Stowage bin with closing force assistance
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Mar 29, 2016
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Mar 17, 2016
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Sep 11, 2014
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Sep 11, 2014
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a closing force. The apparatus comprises a stowage bin, a number of sensors that measure a number of forces on the stowage bin, an assist mechanism that provides a closing force, a controller that compares data from the number of sensors, and an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the closing force based on the data from the number of sensors. The assist mechanism has a mechanical advantage that changes to provide the closing force.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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THE BOEING COMPANY | 100 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606-1596 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- G05D Class
- 2060 Applications Filed
- 1724 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.69 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Eakins, Mark Edward | Kirkland, US | 3 | 24 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 24 |
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