Patent ID: 9340294
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: B64C,B64D

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus comprising: an opening in a crew rest area located in an overhead area in an aircraft; and an egress apparatus configured to move between a closed state and an open state; wherein the egress apparatus is configured to direct a person moving on the egress apparatus from the opening to a passenger cabin in the aircraft when the egress apparatus is in the open state; wherein the egress apparatus comprises a number of linkages; wherein the number of linkages is configured to move a lower panel downward and outward from the opening; wherein an upper panel rotates downward about a hinge structure; wherein an upper surface of the upper panel and an upper surface of the lower panel form a ramp surface extending from the opening when the apparatus is in the open state; wherein the upper panel is configured to be flush with and form part of a floor of the overhead area when the apparatus is in the closed state; and wherein the number of linkages are one or more of elongated bars and elongated rods that are able to support the apparatus in the open state as a person moves over the ramp surface.