Patent ID: 8256712
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: B64D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A crew rest unit for an aircraft, comprising: a monocoque shell having curved walls complementary to and fitting within a space in the aircraft; said curved walls having an outer surface; said monocoque shell having a pair of sleep areas arranged side-by-side and a center flange centered horizontally within the walls of the monocoque shell, the center flange supporting a divider arranged between the pair of sleep areas, and a pair of tension-supported sleep systems in respective ones of the pair of sleep areas each having a frame supporting a tensioned mesh, the frame suspended substantially horizontally over a storage area defined between the frame and a lower portion of the curved walls of the monocoque shell, the tensioned mesh defining a sleeping surface, the frame having a movable portion for accessing the storage area; said outer surface of said monocoque shell having at least one load-bearing mounting member; and said at least one load-bearing mounting member is attached to the aircraft.