Self-Deploying Counter for Multimode Transformable Monuments
AssigneeRockwell Collins, Inc.
InventorsTravis J. Vaninetti, Justin C. Christenson, Jefferey M. McKee
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Abstract
A self-deploying counter for an aircraft monument is disclosed. In embodiments, the monument is installable adjacent to a cabin space within an aircraft passenger cabin (e.g., on either side of an exit door) and the self-deploying counter includes a partition door capable of being pivoted between a default closed position and an open position extending into the cabin space. The self-deploying counter has a horizontal top surface and an undersurface. When the partition door is deployed, the counter pivots in concert with the door's deployment, the fully deployed position corresponding to the open position of the partition door.
Claims20
A self-deploying counter, comprising:
- a partition door associated with a monument installable proximate to a cabin space of an aircraft, the partition door pivotably deployable by a user between a closed position and an open position within the cabin space;
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- a counter having a substantially horizontal top surface and an undersurface opposite the top surface, the counter configured to pivot in concert with the deployment of the partition door between a stowed position and a deployed position corresponding to the open position.
A multimode transformable monument, comprising:
- at least one structure positionable between a floor and a ceiling of an aircraft and proximate to a cabin space of the aircraft, the structure having an upper portion adjacent to the ceiling, a lower portion adjacent to the floor, and a middle portion between the upper and lower portions;
- one or more of the middle portion and the lower portion comprising a partition door deployable by a user between a closed position and an open position within the cabin space;
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- a counter having a substantially horizontal top surface and an undersurface opposite the top surface, the counter configured to pivot in concert with the deployment of the partition door between a stowed position and a deployed position corresponding to the open position of the partition door;
A multimode transformable monument system, comprising:
- a pair of transformable monuments positionable on either side of a cabin space of an aircraft, each transformable monument comprising:
- at least one structure positionable between a floor and a ceiling of the aircraft, the structure having an upper portion adjacent to the ceiling, a lower portion adjacent to the floor, and a middle portion between the upper and lower portions,
- one or more of the middle portion and the lower portion comprising a partition door deployable by a user between a closed position and an open position within the cabin space;
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- a counter having a substantially horizontal top surface and an undersurface opposite the top surface, the counter configured to pivot in concert with the deployment of the door between a stowed position and a deployed position corresponding to the open position of the partition door.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.