Abstract: A fastening device includes a fastening needle system, which is guided in a base body of the fastening device. The fastening needle system is configured to be led through a drilling hole of one or more components. By exercising a pulling force onto the fastening needle system, the components can be fastened between the front portion of the fastening needle and the base body. A fastening system may include the fastening device and a fastening pliers.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a FRC/FRP-component component from rovings by means of a molding tool with a mold surface, featuring the steps of: applying rovings formed of dry fibers onto the mold surface by depositing the rovings under tension with predetermined orientations between deflection devices by means of an application device, applying binder material onto the tensioned rovings; consolidating the arrangement of fiber strands and binder material by applying heat and pressure in order to produce a preform for the component to be manufactured; separating the preform from the deflection devices and removing the preform from the molding tool; and carrying out an injection process or infusion process in order to manufacture the component after separating the preform from the deflection devices; as well as to a molding tool and a device for implementing the method.

Abstract: A carrying system for receiving containers in a vehicle includes at least one container, at least one electrical consumer arranged in the container, at least one primary winding in a first core and at least one secondary winding in a second core. The secondary winding is arranged in the container, and the primary winding can be attached on the vehicle side in such a manner that movement of the container to a receiving position results in alignment of the primary winding and the secondary winding. The primary winding and the secondary winding are adapted for inducing in the secondary winding an alternating voltage that is applied to the electrical consumer.

Abstract: An adjustment system of an aeroplane, having: at least one adjustable flap on each of the wing of an aeroplane, adjustable with an adjustment device, a drive device for purposes of driving the adjustment devices, and a load sensor for purposes of recording the load occurring in the load path between the actuator and the adjustable flap of the respective adjustment device. The load sensor is embodied as a sensor for purposes of measuring the longitudinal force occurring in a drive rod along its longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method for generating hydraulic power in an aircraft, the aircraft having a drive system comprising at least one transmission shaft connected to a power control unit, the power control unit having an electric motor and a hydraulic displacement machine connected to a differential gear unit for driving a common output shaft. The method includes switching the hydraulic displacement machine into a pump mode, arresting the output shaft, rotating the electric motor such that the hydraulic displacement machine is driven due to the arrested output shaft and supplying the fluid flow into a hydraulic system. A drive system of an aircraft may thereby be used for either moving control surfaces or for generating hydraulic power in an aircraft. This hydraulic power may be used to cover hydraulic load peaks during aircraft operation or to power hydraulic devices without the need of additional hydraulic power generation components.

Abstract: An equipping system is provided for equipping an aircraft galley. The equipping system includes a box, which is accommodatable in the aircraft galley to be equipped, as well as a transport cart for equipping the aircraft galley. The system includes a base element, which has a bottom surface and a loading surface opposite of the bottom surface, a plurality of wheels fastened to the bottom surface of the base element, a handle attached to the base element, and a securing mechanism adapted to prevent the box from sliding off the transport cart while it is being transported on the transport cart. The handle is shaped and attached in such a position to the base element that the base element of the transport cart, in the unloaded state of the transport cart, is stackable onto a base element of a further transport cart.

Abstract: A processing unit for providing aircraft information to passengers of an aircraft, a system comprising the processing unit, an aircraft comprising the system, a method for providing aircraft information to passengers of an aircraft, as well as a computer program for performing the method. The processing unit comprises: a receiving component for receiving cockpit video data representing one or more cockpit video images of at least a section of the cockpit of the aircraft; and a processing component for processing the received cockpit video data such that the processed cockpit video data is retrievable on demand to provide the one or more cockpit video images to the passengers of the aircraft.

Abstract: A method for the attachment of an arrangement for the attachment of a system to a structure at least partially, wherein a first element of the arrangement is bonded to the structure, wherein the first element is created by injecting at least one material into a mould carried by a robotic system to a target position of the arrangement on the structure which is closed at one side by pressing it against the structure, and after the first element is cured, a second element of the arrangement is coupled directly or indirectly to the first element, and a robotic system for executing such a method.

Abstract: An attachment structure for an equipment unit of an aircraft includes a first attachment device extending in a longitudinal direction of the aircraft, wherein the first attachment device is attached to a stringer and to a frame and wherein the first attachment device has a first engagement element and a second attachment device attachable to the equipment unit, wherein the second attachment device has a second engagement element adapted for engaging into the first engagement element, such that a force from the equipment unit in the longitudinal direction on the second attachment device is transferred via the second engagement element to the first engagement element and via the first attachment device to the stringer and the frame.

Abstract: A method for coupling a first and a second stiffening element for a skin of an aircraft or spacecraft, wherein the first stiffening element has a cross-sectional profile with first and second web portions extending from a flange portion of a predefined width toward the skin includes forming a coupling zone of the first stiffening element wherein the second web portion is at least partially removed to expose an inner surface of the first web portion, and a step of fastening a coupling element, for coupling the stiffening elements, to the coupling zone of the first stiffening element.

Abstract: A flow body includes a flow body base body with a first shell element, a leading flow body edge with a second shell element and a clamping body, and a receiving space partially delimited by the clamping body. The flow body base body includes on a front end a projection, having a shape corresponding to that of the receiving space for engaging into the receiving space. The clamping body is internally arranged on the leading flow body edge spaced apart from a rear end of the second shell element. The rear end of the second shell element is flushly positioned on the first shell element when the projection engages into the receiving space. A smooth and harmonious transition that does not influence a laminar flow around the flow body can be achieved between the two components.

Abstract: A distributor for connecting at least a first multiphase line to at least a second multiphase line, comprising a plurality of contacting points, wherein each of the contacting points is arranged to electrically connect a phase of the first line to a corresponding phase of the second line, the plurality of contacting points being arranged approximately on a circular line.

Abstract: A passenger seat for an aircraft includes a seat pan for providing a seat surface for a passenger, a backrest with a lean-against surface for leaning against, and a rear surface situated opposite the lean-against surface. In this design the rear surface comprises two indentations, with each of them designed to at least partially accommodate a knee of a further passenger seated behind the passenger.

Abstract: In a pultrusion method for manufacturing a fibre-reinforced composite product comprising reinforcing fibres embedded in a thermoplastic matrix material, the following is performed along a path of pultrusion: providing a preform; further downstream, inductively heating the preform to a processing temperature of the thermoplastic matrix material; and, further downstream, introducing the preform into a die and consolidating the preform by means of the die while the preform passes through the die.

Abstract: The application relates to a unit for accommodating at least one member of an aircraft crew, wherein the unit is designed in such a manner that it can be arranged in a crew rest compartment of an aircraft, wherein the unit comprises first means, second means and third means for changing the volume of the unit, wherein the unit comprises: a lying-down facility for crew members, wherein the lying-down facility comprises first means for displacing the lying-down facility, a front panel, wherein the front panel comprises second means for displacing the front panel, and a sidewall, wherein the sidewall comprises third means for displacing the sidewall. Furthermore, the application comprises a crew rest compartment for accommodating at least one crew member, wherein the crew rest compartment is designed to be arranged in an aircraft, wherein the crew rest compartment comprises a unit according to the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for recovering kinetic energy released during and aircraft landing after ground contact, for ground and/or flight operation, comprising at least one energy converter for conversion of the kinetic energy into another energy form, where the energy converter is located in the area of the nose landing gear and/or in the area of the main landing gear of the aircraft. At least one energy storage system is provided for receiving and releasing at least a part of the converted kinetic energy. The apparatus has a high degree of multiple utilization and enables, for example, maneuvering of a landed aircraft on the taxiway independently of the engines, where the aircraft is substantially moved with the braking energy recovered during the landing process. Since the main engines are no longer required for maneuvering, there is a considerable potential for saving energy and the use of motor-operated tow vehicles is eliminated.

Abstract: An aircraft system carrier element includes a basic body made of a sound- and heat-insulating material, in which are formed an air conditioning duct, which is connectable to an aircraft air conditioning system and provided for supplying an aircraft compartment, and a line duct for receiving lines that are provided for supplying the aircraft compartment. The basic body includes a rear wall and a line duct cover that is fastened detachably to the rear wall. The detachable fastening of the line duct cover enables easy access to the lines for maintenance purposes, when necessary, while also protecting the lines against environmental effects in normal operation.

Abstract: A forming tool with a predefined mold portion is provided in a method for producing a reinforced fiber composite component for aviation and aerospace. A forming/support element is molded by means of the mold portion of the forming tool. A semi-finished fiber product is then deposited at least in portions on the shaped forming/support element. The deposited semi-finished fiber product is deformed by means of the forming/support element to form at least one reinforcing portion. The forming/support element is then removed from the forming tool together with the reinforcing section formed on this element, followed by defined positioning of the reinforcing section thus formed with respect to an associated fiber composite component portion by supporting with the forming/support element. The reinforcing portion is cured to form the reinforced fiber composite component. A forming device is provided with a predefined mold portion which holds a forming/support element such that it can be removed.

Abstract: A heating system including an energy supply device, wherein the heating system includes a base heating device having an insulation layer, with an electrothermal base heating layer arranged thereon and with an electrical connecting device by way of which the energy supply device is connected to the base heating layer. The heating system includes an additional heating device having an insulation layer, with an electrothermal additional heating layer arranged thereon and with an electrical connecting device by way of which the energy supply device is connected to the additional heating layer. The energy supply device is connected to the heating layers by way of the connecting devices and in the activation phase, current is supplied during at least a partial period of time to the additional heating layer so that the base heating layer generates heat permanently, while the additional heating layer generates heat in the partial period of time.

Abstract: A computing unit allocates boarding paths, available for boarding a transport unit, in particular an aircraft, to passengers of the transport unit. An associated method allocates boarding paths, available for boarding the transport unit to passengers of the transport unit. A computer program carries out the method, and a directing system directs passengers of the transport unit along boarding paths available for boarding the transport unit. The computing unit is configured to form two or more changeable seat groups from a plurality of seats provided in the transport unit and to allocate the boarding paths, available for boarding the transport unit, to the two or more seat groups formed.