment, the toilet monoblock assembly 10 has a non-rectangular vertical projection. As shown in FIG. 2, the toilet defines a vertical plane P1 that divides the toilet bowl in half and the toilet is positioned so that the vertical plane P1 does not extend parallel to at least the third wall 31 (see FIG. 2 and angle θ). The extended orientation of the toilet 12 and the substantially V-shaped floor space increase passenger comfort with a smaller vertical projection of the toilet compared to the prior art. This is achieved by minimizing the width of the toilet at the back of the toilet (see first wall 28) and a wider space in front of the toilet (see second wall 30) as shown in FIG. 2 and in another preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4. Known toilet candy bars essentially have a rectangular vertical projection. Increasing the floor area for passengers can also be achieved by deploying the orientation of the toilet 12, as best shown in FIG. 2. In other words, the toilet 12 is deployed so that the vertical plane dividing the toilet 12 in half is not parallel to the front wall of the toilet candy bar assembly and passes at an angle to it (when it is installed as shown in Fig. 1). This allows the passenger sitting on the toilet 12 to take advantage of the additional space formed by the curved fourth wall 26. However, this is not a limitation of the present invention and the toilet can be positioned so that it faces directly inward. In FIG. 2 shows a potential layout of an aircraft with a toilet monoblock assembly 10 installed.

In FIG. 3 shows a comparison of a known toilet candy bar 200 with a toilet candy bar assembly 120 of the present invention, showing a possible gain in space and the possibility for an airline to add one or more rows of seats, while leaving enough space in front of exit door 43 for passengers to enter and exit in accordance with the applicable rules of the Federal Aviation Agency.

As shown in FIG. 3, when installing the toilet monoblock unit 10 of the present invention between the rear wall of the toilet monoblock unit 10 and a wall (or a row of seats or another object) behind it. With this configuration of the vertical projection of the toilet monoblock unit 10, the entire toilet monoblock unit 10 can be installed closer to the rear of the cabin, compared with the known toilet monoblock. As shown in FIG. 3, the second portion 26b allows the fourth wall to bend around the exit door. By placing the toilet monoblock assembly 10 closer to the rear of the passenger compartment than the known monoblock and reducing the exit space (but leaving enough space in accordance with the requirements), an additional row of seats can be added.

In FIG. 2 shows a possible layout of a toilet all-in-one assembly in an airplane, including the position of a toilet all-in-one assembly relative to the exits 34 of the airplane, allowing for gain in space according to the present invention. Due to space savings in the aircraft, you can install additional seats, increasing profitability, increase the step between the seats, or put additional monoblocks in front of the toilet.

In FIG. 4-5 shows another preferred embodiment for obtaining additional space due to the smaller width of the toilet at the back of the toilet (see first wall 28) (as shown in Fig. 3 and also seen in Fig. 4). As shown in FIG. 4, the resulting additional space can be used to create a compartment or niche 38 in which the reinforcement or its components can be located. In a preferred embodiment, the sink 32 is located in the niche 38. However, this is not a limitation of the present invention. The installation of the sink 32 in this position may be desirable in some embodiments of the present invention, since it allows you to create additional space for the passenger in the area immediately in front of the toilet 12. And as described above, the placement of the sink 32 in this position becomes possible due to the wider overall width of the second wall 30 compared with the first wall 28. It should be understood that in another embodiment, the first wall 28 may be wider / longer than the second wall 30 or these walls may have the same length y. In addition, when installing the sink 32 in the recess 38, space is maintained at shoulder level in the area immediately around the toilet 12.

It is assumed that the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4 comprises a door located in one of the walls of the toilet candy bar assembly, similar to or identical to door 40 shown in FIG. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 4, in a preferred embodiment, the fourth wall 26 has a first part 26a, a second part 26b and a third part 26c. The first part 26a, the second part 26b and the third part 26c cooperate to define a niche 38. In a preferred embodiment, the sink 32 is located in the niche 38 so that the wash basin and related components (drain, cabinet, mirror, etc.) are all located in the niche 38 .

In FIG. 4-5 also show an auxiliary seat space 36 for the cabin attendant, which is required on most aircraft. In FIG. 4 it is shown that the auxiliary space 36 is formed due to the location of the niche 38 further into the cabin from the first wall 28 and the exit 34. This allows you to place the unit 10 toilet monoblock as close to the rear of the cabin (when it is in the stern of the aircraft) to increase the number of landing places The curved wall described above gives the same advantage.

In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4-5, the space immediately before leaving the aircraft or adjacent to it is sufficient to meet the requirements of the FAA. Where the walls forming the niche 38 are shown in FIG. 4 installed at right angles, it is assumed that the angles between the walls used to form the niche 38 can be any in the range from 0 to 90 degrees. Furthermore, although in FIG. 4 is a top view illustrating straight lines of the walls of the toilet candy bar assembly, it is envisaged that the walls, if depicted in perspective, do not necessarily have to extend along straight lines vertically, alternatively they can be shaped to fit the interior of the aircraft or depending on other factors and parameters known to specialists (as can be seen, for example, without limitation, in perspective views of the toilet monoblock assembly in Figs. 1 and 2). Specialists in this field should understand that the terms "parallel", "perpendicular", etc., refer to the top view of the toilet unit and any layout of the location of passengers in the aircraft in which it is installed.

In FIG. 4-27 essentially show variants of toilet candy bar assemblies that comprise a compartment or niche 38 described above with reference to FIGS. 4-5. Figure 4-13 shows the L-shaped unit 10 of the toilet candy bar with a single toilet space, in which there is an auxiliary space for the flight attendant's seat or for other purposes (for example, a compartment). In a preferred embodiment, the niche 38 extends from floor to ceiling.

In FIG. 5 shows a comparison between a known toilet 200 and a monoblock toilet assembly 20 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, some or all of the system components are located in a niche 38 (for example, in the washbasin and mirror modules). As shown in FIG. 5, in comparison with the known toilet 200, the toilet monoblock unit 10 allows you to gain space (see S1 in FIG. 5), which may allow the installation of an additional row of seats. In an illustrative embodiment, the length of such a space can reach 12 inches (304.8 mm) or more. In this configuration with the inclusion of the niche 38, the auxiliary space 36 for the cabin attendant at the exit door 34 is saved. In the well-known toilet 200, the washbasin and countertop extend across the entire width of the toilet. In the monoblock toilet assembly 10, the washbasin module 42 is located in a niche 38, thereby saving space occupied by an elongated tabletop in a known toilet 200. In other words, shortening an elongated tabletop and cabinet in a known toilet 200 can provide space for auxiliary space or storage space. In addition, as is understood by specialists, when located next to the exit door 34, the niche 38 protrudes into that part of the space that is typically not used in most aircraft. Installing the washbasin module 42 and the mirror module 46 in the niche 38 allows the manufacturer to control the size (having the ability to change all the walls on the outside of the niche if desired), separate the space for staff and the toilet space, separate the toilet and washbasin / countertop so that they do not come into contact with each other another and creates a more usable storage space (see FIG. 14 below).

In FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the toilet all-in-one assembly 10, similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, but comprising a flight attendant seat 16 on the fourth wall 26 and, in particular, on the first part 26a of the fourth wall (i.e., outside of niche 38). In this embodiment, the toilet all-in-one assembly 10 is offset backward as compared to the known toilet 200. As shown in FIG. 6, in comparison with the known toilet 200, the toilet monoblock unit 10 gives a gain in space (see S2 in FIG. 6), which can allow adding an extra row of seats. Illustratively, this gain may be 6 inches (152.4 mm) or more.

In FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the toilet all-in-one assembly 10, similar to that shown in FIG. 5 and 6, but containing two seats 16 for cabin crew on the fourth wall 26 and, in particular, on the first and third parts 26a, 26c of the fourth wall 26. In this embodiment, the toilet monoblock assembly 10 is made more spacious (for example, wider from the nose of the aircraft to the stern) compared with the known toilet 200 (see arrows W1 and W2 in FIG. 7, where W1 is longer than W2). Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the vertical projection of the known toilet 200 is rectangular and includes a double cabin seat 16, as shown in FIG. 7. However, by changing such a traditional vertical projection and creating an L-shaped toilet with a niche 38, as shown in FIG. 7, the cabin crew seats can be separate and an increased volume can be created in the toilet compared to the known toilet. In another embodiment, the toilet shown in FIG. 7 cabin crew seats may be missing.

In a preferred embodiment, many of the components of the toilet systems (pipes, water management systems, etc.) are located in the unit or module 42 of the washbasin. The washbasin module 42 may include, but is not limited to, a washbasin 32, a countertop 48, a spray screen, a faucet 92, a water heater, a water filter, fittings, pipes, a cupboard or a washstand 41, a thermostat, controllers, electrical wiring harnesses, valves, a space for waste, etc. As shown in FIG. 8A-8B, in a preferred embodiment, the toilet monoblock assembly 10 also comprises a mirror module 46. The mirror module 46 may comprise (among other things) a mirror 100 and a mirror cabinet 98. In another embodiment, the washbasin module and the mirror module may be a single module or may be divided into a larger number of modules.

In a preferred embodiment, a modular toilet system is proposed in which the washbasin module 42 and the same size mirror module 46 can be used in different units of the toilet all-in-one. This improves the unification of parts, which facilitates the production of monoblock toilet units for different aircraft or several monoblock toilet units for one aircraft (see, for example, FIGS. 26-27). For example, the same washbasin module 42 and / or mirror module 46 may be used in the toilet monoblock units 10 shown in FIG. 10-13, and can also be used in nodes 50, 70, 112 or 120 toilet monoblocks, which are described below.

In FIG. 9 shows a separate personal space 45 and toilet space 47, which are created in the interior space 49 of the toilet. The personal space 45 and the toilet space 47 are defined and separated by the second part 26b of the wall 26 extending, as best shown in FIG. 9. As shown in the drawings, in a preferred embodiment, the toilet does not touch the module 42 of the sink or niche 38.

In FIG. 10 shows a view of the interior space of an illustrative embodiment of the toilet monoblock assembly 10 with the second and third walls 30 and 31 removed. It should be understood that a toilet with such an arrangement cannot be modular. However, in a preferred embodiment, the toilet all-in-one unit 10 comprises a substantially outer casing 80 (which includes first 28, second 30, third 3 and fourth 26 walls, floor 81 and ceiling 33), washbasin module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, ceiling module 86 and door module 88. In embodiments of the invention, the outer case may not have a floor, ceiling, or one or more of the walls. As shown in FIG. 10, the toilet all-in-one unit 10 also includes a floor pad 90.

The modularity described here, among other advantages described or not described in this document, allows you to organize efficient production, makes it possible to replace the modules at the request of the airline and the ability to use and install common modules in external enclosures of different sizes and shapes. Essentially, the present invention provides common modules for different toilets with an outer casing of adjustable sizes (as described below), but with the same attachment points or the same attachment points, which allows you to create many toilet configurations with minimal changes. In another embodiment, you can create other modules than those listed above. In yet another embodiment, one or more of the above modules may be missing. In a preferred embodiment, the modules can be installed and removed easily and quickly, which ensures interchangeability, ease of maintenance, etc.

In a preferred embodiment, the modular toilet system comprises a mounting system that is common to different modules and different external enclosures. Preferably, each washbasin module 42 comprises fasteners that are consistent with common fasteners on different external housings. This allows the modules to be interchangeable between external enclosures of the same size and external enclosures of different sizes. For simplicity, the set of fasteners on the outer casing is indicated by 97a, and the set of fasteners on the modules is indicated by 97b.

In a preferred embodiment, the washbasin module 42 comprises at least one or more sink 32, a washbasin cabinet 41, a tap 92, fasteners 97b, a water heater, a drain, a waste basket, a water filter, a controller, necessary electronic circuits, a toilet distribution device 94 paper, countertop 48, soap, and other components commonly found in a washbasin cabinet. For example, the washbasin module 42 may also comprise a device for dispensing paper towels, a lamp, a storage compartment, etc. In an illustrative embodiment, the washbasin module 42 comprises a washbasin 41, a countertop 48, a sink 32, a drain, a waste bin 114, a toilet dispenser 94 papers, a water heater, a tap 92, a drain (and associated fittings), and fasteners 97b on the back of the washbasin cabinet 41.

In a preferred embodiment, the mirror module 46 comprises at least one or more mirror cabinets 98, fasteners 97b on the rear side of the cabinet 98, a mirror 100, a hygiene dispenser, a paper towel dispenser 102, an integrated LED lamp and associated electronic circuits , flight attendant call button, ventilation pipe, washbasin lamp and other components that are usually found in the mirror cabinet.

In a preferred embodiment, the ceiling module 86 comprises at least one or more lighting shades, oxygen masks / generators, speakers, and a smoke detector, all of which are located in a housing on which fasteners 97b are provided.

In a preferred embodiment, the toilet module 84 comprises at least one or more toilet 12 (bowl, seat and lid, etc.), fasteners 97b and associated fittings, connections and a casing 106. Preferably, each casing 106 in a modular toilet system has the same the curvature due to which it is consistent with the wall and closes the hole 110. In a preferred embodiment, the casing 106 extends between the third wall 31 and the third part 26c of the fourth wall 26.

In a preferred embodiment, the door module 88 comprises at least one or more doors 40, a frame 108, a handle, hinges, a latch, a ventilation grill, and related components. The door 40 may be a swing door, a folding door or a door of any other known type. It should be understood that each of the modules consists of one or more components. The list of components provided in the present description is not limiting, but only illustrative.

Preferably, general fasteners may be included in the module. For example, the washbasin module may include a mounting system that allows you to install different sinks and countertops on the same cabinet.

In FIG. 11A-11B show an illustrative modular toilet system and the original design of the toilet monoblock assembly 10 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 11A, during operation, an outer casing 80 is created or formed, which comprises a first wall 28, a second wall 30 (not shown in FIG. 11A), a third wall 31 (not shown in FIG. 11A), a fourth wall 26, floor 81 and ceiling 33 and in the outer case 80, the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 94, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88 for forming the toilet all-in-one assembly 10 shown in FIG. 11B. The outer casing 80 is a connected structure that forms a “box” into which modules can be placed and secured. The washbasin module 42 and the mirror module 46 are located and secured in a niche 38. The ceiling module is located under the ceiling 33 and is attached to it. In the version without a ceiling, the ceiling module 86 can be fixed inside the hole in the upper part of the monoblock. The toilet module 84 is located on the first wall 28 (which preferably comprises a sewer opening 100 for connection to the sewer system) and is fixed thereto. In a preferred embodiment, the first wall 28 and / or side walls 26 and 31 comprise fasteners 97b (e.g., brackets) that allow the universal installation of toilet modules 84 of different sizes (i.e., with covers 106 of different widths). The door module 88 is located and fixed in the hole in the third wall 31. During the creation, if necessary, you can add wall decoration and other decorations. As will be understood from the following description, the modules can be installed in toilets of many different types.

In FIG. 12A-12B show the sets of fasteners 97a and 97b on the outer casing 80 and on the modules. As described above, the universal repeatable mounting system allows you to make modules interchangeable between different external enclosures (of the same size or different sizes).

In FIG. 13 shows a side projection of the toilet all-in-one assembly 10 with the second wall 30 removed and the curved part 43 of the third wall 31. The curved part 43 provides additional space for the chairs in front of the toilet and additional space in the shoulder area for the user standing in the toilet. The curved portion 43 also allows the upper part of the toilet to protrude further forward to meet with the luggage racks.

The following is a description of other options for toilet monoblock units. It should be understood that the units of toilet monoblocks and their configurations may be modular or non-modular. Accordingly, the description of modular units of toilet monoblocks is not a limitation of the present invention.

In FIG. 14-16 show a toilet all-in-one unit 112, which comprises a unit or storage compartment 53. In a preferred embodiment, the storage compartment 54 extends from the floor 81 to a position above the countertop 48, and preferably to the ceiling 33, and is part of the associated structure 116 of the outer casing. As shown in FIG. 14, the storage compartment 53 is determined by adding to the outer case shown in FIG. 4-5, of the first and second outer walls 117 and 118. Therefore, the storage compartment 53 is defined by the outer walls 117 and 118 and the second and third parts 23b, 26c of the fourth wall 26. In other words, the storage compartment 53 is determined by extending the first and fourth walls 28 and 26 and the addition of internal parts 26b and 26c. In this embodiment, the second wall portion 26b is also referred to as the first wall of the storage compartment, and the third wall portion 26c is also referred to as the second wall of the storage compartment. When designing the outer casing 116, each wall 26, 28, 117, 118 or parts thereof may be unitary or separate parts connected to each other. It should be understood that the first outer wall 117 is connected to the first wall 28, and the second outer wall is connected to the first part 26a of the fourth wall 26. In a preferred embodiment, the first outer wall 117 is in the same plane with the first wall 28, and the second outer wall 118 is in the same plane with the first part 26a of the fourth wall 26. However, this is not a limitation and the first outer wall 117 can be connected to the first wall 28 at an angle, and the second outer wall 118 can be connected to the first part. 26a of the fourth wall 26 at an angle.

The storage compartment 53 can be used in various ways. In one embodiment, access to the storage compartment 53 may be from inside the toilet. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a storage compartment 53 may be used to install a paper towel dispenser 102 and / or as a trash bin 114. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, access to the storage compartment 53 can be opened externally through the door 55. In one embodiment, access to the storage compartment 53 can be opened from the inside and outside of the toilet. For example, a door for replacing paper towels or removing garbage may be outside, while paper towels and a garbage receptacle are accessible from the inside. The storage compartment 53 can be used for toiletries, emergency equipment for the crew, as a closet or for other purposes. As shown in FIG. 16, in another embodiment, the toilet all-in-one assembly 112 includes a door 44 that provides access from the outside to accessories inside the toilet. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, this allows replacing a roll or (rolls) of toilet paper from the outside. Such a toilet monoblock assembly 10 is likely to be used in that part of the aircraft that is not adjacent to the exit door, thereby eliminating the need for space 36 for the flight attendant. However, such a toilet candy bar assembly can also be installed next to the exit door.

It should be understood that in an embodiment in which the toilet all-in-one unit 112 is modular, any or all of the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88 are compatible with the outer casing 116 of the toilet all-in-one unit 112, so the same as they are compatible with the outer casing 80 node 10 of the toilet candy bar.

In FIG. 17-18, another embodiment of a toilet all-in-one unit 1220 is shown in which it is located adjacent to a daybed / folding chair 122 in business class or first class. Such a scenario may arise, for example, in the front row of an airplane seat with a toilet candy bar in front of it. In this embodiment, the space created by the niche 38 can be used to tilt the back of the chair or for the foot of the couch. It can also be used in economy class, where an ordinary chair can be folded into the space formed by niche 38. In FIG. 17 shows a toilet monoblock assembly 120 integrally formed with a business-class chair housing 123. As shown in the drawing, in a preferred embodiment, the first wall 28 is extended and attached to the housing 123 of the chair or made integral with it. As shown in FIG. 17, the second portion 26b of the wall 26 may extend at an angle to increase the space in the recess 38. However, this is not a limitation of the present invention. In FIG. 18, the second part 26b, like the washbasin module 42, is not tilted.

In a preferred embodiment, the fourth wall 26 comprises a foot recess 124 defined therein. As shown in FIG. 18, this recess extends into the interior space 49 of the toilet. The recess may include an upper wall 126, which may serve as a countertop for a passenger in an armchair adjacent to it.

It should be understood that in an embodiment in which the toilet all-in-one unit 120 is modular, any or all of the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86, and the door module 88 are compatible with the outer case 128 of the toilet all-in-one unit 120 as they are compatible with the outer casing 80 of the toilet all-in-one unit 10 or with the external housing 116 of the toilet all-in-one unit 112.

In FIG. 19 shows a twin toilet candy bar assembly 50 that includes first, second, third, and fourth walls 28, 30, 31, and 26 that cooperate to form an outer casing 57 that defines the interior space and a fifth wall 56 that divides this interior space into the first and second toilets 52 and 54, for which the wall 56 (with the first part 56a, the second part 56b and the third part 56c) is common. Preferably, the first part 56a is connected to the first wall 28, the third part 56c is connected to the second wall 30, and the second part 56b extends between and is not parallel to the first and third parts 56a and 56c. The outer casing 57 contains two niches 38.

As shown in FIG. 19, in a preferred embodiment, the double toilet candy bar assembly 50 (which will typically be used as a central toilet) provides additional space compared to the well-known toilets 200 adjacent to each other. Two niches 38 of adjacent toilets 52 and 54 essentially create interlocking toilets, where washbasin modules 42 are adjacent to each other and define a strip of 58 niches. It should be understood that when forming the outer casing 57 as shown in FIG. 19, the total width (from nose to tail or from the central part of the passenger compartment to the side of the aircraft) of these two toilets can be reduced in comparison with the prototype, which makes room for additional seats, which, as described above, is desirable for the aircraft. It should be understood that in the modular version of the double toilet monoblock assembly 50, any or all of the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88 are compatible with the outer case 57 (which preferably comprises a wall 56) as well how they are compatible with the outer casing 80 of the toilet candy bar assembly 10 or with the outer casing 116 of the toilet candy bar assembly 112 or with the outer case 128 of the candy bar assembly 120.

In FIG. 20-22, various arrangements of a quadruple toilet all-in-one unit 70, which comprises first, second, third, and fourth toilets 52, 54, 72, and 74, are shown. A quadruple toilet all-in-one unit 50 includes first, second, third, and fourth walls 28, 30, 31, and 26, which cooperate to define an outer casing 77, which defines an inner space, a fifth 56th, sixth 59th and seventh 76th wall, which divide the inner space into first, second, third and fourth toilets 52, 54, 72 and 74. The fifth wall 56 comprises the first part 56a, the second part 56b and third part 56c. The sixth wall 59 comprises a first part 59a, a second part 59b and a third part 59c. For the fifth wall, in a preferred embodiment, the first part 56a is connected to the first wall 28, the third part 56c is connected to the seventh wall 76, and the second part 56b extends between the first and second parts 56a, 56c and is not parallel to them. For the sixth wall 59, in a preferred embodiment, the first part 59a is connected to the second wall 30, the third part 59c is connected to the seventh wall 76, and the second part 59b extends between the first and second parts 59a, 59c and is not parallel to them. The outer casing 77 comprises four niches 38. In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-22, the first part 56a of the fifth wall 56 is in parallel with and parallel to the first part 56a of the sixth wall 59, and the third part 56c of the fifth wall 56 is parallel to and third to the third part 59c of the sixth wall 59. In addition, the second parts 56b and 59b of the fifth and sixth walls 56, 59 are parallel to each other but are in different planes.

As shown in FIG. 20-22, toilets may have deployed toilets (as described above), toilets facing from the side of the aircraft, to the side of the aircraft, to the bow or the stern. In this embodiment, niches 38 are located adjacent to each other and define a strip of niches 58. A strip of 58 niches intersects the interior between the first and second walls 28 and 30. Such an adjoining arrangement of the washbasin modules 42 and the mirror modules 46 makes it possible to use common components, such as water heaters or filters, etc. It should be understood that in the modular version of the quadruple toilet block assembly 70, any or all of the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88 are compatible with the outer casing 77 (which preferably comprises stacks 56, 59 and 76 ), just as they are compatible with the outer casing 80 of the toilet candy bar assembly 10, the outer casing 116 of the toilet candy bar assembly 112 or the outer case 128 of the candy bar assembly 120 or the outer case 57 of the toilet candy bar assembly 50.

In a preferred embodiment, in the modular toilet system, the niche 38 always has approximately the same depth and width (the height may be different), which allows the washbasin module 42 and the mirror module 46 to be installed in a toilet unit of any size. In addition, the casing 106 of the toilet module 84 may have a different width for installation in units of toilet monoblocks of different sizes. However, in a preferred embodiment, each toilet monoblock unit is equipped with brackets of the same size for mounting the casing 106. Therefore, the toilet monoblock units can have different widths or depths, but each of them will have the same size niche for removable installation of washbasin and mirror modules in them and the same brackets for Install the toilet module. This allows you to change the size of the monoblock, but gives versatility for installing the modules of the washbasin, mirror and toilet in different monoblocks, and universality for replacing the modules in the monoblock. In the present description, the term “removably mounted” or “removable installation” means that the module can be disconnected from the external housing and replaced with a similar (or the same) module using common fasteners and common interfaces (for example, to connect water, electricity, sewage etc.).

The modularity of the toilet monoblock units described above also provides other advantages for airlines and other users of a modular toilet system. Typically, after several years of operation, a known toilet is removed, disposed of and replaced with a new known toilet. In FIG. 23A shows a dirty toilet monoblock assembly 10. In FIG. 23B-23C show how a modular toilet system makes it possible to remove modules (for example, any of the washbasin module 42, mirror module 46, toilet module 84, ceiling module 96 and door module 88), clean the outer casing 80 and the modules separately, and install the modules back after cleaning. In FIG. 23B shows the outer casing 80, the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88 separately and ready to be cleaned, and in FIG. 23C shows a toilet monoblock assembly 10 with assembled cleaned components. This makes it possible to create new modules, updated modules, updated wall decoration, etc. The fastening system also allows you to install new modules. For example, the old washbasin module 42 and the new washbasin module 42 have the same fasteners 97b, which are reciprocal fasteners 97a on the outer casing 80.

In FIG. 24A-24C show an illustrative embodiment of a toilet all-in-one system and the possibility of upgrading it to a larger toilet without having to buy a new all-in-one. This may be advantageous in a situation where a smaller toilet was originally installed on the aircraft (for example, toilet monoblock unit 10), but later the airline decides to increase its size. In FIG. 24A shows the outer casing 80 after removing the original modules (i.e., the washbasin module 42, the mirror module 46, the toilet module 84, the ceiling module 86 and the door module 88). As shown in FIG. 24B, extensions 130 can be added to the floor 81, the first wall 28 and the ceiling. In this example, an extension is also added to the second wall 30 not shown. The extensions 130 together with the first to fourth walls form a new outer casing 132 into which the original modules can be installed, new modules or part of new and part of original modules, as shown in FIG. 24C. Additional space can be used as desired. In FIG. 24C shows an exemplary seat or baby changing table 134 that may be added. In another embodiment, the size of the toilet can be reduced.

In FIG. 25 shows some of the advantages that a modular toilet system provides in which the width and depth are adjustable and it is possible to add a straight or curved first (or any other) wall 28 depending on the location on the plane, the required size of the toilet, or other needs dictated by the position. Preferably, washbasin modules having the same width and mirror modules also having the same width are inserted into niches of different external housings. It should be understood that the proposed modular toilet system allows you to adjust the size of the toilet candy bar to the plane and ensure the best seating position (i.e. the number and location of seats), rather than designing the location of the seats depending on the size of the toilets. This becomes possible because essentially the outer casing is an “adjustable box” into which “standardized” modules can be inserted.

In FIG. 26-27 shows a plan illustrative layout of the aircraft with many modular units of toilet monoblocks with niches. In FIG. 26 shows the bow of the passenger compartment, and FIG. 27th aft compartment. As shown in the drawings, in the cabin there are many nodes 10 112 120 and 70 toilet monoblocks, which have external housings 80, 116, 128 and 77. However, in each case of each toilet monoblock assembly there are common washbasin modules 42 and mirror modules 46 (and others modules) located in niches 38. In FIG. 27 shows the very rear nodes 112 of the toilet all-in-one units with storage compartments 58 and niches 38, which are not rectangular in plan view.

In an illustrative embodiment, the modules contain the following components. The washbasin module 42 comprises a washbasin cabinet, a faucet, a sink and a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system, a toilet paper dispenser, and a set of fasteners mounted thereon. The mirror module contains a mirror cabinet, a mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a flight attendant call button and a set of fasteners installed on it. The toilet module contains a casing, a toilet bowl, a seat, a cover and fasteners mounted on it. The door module contains a frame and a door. The ceiling module includes a housing, an oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, a smoke detector, and a set of fasteners mounted on it.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes a method in which the first and second washbasin modules of the same size are created, the first and second outer shells of different sizes (for example, with different internal volumes) that contain a niche, and the first washbasin module is placed in the niche of the first outer shell, and a second washbasin module in a niche of the second outer casing for creating the first and second monoblock toilet units. For example, the first washbasin module may be installed in the toilet candy bar assembly 10, and the second washbasin module may be installed in the toilet candy bar assembly 120, or vice versa. The method also comprises the steps of creating the first and second mirror modules of the same size and installing the first mirror module in the niche of the first external housing, and the second mirror module in the niche of the second external housing. In a preferred embodiment, the first outer casing comprises a washbasin installation system and the second outer casing comprises an identical washbasin installation system. This allows you to install the first and second washbasin modules in any of the different first and second outer casings.

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also includes a system for assembling monoblock toilet units (e.g., assembly line). The system comprises the creation of at least the first and second (and preferably more) external enclosures of different sizes, each of which has a niche. A plurality of washbasin modules and a plurality of mirror modules are created, and a washbasin module and a mirror module are installed in the niche of each outer casing. Essentially, the present invention provides an external housing of adjustable size with standard size modules installed therein.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in the present description and claims, the words “comprise,” “comprising,” and the like. should be interpreted in an inclusive sense, as opposed to an exclusive or comprehensive meaning; that is, in the sense of "including but not limited to." As used herein, the terms “connected,” “connected,” or any variations thereof, mean any connection or attachment, direct or indirect, between two or more elements, the connection or attachment may be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the words “here”, “above”, “below” and words of a similar meaning used in this application refer to the present application as a whole, and not to any part thereof. If context permits, the words in the "Detailed Description of Preferred Options" section in the singular or plural also include the plural or singular, respectively. The word “or”, referring to a list of two or more positions, covers all of the following interpretations of this word: any of the list items, all list items, and any combination of list items.

The foregoing detailed description of embodiments of the present invention is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting the inventive idea of the exact form described. Although specific variations and examples have been described above for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various equivalent changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further, any specific numbers given above are merely examples; in other embodiments, other quantities, units, or ranges may be used.

The ideas of the described invention can be applied to other systems, not necessarily to the systems described above. The elements and actions of the various options described above are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. Other units may be used.

Any patents and applications and other references mentioned above, including any that may be listed in the documents accompanying the application, are fully incorporated into this description by reference. If necessary, aspects of the invention may be modified to apply the systems, functions and concepts, various references described above to create another embodiment of the invention.

These and other changes may be made to the invention in light of the foregoing detailed description of the preferred embodiments. Although some embodiments of the invention and the best proposed methods are described above, regardless of how much they are described in the text, the ideas of the invention can be implemented in various ways. Details of the system may vary significantly in implementation details and, at the same time, remain within the scope of the present invention. As noted above, the specific terminology used to describe certain features or aspects of the invention should not be deemed to mean that this terminology has been redefined in the present description to be limited to any specific characteristics, features or aspects of the invention with which such terminology is associated. Essentially, the terms used in the appended claims should not be interpreted in a sense limiting the invention to the particular options described, unless such terms are explicitly defined in the above section "Detailed Description of Preferred Options". Accordingly, the actual scope of the invention covers not only the described options, but also equivalent methods for implementing the invention defined by the claims.

Although some aspects of the present invention are presented below in the form of certain claims, the inventors provide various aspects of the invention in any number of claims. For example, although only one aspect of the invention is provided as a claim of the type “means plus function” according to 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6, other aspects may also take the form of a claim of the type “means plus function”, or other forms, for example embodied in a computer-readable medium. (Any claims that must be dealt with under 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6 include the words "remedy for"). Accordingly, the applicant reserves the right to add additional claims after applying for such other forms of claims for other aspects of the application.

Although illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described and shown above, it should be understood that all terms used in the description are descriptive and not restrictive, and any person skilled in the art can make many changes, modifications and replacements without departing from the scope of the inventive idea and scope of the invention.

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1. The node modular toilet candy bar, containing: the first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to form an external casing, which defines the internal volume of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche protruding outward from it, while when the toilet monoblock unit is installed in the airplane, the niche protrudes outward into the airplane cabin, a washbasin module located in a niche, wherein the washbasin module comprises a washbasin cabinet having a front first and second side and a rear side on which a first set of fasteners is located, wherein the niche contains an inner surface on which a second set of fasteners is located, wherein the first set of fasteners is removably attached to the second set of fasteners for installing the washbasin module in a niche, a mirror module located above the washbasin module in the niche, and a door located in one of the second or third walls. 2. The node according to claim 1, in which the fourth wall contains the first, second and third parts, in which the first part is connected to the second wall, the third part is connected to the first wall, and the second part passes between the first and second parts, not parallel to them, wherein the niche is defined by the first and second parts of the fourth wall and part of the second wall, while the second set of fasteners is removably attached to the first part of the fourth wall. 3. The node according to claim 2, in which the outer casing contains the floor and the niche extends from the floor to the top of the fourth wall. 4. The node according to claim 3, in which the outer casing contains a ceiling and in which the niche extends from floor to ceiling. 5. The node according to claim 3, in which, when the node modular toilet candy bar is installed next to the exit door of the aircraft, which determines the way out of the plane, a niche protrudes into this way out of the plane. 6. The node according to claim 5, in which, when the node modular monoblock toilet is located next to the exit door of the aircraft, between the second part of the fourth wall of the exit door is defined auxiliary space. 7. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a toilet module located in the interior of the toilet and attached to at least one of the first, third or fourth wall. 8. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the washbasin module comprises a washbasin cabinet, a faucet, a sink, a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system and a toilet paper dispenser. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the mirror module comprises a mirror cabinet, a mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a flight attendant call button, a set of fasteners on a mirror cabinet that are removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche. 10. The assembly according to claim 9, in which the toilet assembly comprises a casing, a toilet bowl, a seat, a cover, in which the casing contains fasteners mounted thereon, which are removably attached to mating fasteners on the first, third or fourth wall. 11. The node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, containing: the first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to form an external casing, which defines the internal volume of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche protruding outward from it, while when the toilet monoblock unit is installed in the airplane, the niche protrudes outward into the airplane cabin, a washbasin module located in a niche, wherein the washbasin module comprises a washbasin cabinet having a front first and second side and a rear side on which the first set of fasteners is located, wherein the niche contains an inner surface on which the second set of fasteners is located, wherein the first set of fasteners are removably attached to the second set of fasteners for installing the washbasin module in a niche, a mirror module located above the washbasin module in the niche, comprising a mirror cabinet, a mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a flight attendant call button and a set of fasteners on the mirror cabinet, which are removably attached to mating fasteners in the niche, a door located in one of the second or third walls, a toilet unit located inside the toilet and attached to at least one of the first, third or fourth walls, the toilet unit comprising a casing, a toilet bowl, a seat, a lid, the casing comprising fasteners mounted on it that are removably attached to mating fasteners on the first, third or fourth wall, and a ceiling module in the interior of the toilet, the ceiling module comprising a housing, an oxygen generator, at least one oxygen mask, a speaker, a smoke detector, and a set of fasteners that are removably attached to mating fasteners on the outer case. 12. The node according to claim 3, in which the outer casing further comprises a storage compartment located next to the niche, in which the storage compartment is at least partially defined by the outer surface of the second part of the fourth wall and the outer surface of the third part of the fourth wall. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the storage compartment is further defined by a first external wall connected to the first wall and a second external wall connected to the first part of the fourth wall. 14. The node according to item 12, in which the storage compartment is further defined by the first external wall, which lies in the same plane with the first wall, and the second external wall, which lies in the same plane with the first part of the fourth wall. 15. The node according to claim 7, further comprising a ceiling module located in the inner space of the toilet, in which each of the washbasin module, mirror module, toilet module and ceiling module is removably attached to the outer casing independently of each other and in which each of the washbasin module , the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module is configured to be removed from the outer case without having to remove any other of the washbasin module, the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module. 16. The site of the modular toilet candy bar in combination with the seat of the business class, while the site of the modular toilet unit is made with the possibility of installation in the cabin and contains: the first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to form an external casing, which determines the internal volume of the toilet, while the fourth wall contains a niche that extends outward from it, a washbasin module located in a niche a mirror module located above the washbasin module in the niche, and a door located in one of the second or third walls, wherein the fourth wall defines a recess for the legs in its outer surface. 17. The node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, containing: the first, second, third and fourth walls, while the third wall and the fourth wall are connected to the first wall and the second wall to form an outer casing, which defines the internal space of the toilet, the storage compartment, defined by the first wall of the storage compartment, extending inward from the fourth wall and a second wall of the storage compartment extending inward from the first wall, in which the first and second walls of the storage compartment are connected at an angle of about 90 degrees, in which a recess is defined by the first wall of the storage compartment for storage, the fourth wall and the second wall, and in which the first wall of the storage compartment separates the niche from the storage compartment, a washbasin module located in a niche a toilet located between the storage compartment and the third wall, a mirror module located above the washbasin module in the niche, and a door located in one of the second or third walls. 18. The node according to 17, in which the outer casing contains a floor and a ceiling and in which a niche and a storage compartment extend from floor to ceiling. 19. The assembly of claim 18, further comprising a toilet module that includes a toilet and a casing, in which the casing extends between the second wall of the storage compartment and the third wall. 20. The assembly according to claim 19, further comprising a ceiling module located in the interior of the toilet, in which each of the washbasin module, the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module are removably attached to the outer casing independently of each other and in which each of the washbasin module , the mirror module, the toilet module and the ceiling module can be removed from the outer casing without the need to remove any other from the washbasin module, mirror module, toilet module or ceiling module. 21. The node modular dual toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, containing: the first, second, third and fourth walls, which interact to form the outer casing, and the fifth wall, which divides the inner space into first and second toilets, in which the outer casing contains the first and second niches that extend between the first and second walls to form a strip niches, while the fifth door contains the first, second and third parts, while the first part is connected to the first wall, the third part is connected to the second wall, and the second part passes between the first and third parts and is not parallel to them, it first recess defined in the first wall of the toilet between a first and a third part of the fifth wall, and a second recess defined in the second wall of the toilet between the second and third part of the fifth wall, the first washbasin module located in the first niche, a first mirror module located above the first washbasin module in the first niche, a first door located on one of the second or third walls, a second washbasin module located in a second niche, a second mirror module located above the second washbasin module in the second niche, and a second door located on one of the second or fourth doors. 22. The node according to item 21, in which the first and second modules of the washbasin are facing in opposite directions. 23. The assembly of claim 21, further comprising a first toilet module located adjacent to the second wall and a second toilet module located adjacent to the first wall. 24. The node modular quadruple toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, containing: the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh walls that interact to divide the internal space into first, second, third and fourth toilets, in which the outer casing contains the first, second, third and fourth niches that pass between the first and second walls to form a strip of niches, the first washbasin module located in the first niche, a first mirror module located above the first washbasin module in the first niche, a second washbasin module located in a second niche, a second mirror module located above the second washbasin module in the second niche, a third washbasin module located in a third niche, a third mirror module located above the third washbasin module in the third niche, a fourth washbasin module located in a fourth niche, and a fourth mirror module located above the fourth washbasin module in the fourth niche. 25. The node according to paragraph 24, in which the seventh wall extends between the third and fourth walls, in which the fifth wall contains the first, second and third parts, in which the first part of the fifth wall is connected to the first wall, the third part is connected to the seventh wall, and the second part extends between the first and third parts and is not parallel to it, in which the sixth wall contains the first, second and third parts, in which the first part of the sixth wall is connected to the second wall, the third part is connected to the seventh wall, and the second part passes between the first and thirdasthma and is not parallel to it, in which the first niche is defined in the first toilet between the first wall and the third part of the fifth wall, in which the second niche is defined in the second toilet between the seventh wall and the third part of the fifth wall, in which the third niche is defined in the third toilet between the second wall and the third part of the sixth wall and in which the fourth niche is defined in the fourth toilet between the seventh wall and the third part of the sixth wall. 26. The node according to paragraph 24, in which the first and third modules of the wash basin are facing in the first direction, and the second and fourth modules of the wash basin are facing in the second direction, in which the first and second directions are opposite to each other. 27. The assembly of claim 25, wherein the first part of the fifth wall lies in one plane and parallel to the first part of the sixth wall and in which the third part of the fifth wall lies in one plane and parallel to the third part of the sixth wall. 28. A method of assembly node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, comprising stages in which: create a first outer casing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, which interact to determine the internal space of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it, and in which the door is located in one and second or third walls, removably fasten the first module of the washbasin in a niche, removably fasten the first mirror module over the washbasin module in the niche, the first module of the washbasin is removed from the niche and the interior of the toilet and the second module of the washbasin is removably mounted in the niche. 29. The method according to claim 28, wherein the first washbasin module comprises a washbasin cabinet, a tap, a sink, a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system, a toilet paper dispenser, and a set of fasteners removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche. 30. The method according to p. 28, further containing a stage on which the first toilet unit is removably fastened to one of the first, third or fourth wall, in which the first toilet module does not contact the first washbasin module. 31. The method according to clause 29, in which the second module of the washbasin comprises a washbasin cabinet, a faucet, a sink, a countertop, a waste compartment, a water supply system, a toilet paper dispenser and a set of fasteners removably attached to mating fasteners in a niche. 32. A method of assembly node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, comprising stages in which: create a first outer casing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, which interact to determine the internal space of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it, and in which the door is located in one and second or third walls, removably fasten the first washbasin module in a niche, and removably fasten the first mirror module over the washbasin module in the niche, removably fasten the first toilet unit to one of the first, third or fourth walls, while the first toilet module does not contact the first washbasin module, remove the first washbasin module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from the inside of the toilet, clean the outer casing, removably attach the first washbasin module in the niche for the second time, the first toilet bowl is removably mounted in the interior of the toilet for the second time and the first mirror module is removably mounted above the washbasin module in the niche for the second time. 33. A method of assembly node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, comprising stages in which: create a first outer casing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, which interact to determine the internal space of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it, and in which the door is located in one and second or third walls, removably fasten the first washbasin module in a niche, and removably fasten the first mirror module over the washbasin module in the niche, removably fasten the first toilet unit to one of the first, third or fourth walls, while the first toilet module does not contact the first washbasin module, and remove the first washbasin module, the first mirror module and the first toilet module from the interior of the toilet, clean the outer casing, removably attach the second washbasin module in the niche, removably attach the second toilet module to one or more of the first, third or fourth walls and removably mount the second module mirrors above the washbasin module in the niche. 34. A method of assembly node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, comprising stages in which: create a first outer casing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, which interact to determine the internal space of the toilet, in which the fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it, and in which the door is located in one and second or third walls, removably fasten the first washbasin module in a niche, and removably fasten the first mirror module over the washbasin module in the niche, the first toilet unit is removably fixed to one of the first, third or fourth walls, while the first toilet module does not contact the first washbasin module, and the first toilet module is removed from the inside of the toilet, an extension is added to at least one of the first, second, third or the fourth wall, to create a second outer casing with a volume larger than the first outer casing, and either the first toilet module or the second toilet module is removably fastened in the interior of the toilet. 35. A method of assembly node modular toilet candy bar, made with the possibility of installation in the cabin, comprising stages in which: create a first external housing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to determine the first internal space of the toilet, while the fourth wall contains a niche extending outward from it, and the door is placed in one of the second or third walls, create a second outer casing containing the first, second, third and fourth walls, interacting to determine the second inner space of the toilet, while the fourth wall contains a niche extending from it outward, and the second inner space of the toilet has a volume different from the volume of the first inner toilet space removably fasten the first washbasin module in the niche of the first external housing, removably fasten the first module of the mirror above the first module of the washbasin in the niche of the first outer casing to form the first node of the toilet candy bar, removably fasten the second washbasin module in the niche of the second outer casing, removably fasten the second mirror module over the second washbasin module in the recess of the second outer casing to form a second toilet monoblock assembly in which the first and second washbasin modules are identical and in which the first and second mirror modules are identical, set the first unit of the toilet candy bar in the first position in the aircraft, and set the second node of the toilet candy bar in the second position on the plane, removing the first washbasin module and the first mirror module from the first interior space of the toilet, removing the second washbasin module and the second mirror module from the second interior space of the toilet, removably fasten the third washbasin module and the third mirror module in the niche of the first outer casing and removably fasten the fourth washbasin module and the fourth mirror module in the niche of the second outer casing, in which the third and fourth washbasin modules are identical and in which the third and fourth mirror modules are identical. 36. The method according to clause 35, in which the first unit of the toilet candy bar is located next to the exit door of the aircraft, which determines the exit path from the aircraft and in which the niche of the first node of the toilet candy bar protrudes into the exit path of the aircraft. 37. The method according to clause 35, in which all steps are performed without removing the first or second outer shell from the aircraft. 38. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the mirror module comprises a mirror cabinet having first and second sides and a rear side on which a third set of fasteners is located, wherein a fourth set of fasteners is located on the inner surface of the niche, wherein the third set fasteners are removably attached to a fourth set of fasteners for mounting a mirror module in a niche. 39. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the first and second sets of fasteners comprise a first mounting system, and the third and fourth sets of fasteners comprise a second mounting system, wherein the first and second mounting systems are universal to each other. 40. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the fourth wall comprises first, second and third parts, wherein the first part is connected to the second wall, the third part is connected to the first wall, and the second part of the fourth wall extends between and substantially perpendicular to the first and third parts, the first and third parts of the fourth wall being essentially parallel to the third wall, while the area of the toilet’s inner space near the first wall is less than the area near the second wall, and a niche is formed between the second part of the fourth wall and the second second wall, and wherein the second set of fasteners attached to the first part of the fourth wall.

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