Patent ID: 9079667
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A fastening device for at least two overhead storage compartment elements in an aircraft cabin, comprising: a first fastening element provided on a side wall of a first overhead storage compartment element; a second fastening element provided on a side wall of a second overhead storage compartment element, wherein the side wall of the first overhead storage compartment element and the side wall of the second overhead storage compartment element face each other and are operably connected to each other; a connecting plate, which is operably received by the first fastening element in a longitudinally movable manner, thereby permitting the connecting plate to approximate the second fastening element and to be fastened to the second fastening element, wherein the connecting plate comprises at least one slot; and at least one fastener connected to the first fastening element, wherein the at least one fastener is received within the at least one slot for permitting the connecting plate to move longitudinally along the at least one slot.