OVERHEAD STORAGE BIN ASSEMBLIES FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY AIRCRAFT CABINS Russian patent published in 2018 - IPC B64D11/00 

FIELD: aeronautics; aviation; cosmonautics.

SUBSTANCE: present invention relates essentially to the interior of vehicles, in particular the interior cabins of aircraft, namely to overhead bin assemblies, which can be used advantageously in vehicle interiors. Overhead bin assembly for transport vehicles is provided with a generally U-shaped bin shell. Pair of separated transverse bin supports define therebetween a bin space along with a bin door for closing the opening. Cantilever hinge may be provided so as to connect the door to the transverse bin support in a cantilever manner. Arcuate recessed wall is formed as an integral extension of the upper wall and is positioned adjacent and closer to the interior of the cabin relative to the upper wall of the bin frame so that the door in its open position enters the recessed wall. Space of the channel, defined between the bin door and the recessed wall, ensures the direction of light from a lighting device to the interior of the bin with the door open.

EFFECT: increases the space above the passenger's head.

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