Patent classifications
B64D2013/003
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIRFLOW MODIFICATION IN VEHICLES
Provided is an air-diverter apparatus configured to modify the directional airflow in an aircraft cabin. A nozzle may be provided that includes a body having a longitudinal axis, an inlet configured to be connected to a source of air, a flow passage in communication with the inlet and extending through the body, and an outlet in communication with the flow passage, wherein the outlet is angled relative to the longitudinal axis.
AIRCRAFT DISINFECTING SYSTEM
An aircraft disinfecting system for use in an aircraft fuselage having a frame, an inner shell, and an outer shell the includes a source of disinfecting solution; plumbing inside of the aircraft fuselage connected to the disinfecting solution source for transferring the disinfecting solution; disinfecting solution dispersers connected to the plumbing located inside of the aircraft for applying disinfectant to surfaces to be disinfected; and a controller for regulating the disinfecting system for applying the disinfectant throughout the aircraft fuselage.
PERSONAL SAFE BREATHING DEVICE
Described are concepts that generally relate to a personal positive pressure purified air environment for airplane travel. Simply put, certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to connecting a tube to an airplane air vent at one end and a clear plastic hood, mask, or helmet at the other end. The clear plastic hood, mask, or helmet all have an exit path for the air to flow out. In relation to the clear plastic hood embodiment, it is envisioned that the clear plastic hood can simply drape over person's head with the hood's opening at or above a person shoulder while positive pressure from the filtered air constantly flows out from the hood's opening.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIRFLOW MODIFICATION IN VEHICLES
Provided is a passenger service unit for an aircraft. The passenger service unit includes a panel body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and at least two air passages extending through the panel body, at least one light controllable by a passenger, and at least two air vents extending from the first surface of the panel body at respective fixed angles, each of the at least two air vents configured to receive air from a respective one of the at least two air passages.
AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM
An aircraft environmental control system includes a bleed air input and a RAM air input, heat exchanger means for receiving bleed air from the bleed air input and RAM air from the RAM air input and using the RAM air to cool the bleed air, and ejector arranged to receive bleed air from the bleed air input at a nozzle shaped to reduce the pressure of the received bleed air such as to create a low pressure area in the ejector. The ejector has a port arranged such that ambient air is drawn into the ejector due to the low pressure area in the ejector. The ambient air is mixed with bleed air to provide mixed air that is further pressurised and conditioned and combined with the cooled bleed air provided to the aircraft.
PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT HAVING A COVERING, PASSENGER SEATING AREA AND VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT
A passenger service unit, a passenger seating area, and a vehicle having a passenger service unit are provided, wherein the passenger service unit comprises a carrier element that can be extended in a longitudinal direction and a covering. The covering covers at least a section of the carrier element. At least one electrical and/or electronic element is integrated in the covering.
ILLUMINATED AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN GASPER
An illuminated aircraft passenger cabin gasper comprises an air outlet for outputting a flow of air into an aircraft passenger cabin and an air guide, movably arranged within the air outlet for adjusting the flow of air that includes a light guide. The gasper also includes at least one light source, arranged adjacent to the light guide for coupling light into the light guide. The light guide has a light output surface for coupling light out of the light guide into the aircraft passenger cabin.
Air Distribution Panel for Distributing Air and Sensing Environmental Conditions
An air distribution panel for aircraft comprises a primary air inlet port, a housing fluidly coupled to the primary air inlet port, and an environmental sensor. The primary air inlet port is configured to be fluidly coupled to and receive primary air from an air distribution plenum. The housing comprises an air outlet chamber and a secondary air inlet chamber. The primary air is exhausted into an aircraft compartment via the air outlet chamber. Secondary air is drawn from the aircraft compartment via the secondary air inlet chamber. Exhausting of the primary air through the air outlet chamber causes the secondary air to be passively drawn into the secondary air inlet chamber. The environmental sensor is positioned within the secondary air inlet chamber and along an airflow path of the secondary air. The secondary air is exhausted via the air outlet chamber back into the aircraft compartment after the secondary air passes the temperature sensor.
Split ventilation systems
A ventilation system, aircraft, and method. The ventilation system includes a first conduit in fluid communication with a first air source in the aircraft to direct a fluid flow from the first air source. The ventilation system also includes a first branch in fluid communication with the first conduit and a first outflow point, the first branch including an active air mover to move the fluid flow toward the first outflow point. The ventilation system further includes a second branch that is separate from the first branch and in fluid communication with the first conduit and a second outflow point, the second branch including a passive air mover to move the fluid flow to toward the second outflow point.
Outflow valve assemblies including non-metallic frames and enhanced attachment features
Outflow valve (OFV) assemblies including non-metallic frames and enhanced attachment features are provided. In embodiments, the OFV assembly includes a non-metallic frame to which at least one valve door is pivotally mounted. The non-metallic frame may, in turn, include a generally rectangular frame body, a central opening through the frame body, an outer peripheral flange extending around at least a portion of the frame body. Frame attachment interfaces are distributed or spaced around the outer peripheral flange of the non-metallic frame. The frame attachment interfaces include fastener openings and elevated platform regions, which project from an inboard side of the outer peripheral flange and through which the fastener openings extend. Base plates seat against the elevated platform regions. Fasteners engage the base plates and extend through the fastener openings to an outboard side of the outer peripheral flange to attach the OFV assembly to an aircraft fuselage.