Patent ID: 6062509
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B64D,Y02T

Abstract:
An aircraft overhead centerline bin retrofit assembly compatible with existing bin support structure in an aircraft cabin, said existing bin support structure including at least a series of spaced sets of existing bin support tie rods extending downward from a frame of the aircraft, a pair of longitudinally extending horizontal parallel rails, each supported by the spaced sets of tie rods, and a series of spaced cross ties extending between the parallel rails, the bin retrofit assembly comprising:(a) a replacement centerline luggage bin; and(b) a mounting assembly for fixed mechanical attachment and support of the replacement luggage bin to the existing bin support structure, the mounting assembly comprising:(i) a pair of laterally extending shear plates, each having a lower portion thereof attached to the replacement centerline bin in the vicinity of the top of said bin, and an upper portion of the plate adapted for mechanical attachment to one of the existing bin support cross ties; and(ii) a pair of longitudinally extending shear plates each having an upper portion mechanically adapted for attachment to one of the parallel rails, and a lower portion attached to the replacement luggage bin.