IP Library Granted Patent US 8,172,183
Granted Patent B2
US 8,172,183 · App. 12/084,279 · Granted May 8, 2012

Baggage accommodation device

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Patent No.
US 8,172,183
App. No.
12/084,279
Granted
May 8, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A baggage accommodation device for an aircraft, which device comprises a plurality of first rollers and a container, wherein the container comprises a base plate. The plurality of first rollers are arranged on the base plate, and the baggage accommodation device is designed such that it is sufficiently stable for said baggage accommodation device to be able to be moved into and out of the aircraft.

Claims (80)

1. A cargo hold door and a baggage accommodation device for an aircraft,

wherein the cargo hold door comprises at least one rail, and is configured as an upper hinge door;

wherein the baggage accommodation device comprises:

a plurality of first rollers;

a container comprising a base plate; and

a plurality of second rollers;

wherein the plurality of second rollers are arranged on a top of the container and are adapted for engaging the at least one rail along which the baggage accommodation device can be pushed into the aircraft or pulled from the aircraft;

wherein the plurality of first rollers are arranged on the base plate;

wherein the baggage accommodation device is sufficiently stable for the baggage accommodation device to be able to be moved into and out of the aircraft; and

wherein the at least one rail is configured to accommodate the plurality of second rollers.

2. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a plurality of substantially vertical lateral surfaces,

wherein one of the vertical lateral surfaces is open, or

wherein all the vertical lateral surfaces are closed.

3. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 1 ,

wherein the container comprises a frame construction.

4. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 2 ,

wherein the material of the vertical lateral surfaces comprises at least one of a textile webbing and metal.

5. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 1 ,

wherein the plurality of first rollers are rotatably arranged on the base plate.

6. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 2 , which further comprises a removable lateral panel wherein by the panel the open, vertical, lateral surface can be closed.

7. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 1 , wherein the baggage accommodation device has dimensions to match dimensions of a cargo hold of an aircraft.

8. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device of claim 1 , wherein the baggage accommodation device can be fastened in a cargo hold of an aircraft.

9. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 1 ,

wherein the container comprises internal dividing walls demarcating compartments, each compartment being adapted to receive an item of luggage, and

wherein each compartment comprises an opening permitting access to the compartment from outside the container.

10. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 9 ,

wherein each compartment has a substantially parallelepiped shape.

11. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according claim 9 ,

wherein each compartment has a volume between 50 and 150 dm 3 .

12. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 9 ,

wherein each opening of a compartment is closed by a door.

13. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 12 ,

wherein each door comprises a locking element.

14. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 13 ,

wherein the locking elements are controlled with the aid of an electronic key.

15. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 14 ,

wherein the electronic key uses RFID technology.

16. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device container according to claim 9 ,

wherein the openings of the compartments are disposed on two opposite faces of the container, and the compartments are arranged in two rows disposed back-to-back, each row comprising compartments themselves arranged in lines and/or columns.

17. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 9 ,

wherein the container is provided with wheels.

18. The cargo hold door and baggage accommodation device according to claim 9 ,

wherein the container has the external dimensions of a loading unit.

19. The cargo hold door of claim 1 , wherein the cargo hold door is configured as an outer fuselage door for an aircraft.

20. The cargo hold door of claim 1 , further comprising a transport device,

wherein the transport device is configured such that the baggage accommodation device can be moved by the transport device.

21. An aircraft comprising:

a cargo hold; and

a cargo hold door comprising at least one rail,

wherein the cargo hold door is configured as an upper hinge door;

wherein the baggage accommodation device comprises:

a plurality of first rollers;

a container comprising a base plate; and

a plurality of second rollers;

wherein the plurality of second rollers are arranged on a top of the container and are adapted for engaging the at least one rail along which the baggage accommodation device can be pushed into the aircraft or pulled from the aircraft;

wherein the plurality of first rollers are arranged on the base plate; and

wherein the baggage accommodation device is sufficiently stable for said baggage accommodation device to be able to be moved into and out of the aircraft; and

wherein the at least one rail is configured to accommodate the second rollers that are arranged at the top of the baggage accommodation device.

22. The aircraft of claim 21 ,

wherein the cargo hold comprises a rail system that is designed such that the baggage accommodation device can be accommodated.

23. The aircraft of claim 21 , further comprising a transport device,

wherein the transport device is configured such that the baggage accommodation device can be moved by the transport device.

24. A method for operating a baggage accommodation device, a cargo hold door, and a cargo hold;

wherein the baggage accommodation device comprises:

a plurality of first rollers;

a container comprising a base plate; and

a plurality of second rollers;

wherein the plurality of first rollers are arranged on the base plate;

wherein the baggage accommodation device is configured such that it is sufficiently stable for said baggage accommodation device to be able to be moved into and out of the aircraft; and wherein the plurality of second rollers are arranged on a top of the container; and

wherein the cargo hold door comprises:

at least one rail;

wherein the cargo hold door is configured as an upper hinge door;

wherein the at least one rail is configured to accommodate the baggage accommodation device;

wherein the cargo hold comprises:

a rail system wherein a baggage accommodation device can be accommodated; and wherein said method comprises the steps of:

loading items of baggage on the baggage accommodation device;

conveying the baggage accommodation device to the cargo hold door of the aircraft;

engaging the at least one rail by using the second rollers;

pushing the baggage accommodation device along the at least one rail into the aircraft; and

placing the baggage accommodation device in the cargo hold of the aircraft or pulling the baggage accommodation device along the at least one rail from the aircraft.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 31, 2011
From: AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
To: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Reel/Frame 026360/0849 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 6, 2009
From: ERBEN, JOHANN; MASSET-BOSC, ELISABETH
To: AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; AIRBUS S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 022229/0125 →