Aircraft with partition system

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2017129608-A1
Application number	US-201615344360-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Nov 4, 2016
Priority date	Nov 5, 2015
Publication date	May 11, 2017
Grant date	—

Abstract

An aircraft partition system that includes a first partition assembly having an attachment assembly configured to be secured to a first seat track, and a divider wall having first and second opposing sides and extending upwardly from the attachment assembly.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . An aircraft partition system comprising a first partition assembly that includes an attachment assembly configured to be secured to a first seat track, and a divider wall having first and second opposing sides and extending upwardly from the attachment assembly.

2 . The aircraft partition system of claim 1 wherein the attachment assembly includes a first attachment member extending outwardly from the first side of the divider wall, wherein the first attachment member is configured to be secured to a first seat track, wherein the attachment assembly includes a second attachment member extending outwardly from the second side of the divider wall, and wherein the second attachment member is configured to be secured to a second seat track.

3 . The aircraft partition system of claim 2 wherein the first attachment member includes a flange secured to the first side of the divider wall, an arm extending outwardly from the flange and a seat track fitting extending downwardly from the arm, and wherein the second attachment member includes a flange secured to the second side of the divider wall, an arm extending outwardly from the flange and a seat track fitting extending downwardly from the arm.

4 . The aircraft partition system of claim 1 wherein the attachment assembly includes a seat track member.

5 . The aircraft partition system of claim 1 further comprising a carriage assembly, wherein the top of the divider wall of the first partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly.

6 . The aircraft partition system of claim 5 wherein the carriage assembly includes a first hook configured to be secured to a first passenger service unit rail.

7 . The aircraft partition system of claim 5 wherein the divider wall of the first partition assembly is movable with respect to the carriage assembly.

8 . The aircraft partition system of claim 7 wherein the carriage assembly includes a channel defined therein, wherein the divider wall includes a movable member at a top thereof, and wherein the movable member is received in the channel.

9 . The aircraft partition system of claim 8 wherein the movable member is a pin extending upwardly from the top of the divider wall.

10 . The aircraft partition system of claim 6 wherein the carriage assembly includes a second hook configured to be secured to a second passenger service unit rail.

11 . The aircraft partition system of claim 1 further comprising a second partition assembly that includes an attachment assembly configured to be secured to a first seat track, and a divider wall extending upwardly from the attachment assembly and including first and second opposing sides.

12 . The aircraft partition system of claim 11 wherein the partition system includes a carriage assembly, wherein the top of the divider wall of the first partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly, and wherein the top of the divider wall of the second partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly.

13 . The aircraft partition system of claim 11 further comprising an electrical conduit member positioned between the divider walls of the first and second partition assemblies.

14 . The aircraft partition system of claim 13 wherein the electrical conduit member includes a light.

15 . The aircraft partition system of claim 1 wherein the first side of the divider wall includes at least a first component chosen from an armrest, a literature pocket, a pivotal tray, a cup holder, a reading light, a charging station, a wall pad or a pillow, and wherein the second side of the divider wall includes at least a second component chosen from an armrest, a literature pocket, a pivotal tray, a cup holder, a reading light, a charging station, a wall pad or a pillow.

16 . The aircraft partition system of claim 15 wherein the first and second components are movable horizontally with respect to the divider wall.

17 . An aircraft partition system comprising:
a first partition assembly that includes an attachment assembly, and a divider wall having first and second opposing sides and extending upwardly from the attachment assembly, wherein the attachment assembly includes a first attachment member extending outwardly from the first side of the divider wall that is configured to be secured to a first seat track, a second partition assembly that includes an attachment assembly, and a divider wall having first and second opposing sides and extending upwardly from the attachment assembly, wherein the attachment assembly includes a first attachment member extending outwardly from the first side of the divider wall that is configured to be secured to a first seat track, and a carriage assembly that includes a main body portion, wherein the main body portion includes first and second hooks that are configured to be secured to first and second passenger service unit rails in the aircraft, wherein the top of the divider wall of the first partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly, and wherein the top of the divider wall of the second partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly.

18 . The aircraft partition system of claim 17 wherein the attachment assembly includes a seat track member.

19 . The aircraft partition system of claim 17 wherein the divider walls of the first and second partition assemblies are movable with respect to the carriage assembly.

20 . An aircraft cabin comprising:
a floor that includes first and second longitudinally extending seat tracks therein, first and second seats that form a first row, and a partition system that includes a first partition assembly comprising an attachment assembly secured to the first seat track, and a divider wall extending upwardly from the attachment assembly and including first and second opposing sides, wherein the divider wall extends longitudinally between the first and second seats.

21 . The aircraft cabin of claim 20 wherein the attachment assembly includes a first attachment member extending outwardly from the first side of the divider wall, wherein the first attachment member is secured to the first seat track, and wherein the attachment assembly includes a second attachment member extending outwardly from the second side of the divider wall, wherein the second attachment member is secured to the second seat track.

22 . The aircraft cabin of claim 21 wherein the first attachment member includes a flange secured to the first side of the divider wall, an arm extending outwardly from the flange and a seat track fitting extending downwardly from the arm, and wherein the second attachment member includes a flange secured to the second side of the divider wall, an arm extending outwardly from the flange and a seat track fitting extending downwardly from the arm.

23 . The aircraft cabin of claim 20 wherein the attachment assembly includes a seat track member.

24 . The aircraft cabin of claim 20 wherein the partition system includes a carriage assembly, and wherein the top of the divider wall of the first partition assembly is secured to the carriage assembly.

25 . The aircraft cabin of claim 24 further comprising a first passenger service unit rail extending longitudinally therein, wherein the carriage assembly is secured to the first passenger service unit rail.

26 . The aircraft cabin of claim 24 wherein the divider wall of the first partition assembly is

Assignees

• C&D Zodiac Inc

Inventors

• Reams Edward
• Eaton Tom
• Kearsey Stephen

Classifications

• B64D2011/0053

  Cabin passenger reading lights · CPC title

• B64D11/0624

  Arrangements of electrical connectors, e.g. for earphone, internet or electric supply · CPC title

• B64D2011/0038

  Illumination systems for cabins as a whole · CPC title

• B64D11/0023 Primary

  Movable or removable cabin dividers, e.g. for class separation · CPC title

• B64D11/0638

  with foldable tables, trays or cup holders · CPC title