Patent Description:
Monuments are used within platforms to provide storage or separation within the platform. Monuments can be attached to a floor structure in any desirable fashion. In aircraft, conventional monument attachment systems limit the size of monuments that can be provided.

Therefore, it would be desirable to have a method and apparatus that takes into account at least some of the issues discussed above, as well as other possible issues.

In its abstract, <CIT> refers to a cargo container or pallet, for loading aircraft, comprising a bottom element and a plurality of profiled elements and corner elements. An edge portion of the bottom element is connected to the profiled elements and to the corner elements, while the profiled elements are connected to the corner elements by means of plug-in connections, at least one profiled element being connected to at least one corner element by means of a plug-in connection that includes a plug-in connection recess and a corresponding plug-in connection pin which are designed such that the profiled element and the corner element can be plugged into each other by a translational movement, the direction of said movement extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the profiled element.

In its abstract <CIT> refers to a dual pivot expandable lavatory for use in limited spaces such as on an airplane. The lavatory may be positioned proximate the doorway area of the airplane, and is provided with a primary and a secondary pivotable module. Each module is pivotably attached to a stationary assembly conventionally affixed to the ceiling and floor of the airplane. During take-off and landing both modules are locked, by means of a locking system, in a stowed position within the stationary assembly. During routine flight, the locking system is unlocked and both modules are pivoted into a deployed position within the doorway area. A flight attendant's seat may be affixed to the exterior of the primary module. If the seat is used, an additional support foot is affixed to the primary module to accommodate the additional loading on the lavatory.

The present disclosure provides a monument as specified in appended claim <NUM>.

The present disclosure also provides a method of forming a monument as specified in appended claim <NUM>.

The illustrative examples recognize and take into account one or more different considerations. For example, the illustrative examples recognize and take into account that commercial aircraft utilize interior monuments to provide storage for emergency equipment, passenger amenities, and other items that may be brought on board. The illustrative examples recognize and take into account that in many cases, these monuments utilize the seat tracks within the aircraft to provide structural attachments. Usually, the monument lies over the seat tracks so that its floor fittings are arranged in an orientation perpendicular to the seat tracks.

The illustrative examples recognize and take into account that in other cases, a fixed wall lies directly above the seat track, which allows for the structural fittings to be oriented parallel to the seat tracks. Typically, monuments of this type are accessed from the FWD or AFT direction, and there is no access from the aisle face of the monument. The illustrative examples recognize and take into account that in some cases, it is desirable to provide access to a monument from the aircraft aisle. The illustrative examples recognize and take into account that in some cases, it is desirable to provide monuments with reduced widths. The illustrative examples recognize and take into account that in some cases, it is desirable to provide a monument with reduced width while utilizing a common set of standard parts.

Monuments of the illustrative examples can have a reduced width compared to monuments with conventional attachment system. Monuments of the illustrative examples can have aisle-facing doors.

With reference now to the figures, and in particular, with reference to <FIG>, an illustration of an aircraft is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In this illustrative example, aircraft <NUM> has wing <NUM> and wing <NUM> attached to body <NUM>. Aircraft <NUM> includes engine <NUM> attached to wing <NUM> and engine <NUM> attached to wing <NUM>.

Body <NUM> has tail section <NUM>. Horizontal stabilizer <NUM>, horizontal stabilizer <NUM>, and vertical stabilizer <NUM> are attached to tail section <NUM> of body <NUM>.

Aircraft <NUM> is an example of a platform in which a monument with an attachment system having corner bracket fittings may be implemented in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Aircraft <NUM> is an example of an aircraft in which an attachment system having corner bracket fittings can be used to secure a monument to a seat track. The attachment system enables monuments with reduced widths to be secured to seat tracks in body <NUM> of aircraft <NUM>. The attachment system enables monuments with aisle-facing doors to be secured to seat tracks in body <NUM> of aircraft <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a monument in an interior of an aircraft is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> can be a view within body <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. In view <NUM>, monument <NUM> is mounted to seat track <NUM> within passenger cabin <NUM>. Passenger seats <NUM> are also mounted to seat track <NUM>. Door <NUM> of monument <NUM> faces towards aisle <NUM> of passenger cabin <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> has a reduced width compared to conventional monuments.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a front perspective view of a monument with a seat track is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Monument <NUM> can be used within body <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is the same as monument <NUM> of <FIG>.

Monument <NUM> is mounted to seat track <NUM>. Door <NUM> of monument is parallel to seat track <NUM>. Kick strip <NUM> between door <NUM> and seat track <NUM> is positioned to cover components of attachment system <NUM> mounting monument <NUM> to seat track <NUM>. Kick strip <NUM> increases the aesthetics of monument <NUM> by concealing components of the attachment system.

Monument <NUM> has face panel <NUM> and face panel <NUM>. Face panel <NUM> is joined to face panel <NUM> and a floor panel (not visible) by components of attachment system <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a back cross-sectional view of a monument with a seat track is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a back cross-sectional view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. View <NUM> may also be referred to as an interior view of monument <NUM>.

Monument <NUM> is secured to seat track <NUM> by attachment system <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, in view <NUM>, components of monument <NUM> have been removed to better visualize attachment system <NUM>. As an illustrative example, a kick strip can be present to conceal components of attachment system <NUM> within monument <NUM>.

To prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, a fitting of attachment system <NUM> on one side of monument <NUM> does not carry load in the y-direction. Attachment system <NUM> comprises right corner bracket fitting <NUM>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. To prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, one of right corner bracket fitting <NUM> or left corner bracket fitting <NUM> does not carry load in the y-direction. Right corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect right face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Left corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect left face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Filler panel <NUM> is secured between right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM> to close off monument <NUM>.

Filler panel <NUM> allows width <NUM> of monument <NUM> to be adjustable. Replacing filler panel <NUM> with a filler panel having a different width than width <NUM> of filler panel <NUM>, width <NUM> of monument <NUM> can be adjusted. When width <NUM> of monument <NUM> is adjusted, a door with a different width and a floor panel with a different width will be used.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a perspective cut-away view of a monument with a seat track is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a back cross-sectional view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Monument <NUM> is secured to seat track <NUM> by attachment system <NUM>. Attachment system <NUM> comprises right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Right corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect a right face panel (not depicted) to floor panel <NUM>. The right face panel is not depicted in view <NUM> to provide visibility to the interior of monument <NUM>. Left corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect left face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. In view <NUM>, kick strip <NUM> is positioned to conceal portions of right corner bracket fitting <NUM>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and a filler panel (not depicted) configured to be connected to and extend between right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Monument <NUM> takes the form of closet <NUM> with door <NUM>. Door strike <NUM> is joined to left corner bracket fitting <NUM> through kick strip <NUM>. Door <NUM> of monument <NUM> is held closed by door strike <NUM> in attachment system <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a bottom view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM>. Monument <NUM> includes two opposite facing closets, closet <NUM> and closet <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>.

Closet <NUM> has attachment system <NUM>. Closet <NUM> has attachment system <NUM>. Attachment system <NUM> includes corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to a door of closet <NUM> as an operator would encounter and open the door of closet <NUM>. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to a door of closet <NUM> when viewing the door of closet <NUM> from direction <NUM>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Face panel <NUM> may be referred to as a right face panel. Face panel <NUM> may be referred to as a left face panel. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Attachment system <NUM> includes corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to a door of closet <NUM> as an operator would encounter and open the door of closet <NUM>. The terms "left" and "right" are used relative to a door of closet <NUM> when viewing the door of closet <NUM> from direction <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a side view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a side view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In view <NUM>, face panel <NUM> of closet <NUM> and face panel <NUM> of closet <NUM> are visible. Door <NUM> of closet <NUM> is perpendicular to face panel <NUM>. Door <NUM> of closet <NUM> is perpendicular to face panel <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a bottom view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM>. Monument <NUM> takes the form of closet <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a bottom view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>.

Closet <NUM> has attachment system <NUM>. Attachment system <NUM> includes corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right corner bracket fitting and corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. In some illustrative examples, face panel <NUM> is referred to as a right face panel and face panel <NUM> is referred to as a left face panel.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a front view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a front view of monument <NUM>. Monument <NUM> takes the form of closet <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a front view of monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is a front view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> can be installed within aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is an alternative to monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is an alternative to monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is an alternative to monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is an alternative to monument <NUM> of <FIG>.

Monument <NUM> has attachment system <NUM> configured to mount monument <NUM> to a seat track. Attachment system <NUM> includes corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Monument <NUM> has door <NUM> and door <NUM>. In view <NUM>, some components of attachment system <NUM> are removed for illustrative purposes. For example, kick strips are removed for visibility of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has a face panel structural attachment extending into and out of the page on the right side of corner bracket fitting <NUM> in view <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has a face panel structural attachment extending into and out of the page on the left side of corner bracket fitting <NUM> in view <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an interior view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is an internal view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. View <NUM> may also be referred to as a back cross-sectional view. In view <NUM>, some components of attachment system <NUM> are removed for illustrative purposes. For example, kick strips are removed for visibility of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In monument <NUM>, number of door strikes <NUM> is connected to filler panel <NUM>. Number of door strikes <NUM> includes door strike <NUM> and door strike <NUM>. Door strike <NUM> secures door <NUM> in a closed position. Door strike <NUM> secures door <NUM> in a closed position.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an exploded perspective view of a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is an exploded perspective view of monument <NUM>. Monument <NUM> takes the form of closet <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is an exploded view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is an exploded view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is an exploded view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is an exploded view of monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, view <NUM> is an exploded view of a portion of monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Monument <NUM> can be installed within aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is an alternative to monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>.

Monument <NUM> has attachment system <NUM> configured to mount monument <NUM> to a seat track. Attachment system <NUM> includes corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Monument <NUM> has door <NUM>.

Door <NUM> has hinges <NUM> on side <NUM> associated with corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Door <NUM> swings outward away from corner bracket fitting <NUM> and towards corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Door <NUM> is secured in a closed position by door strike <NUM>. Door strike <NUM> is secured to corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In view <NUM> piece of trim <NUM> is present. Attachment system <NUM> includes piece of trim <NUM> configured to cover a top face of each of the two corner bracket fittings, corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an exploded perspective back view of an attachment system is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is used to attach monument <NUM> to seat track <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is used to attach monument <NUM> to seat track <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is the same as attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is the same as attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is the same as attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> is the same as attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>.

Attachment system <NUM> includes right corner bracket fitting <NUM>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. Right corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect right face panel to floor panel. Left corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to be joined to and connect left face panel to floor panel. Filler panel <NUM> is configured to be connected to and extend between right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In this illustrative example, attachment system <NUM> also includes kick strip <NUM>, kick strip <NUM>, trim <NUM>, and door strike <NUM>. Kick strip <NUM>, kick strip <NUM>, and trim <NUM> conceal surfaces of right corner bracket fitting <NUM>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. Kick strip <NUM>, kick strip <NUM>, and trim <NUM> conceal fasteners of attachment system <NUM>.

In attachment system <NUM>, door strike <NUM> can be attached to either right corner bracket fitting <NUM> or left corner bracket fitting <NUM>. As depicted, door strike <NUM> will be joined to left corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In this illustrative example, right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a partially exploded perspective front view of an attachment system is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a partially assembled view of attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>.

In view <NUM> filler panel <NUM> is joined to right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Door strike <NUM> has been joined to left corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Kick strip <NUM> and kick strip <NUM> have not yet been attached to conceal right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and left corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

<FIG> are illustrations of pairs of corner bracket fittings that could be utilized in an attachment system. The corner bracket fittings of <FIG> have seat track interfaces selected based on expected loads in the location of the monument in a platform. The corner bracket fittings depicted in <FIG> are interchangeable within an attachment system. A pair of corner bracket fittings from <FIG> is selected based on at least one of a location of the monument within the platform, a design of the monument, or expected loads at a desired installation location.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are components of an attachment system for a monument. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used in any desirable type of monument, such as monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>, or monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are components of attachment system <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a left bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right bracket. In this illustrative example, corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are mirror images of each other.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> comprises structural body <NUM> with seat track interface <NUM>, floor panel structural attachment <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM>, and filler panel structural attachment <NUM>. Seat track interface <NUM> comprises slot <NUM> extending perpendicular to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Slot <NUM> is present to prevent undesirable load sharing with a floor structure. Slot <NUM> allows a monument containing corner bracket fitting <NUM> to not carry load in a y-direction.

Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> in direction <NUM> parallel to slot <NUM>. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure floor panel structural attachment <NUM> to a floor panel (not depicted). Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel.

Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. When viewing corner bracket fitting <NUM> from front face <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM> is on the left side of structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure face panel structural attachment <NUM> to a face panel (not depicted). Face panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allows for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to both face panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure filler panel structural attachment <NUM> to a filler panel (not depicted). Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and a filler panel.

Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. When viewing corner bracket fitting <NUM> from front face <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM> is on the right side of structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure face panel structural attachment <NUM> to a face panel (not depicted). Face panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

The illustration of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> in <FIG> is not meant to imply physical or architectural limitations to the manner in which an illustrative embodiment may be implemented. Other components in addition to or in place of the ones illustrated may be used. Some components may be unnecessary. For example, at least one of plurality of weep holes <NUM>, plurality of weep holes <NUM>, or plurality of weep holes <NUM> are optional.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a perspective back view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a back-perspective view of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has connector <NUM> in structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has connector <NUM> in structural body <NUM>. Connector <NUM> is configured to connect to a door strike. Connector <NUM> is a built-in door strike provision. Connector <NUM> accommodates forward or aft doors. In some illustrative examples, connector <NUM> is hidden from view by a kick strip when not in use. Connector <NUM> includes number of tapped holes <NUM> to receive a number of helical coils. Number of tapped holes <NUM> receives a number of helical coils to allow a door strike to be mechanically fastened to Corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Connector <NUM> is configured to connect to a door strike. Connector <NUM> is a built-in door strike provision. Connector <NUM> accommodates forward or aft doors. In some illustrative examples, connector <NUM> is hidden from view by a kick strip when not in use. Connector <NUM> includes number of tapped holes <NUM> to receive a number of helical coils. Number of tapped holes <NUM> receives a number of helical coils to allow a door strike to be mechanically fastened to Corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a perspective front view of a pair of corner bracket fittings of an attachment system is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are components of an attachment system for a monument. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used in any desirable type of monument, such as monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG>, monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>, or monument <NUM> of <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are components of attachment system <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> is the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is an alternative design to corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>.

Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. When viewing corner bracket fitting <NUM> from front face <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM> is on the left side of structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure face panel structural attachment <NUM> to a face panel (not depicted). Face panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> comprises structural body <NUM> with seat track interface <NUM>, floor panel structural attachment <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM>, and filler panel structural attachment <NUM>. Seat track interface <NUM> comprises cylindrical channel <NUM>. Cylindrical channel <NUM> extends through structural body <NUM>. Centerline <NUM> of cylindrical channel <NUM> is parallel to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending away from front face <NUM> of structural body <NUM> in direction <NUM>. When viewing corner bracket fitting <NUM> from front face <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM> is on the right side of structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure floor panel structural attachment <NUM> to a floor panel (not depicted). Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel.

Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure face panel structural attachment <NUM> to a face panel (not depicted). Face panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending away from front face <NUM> of structural body <NUM> in direction <NUM>. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM>. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure floor panel structural attachment <NUM> to a floor panel (not depicted). Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel.

Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. When viewing corner bracket fitting <NUM> from front face <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM> is on the right side of structural body <NUM>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be referred to as a right corner bracket fitting. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to both face panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> has plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and a filler panel.

Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> in direction <NUM>. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners extending through plurality of holes <NUM> will secure floor panel structural attachment <NUM> to a floor panel (not depicted). Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> also comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allow for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an upper front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount a monument in aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount monument <NUM> in seat track <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as at least one of corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> comprises structural body <NUM> with seat track interface <NUM>, floor panel structural attachment <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM>, and filler panel structural attachment <NUM>. Structural body <NUM> may also be referred to as a frame.

In this illustrative example, seat track interface <NUM> comprises slot <NUM> extending perpendicular to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. In other illustrative examples, seat track interface <NUM> comprises a cylindrical channel. In these non-depicted examples, the cylindrical channel extends through structural body <NUM>. In these non-depicted examples, a centerline of the cylindrical channel is parallel to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is a left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> is configured to join a left face panel to a floor panel.

Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> in direction <NUM> parallel to slot <NUM>. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>.

Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to both face panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel structural attachment <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an upper back perspective view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is an upper back perspective view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning now to <FIG>, an illustration of a front view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a front view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. In view <NUM>, plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> are visible. Filler panel structural attachment <NUM> comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not depicted) sent through plurality of holes <NUM> will join corner bracket fitting <NUM> to a filler panel (not depicted). As depicted, filler panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, adhesive is applied between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and a filler panel to bond filler panel structural attachment <NUM> to the filler panel. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allows for adhesive to flow from between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and a filler panel.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a back view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a back view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Connector <NUM> of structural body <NUM> is visible in view <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Connector <NUM> is configured to connect to a door strike. Connector <NUM> includes number of tapped holes <NUM> to receive a number of helical coils.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a bottom view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a bottom view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not depicted) sent through plurality of holes <NUM> will join corner bracket fitting <NUM> to a floor panel (not depicted).

As depicted, floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, adhesive is applied between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel (not depicted) to bond floor panel structural attachment <NUM> to the floor panel. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allows for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and a floor panel.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a top view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a top view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a left view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a left view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Face panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners (not depicted) sent through plurality of holes <NUM> will join corner bracket fitting <NUM> to a face panel (not depicted).

As depicted, face panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, adhesive is applied between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel (not depicted) to bond face panel structural attachment <NUM> to the face panel. Plurality of weep holes <NUM> allows for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and a face panel.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a right view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a right view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of an upper front perspective view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount a monument in aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be used to mount monument <NUM> in seat track <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as at least one of corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> can be the same as corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a front view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a front view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a back view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a back view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a bottom view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a bottom view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a left view of a corner bracket fitting is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. View <NUM> is a left view of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a block diagram of a platform is depicted in which an illustrative embodiment may be implemented. In this illustrative example, platform <NUM> in <FIG> is depicted in a block form to illustrate different components for one or more illustrative embodiments. Platform <NUM> takes the form of any desirable vehicle. In some illustrative examples, platform <NUM> takes the form of aircraft <NUM>.

Although illustrative examples in platform <NUM> are described with respect to aircraft <NUM>, an illustrative embodiment may be applied to other vehicles other than aircraft <NUM>, such as, for example, without limitation, a submarine, a personnel carrier, a tank, a train, an automobile, a bus, a spacecraft, a surface ship, or other suitable vehicles.

Platform <NUM> has monument <NUM> secured to seat track <NUM>. Monument <NUM> comprises floor panel <NUM>, face panel <NUM> perpendicular to floor panel <NUM>, face panel <NUM> perpendicular to floor panel <NUM>, and attachment system <NUM> connecting floor panel <NUM>, face panel <NUM>, and face panel <NUM>. Attachment system <NUM> comprises corner bracket fitting <NUM> connecting face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> connecting face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM> connected to and extending between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Any of attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> or attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, attachment system <NUM> of <FIG>, or attachment system <NUM> of <FIG> can be physical implementations of attachment system <NUM>. Any of left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, left corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, or corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> can be physical implementations of corner bracket fitting <NUM> or corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Any of right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, right corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> can be physical implementations of corner bracket fitting <NUM> or corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, one of corner bracket fitting <NUM> or corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a right corner bracket fitting and the remaining of corner bracket fitting <NUM> or corner bracket fitting <NUM> is referred to as a left corner bracket fitting. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> are referred to as "right" or "left" based on a location of a respective face panel structural attachment relative to a front face of the respective corner bracket fitting.

Monument <NUM> takes any desirable form. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> is one of lavatory <NUM>, closet <NUM>, or galley <NUM> of aircraft <NUM>. Monument <NUM> with attachment system <NUM> can have a reduced width compared to a monument with conventional attachment systems. In some illustrative examples, monument <NUM> with attachment system <NUM> is assembled with a reduced amount of time compared to a monument with conventional attachment systems.

In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> further comprises number of door strikes <NUM> connected to one of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, or filler panel <NUM>. Number of door strikes <NUM> interfaces with number of doors <NUM> of monument <NUM>. Number of doors <NUM> is parallel to filler panel <NUM>. Number of doors <NUM> is configured to interact with number of door strikes <NUM>. When number of doors <NUM> is a single door, number of door strikes <NUM> is a single door strike.

In some illustrative examples, number of door strikes <NUM> is a single door strike connected to connector <NUM> of structural body <NUM> of right corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Connector <NUM> is configured to connect to a door strike. Connector <NUM> is a built-in door strike provision. Connector <NUM> accommodates forward or aft doors. In some illustrative examples, connector <NUM> includes a number of tapped holes to receive a number of helical coils. When present, the number of tapped holes receives a number of helical coils to allow a door strike to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, number of door strikes <NUM> is a single door strike connected to connector <NUM> of structural body <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. Connector <NUM> is configured to connect to a door strike. Connector <NUM> is a built-in door strike provision. Connector <NUM> accommodates forward or aft doors. In some illustrative examples, connector <NUM> includes a number of tapped holes to receive a number of helical coils. When present, the number of tapped holes receives a number of helical coils to allow a door strike to be mechanically fastened to corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, number of doors <NUM> includes two doors. In some illustrative examples, when number of doors <NUM> includes two doors, number of door strikes <NUM> includes two door strikes connected to filler panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM> are left visible in monument <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM> are treated to improve aesthetics. In some illustrative examples, each of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM> has a decorative finish.

In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> of monument <NUM> further comprises kick strip <NUM> covering a front face of each of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. The front face of each of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> is formed by a respective structural body and a respective filler panel structural attachment. For example, a front face of corner bracket fitting <NUM> is formed by structural body <NUM> and filler panel structural attachment <NUM>. As another example, a front face of corner bracket fitting <NUM> is formed by structural body <NUM> and filler panel structural attachment <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> further comprises kick strip <NUM> covering a back face of each of filler panel <NUM> and respective structural bodies of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>. For example, kick strip <NUM> can cover a back face of filler panel <NUM>, structural body <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and structural body <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Right corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> each has a seat track interface. Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has seat track interface <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, seat track interface <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM> takes the form of slot <NUM>. In this illustrative example, slot <NUM> extends perpendicular to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. When slot <NUM> extends perpendicular to front face <NUM>, the major axis of slot <NUM> is perpendicular to front face <NUM>.

Corner bracket fitting <NUM> has seat track interface <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, seat track interface <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM> takes the form of slot <NUM>. In this illustrative example, slot <NUM> extends perpendicular to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>. When slot <NUM> extends perpendicular to front face <NUM>, the major axis of slot <NUM> is perpendicular to front face <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples when seat track interface <NUM> takes the form of slot <NUM>, seat track interface <NUM> takes the form of cylindrical hole <NUM>. When seat track interface <NUM> takes the form of cylindrical hole <NUM>, seat track interface <NUM> shares a load through seat track <NUM>.

Attachment system <NUM> comprises corner bracket fitting <NUM> configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM> configured to be joined to and connect face panel <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>; and filler panel <NUM> configured to be connected to and extend between corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> further comprises components to obscure at least a portion of at least one of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, or filler panel <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> includes piece of trim <NUM> configured to cover a top face of each of the two corner bracket fittings, corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> further comprises kick strip <NUM>. In these illustrative examples, kick strip <NUM> is configured to cover a front face of each of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, and filler panel <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, attachment system <NUM> further comprises kick strip <NUM>. In these illustrative examples, kick strip <NUM> is configured to cover a back face of each of filler panel <NUM> and respective structural bodies of corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM>.

Number of door strikes <NUM> is configured to be connected to one of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, or filler panel <NUM>. Each of number of door strikes <NUM> could be connected to any of corner bracket fitting <NUM>, corner bracket fitting <NUM>, or filler panel <NUM>. In some illustrative examples, number of door strikes <NUM> is installed over kick strip <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, corner bracket fitting <NUM> comprises structural body <NUM> with seat track interface <NUM> comprising slot <NUM> extending perpendicular to front face <NUM> of corner bracket fitting <NUM>; floor panel structural attachment <NUM> comprising flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> in a direction parallel to the slot <NUM>; face panel structural attachment <NUM> comprising flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to floor panel structural attachment <NUM>; and filler panel structural attachment <NUM> comprising flange <NUM> extending from structural body <NUM> and substantially perpendicular to both face panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel structural attachment <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of holes <NUM> in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these illustrative examples, the plurality of fasteners connects corner bracket fitting <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises plurality of weep holes <NUM>. The plurality of weep holes allows for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, face panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of holes (not depicted) in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these illustrative examples, the plurality of fasteners connects corner bracket fitting <NUM> to face panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, face panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of weep holes (not depicted). The plurality of weep holes allows for adhesive to flow from between face panel structural attachment <NUM> and face panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, filler panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of holes (not depicted) in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these illustrative examples, the plurality of fasteners connects corner bracket fitting <NUM> to filler panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, filler panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of weep holes. The plurality of weep holes (not depicted) allows for adhesive to flow from between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and filler panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of holes (not depicted) in flange <NUM> configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. In these illustrative examples, the plurality of fasteners connects corner bracket fitting <NUM> to floor panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, floor panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of weep holes (not depicted). The plurality of weep holes allows for adhesive to flow from between floor panel structural attachment <NUM> and floor panel <NUM>.

In some illustrative examples, filler panel structural attachment <NUM> further comprises a plurality of weep holes (not depicted). The plurality of weep holes allows for adhesive to flow from between filler panel structural attachment <NUM> and filler panel <NUM>.

The illustration of monument <NUM> having attachment system <NUM> in <FIG> is not meant to imply physical or architectural limitations to the manner in which an illustrative embodiment may be implemented. Other components in addition to or in place of the ones illustrated may be used. Some components may be unnecessary. Also, the blocks are presented to illustrate some functional components. One or more of these blocks may be combined, divided, or combined and divided into different blocks when implemented in an illustrative embodiment.

For example, in some illustrative examples, kick strip <NUM> or kick strip <NUM> is optional. In other illustrative examples number of doors <NUM> and number of door strikes <NUM> are optional. As another example, although only plurality of holes <NUM> and plurality of weep holes <NUM> are depicted, at least one of a plurality of holes or a plurality of weep holes can be present in at least one of face panel structural attachment <NUM>, filler panel structural attachment <NUM>, filler panel structural attachment <NUM>, face panel structural attachment <NUM>, or floor panel structural attachment <NUM>. As yet another example, although plurality of weep holes <NUM> are depicted, in other illustrative examples plurality of weep holes <NUM> are not present.

Turning to <FIG>, an illustration of a flowchart of a method of forming a monument is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Method <NUM> can be used to form a monument secured in body <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be performed using attachment system <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be performed using corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be performed using corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be performed using corner bracket fitting <NUM> and corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be performed using corner bracket fitting <NUM> of <FIG>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> of <FIG>.

Method <NUM> fastens a floor panel structural attachment of a right corner bracket fitting to a floor panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples, the floor panel structural attachment is fastened to the floor panel by sending a plurality of fasteners through a plurality of holes of the floor panel structural attachment. In some illustrative examples, the floor panel structural attachment is a flange extending out from a structural body of the right corner bracket fitting.

Method <NUM> fastens a floor panel structural attachment of a left corner bracket fitting to the floor panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples, the floor panel structural attachment is fastened to the floor panel by sending a plurality of fasteners through a plurality of holes of the floor panel structural attachment. In some illustrative examples, the floor panel structural attachment is a flange extending out from a structural body of the left corner bracket fitting.

Method <NUM> fastens a face panel structural attachment of the right corner bracket fitting to a right face panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples the face panel structural attachment is a flange extending out from the structural body of the right corner bracket fitting perpendicular to the floor panel structural attachment. In some illustrative examples, the face panel structural attachment is fastened to the face panel by sending a plurality of fasteners through a plurality of holes of the face panel structural attachment.

Method <NUM> fastens a face panel structural attachment of the left corner bracket fitting to a left face panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples the face panel structural attachment is a flange extending out from the structural body of the left corner bracket fitting perpendicular to the floor panel structural attachment. In some illustrative examples, the face panel structural attachment is fastened to the face panel by sending a plurality of fasteners through a plurality of holes of the face panel structural attachment.

Method <NUM> fastens a filler panel to a filler panel attachment of the right corner bracket fitting and a filler panel attachment of the left corner bracket fitting such that the filler panel extends between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting (operation <NUM>). Afterwards, the method terminates.

In some illustrative examples, method <NUM> attaches a kick strip to cover a front face of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples, the kick strip is attached using an adhesive. In some illustrative examples, method <NUM> attaches a kick strip to cover a back face of each of the filler panel and respective structural bodies of the left corner bracket fitting and the right corner bracket fitting (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples, the kick strip is attached using an adhesive.

In some illustrative examples, method <NUM> applies a piece of trim to cover a top face of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler panel (operation <NUM>). In some illustrative examples, the trim is adhered to the top face of each of the right corner bracket fitting, the left corner bracket fitting, and the filler panel.

In some illustrative examples, method <NUM> installs the monument in an aircraft by placing the monument directly over a seat track such that a seat track interface of the right corner bracket fitting and a seat track interface of the left corner bracket fitting interact with the seat track (operation <NUM>). In particular, to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, the fittings on one side of the closet do not carry load in the y-direction. To prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, one of the right corner bracket fitting or the left corner bracket fitting does not carry load in the y-direction due to a slot in the seat track interface.

As used herein, the phrase "at least one of," when used with a list of items, means different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used and only one of each item in the list may be needed. For example, "at least one of item A, item B, or item C" may include, without limitation, item A, item A and item B, or item B. Of course, any combinations of these items may be present. In other examples, "at least one of" may be, for example, without limitation, two of item A; one of item B; and ten of item C; four of item B and seven of item C; or other suitable combinations. The item may be a particular object, thing, or a category. In other words, at least one of means any combination items and number of items may be used from the list but not all of the items in the list are required.

As used herein, "a number of," when used with reference to items means one or more items.

The flowcharts and block diagrams in the different depicted embodiments illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of some possible implementations of apparatuses and methods in an illustrative embodiment. In this regard, each block in the flowcharts or block diagrams may represent at least one of a module, a segment, a function, or a portion of an operation or step.

In some alternative implementations of an illustrative embodiment, the function or functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, in some cases, two blocks shown in succession may be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be performed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. Also, other blocks may be added in addition to the illustrated blocks in a flowchart or block diagram. Some blocks may be optional. For example, operation <NUM> through operation <NUM> may be optional.

Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure may be described in the context of aircraft manufacturing and service method <NUM> as shown in <FIG> and aircraft <NUM> as shown in <FIG>. Turning first to <FIG>, an illustration of an aircraft manufacturing and service method is depicted in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. During pre-production, aircraft manufacturing and service method <NUM> may include specification and design <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> in <FIG> and material procurement <NUM>.

During production, component and subassembly manufacturing <NUM> and system integration <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> takes place. Thereafter, aircraft <NUM> may go through certification and delivery <NUM> in order to be placed in service <NUM>. While in service <NUM> by a customer, aircraft <NUM> is scheduled for routine maintenance and service <NUM>, which may include modification, reconfiguration, refurbishment, or other maintenance and service.

With reference now to <FIG>, an illustration of an aircraft is depicted in which an illustrative embodiment may be implemented. In this example, aircraft <NUM> is produced by aircraft manufacturing and service method <NUM> of <FIG> and may include airframe <NUM> with plurality of systems <NUM> and interior <NUM>. Examples of systems <NUM> include one or more of propulsion system <NUM>, electrical system <NUM>, hydraulic system <NUM>, and environmental system <NUM>. Any number of other systems may be included.

Apparatuses and methods embodied herein may be employed during at least one of the stages of aircraft manufacturing and service method <NUM>. One or more illustrative embodiments may be used during component and subassembly manufacturing <NUM>, system integration <NUM>, in service <NUM>, or maintenance and service <NUM> of <FIG>. For example, monument <NUM> with attachment system <NUM> can be assembled during component and subassembly manufacturing <NUM>. Monument <NUM> with attachment system <NUM> can be attached to seat track <NUM> of aircraft <NUM> during one of component and subassembly manufacturing <NUM> or system integration <NUM>. Monument <NUM> taking the form of closet <NUM>, galley <NUM>, or lavatory <NUM> is utilized by a passenger or crew member while aircraft <NUM> is in service <NUM>. Method <NUM> can be used to form monument <NUM> during component and subassembly manufacturing <NUM>.

The illustrative examples provide an attachment system that allows for placement of a monument directly over a seat track. The attachment system and corner bracket fittings of the illustrative examples can be used for centerline or outboard monuments on an aircraft.

The attachment systems of the illustrative examples can accommodate multiple door configurations. The attachment systems of the illustrative examples can accommodate varying monument widths. The attachment systems of the illustrative examples can accommodate changes to a door configuration of a monument width with minimal impact.

The corner bracket fittings of the illustrative examples are engineered to allow flexibility and re-usability. The corner bracket fittings of the illustrative examples are engineered to allow for decreased width monuments with aisle placement directly over seat track locations. In some illustrative examples, the interior of the monument is completely closed out for aesthetics and cleanability.

In the attachment system, the number of door strikes is designed for forward (FWD) or aft (AFT) placement. The number of door strikes can be located on the filler panel for double door configurations.

A unique structural attachment system was developed to allow installation of a closet with an aisle face lying directly above a seat track with access to the stowage area through the aisle face. This arrangement allows for a family of closets with reduced overall width in comparison to existing designs. The attachment system is designed to transfer load from the face and floor panels of the monument into the seat track below. The design of the fitting system supports varying monument sizes in addition to forward swinging, aft swinging, and double door configurations.

In some illustrative examples, the attachment system incorporates standard thin profile kick strips to provide closeout for at least one of sanitary or decorative purposes. In some illustrative examples, the attachment system is designed to work with existing decorative trims.

The attachment systems of the illustrative examples can provide multiple load carrying configurations. In some illustrative examples, to prevent undesirable load sharing with the floor structure, at least one corner bracket fitting of the monument does not carry load in the y-direction. In these illustrative examples, the at least one corner bracket fitting has a slot that is configured to not carry load in the y-direction. In the corner bracket fittings of the illustrative examples, the direction of slotting is perpendicular to the fitting body. The direction of the slotting on the corner bracket fittings of the illustrative examples is unique.

The attachment system of the illustrative examples will allow closets with reduced width while utilizing a common set of standard parts. The design of the attachment system of the illustrative examples reduces the overall number of components and time to assemble the monument.

A corner bracket fitting of the attachment system attaches a bottom corner of an aircraft monument to the floor of an aircraft. The corner bracket fitting comprises a floor panel component sized to fit over a portion of a seat floor rail; a filler panel component attached to the floor panel; a frame attached to the face panel and floor panel component; and a face panel component attached to the floor panel component. In some illustrative examples, the attachment system also comprises a door strike component attached to the frame.

The attachment system attaches a reduced width monument to the floor of an aircraft. In some illustrative examples forming the monument comprises attaching at least two corner bracket fittings to the opposing bottom corners of the door facing panel of the monument.

Claim 1:
A monument (<NUM>) comprising:
a floor panel (<NUM>);
a left face panel (<NUM>) perpendicular to the floor panel (<NUM>);
a right face panel (<NUM>) perpendicular to the floor panel (<NUM>); and
an attachment system (<NUM>) connecting the floor panel (<NUM>), the left face panel (<NUM>), and the right face panel (<NUM>), the attachment system (<NUM>) comprising:
a right corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) connecting the right face panel (<NUM>) to the floor panel (<NUM>);
a left corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) connecting the left face panel (<NUM>) to the floor panel (<NUM>); and
a filler panel (<NUM>) connected to and extending between the right corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) and the left corner bracket fitting (<NUM>)
wherein
the right corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) and the left corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) each has a seat track interface (<NUM>, <NUM>), wherein the respective seat track interface (<NUM> or <NUM>) of at least one of the right corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) or the left corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) comprises a slot extending perpendicular to a respective front face (<NUM>, <NUM>) of the right corner bracket fitting (<NUM>) or the left corner bracket fitting (<NUM>).