초록 ▼

The invention provides a high cost saving method of achieving restricted bin motion. A linkage that supports an overhead stowage bin (22) in an aircraft (12) and is operable for moving the stowage bin (22) between open and closed positions. The linkage includes an upper link (26), a lower link (28')

The invention provides a high cost saving method of achieving restricted bin motion. A linkage that supports an overhead stowage bin (22) in an aircraft (12) and is operable for moving the stowage bin (22) between open and closed positions. The linkage includes an upper link (26), a lower link (28') and a gas spring (36). The gas spring (36) is pivotally connected at an upper first end to the upper link (26) and at a lower second end to the lower link (28'). Modifying apparatus comprises an additional link (56) that is connectable at a first end to the upper link (26) and at a second end to the first end of the gas spring (36). A new or extended existing lower link (28) may be used. This apparatus changes the location of the pivotal connection (40) of the upper end of the gas spring (36) to the upper link (26), so as to change the open position of the overhead stowage bin (22) in a way that lessens projection of the stowage bin (22) into aisle space (18) when the stowage bin (22) is in its open position.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination, an overhead stowage bin in an aircraft that includes linkage that supports the overhead stowage bin and is operable for moving the storage bin between open and closed positions, said linkage including an upper link, a lower link, and a gas spring that is p

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination, an overhead stowage bin in an aircraft that includes linkage that supports the overhead stowage bin and is operable for moving the storage bin between open and closed positions, said linkage including an upper link, a lower link, and a gas spring that is pivotally connected at an upper first end to the upper link and at a lower second end to the lower link, and apparatus for modifying said linkage comprising an additional link that is connected at a first end to the upper link and at a second end to the first end of the gas spring, such apparatus changing the location of the pivotal connection of the upper end of the gas spring to the upper link, so as to change the open position of the overhead stowage bin in a way that lessens projection of the stowage bin into aisle space when the stowage bin is in its open position.