Abstract: A vertical landing and take-off aircraft VTOL transitions from a vertical takeoff state to a cruise state where the vertical takeoff state uses propellers to generate lift and the cruise state uses wings to generate lift. The aircraft has an M-wing configuration with propellers located on the wingtip nacelles, wing booms, and tail boom. The wing boom and/or the tail boom can include boom control effectors. Hinged control surfaces on the wings, tail boom, and tail tilt during takeoff and landing to yaw the vehicle. The boom control effectors, cruise propellers, stacked propellers, and control surfaces can have different positions during different modes of operation in order to control aircraft movement and mitigate noise generated by the aircraft.

Abstract: An aircraft seat system has at least one first aircraft seat region, which includes a first aircraft seat, and at least one second aircraft seat region, which is arranged behind the first aircraft seat region and includes a second aircraft seat, wherein, in a mounted state, the aircraft seat of the second aircraft seat region is arranged, at least in a lying position, at least partially overlapping beneath the first aircraft seat region.

Abstract: A sleeping box for installation in an aircraft includes a casing which is suitable for accommodating a person located in a reclining position parallel to a longitudinal axis of the casing and which has an access aperture in the area of a front side which extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the casing. The sleeping box also includes a fastening apparatus which is configured to fasten the sleeping box within a passenger cabin of the aircraft in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the casing extends perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the passenger cabin and the access aperture of the casing borders on an aisle which is present within the passenger cabin.

Abstract: A modular monument comprises a first transport module with a tongue and a second transport module with a groove. The transport modules are arranged one on top of the other and aligned flush with each other on a lateral surface of the monument with the monument in an assembled state. The tongue and grooves engage into each other in the assembled state of the monument in such a way that the transport modules can be shifted relative to each other in a longitudinal direction. The first transport module exhibits a locking element to prevent a relative motion of the two transport modules in the longitudinal direction in the assembled state. The embodiment further relates to an aircraft with a modular monument, as well as to a method for transporting an item in a vehicle.

Abstract: A sleeping box for installation in an aircraft comprises a casing which is suitable for accommodating a person located in a reclining position parallel to a longitudinal axis of the casing and which has an access aperture in the area of a front side which extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the casing. The sleeping box also comprises a fastening apparatus which is configured to fasten the sleeping box within a passenger cabin of the aircraft in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the casing extends perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the passenger cabin and the access aperture of the casing borders on an aisle which is present within the passenger cabin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to lower deck mobile crew rests and improvements to the user experience and use of space therein. There is provided a lower floor with a second floor surface that can be extended and retracted with respect to the lower floor.

Abstract: A crew rest unit for an aircraft fuselage may be formed as a monocoque shell (10) having curved walls (10b) complementary to and fitting within an available space (20a, 20b) in the aircraft fuselage. The monocoque shell (10) provides an enclosure for at least one sleep area (14a, 14b) therein. The curved walls (10b) of the monocoque shell (10) have load-bearing mounting members (12) on their outer surfaces for attachment of fasteners (22) to an adjacent wall or frame for the pre-determined available space (20a, 20b) in the aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: A berth arrangement, especially for means of transport, is described, comprising a plurality of single berths (1) which are arranged in rows in a successive, superimposed and mutually offset fashion and receive at least one reclining seat (6), and which berths form a sitting room (2) and a foot room (3) starting out from the sitting room (2), with the height of the foot room being smaller than the sitting room height. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is provided that the respective ceilings (5) and floors (4) of the sitting rooms (2) correspond to the negative shapes of the floors (10) and ceilings (9) of the foot space (3).

Abstract: A mobile platform crew rest system includes a mobile platform having a plurality of frames and a longitudinal centerline. A plurality of bunk modules each have longitudinal module walls joined to a closed end wall. Each bunk module is individually supported by the frames. The bunk modules are configured in at least one of a first group of athwartship oriented modules and a second group of fore-aft oriented modules. A passageway is supported from the bunk modules. The passageway includes at least one segment and a passageway centerline longitudinally offset from the mobile platform longitudinal centerline.

Abstract: A comfort and illumination unit especially for a passenger space in an aircraft is constructed for cooperation with a straight wall panel that can be integrated in or secured to a vertical straight wall and/or a horizontal straight ceiling wall. The unit has a mounting base and a cover with passenger convenience elements mounted to the base under the cover which is provided with cut-outs for access to the convenience elements. Fluorescent bulbs form a frame around the convenience elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to passenger accommodations for aircraft including an improved passenger seat, three improved seating plans, improved food service, and an electronic dining and restroom facility reservation system.

Abstract: A combination toilet and vanity for vehicular use comprises a toilet having a bowl and seating portion, the seating portion being horizontally displaceable for moving said seating portion into a forward position closer to a vanity whereby said seating portion may double as a vanity seat. In one embodiment, bellows extend from a seat back portion of the combination seat and tracks with the seat while the seat is displaced in a forward configuration thereby covering the toilet bowl portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the safety and productivity of tunnel workers active in high pressure environments is disclosed. The workers are housed at an intermediate pressure over a "work week" of at least several days and are transported between the tunnel face and the life support chamber in which the workers are housed in a pressurized personnel transport chamber. The housing contains sanitary, sleeping, decompression, storage and dining facilities and is generally located at the tunnel entrance. In the preferred embodiment, the intermediate pressure is about half of the tunnel working pressure but not more than about 20 psig and preferably less than 17 psig. It is expected that a decreased incidence of bone related diseases and bends will result due to the reduced number of full decompressions from the tunnel work environment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the safety and productivity of tunnel workers active in high pressure environments is disclosed. The workers are housed at an intermediate pressure over a "work week" of at least several days and are transported between the tunnel face and the life support chamber in which the workers are housed in a pressurized personnel transport chamber. The housing contains sanitary, sleeping, decompression, storage and dining facilities and is generally located at the tunnel entrance. In the preferred embodiment, the intermediate pressure is about half of the tunnel working pressure but not more than about 20 psig and preferably less than 17 psig. It is expected that a decreased incidence of bone related diseases and bends will result due to the reduced number of full decompressions from the tunnel work environment.

Abstract: A sleeping berth movable between stored and use positions includes an elongated pan having a central substantially deep portion and at opposite ends substantially narrower portions which contain a suitably shaped mattress. The shallow portions in the use position of the bed increase the head room for passengers seated on the compartment seats. The pan or shell of the berth also includes at one side thereof a tubular beam construction which houses a linkage mechanism for releasably locking the berth in use and non-use positions.

Abstract: A rack-like sleeping apparatus for aircraft passengers comprising a frame having multiple spaced sliding couches with open end or side panels, and folding tables. The frame comprises a plurality of vertically-spaced longitudinal side rails, integrated by vertical corner posts and cross rails to form a unitary, torsionally stiff structure. Each rack is subdivided into three vertically-stacked compartments, separated from one another by panels. A couch is longitudinally slidably disposed in each compartment by means of rollers which interfit with the side rails. The tables are also longitudinally slidably mounted on mediate side rails in each compartment, and are detachable from one side. The entire rack is mounted on rollers and has an upper attachment means for securement within an aircraft.