Device for the provision of oxygen masks when required

A device for the provision of oxygen masks, the device comprising:

• a container, closeable by a cover, to accommodate one or more oxygen masks;
• at least one extendable arm comprising a plurality of links coupled in articulated fashion, and comprising an outer end;
• at least one driving device;
• wherein the outer end is coupled to at least one oxygen mask;
• wherein the arm is configured to adopt a storage position, in which the arm is arranged completely within the container, and an extended position, in which the outer end is extended out of the container and in which the arm holds the at least one oxygen mask coupled thereto laterally at a distance from the container;
• wherein the driving device is coupled to the arm and is configured to pass the plurality of links successively out of the container;
• wherein the plurality of links enclose, with respect to one another, a pivoting range which extends as far as a level juxtaposition of the plurality of links;
• and
• wherein the device is configured such that, in an extended position, the arm adopts the level juxtaposition of the plurality of links under an action of gravity for the lateral distance of the at least one oxygen mask from the container.