Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Load accommodation
Patent
1997-02-27
1998-12-01
Grant, William
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Load accommodation
2441185, 244119, 244131, 24822251, 312245, 312246, B64C 122, B64D 1100
Patent
active
058426680
ABSTRACT:
A removable stowage bin assembly for quick conversion of an aircraft between a passenger-carrying mode and a cargo-carrying mode includes a stowage bin and a first assembly comprised of a clevis fitting attached to the framework of the aircraft and a hook attached to the stowage bin, the hook being removably and pivotally attachable to the clevis fitting. A second assembly is comprised of a tie rod having a first end pivotally attached to the framework of the aircraft and a bracket attached to the stowage bin. The tie rod has a second end attachable to the framework of the aircraft in a cargo-carrying mode and attachable to the bracket on the stowage bin in a passenger-carrying mode. A third assembly is compromised of a female fitting having an opening and attached to one of the framework of the aircraft and the stowage bin, and a male fitting having a protrusion and attached to the other of the framework of the aircraft and the stowage bin. The protrusion of the male fitting is mateable in the opening of the female fitting in the passenger-carrying mode.
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Grant William
Hexcel Corporation
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