B64D2013/003

VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT

A ventilation control system for controlling airflow in an aircraft cabin includes a plurality of controllable ventilation valves associated with a plurality of passenger seats. User interfaces are arranged to individually control the controllable ventilation valves. A control panel is in communication with the controllable ventilation valves, wherein the control panel is arranged to concurrently control the plurality of controllable ventilation valves.

AIR DEFLECTOR AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR DEFLECTOR

An air deflector that includes a vane with a vane top, a vane bottom, a vane first side, and a vane second side, where the vane first side and the vane second side define a vane longitudinal axis extending therebetween and a closure with a closure top. The air deflector also includes a closure bottom, a closure first side, and a closure second side, where the closure first side and the closure second side define a closure longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The vane longitudinal axis intersects the closure longitudinal axis. The vane is disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the closure longitudinal axis.

Temperature control system in a passenger service unit
11306947 · 2022-04-19 · ·

A temperature control system in an aircraft passenger service unit is disclosed. In embodiments, the system includes a swirl chamber configured to receive an inlet air stream, and a vortex tube configured to receive the inlet air stream from the swirl chamber and separate the inlet air stream into a warmer air stream and a cooler air stream. In embodiments, the system further includes a nozzle configured to direct a temperature-controlled air stream into a passenger space of an aircraft; wherein the nozzle is configured to be selectably adjusted in order to selectively blend the warmer air stream and the cooler air stream in order to generate the temperature-controlled air stream.

AIR FLOW MANAGEMENT

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system includes, an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts, a plurality of valves disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space, an overhead bin mounted in the interior space below the plurality of ducts relative to the direction of airflow, and a diffuser disposed at an outlet of the plurality of duct configured to induce the airflow to flow along a convex outer surface of the overhead bin.

Passenger Compartment Air Vent Filter
20220111322 · 2022-04-14 ·

The present invention relates generally to a passenger compartment air vent filtering device. More specifically, the invention includes a cover that can be placed over top of an existing air vent in a passenger seating compartment to filter the air flowing therefrom, and comprises both a HEPA filter and a UV light disinfection filter. In a preferred embodiment, the novel air vent filtering device further comprises a moveable element, a plurality of LED lights and a scent diffuser.

Aircraft air distribution assembly
11267572 · 2022-03-08 · ·

An aircraft air distribution assembly providing integrated personally controllable air flow and cabin air flow is presented. The aircraft air distribution assembly comprises a plenum and a flow restriction system. The plenum is connected to a plurality of personal air outlets configured to provide the personally controllable air flow. The flow restriction system extends through at least one wall of the plenum, the flow restriction system configured to set a pressure for the cabin air flow.

AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES, AIRCRAFT THAT INCLUDE AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES
20220073207 · 2022-03-10 ·

Air distribution nozzles, aircraft that include air distribution nozzles, and/or methods of utilizing air distribution nozzles are disclosed herein. The air distribution nozzles include an elongate inlet chamber, an elongate outlet chamber, a tapered elongate slot, an inlet port into the elongate inlet chamber, and an elongate outlet port from the elongate outlet chamber. The elongate inlet chamber extends along an inlet chamber length. The elongate outlet chamber extends along the inlet chamber length. The tapered elongate slot extends between, and fluidly interconnects, the elongate inlet chamber and the elongate outlet chamber. The inlet port is configured to receive an inlet fluid flow along an inlet flow axis. The elongate outlet port is configured to discharge an outlet fluid flow along an outlet flow axis that is oriented at a skew angle relative to the inlet flow axis.

VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL CABINS OF VEHICLES

A system includes one or more distribution nozzles associated with a seat within an internal space, and a return air grill associated with the seat. Airflow is directed from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill. A method includes associating one or more distribution nozzles with a seat within an internal space, associating a return air grill with the seat, and directing airflow from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill.

AIR CURTAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE CABINS

A system includes an outflow vent that has a cap releasably mounted to a panel within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The cap is elongated from a first end of the cap to a second end of the cap opposite the first end. The cap has a base wall that is overlaid on the panel and defines at least one slot therethrough. The cap receives an airflow generated by an airflow generator, and the at least one slot emits the airflow from the cap to form an air curtain within the internal cabin.

AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES, AIRCRAFT THAT INCLUDE AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING AIR DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES

Air distribution nozzles, aircraft that include air distribution nozzles, and methods of utilizing air distribution nozzles are disclosed herein. The air distribution nozzles include an elongate inlet chamber, an elongate outlet chamber, and an elongate slot that extends between, and fluidly interconnects, the elongate inlet chamber and the elongate outlet chamber. The air distribution nozzles also include a suction inlet chamber that extends from a suction inlet port to the elongate inlet chamber. The suction inlet port opens into the suction inlet chamber. The air distribution nozzles further include a motive fluid inlet port that extends into the elongate inlet chamber. The air distribution nozzles also include a sensor port that extends into the suction inlet chamber. The air distribution nozzles further include an elongate outlet port that extends from the elongate outlet chamber.