Patents Assigned to Airbus Operations GmbH
  • Publication number: 20140339360
    Abstract: An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin comprising a first functional module, a second functional module and a side wall for delimiting the first module from at least one of a region of the aircraft cabin adjacent to the first module and a region of the aircraft monument adjacent to the first module. The side wall is movable between a first and a second operational position and comprises a first side-wall region separating the first and second functional modules and in the second operational position, the side wall is displaced in the direction of the second module relative to its position in the first operational position, so that a movement of the side wall from its first operational position into its second operational position results in an enlargement of a base area of the first module and a corresponding diminution of a base area of the second module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Sabrina Moje, Matthias Breuer
  • Publication number: 20140343784
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuation system for a flight control surface of an aircraft, having: a support frame for supporting a flight control surface, the support frame being configured to be mounted to an airframe structure of the aircraft for movement between a first position and a second position to operate and move the control surface; an actuation mechanism configured to effect movement of the support frame between the second position and the first position; and a detection device for detecting a fault in the actuation mechanism, the detection device comprising a deflector configured to deflect or skew the support frame away from or out of the first position in the event of a fault in the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Brady, Christoph Winkelmann
  • Patent number: 8889050
    Abstract: A method for producing a fiber composite component, in particular for aerospace, the method comprising the following steps: forming a mold core from a material comprising cork by a molding tool to establish an outer geometry of said mold core; arranging the so formed mold core adjacent to an at least partly hardened stiffening element on a base element of said composite component to be produced for the shaping of at least one molded portion of said fiber composite component to be produced; and multistage exposure of at least said molded portion to heat and/or pressure to produce said fiber composite component; a corresponding mold core and a corresponding fiber composite component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Nitsch
  • Patent number: 8888041
    Abstract: A tank module for an aircraft is designed for being fitted into the aircraft fuselage from outside. The tank module comprises at least one receptacle and a shell section that forms an outer end of the tank module and is connected to the receptacle. The shell section can be fitted into a fuselage opening in such a way that the receptacle is positioned in the interior of the aircraft fuselage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Claus Hoffjann, Wolfgang Zierold
  • Patent number: 8888046
    Abstract: A computer implemented fuel management method and system for monitoring and minimizing a fuel consumption of an aircraft. The fuel management system and method determines, on the basis of model assumptions, a theoretical value relating to the quantity of fuel that is necessary for travelling along at least one sector of a flight route. Furthermore, the fuel management system and method determine a practical value relating to a quantity of fuel that is necessary for travelling along the same sector of the flight route, taking into account actual measured values. Moreover, the system and method compare the theoretical value with the practical value and to provide at least one measure in order to save fuel during a flight when the practical value differs from the theoretical value by a predeterminable amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Joerg Cremers
  • Patent number: 8888423
    Abstract: An attachment device for attaching an equipment component in an aircraft, comprising a second attachment element for attaching an equipment component in an aircraft, the second attachment element comprising a guiding element, a contact element and a locking element, wherein the guiding element is introducible into a first section of a first attachment element, wherein the guiding element is movable from the first section of a first attachment element according to the present invention into a second section of the first attachment element, wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element are mechanically couplable by engaging from behind the first attachment element in the second section of the first attachment element, wherein, in the coupled state, the contact element provides a mechanical contact between first and second attachment element and wherein by operating the locking element the first attachment element and the second attachment element are releasably fixable relative to one a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Röse, Thorsten Steinlicht, Rolf Gödecke, Maxime Legrand, Matthias Hartlef
  • Patent number: 8887517
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an aircraft cooling system (10), comprising the steps guiding a cooling medium through a cooling circuit (26) which is coupled to a refrigerating machine (12) and to at least one cooling energy consumer (14a-14d) in order to supply cooling medium cooled by the refrigerating machine (12) to the cooling energy consumer (14a-14d), and controlling the operation of the refrigerating machine (12) by a control unit (42), such that coolant medium cooled by the refrigerating machine (12) to a predetermined cooling medium flow temperature is supplied to the cooling energy consumer (14a-14d). The method for operating an aircraft cooling system (10) further comprises detecting a cooling energy requirement of the cooling energy consumer (14a-14d) and transmitting a signal indicative of the cooling energy requirement of the cooling energy consumer (14a-14d) to the control unit (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Torsten Truemper
  • Patent number: 8882383
    Abstract: A fastening device is provided for an aircraft interior equipment component, with at least one suspension point which is formed to transmit forces to a holding structure in at least one direction. In order to install the aircraft interior equipment components quickly and without tools, each suspension point is formed by a rotatable sliding block and a groove, wherein the groove has a transverse dimension as well as a first open end and a second end which leads into a circular recess. The sliding block also has a transverse dimension which is smaller than or equal to the transverse dimension of the groove and a longitudinal dimension which is greater than the transverse dimension of the groove, so that the sliding block can be positively locked by a rotation thereof in the circular recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Winkler, Andreas Becker
  • Patent number: 8882537
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting arrangement for purposes of connecting an electrical line to a component section, with a holding device, which has a holding element for purposes of arranging on the component section and a connecting element for purposes of connecting the line with the holding element, with a breakthrough to be provided on the component section for purposes of guiding through the connecting element, wherein the holding element is embodied in the form of a clamp for purposes of encompassing the component section in at least some sections, and wherein a positioning device is provided for purposes of positioning the holding element in a design position on the component section, which has a holding element-side positioning element and a counter element to be provided on the component section, which interact in a form fit, and also a holding element for such a connecting arrangement with a clamp-type profile and a positioning element for purposes of a form-fit positioning of the holding element on the co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Guillaume Blanchet, Olivier Marty
  • Patent number: 8882469
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structural element, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising a core, the material density of which varies, at least in portions, in order to optimize the natural vibration behavior of the structural element. The present invention further provides a method for producing a structural element, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising the following steps: providing a structural element which has a core; determining the natural vibration behavior of the structural element; and varying the material density of the core of the structural element, at least in portions, in such a way that the natural vibration behavior of the structural element is optimized. The present invention provides still further an aircraft or spacecraft and a rotor blade, in particular for a wind turbine, comprising such a structural element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ichwan Zuardy, Karim Grase, Wolfgang Voege, Axel Herrmann
  • Patent number: 8882032
    Abstract: A mounting system (10) for attaching a structural monument in a desired position in an aircraft cabin comprises a support element (12) that is connectable to a base body (14) of the structural monument in a pedestal area of the structural monument. The mounting system (10) further comprises a receiving device (50) that is attachable in an area of a floor of the aircraft cabin, and a first coupling element (38) attached to the support element (12), designed for connecting the supporting element (12) to the receiving device (50) that is attachable in an area of a floor of the aircraft cabin. Finally, the mounting system (10) comprises a retaining element (76) that is connectable to the base body (14) of the structural monument in a ceiling area of the structural monument, and a second coupling element (86) attached to the retaining element (76), designed for connecting the retaining element (76) to a structurally solid component of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Iwan Pangalila
  • Patent number: 8882041
    Abstract: An insulation package is provided for insulating a cabin of a vehicle that includes, but is not limited to at least one wrapping foil and at least one core layer of an insulation material. The wrapping foil envelopes the core layer at least in some regions and includes, but is not limited to at least one opening for feeding-through a holding element. On the wrapping foil a fastening element is arranged that is designed to establish a mechanical connection with the holding element fed through the opening. This can be a positive-locking or a non-positive-locking connection. By integrating the fastening element in the insulation package, the expenditure for separate fasteners can be saved so that the installation time and the different components can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Stefan Nill
  • Patent number: 8882044
    Abstract: A gap covering device for covering a gap between two mutually adjacent first aircraft interior panels includes a visible portion as well as a retaining portion connected to the visible portion and extending opposite the visible portion. A receiving structure is fastened to an inner surface of the visible portion and/or of the retaining portion and has a receiving contour adapted to an edge contour of the first aircraft interior panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignees: Airbus Operations GmbH, Airbus S.A.S.
    Inventors: Thomas Bock, Michael Auburger, Patrique Doemeland, Brigitte Gerner, Florian Schuephaus, Silvan Fiedler
  • Patent number: 8882045
    Abstract: A covering device includes a sealing element and a rib structure which is disposed on a surface of the sealing element. The rib structure includes a plurality of ribs which extend parallel to the surface of the sealing element, wherein the bendability of the ribs parallel to the surface of the sealing element is high, and perpendicular to the surface of the sealing element is low.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Ingo Roth
  • Publication number: 20140329452
    Abstract: A passenger supply system installed in a passenger supply channel (PSC) on board a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The supply system comprises a rail track configured to be mounted along the PSC. The supply system further comprises an indiv panel mounted on the rail track and connectable to the PSC for supplying a passenger with conditioned air, medical outlet and/or oxygen. The indiv panel comprises a crossover area. The supply system further comprises a passenger supply unit mounted on the rail track and connectable to the PSC for supplying the passenger with light, visual information and/or sound information. The supply unit comprises an overlapping area. The supply unit and the indiv panel are configured such that in a mounted state of the supply unit and of the indiv panel the overlapping area of the supply unit at least partially overlaps with the crossover area of the indiv panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Wirth, Sebastian Umlauft
  • Publication number: 20140326829
    Abstract: A cabin attendant seat for an aircraft, a seat system comprising such a cabin attendant seat, an aircraft monument comprising such a cabin attendant seat and an aircraft comprising such an aircraft monument. The cabin attendant seat comprises a backrest element and a seat element. The cabin attendant seat is movable from a starting position into at least one end position. The cabin attendant seat further comprises an adapter element, the adapter element being arranged in the cabin attendant seat and configured to connect the cabin attendant seat, in the at least one end position, to an aircraft seat provided in the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Ehlers, Mark Herzog, Stefan Behrens
  • Patent number: 8876040
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling an internal pressure in an aircraft or spacecraft, the method comprising the following steps: detecting the internal pressure in the craft and an external pressure Pa outside of the craft and comparing said pressures with each other; and adjusting a flap of at least one outflow valve to a blade position, in which the flap directs air flowing past an outer surface of the craft into the craft to increase the internal pressure, if the external pressure exceeds the internal pressure by a predetermined value during the descent of the craft. The idea, on which the present invention is based, is to assign a double function to the outflow valve: during normal flight the positive pressure in the craft is relieved by means of the outflow valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Petrac
  • Patent number: 8876048
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuselage of an air- or spacecraft. The fuselage comprises at least one shell element and one insulation element. The insulation element is configured as a passive, watertight insulation element and can be mounted on an inner side in a completely air- and watertight manner. The invention furthermore relates to a respective aircraft or spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Herrmann, Paul Joern
  • Patent number: 8880247
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for planning a landing approach of an aircraft based on an actual position or first nominal position of the aircraft during its approach for landing on a runway, including providing a stabilization flight path section and stabilization region and/or stabilization point defined by an altitude profile by at least one configuration change point in the stabilization flight path section with a change of the overall profile configuration of the airfoils and with a predetermined final approach flight status of the aircraft, and checking or changing position of the at least one configuration change measure in a change and/or the addition of an additional configuration change measure to the stabilization flight path section and by changing a speed profile along the stabilization flight path section so that the aircraft reaches the predetermined final approach flight status in the stabilization region or at the stabilization point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Luckner, Matthias Lauterbach, Björn Dorr
  • Patent number: 8875525
    Abstract: An accumulator arrangement suitable for use in a cooling system designed for operation with a two-phase refrigerating medium, includes an accumulator vessel with a receptacle for receiving a refrigerating medium. A liquefier of the accumulator arrangement is adapted to liquefy refrigerating medium to be received into the receptacle of the accumulator vessel before fed in the receptacle of the accumulator vessel and includes a refrigerating medium outlet for discharging refrigerating medium which liquefied in the liquefier from the liquefier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Piesker