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US 2022/0177110 A1Published application
Cockpit door security system
OwnerMark MATHIEU, Marc-Andre LEDUCinventors
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Abstract
There is provided a system for securing a cockpit from a cabin. A lavatory door has a locking mechanism provided thereon. A latching mechanism is provided on an adjacent structure across an aisle from the lavatory. The locking mechanism is compatible with the latching mechanism to secure the lavatory door in an open position, thereby forming a secure area for entering from the cockpit.
Claims15
A system for securing a cockpit from a cabin, comprising:
- a locking mechanism provided on a door of a lavatory;
- and
- a latching mechanism provided on an adjacent structure across an aisle from the lavatory;
- wherein the locking mechanism is compatible with the latching mechanism to secure the lavatory door in an open position.
1 more element
A system for securing a cockpit from a cabin, comprising:
- a flight deck door;
- a lavatory door having a locking mechanism;
- and
- a latching mechanism provided on an adjacent structure across an aisle from the lavatory door;
- wherein the locking mechanism is compatible with the latching mechanism to secure the lavatory door in an open position;
- and
- wherein the flight deck door is openable once the lavatory door is secure.
4 more elements
A method for securing a cockpit from a cabin, comprising the steps of:
- opening a door of a lavatory having a locking mechanism;
- securing the locking mechanism of the lavatory door to an adjacent structure across an aisle from the lavatory, the adjacent structure having a compatible latching mechanism;
- opening a cockpit door to access the lavatory;
- and
- locking the cockpit door to secure the lavatory.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.