Patent ID: 8590837
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A device for storing luggage in a passenger cabin of an aircraft, the device comprising: an external housing; an internal housing; wherein the external housing is fixed in place in a space of an aircraft fuselage; wherein the internal housing is configured so as to be movable between first and second end positions, wherein a pivot is located in close proximity to a centre of gravity of the internal housing, the pivot being configured to move in a force-guided manner during a movement of the internal housing; wherein the device is configured for arrangement above a seat row in a passenger cabin of an aircraft and is configured for fastening to a frame-like structure; wherein the internal housing is fitted into the external housing, and wherein, in a closed end position, a hatrack is visually integratable in a cabin lining of the passenger cabin; and first and second gear wheels; wherein the first and second gear wheels are diagonally offset relative to each other and are connected with a belt; and wherein the first and second gear wheels are configured for force-guided rotary movement of each face side of the internal housing and are configured to engage, respectively, first and second opposing arc-shaped toothed rack guides incorporated in face walls of the external housing in a form-locking manner.