WO2017176811A1 - Compartiment de rangement à translation verticale dans un salon pour passagers d'aéronef - Google Patents

Compartiment de rangement à translation verticale dans un salon pour passagers d'aéronef Download PDF

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WO2017176811A1
WO2017176811A1 PCT/US2017/026018 US2017026018W WO2017176811A1 WO 2017176811 A1 WO2017176811 A1 WO 2017176811A1 US 2017026018 W US2017026018 W US 2017026018W WO 2017176811 A1 WO2017176811 A1 WO 2017176811A1
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Benjamin D. Stephens
Francis Xavier L. Garing
Alexander Nicholas Pozzi
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
    • B64D11/0602—Seat modules, i.e. seat systems including furniture separate from the seat itself
    • B64D11/0604—Seat modules, i.e. seat systems including furniture separate from the seat itself including a bed, e.g. cocoon type passenger seat modules
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
    • B64D11/0627—Seats combined with storage means
    • B64D11/0636—Personal storage means or waste disposal bags

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  • a stowage compartment system for an aircraft passenger suite articulates from a lowered position wherein the top of the compartment is disposed at a height that is approximately even with a footrest or ottoman. In the lowered position, a top surface of the compartment functions as an ottoman or storage counter. In a raised position, the compartment's sidewalls are exposed, and the sidewalls include at least one aperture or door through which an internal volume of the compartment may be accessed.
  • the stowage compartment system can include a stowage compartment having an enclosure with a floating pan configured to detect an object placed within the enclosure.
  • the floating pan can have an integrated sensor configured to communicate to an indicator or a display system a status of the floating pan.
  • the stowage compartment system may alert a passenger and/or flight crew to items left within the stowage compartment at time of disembarkation.
  • the stowage compartment can include a temperature control system configured to heat and/or cool the contents of the stowage compartment.
  • a passenger may heat a pillow or blanket, cool a bottle of wine, or maintain perishable items at a refrigerated temperature.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective drawing of a stowage compartment for an aircraft passenger seat including an enclosure, a lid for covering a top of the enclosure, and a mechanism for vertically moving the enclosure according to an example;
  • FIG. IB is a perspective drawing of the stowage compartment of FIG. 1A, where the lid is level with a top surface of a seat bottom of the passenger seat according to an example;
  • FIG. 1C is a perspective drawing of the stowage compartment of FIG. 1A, where the enclosure is raised at full height according to an example
  • FIG. ID is a perspective drawing of the stowage compartment of FIG. 1C, where the enclosure further includes an optional sliding door according to an example;
  • FIG. IE is a perspective drawing of an aircraft passenger cabin including a seat back, seat bottom and ottoman that are configurable as a lie-flat bed, where the stowage compartment can be raised to be level with a top surface of a seat bottom of the passenger seat to form part of a lie-flat bed according to an example;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective drawing of an embodiment of a lid including a movement button, a credential reader, an indicator, and a thermal setting button;
  • FIG. 3 A is a perspective drawing of a stowage compartment system including a stowage compartment held in a frame assembly, and a lift assembly connected to the stowage compartment through the frame assembly according to an example;
  • FIG. 3B is a perspective drawing of the stowage compartment system of FIG. 3A where the stowage compartment is raised to a full height position according to an example;
  • FIG. 3C is a perspective drawing of a side of the stowage compartment system of FIG. 3B according to an example
  • FIG. 4 is a bottom view drawing of the stowage compartment system showing the stowage compartment including a thermo-electric system according to an example.
  • FIG. 5 is a hardware block diagram of a control system for the stowage compartment system according to an example.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method for interfacing with the lift assembly system according to an example.
  • an aircraft passenger suite can include a stowage compartment system including a stowage compartment 1 10 having an enclosure 120, a lid 1 12 for covering a top of the enclosure 120, and a lift assembly 340 (See FIGs. 3A-C) configured for vertically moving the stowage compartment 110. Movement of the stowage compartment 110 can be actuated manually by a conveniently-located lever or button, or electronically with seat-located controls accessible by either the passenger or a flight attendant.
  • passenger-operated controls 130 provided for the passenger seat further include a set of stowage compartment controls 132.
  • the set of stowage compartment controls 132 can include physical buttons or can be provided on a touch screen. In an example, the set of stowage compartment controls 132 can be configured to adjust a height of the stowage compartment 1 10. In some implementations, the stowage compartment can be automatically stowed during taxi, take off, and landing ("TTL") TTL. In some implementations, the lid can include one or more buttons configured to activate a feature of the stowage compartment system, as well as one or more indicators configured to indicate a compartment status.
  • a stowage compartment 200 can include a lid 202 having any one of the activation control 1 14, a credential reader 210, a thermal setting button 212, and one or more indicators 214.
  • the credential reader 210 can be a reprogrammable biometric reader such as a fingerprint sensor configured to lock and unlock the stowage compartment 200.
  • the credential reader 210 can be a reprogrammable mechanical or digital PIN code lock.
  • the credential reader 210 can be a credit card reader configured to receive a payment.
  • the credential reader 210 can be configured to control movement of a mechanical lock and aperture.
  • the mechanical lock can be either on the stowage compartment 200 or the frame assembly 320 (See FIG 3 A).
  • the credential reader 210 can be configured to control power to the lift assembly 340.
  • the credential reader 210 can be configured to send a signal to activate the activation control 114, which in turn can control operation of the lift assembly 340 through a control system 500 (See FIG. 5).
  • the lid 112 can be secured to the stowage compartment 200 or the frame assembly 320 (See FIG 3A).
  • the lid can be connected to the enclosure with a hinge (not shown) such that the lid can be lifted to allow access to the enclosure while the stowage compartment is in a lowered position.
  • the enclosure can further include a door 150.
  • the door can be a sliding door, for example to allow the surfaces of the enclosure to be maintained within a footprint of the enclosure. In this manner, the door 150 will not be broken off through actuation while the door is open.
  • a hinged door may provide a larger access opening to the enclosure and can include a sensor communicating with the lift mechanism to disallow stowing while the door is in an open position.
  • the door 150 can be configured to keep the enclosure closed when the stowage compartment is raised or lowered for safety.
  • the door 150 can be help maintain the heating and cooling of contents within the enclosure when the stowage compartment is in a raised position.
  • the thermal setting button 212 can be configured to control a thermoelectric system further described below to heat or to cool contents stored in the stowage compartment (See FIG. 4).
  • FIG. ID shows a vent 140 within the enclosure that can be connected to a duct 414 of the thermo-electric system 400 as best shown in FIG. 4.
  • the vent 140 is attached to a wall of the enclosure such that the vent 140 allows clearance for the floating pan 122.
  • a passenger seat can include a lie-flat mode that permits a passenger to convert an upright seat into a lie-flat seat.
  • the stowage compartment can be configured to extend a bottom portion of the seat bottom of the passenger seat.
  • the stowage compartment can be positioned near a deck of the aircraft during taxi, takeoff, landing and when the seat is otherwise in an upright position.
  • the lid of the stowage compartment rises to present its contents to the passenger. In the lowered position, the lid is positioned at the same height as the seat in its lie-flat configuration and forms an additional part of the bed surface.
  • a stowage compartment 1 10 can be raised such that the lid proj ects above a top surface of a seat bottom 102 of the passenger seat according to an example.
  • the stowage compartment may be repositioned so that the lid serves as an ottoman, in which case the lid is preferably padded to provide a comfortable bed surface.
  • the lid may form part of the sleeping surface when the seat is in a lie-flat position.
  • lie-flat refers to a condition where the seat, ottoman and other features are configured to form a relatively flat bed, the surface of which may be horizontal or nearly horizontal, with the head end of the bed somewhat higher than the foot end.
  • FIGs. 3A-3C show drawings of a stowage compartment system 300 including a stowage compartment assembly 310 held in a frame assembly 320, and a lift assembly 340 connected to the stowage compartment assembly 310 through the frame assembly 320 according to an illustrative embodiment.
  • the frame assembly 320 may be integrated into the passenger suite structure.
  • the stowage compartment assembly 310 includes an enclosure 315 having a lid 312.
  • the lid 312 may include an activation control 314 for activating the lift assembly 340, in some implementations.
  • the frame assembly 320 can include an upper frame 322, a set of side panels 324a, 324b (side panel 324a is shown removed), a set of vertical support members 326a, 326b, 326c, a mounting support member 328.
  • the set of vertical support members 326a, 326b, 326c and the mounting support member 328 are each coupled to the side panels 324a, 324b and the upper frame 322.
  • the vertical support members 326a and 326b and the mounting support member 328 may be fixed to the side panel 324a using a number of fasteners 332a and 332b.
  • the vertical support members 326a and 326c and the mounting support member 328 may be fixed to the side panel 324b using a number of fasteners 332b and 332c.
  • the vertical side panels 324a, 324b are formed of a lightweight material, such as a thin plexiglass or polymer material.
  • a set of brackets 330 mounted to the side panels 324a, 324b provide additional support for a lower surface of the enclosure 314 while the enclosure 314 is in a lowered position.
  • the set of brackets 330 disallow vertical movement below the bottom frame of the frame assembly 320.
  • the side panels 324a, 324b may have insulative properties to provide additional thermal control to the enclosure.
  • the panels 324a, 324b may be fire retardant.
  • the set of vertical support members 326a, 326b, 326c and the mounting support member 328 may be connected by a both the upper frame 322 and a lower frame (as opposed to the side panels 324a, 324b and brackets 330), surrounding the stowage compartment assembly 310 within the frame assembly 320.
  • greater protection can be provided to ensuring the enclosure 315 cannot fall through a bottom of the frame assembly 320 if the entire structure were framed.
  • the mounting support member 328 provides articulating support for the lift assembly 340.
  • the mounting support member 328 is a U-shaped surface providing a third vertical wall, along with the panels 324a, 324b, for supporting the lift assembly 340.
  • the lift assembly 340 may include a motor 342 that can receive power and/or control signals from wiring 344 which can be in communication with a controller system described below.
  • the motor 342 is configured to turn a geared axel 346 that is coupled a lead screw 350 by a chain 348.
  • the lead screw 350 may be held vertically in place by a bottom mount 352 and a top mount 354 which are both secured to the mounting support member 328.
  • the bottom mount 352 is secured to a bottom of the "U" shaped surface of the mounting support member 328, while the top mount 354 connects across a top of the "U” shaped surface of the mounting support member 328.
  • This allows a carriage 356 to travel along the lead screw 350 within the aperture of the "U” shaped opening of the support member 328, between the bottom mount 352 and the top mount 354.
  • the carriage 356 is configured to move either up and down depending on a direction of rotation.
  • a platform 360 supporting the stowage compartment assembly 310, is secured to the carriage 356 by a bracket 358 such that the platform 360 is raised and lowered along with the carriage 356.
  • the platform 360 can be further supported and connected to the carriage 356 by an extension 430 coupled to the bracket 358.
  • the extension 430 can be used to support a floating pan 122 as described in further detail below.
  • the stowage compartment system 300 can include one or more sensors configured as primary or secondary feedback to control movement.
  • a proximity (e.g., "strike”) sensor 370a can be attached to the support member 328 or the top mount 354 and can indicate when the carriage 356 has reached a highest vertical point.
  • a proximity (“strike sensor”) 370b can be attached to the support member 328 or the bottom mount 352 and can indicate when the carriage 356 has reached a lowest vertical point. Additional strike sensors or other sensor types can be introduced to provide greater precision in location of the carriage 356.
  • the motor 342 and/or the lead screw 350 can be calibrated for marking a predetermined number of turns per vertical increment.
  • the strike sensor includes a mating sensor element on the carriage 356 to determine proximity.
  • a Hall effect sensor may be used to determine proximity to a magnetic field (e.g., a magnet presented upon a surface of the carriage 356), which can be translated to a range of positions.
  • a reed switch is opened or closed by a magnetic field, such that a binary position (e.g., at this position, not at this position) may be readily determined based upon a switch position.
  • an optical switch may be used to determine whether a beam of light has been broken, which can translate to whether the carriage has reached the position of the beam or not.
  • an object within the enclosure may be sensed using one or more infrared (IR) transceiver pairs.
  • an IR transmitter may be fixedly attached to a side wall of the enclosure, and may point inward across the bottom of the enclosure or floating pan 122.
  • the IR receiver may not receive the beam from the IR transmitter and thus may detect objects in the stowage compartment 1 10.
  • one or more IR receiver pairs may be employed within the stowage compartment 1 10, and may be arranged horizontally, for example, to greater area across the bottom of the enclosure or floating pan 122.
  • a mirrored or reflective surface points may be used to reflect a single beam along a multi-segment optical path.
  • the beam When the bin is empty, the beam will be arranged to transit from an emitter to a detector via a multi-segment path that includes reflections off of one or more reflective surfaces within the stowage compartment.
  • a signal When a beam transmitted by the emitter is not received by the detector, then a signal may be generated to, for example, the controller or headend computer system, to indicate that an object is in the stowage compartment.
  • a stowage compartment system can be configured to detect usage of the enclosure such as an object placed within the enclosure.
  • the stowage compartment system can be configured to detect usage mechanically such as by measuring a weight of an object placed in the enclosure.
  • the stowage compartment system can be configured to detect usage optically such as using a camera, laser, or photodiode (not shown) for sensing an obstruction on a bottom of the enclosure.
  • a stowage compartment system can include a stowage compartment 110c having an enclosure with a floating pan 122 resting on a bottom of the enclosure.
  • the floating pan 122 can have an integrated sensor configured to communicate to the indicator 214 or another display system a status of the floating pan 122.
  • a weight sensor can be placed between the floating pan 122 and the platform 360.
  • the weight sensor may provide an object detection signal, for example, based on a change in a resistive output in response to a weight load placed on the floating pan 122.
  • the resistive output is read by processing circuitry.
  • an aircraft headend computer processing subsystem may read the output of the object detection signals and may alert passengers, attendants, and/or crew of the presence, absence, weight, and/or location of objects within the stowage compartments.
  • the floating pan 122 and/or the weight sensor can be configured to compensate for altitude of the aircraft.
  • the floating pan 122 and/or the weight sensor can be in communication with a barometer configured to determine a pressure within the stowage compartment (not shown).
  • the weight sensor can be used to determine if the enclosure is storing any personal items.
  • the weight sensor can be configured to control an indicator 214 on the lid 202 or within the set of stowage compartment controls 132.
  • Examples of weight sensors can include a force-sense resistor, a spring, electrical contacts, as well as any other sensor for determining a weight of an object placed in the container.
  • a stowage compartment can include a thermo-electric system 400 configured to provide conditioned air to the enclosure.
  • the thermo-electric system 400 can include a fan 410 connected to a thermo-electric element 420 with a duct 414.
  • the fan 410 can be connected to the platform 360 with a set of fasteners 412.
  • the thermoelectric element 420 can be connected to the platform 360 with a set of fasteners 422.
  • the thermo-electric element 420 can include a coil heater configured to heat air passing through the duct 414 blow from the fan 410.
  • the thermo-electric element 420 can be configured to vary an amount of heating of the air.
  • a blanket can be stored in the stowage compartment and kept warm until use. Each passenger may have a different preference for how warm to have their blanket.
  • the set of stowage compartment controls 132 can include a timer configured to activate the thermo-electric element 420 for a preset amount of time.
  • the set of stowage compartment controls 132 can further include a temperature sensor configured to determine when the enclosure has reached a predetermined temperature.
  • the temperature sensor can be a digital thermometer.
  • the temperature sensor can be an infrared camera or infrared laser configured to detect a temperature of a surface or an object within the enclosure.
  • the thermo-electric system 400 can include a chiller plate (not shown) to cool contents stored in the stowage compartment.
  • a pillow can be stored in the stowage compartment cooled when not in use.
  • the thermoelectric system 400 can be configured to make the stowage compartment system function as a wine chiller.
  • the set of stowage compartment controls 132 can include custom settings including for white/red wine settings, etc. In this case a passenger can have their personal wine at their side.
  • FIG. 5 a hardware block diagram of a control system 500 for a stowage compartment system is illustrated.
  • the components included in the block diagram of the system 500 are non-limiting and can include other components in addition to or instead of those described herein.
  • the system 500 includes a controller 502 that can be configured to control a lift assembly control 520 and a thermo-electric system control 530.
  • the controller 502 may include a processor 504, memory 506, and associated circuitry, and may be connected to an I/O device 508, sensors 510, and one or more indicators 540 via a wired or wireless network connection.
  • the controller 502 can be configured to determine when there is an object within the compartment.
  • the controller 502 can be configured to monitor any one of the floating pan 122, the weight sensor, the optical (IR) sensor, determine a compartment status based on comparing the monitoring to a reference, and control the one or more indicators 540 to reflect the compartment status.
  • a reference for the floating pan 122 and the weight sensor can be a predetermined absolute threshold or a relative threshold that can be reset after each use.
  • an exposed surface of the floating pan 122 can include a pattern, such as a grid, in which the optical sensor can detect. The controller 502 can be configured to determine that there is an object within the compartment when the pattern is obstructed.
  • the controller 502 or lift assembly control 520 can be configured to determine if there is an obstruction either above the lid or between the enclosure and the top cover 322.
  • the stowage compartment can include an optical or infrared sensor configured to determine when an object is placed on top of the lid. Altematively, the optical sensor can be located above or adjacent to the stowage compartment with a line of sight to the top of the lid.
  • the stowage compartment can include a door sensor configured to detect if the door is properly closed, therefore, preventing an object from obstructing movement of the stowage compartment.
  • an orientation sensor such as a Hall sensor or Reed switch may be used with a magnet incorporated, for example, into the stowage compartment to identify proximity.
  • the controller 502 or lift assembly control 520 can pause any movement instruction and control the one or more indicators 540 to reflect an error.
  • the controller 502 or lift assembly control 520 can be configured to determine when the lift assembly 340 is overloaded.
  • the motor 342 can be configured to detect an amount of torque being applied to turn the geared axel 346.
  • the lid can include a pressure sensor configured to determine an amount of weight placed on top of the lid.
  • the lid can include a sensor configured to determine when an object is placed on top of the lid.
  • the controller 502 can be configured for determining when a security credential is met to operate the lift assembly 340. In an example, the controller 502 can be configured for controlling the lift assembly control 520 based on an input from the credential reader 512 (210). In an example, the credential reader 512 can store a credential in the memory 506 or within the credential reader 512. In an example, the controller 502 can compare a received credential with a credential stored in the memory 506. In another example, the controller 502 can receive a true or false indication from the credential reader 512.
  • the determination may include receiving inputs from the passenger or flight attendant at an I/O device 508, which can include a video monitor, mobile device, tablet, or other device connected to the controller 502 via a wired or wireless connection, a sensed status of the passenger within a suite or seat from one or more sensors 510 such as the set of controls 130.
  • an I/O device 508 can include a video monitor, mobile device, tablet, or other device connected to the controller 502 via a wired or wireless connection, a sensed status of the passenger within a suite or seat from one or more sensors 510 such as the set of controls 130.
  • the controller 502 can be configured for operating the thermo-electric system 400 via the thermo-electric system control 530.
  • the controller 502 can instruct the thermo-electric system control 530 to operate the fan 410 and the thermo-electric element 420.
  • the temperature system control 530 can monitor the command from the I/O device 508 and/or the sensors 510 to set a predetermined temperature.
  • the temperature system control 530 can heat up and/or cool down, recognize the predetermined temperature has been reached, and control an indicator 540.
  • the temperature system control 530 can function to maintain the predetermined temperature by activating the fan 410, the chiller plate, and/or the thermo-electric element 420 as needed based on the temperature sensor.
  • the temperature system control 530 can indicate whether the door to the enclosure or the stowage compartment must be stowed in order to heat/cool efficiently.
  • the cabin floor may radiate heat greater than the temperature system control 530 can cool down.
  • the temperature system control 530 can control an indicator 540 reflecting that. This can prevent items such as stored wine from being damaged due to excess heat.
  • the controller 502 may calculate and display a loaded and an unloaded state of some or all of the stowage compartments on an aircraft based on the values received from an array of sensors operatively coupled to each of the stowage compartments.
  • the controller 502 may also calculate and display, for review by the flight crew, an intensity and/or distribution of loads among the stowage compartments.
  • the controller 502 may alert, such as by visual indication for example, passengers or flight crew of items remaining in the stowage compartments, for example, to reduce the rate of unintentionally abandoned items left behind during deplaning.
  • FIG. 6 a flow chart illustrates in example method 600 for interfacing with the lift assembly system and the lift assembly system control.
  • the method 600 begins with receiving an activation signal (602).
  • the lift assembly system may only be activated during times of flight.
  • the activation signal is turned off and turned on during cruising altitude.
  • Examples of receiving an activation signal can further include receiving an input from the set of stowage compartment controls 132 or the activation control 114.
  • the input from the set of stowage compartment controls 132 or the activation control 114 can indicate a movement direction or a preset position such as full height, stow away height, or bed height.
  • sensor information is collected from a number of networked sensors (604).
  • the information may be gathered through communicating with wireless and/or wired communication interfaces of each sensor within the aircraft including the door sensor, the weight sensor, the credential reader, the bed configuration, TTL status, and motor status.

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L'invention concerne, dans un mode de réalisation donné à titre illustratif, un système de compartiment de rangement dans un salon pour passagers d'aéronef qui s'articule depuis une position abaissée dans laquelle la partie supérieure du compartiment est disposée à une hauteur qui est approximativement uniforme par rapport à un repose-pied ou un ottoman. Dans la position abaissée, une surface supérieure du compartiment sert d'ottoman ou d'étagère de rangement. Dans une position relevée, les parois latérales du compartiment sont exposées, et les parois latérales comprennent au moins une ouverture ou une porte au travers de laquelle il est possible d'accéder à un volume interne du compartiment.
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