Patents Assigned to Airbus Operations GmbH
  • Electrical drive system for an aircraft and operating method
    Patent number: 10035607
    Abstract: An electrical drive system for an aircraft includes: at least one first and one second electrical direct voltage sources for supplying a direct voltage, and a first and a second electrical machine modules configured to convert electrical alternating voltage into mechanical movement and vice versa. The first and second modules are connected to a first and a second power inverters, respectively. The first and second inverters are connected in series and the first and the second direct voltage sources are connected in series to generate an overall direct voltage to which the inverters are connected. The power inverters each has one voltage measuring device for measuring the power inverter direct voltage present at the respective inverter and a power inverter control device for controlling the operation of the inverters in accordance with the power inverter direct voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignees: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg Wangemann, Jens Schult
  • MONUMENT
    Publication number: 20180208313
    Abstract: A monument has a connection device, a fluid source and a compartment for the installation of a modular unit. The connection device is intended for connecting the fluid source to a modular unit installed in the compartment. The connection device includes two line sections. It is connected to the fluid source via one line section and can be connected to a modular unit via the other line section. The connection device is arranged so as to be displaced in the compartment on a predefined track between a connection position and an operating position. In the connection position the connection device is further from the rear end of the compartment than in the operating position. The connection device can be connected, in the connection position, via the second line section to a modular unit arranged outside the compartment. Also described is a system including a monument and a modular unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Boris Holtorf
  • Support trolley for supporting a door of an aircraft
    Patent number: 10029270
    Abstract: A support trolley for supporting a door of an aircraft to permit working on the door comprises a frame with an upper support portion having at least two pairs of support bolts for engagement with locking bolts of the door to be supported so that the door is supported at each lateral side by a pair of support bolts. For engagement with the locking bolts the support bolts comprise recesses at their free ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Mathieu Noel
  • Ethernet switch and method for establishing forwarding patterns in an Ethernet switch
    Patent number: 10033664
    Abstract: An Ethernet switch includes at least two interconnected Ethernet switch modules, with each of the Ethernet switch modules having a number of ingress/egress ports configured to receive or output Ethernet packets from and to end systems and interconnected Ethernet switch modules, and a forwarding function configured to modify a packet header of received Ethernet packets by encoding the identity of the ingress port at which the respective Ethernet packet has been received in identification bits of the packet header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Ralph Lembcke
  • Method and system for leak detection in vacuum bagging
    Patent number: 10029825
    Abstract: A material for use in vacuum bagging a component. The material includes a compound sensitive to moisture, such that an exposure of the compound to moisture or wetting causes a physical and/or chemical change in the compound that is visually detectable in the cover material. A method of leak detection during vacuum bagging involves the steps of: arranging a component in a vacuum bagging assembly, such as to form a fiber-reinforced plastic component; arranging a material according to the invention in the vacuum bagging assembly such that the compound sensitive to wetting or moisture is under, or on an inner side of, a sealing film or vacuum bag of the assembly; applying a vacuum to the vacuum bagging assembly to evacuate a space containing the component and sealed by the sealing film or vacuum bag; and wetting an outer surface of the sealing film or vacuum bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Hauke Seegel, Claus Fastert, Paulin Fideu
  • Fixture for electronic devices, vehicle seat with integrated fixture and method for mounting an electronic device in a fixture
    Patent number: 10029796
    Abstract: A fixture for electronic devices includes a substantially planar receptacle, and a mounting framework arranged at least partially at the surrounding edges of the receptacle, the mounting framework having at least one framework component made from a shape memory material and/or an electro-active polymer, wherein the framework component exhibits a relaxed state and a triggered state in which the framework component is moved or flexed inwardly into the area of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Achim Bauer, André Zybala
  • Device for producing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite component
    Patent number: 10029426
    Abstract: A device for the manufacture of a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite module from a multiplicity of module components, which are continuously moved in the feed direction and are connected together section-by-section. The device includes a tool mold configured and arranged to be continuously traversed in the feed direction for purposes of positioning module components relative to one another. A pressure application head is configured and arranged to be traversed in the feed direction and in the counter-direction for purposes of connecting the module components. The pressure application head is configured and arranged to move at the same speed and in the same direction as the continuously moving tool mold, and then in an opposite direction, in order to connect to each section of the fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite during reciprocal movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Mathias Jessrang
  • System for pipe treatment
    Patent number: 10022755
    Abstract: A pipe treatment system for a supply unit is provided. The pipe treatment system comprises a fresh water inlet pipe, a tap for fresh water, a controllable tap valve, and a control device for the pipe treatment control system. The controllable tap valve is arranged between the fresh water inlet pipe and the tap for fresh water. The control device for the pipe treatment control system is connected to the controllable tap valve so as to place the controllable tap valve in a pipe treatment state when there is a pipe treatment signal at the control device, so as to provide a more reliable pipe treatment system, for example for disinfection or descaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Reiss, Ole Becker
  • Method for manufacturing a shell element reinforced with support elements
    Patent number: 10023287
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shell element reinforced with support elements comprises providing a skin element that has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, providing a first support element that has an attaching side and a free side opposite the attaching side, attaching the first support element on the skin element such that the attaching side of the first support element faces the inner surface of the skin element. A first recess is introduced into the first support element that proceeds from the free side of the first support element and extends transversely to the first axis. A second support element is provided that has a support side and a front side opposite the support side. The second support element is inserted into the first recess of the first support element such that the support side faces the inner surface of the skin element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATION GMBH
    Inventors: Bernd Räckers, Martin Gerber
  • High-voltage DC voltage unit and method for operating a high-voltage DC voltage unit
    Patent number: 10027113
    Abstract: A high-voltage DC voltage unit with a first DC voltage apparatus providing a first high-voltage DC voltage between a first output connection and a second output connection of the DC voltage apparatus or can be fed with a first high-voltage DC voltage. A second DC voltage apparatus provides a second high-voltage DC voltage or can be fed with a second high-voltage DC voltage. A first DC voltage connection is coupled with the first output connection of the first DC voltage apparatus. A second DC voltage connection is coupled with the second output connection of the second DC voltage apparatus. A reference potential connection is coupled with the second output connection of the first DC voltage apparatus, with the first output connection of the second DC voltage apparatus and with an earth potential, the first and second high-voltage DC voltages realizing a bipolar power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: Airbus Operations GmbH, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg Wangemann, Jens Schult
  • Damping device
    Patent number: 10024478
    Abstract: A damping device damps or prevents pressure shocks, such as pulsations, in hydraulic supply circuits, preferably in the form of a silencer, and has a damping housing (1) surrounding a damping chamber (19), with a fluid inlet (11) and a fluid outlet (13). A fluid receiving chamber (19) extends between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. During operation of the device, a fluid flow coming from the fluid inlet (11) in a through-flow direction (15) traverses the damping chamber (19) toward the fluid outlet (13). Parts of the fluid receiving chamber (19) extend in a direction transverse to the through-flow direction (15). The fluid receiving chamber (19) is located directly adjacent to the fluid inlet (11) and the fluid outlet (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: HYDAC TECHNOLOGY GMBH, AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Kloft, Robert Marinus Behr, Arne Waitschat, Frank Thielecke
  • Holding apparatus, mounting system, and method for holding components during mounting
    Patent number: 10026536
    Abstract: This relates to a holding apparatus for holding a component during mounting. The holding apparatus comprises at least a first holding unit including at least one magnetic field generating device for generating a magnetic field, and at least a second magnetic holding unit spaced apart from the first holding unit in a predetermined distance for receiving the component. A holding force for holding the component between the first holding unit and the second holding unit is generated in the second magnetic holding unit as a result of induction and by means of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating device. The embodiment also comprises a mounting system and a method for holding components by means of such holding apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias Hegenbart, Peter Linde, Detlev Konigorski
  • System for non-destructive inspection of structural components
    Patent number: 10018600
    Abstract: A system for non-destructive inspection of structural components comprising an ultrasonic probe having a contact face for contacting a surface of a structural component to be inspected and being adapted to emit ultrasonic energy into the structural component when the contact face abuts on a surface of the structural component, a thermal imaging camera adapted to inspect a portion of a surface of the structural component to detect region of the surface of the structural component where an increase of the temperature occurs, and a control unit connected to the ultrasonic probe and the thermal imaging camera. The contact face extends in a plane and is provided with at least two bars which are arranged in parallel and have a common separation distance from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bisle, Dieter Scherling, Frederic Bock, Markus Rahammer, Igor Solodov
  • Modular monument for transporting an item in a vehicle
    Patent number: 10017252
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Magdalena Jobst, Stephan Sontag
  • Door unit having a door opening mechanism
    Patent number: 10017968
    Abstract: A door unit for a lavatory facility on board an aircraft comprises a door element, a door frame, and a locking and release mechanism. By an articulated device the door element is held on the door frame so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. The locking and release mechanism comprises a locking device and a release device. Further, by the locking device the door element can be locked in a closed position (PVER) in the door frame so that any opening of the door element from outside the lavatory facility is blocked. By the release device the locking device can be released. For releasing the locking device, the release device comprises a non-contacting sensor device that can be activated with a movement of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Seibt, Jens Wiebalck
  • Injector device for an aircraft fire-fighting system
    Patent number: 10016642
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nozzle device for discharging a fire extinguishing medium into a cargo hold of an aircraft. In order to achieve a reduced weight of a nozzle device while at the same time providing fire protection properties that satisfy the approval requirements, a nozzle device for discharging a fire extinguishing medium into a cargo hold of an aircraft is proposed, which is characterized in that the nozzle device is made of aluminum and/or an aluminum alloy and/or a CFRP material and the nozzle device has a layer of an intumescent material at least on a side facing the cargo hold in the installed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Nina Johnsen, Paul Rohrbach
  • Aircraft outer skin heat exchanger, aircraft cooling system and method for operating an aircraft outer skin heat exchanger
    Patent number: 10011362
    Abstract: An aircraft outer skin heat exchanger includes a first cooling air inlet and a first cooling air duct section, in which a first heat carrier fluid duct section is arranged. A cooling air conveying device is configured to convey a cooling air stream in such a way through the first cooling air inlet and the first cooling air duct section that the cooling air stream is subdivided by a first heat carrier fluid duct section, arranged in the first cooling air duct section, into two partial air streams which flow through the first cooling air duct section substantially parallel to one another and in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Piesker
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20180178451
    Abstract: Validating additively manufactured components is carried out by transmitting to a distributed validation network printing specification data for a component that is to be additively manufactured, validating the printing specification data, and adding the printing specification data, together with a cryptographically encoded checksum, to a print history log, transmitting the printing specification to a 3D printing device, and implementing a generative manufacturing process for the component that is to be additively manufactured in accordance with the transmitted printing specification data. While the generative manufacturing process is being carried out, in each case following specified manufacturing stages, a plurality of manufacturing parameters prevailing in the preceding manufacturing stage are transmitted to the distributed validation network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Claus Gosch, Peter Linde, Matthias Hegenbart
  • CONTROL DEVICE FOR A POLYPHASE MOTOR AND METHOD FOR DRIVING A POLYPHASE MOTOR
    Publication number: 20180175753
    Abstract: An actuating apparatus for a polyphase motor includes five phase terminals for connecting of in each case one phase of the polyphase motor, a high terminal for applying a supply voltage (UB), a low terminal for applying a reference potential of the supply voltage (UB), a control device, wherein the control device is adapted, in four of the five phase terminals, to impress a pulse-width-modulated voltage pattern by connecting the phase terminals to the high terminal or the low terminal so that in the first phase terminal, an evaluation signal which is dependent on the angle of rotation of the polyphase motor is produced, and wherein the control device is adapted to determine the angle of rotation and/or a commutation condition of the polyphase motor from the evaluation signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicants: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg Wangemann, Heiko Rothkranz, Jens Schult
  • Passive load alleviation for a fiber reinforced wing box of an aircraft with a stiffened shell structure
    Patent number: 10000273
    Abstract: Awing box of an aircraft with a stiffened shell structure, consisting of fiber reinforced material includes a skin for absorbing shear loads, and several stringers arranged on the inner side of the wing box for absorbing axial loads, in which at least 60% of the mass of the stiffened shell structure is concentrated in the stringers, wherein the stringers provide at least 80% of the axial stiffness of the stiffened shell structure. In the specific case of wing structure, this embodiment allows the use of unbalanced laminates for the skin to induce higher nose-down twist of the wing box without any loss in bending stiffness and so envisaging higher weight saving capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: Airbus Operations GmbH, AIRBUS SAS
    Inventors: Pasquale Basso, Bernd Tomschke