Abstract: A mounting system for objects in a transportation system includes a profile rail, at least one locking device with a base body that is bringable in surface contact with a supporting surface of the profile rail and at least one locking body which is interlockable with the profile rail, as well as an actuating device with an actuating element that extends parallel to the profile rail and a clamping body that is connected to the actuating element. The clamping body is realized in such a way that it exerts a compressive force, which results in the locking body being interlocked, upon a component of the locking device during a motion of the actuating element in a first direction parallel to the profile rail and releases the interlock during a motion of the actuating element in a second, opposite direction.

Abstract: A supply system for providing at least oxygen depleted air and water in a vehicle includes at least one hydrogen supply means, an air channel having an inlet and an outlet, an air cooled fuel cell unit couplable with the hydrogen supply means and arranged inside the air channel and at least one catalytic converter couplable with the hydrogen supply means and arranged between the fuel cell unit and the outlet of the air channel inside the air channel. The air cooled fuel cell unit is adapted for conducting a fuel cell process under consumption of air flowing from the inlet of the air channel through the air cooled fuel cell unit and hydrogen from the hydrogen supply means. At least one catalytic converter is adapted for producing water and oxygen depleted air under consumption of hydrogen from the at least one hydrogen supply means and air.

Abstract: A connection system for connecting two components, particularly two components of an aircraft, by a threaded joint, includes a clamping screw locked with a nut. A clamping screw for use in such a connection system and a method for connecting two components are also described. The clamping screw includes an axial borehole with an internal thread to receive a securing pin, an external thread for connection to the nut and a counter bearing for locking the nut. The clamping screw is designed such that is elastically deformable in the radially inward direction in the area of the counter bearing, and in this area has a greater radial extension than in the remaining area of the clamping screw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a curved prepreg strip or sheet, especially for use in fabricating a composite component. The method includes providing a strip or sheet of prepreg material having reinforcing fibers and drawing or conveying the prepreg material in a travel direction, wherein the material is drawn or conveyed in the travel direction at a speed which differs across a width of the strip or sheet transverse to the travel direction. Similarly, the invention relates to an apparatus for forming a curved prepreg strip or sheet, having: a mechanism for drawing or conveying a strip or sheet of prepreg material in a travel direction, wherein the mechanism is configured to draw or convey the strip or sheet of prepreg material in the travel direction at a speed which differs across a width of the strip or sheet transverse to the travel direction.

Abstract: An aircraft fuselage structure is disclosed having an outer skin, a support structure arrangement with frame elements, and a floor structure arrangement with floor support struts, the floor structure arrangement connected to the support structure arrangement via connection parts. A connection exists between the floor structure arrangement and the support structure arrangement, with a clamping element on the connection part and a locking element on the connection part. The clamping element includes a longitudinal section having a first and a second end. The first end is pivotally attached to the connection part. The second end includes a transverse section, the locking element including at least one locking groove, and the clamping element pivotable between an engagement position in which the transverse section engages the locking groove, and a released position, in which the transverse section is disengaged therefrom.

Abstract: A module for an aircraft cabin and an aircraft with a passenger cabin and such a module where the module includes a door to open the module, and a seat that is fastened to the door. The seat can be a vehicle attendant seat, and the module can be a lavatory. The rear side of the module can nestle against the pressure bulkhead in the tail of the aircraft. The module can include another module directly adjacent to its side, e.g., a galley module.

Abstract: A deployable floor panel arrangement for an aircraft cabin area comprising a substantially planar floor panel with at least one foldable seat arrangement mounted thereto. The seat arrangement comprises at least one backrest which is configured to be moveable between a stowed position in which it extends at an angle of approximately 0° to 40° to the plane of the floor panel and a deployed position in which it extends at an angle of approximately 80° to 180° to the plane of the floor panel.

Abstract: An aircraft frame includes a first partial aircraft frame configured to be attached to a first aircraft fuselage segment, and a second partial aircraft frame configured to be attached to a second aircraft fuselage segment. The first and second partial aircraft frames include corresponding first and second stringer coupling sections. The first partial aircraft frame and the second partial aircraft frame are configured to be attached to each other via a first web and a second web. The first stringer coupling section is located between the first inner flange and the first outer flange and the second stringer coupling section is located between the second inner flange and the second outer flange. The first stringer coupling section includes a first wall which extends from the first web into the first section of the first partial aircraft frame, and the second stringer coupling section comprises a second wall, which extends from the second web into the second section of the second partial aircraft frame.

Abstract: A mixing device for an aircraft air conditioning system includes a plurality of cold-air supply lines, which are devised to supply cold air to the mixing device. A plurality of warm-air supply lines is further provided, which are devised to supply warm air to the mixing device. A first premixing chamber is connected to the cold-air supply lines and devised to mix the cold air that is fed through the cold-air supply lines into the first premixing chamber. A second premixing chamber is connected to the warm-air supply lines and devised to mix the warm air that is fed through the warm-air supply lines into the second premixing chamber. Finally, a main mixing chamber is connected to the first and the second premixing chambers and devised to mix the cold air premixed in the first premixing chamber with the warm air premixed in the second premixing chamber.

Abstract: A device for mounting a vehicle attendant seat in a cabin of a vehicle is provided. The device includes a retaining body, a receiving device arranged on the retaining body for mounting the vehicle attendant seat, a pivoting mechanism arranged on the retaining body, a first locking device and an elongated rail on which the pivoting mechanism is slidably held and connectable to a wall surface in the cabin of the vehicle. External contours of the retaining body span a plane; the receiving device is arranged on a surface of the retaining body, which surface extends parallel to the plane, and is designed to mechanically connect the vehicle attendant seat to the retaining body. The vehicle attendant seat may be stowed, slid into an indentation in the vehicle, and for use may be pulled from the indentation, may be pivoted and may be locked.

Abstract: A profile plate portion is disclosed for use as an outer wall of a flow body including a first profile plate panel that is fluid permeable, a second profile plate panel extending along the first profile plate panel, and a reinforcing device for supporting the first profile plate panel and the second profile plate panel on one another. Fluid can flow through the reinforcing device, and/or fluid of the flow present at the first profile plate panel, which flows through the first profile plate panel, can flow through the reinforcing device in the local profile plate thickness direction from the first profile plate panel to the second profile plate panel and in some regions can flow through to an inside that is situated opposite the flow side. A method is disclosed for manufacturing a profile plate portion and a flow body component with a suction-extraction device for fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for extracting a long fiber, and in particular an endless fiber, embedded in a resin matrix forming a wound composite part, wherein the fiber is extracted as one single part by unwinding after a pyrolisis treatment for a decomposition of the matrix.

Abstract: A storage compartment for a passenger cabin of an aircraft is provided. The storage compartment comprises a storage compartment body, a mounting, a fixing brace and a pull rod. The fixing brace is connected to a frame of the primary structure of an aircraft and to the mounting and takes up forces transversely to the direction of flight. The pull rod is connected to a stringer of the aircraft primary structure and also to the mounting and takes up forces in the direction of flight in such a way that even in the event of an impact event, only low torques are to be taken up by the supporting primary structure of the aircraft.

Abstract: A load bearing element for attachment of a heat generating unit to a heat sensitive supporting structure, wherein said load bearing element includes at least one body integrally formed by additive layer manufacturing, ALM. The body is adapted to provide a controlled heat transfer from said heat generating unit to said heat sensitive supporting structure.

Abstract: A facing arrangement for a hold of an aircraft or spacecraft. The facing arrangement comprises a first and a second panel which form a gap between them; a first mounting part which is to be attached to a primary structure of the hold and which has at least one locking arrangement, and a second mounting part which has at least one counter locking arrangement. The locking arrangement and/or the counter locking arrangement passing, at least in portions, through the gap between the first and the second panel. The locking arrangement and the counter locking arrangement being locked together in order to connect the first mounting part to the second mounting part for holding the first and second panels between the first mounting part and the second mounting part.

Abstract: A hand treatment device is provided for drying a user's hands with an airflow. The hand treatment device comprises a hand treatment chamber comprising a hand insertion section and an outflow sink for purging fluid carried by the airflow from the user's hands to the outflow sink. Therein, the airflow is generated by applying a negative pressure to the outflow sink, such that air is sucked from an environment of the hand treatment device through the hand insertion section into the outflow sink.

Abstract: A retaining device for a component of an aircraft or spacecraft. The retaining device comprises a fuselage cell portion and a component portion, which portions are interconnected via at least one fastener. A gap is formed between the fastener and the component portion, of such a type that the fuselage cell portion and the component portion are movable relative to one another.

Abstract: This relates to a metallic primary-structure element for an aircraft with a recess, a ground connection that is attached in the recess, and connected in an electrically conductive manner to the metallic primary-structure element, and is designed to receive a connector. This further relates to a method for potential equalization in an aircraft, wherein potential equalization between electrical or electronic devices on board the aircraft and the aircraft itself is produced.

Abstract: A supply module is provided for a passenger transport vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a first supply unit for supplying passengers with a first supply medium in a first supply area and a second supply unit for supplying passengers with a second supply medium in a second supply area. Furthermore, the supply module includes, but is not limited to a control unit which is configured to activate the first supply unit in a first subregion of the first supply area and to activate the second supply unit in a second subregion of the second supply area, based on a predeterminable seating configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rod-shaped base body with at least one bearing surface which can be brought to bear against at least one counter-bearing surface of a bearing device for fastening to a further rod-shaped base body and/or a functional component for forming a framework. The rod-shaped base body can be a fiber-composite material, particularly carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, and the rod-shaped base body has a recess as positioning mark determining the position of the further base body and/or the functional component in relation to the rod-shaped base body in the framework by the positive engagement due to the at least one bearing surface and at least one counter-bearing surface bearing against one another. The invention also includes a framework system having a rod-shaped base body of this type. The object of the invention is additionally achieved by a method for producing a rod-shaped base body of this type.