Stowage bin with closing force assistance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9296479
APP PUB NO 20160075433A1
SERIAL NO

14484028

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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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THE BOEING COMPANY100 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
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Eakins, Mark Edward Kirkland, US 3 24

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