Patent ID: 6318671
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
A variable position and modular luggage storage system for an aircraft passenger cabin enclosed by an aircraft body structure, said system comprising storage bins including mounting bin end walls, rigid mounting brackets attached to said aircraft body structure for suspending said storage bins, first securing elements forming part of said rigid mounting brackets for holding said storage bins in any one of a plurality of elevational positions while using the same said rigid mounting brackets, second securing elements forming part of said mounting end walls, for holding said storage bins in any one of said plurality of elevational positions while using the same said bin end walls, and at least two connector members for each bin end wall for holding said storage bins in any one of said plurality of elevational positions while using the same said connector members, each connector member linking at least one of said first securing elements with at least one of said second securing elements for mounting said storage bins in any one of said plurality of elevational positions relative to said rigid mounting brackets.