Patent ID: 6536710
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: B64C,B64D

Abstract:
A lattice support structure, comprisinga plurality of horizontally oriented lattice beams; a plurality of vertically oriented stanchions secured to said lattice beams; a plurality of angled braces connected diagonally between said horizontally oriented lattice beams and said vertically oriented stanchions; a plurality of horizontally oriented trough shaped cross members secured to said stanchions; a plurality of vertically oriented tie rods securing said horizontally oriented lattice beams to an airplane's fuselage transverse frame; a plurality of laterally oriented lateral tie rods securing said horizontally oriented lattice beams to said airplane's fuselage transverse frame; a plurality of airplane fuselage rail beams connected to the outermost end of said each said horizontally oriented lattice beams; two horizontally oriented structural panels comprised of a shear panel and two rail beams, said structural panels being connected to the innermost end of each said horizontally oriented lattice beams; two vertically oriented structural trusses connected to the innermost end of said horizontally oriented lattice beams, and being comprised of a plurality of diagonal tension members extending diagonally between two rail beams, one said rail beam being also connected to said horizontally oriented structural panels; whereby said lattice support structure provides overhead space and structural support for passenger luggage center stowage bins, for aircraft systems, and for overhead modules.