Patents Assigned to FACC AG
  • Patent number: 12117417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) comparison body for modeling a layer porosity for the non-destructive testing of FRP components, comprising the following steps: i. producing a first part by a. arranging a first FRP layer having a cut-out; b. arranging at least one second FRP layer on the first FRP layer; c. prehardening the assembly of the first FRP layer and the second FRP layer in order to obtain the first part; ii. producing a second part by a. arranging further FRP layers; b. pre-hardening the assembly of further FRP layers in order to obtain the second part; iii. joining the first part to the second part, the cut-out on the first part facing the second part; and iv. hardening the assembly of the first part and the second part, a layer porosity being formed at the cut-out in the first FRP layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Helmuth Hoeller, Anna Carina Spindler, Stefan Kroissmayr
  • Patent number: 12030638
    Abstract: An on-board toilet cubicle for an aircraft, including a front long side and a rear long side; a front short side and a rear short side, which are each connected at one end to the front long side and at their other end to the rear long side, the long sides and the short sides enclosing an interior of the toilet cubicle, and the front and the rear long sides each being wider than the front and the rear short sides; a toilet unit with a toilet opening; and an L-shaped door for accessing the on-board toilet cubicle, the L-shaped door having one door leg in the front long side and one door leg in the front short side, the toilet unit arranged adjacent to the rear long side, and the door leg in the front long side being wider than the door leg in the front short side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Jesus Rodriguez-Conde, Elisabeth Hoeller, Bernhard Hatzmann, Maximilian Guerocak
  • Patent number: 11971379
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fiber-plastic composite reference body for simulating delamination for the nondestructive testing of FPC components, in particular aircraft components, comprising the following steps: i. producing a first insert by a. arranging a first FPC layer; b. forming a recess in the first FPC layer; c. procuring the first FPC layer, in order to obtain the first insert; ii. producing a second insert by a. arranging a second FPC layer; b. pre-curing the second FPC layer, in order to obtain the second insert; iii. providing at least one first FPC layer and at least one second FPC layer with a first clearance and a second clearance; iv. inserting the first insert and the second insert into the respective clearance of the corresponding FPC layer; v. curing the arrangement, a delamination being simulated at the recess of the first insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Helmuth Hoeller
  • Patent number: 11788327
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a first component to a second component having a catch element for fastening to the first or second component, the catch element comprising a first latching recess; having a latching unit for fastening to the second or first component; the latching unit comprising a first latching body for engagement with the at least one latching recess of the catch element; the latching unit comprising a release element, which comprises a first receiving opening for receiving the first latching body; and the release element can be moved between a rest position, which arranges the first latching body in the first latching recess of the catch element and in the receiving opening of the release element, and a release position, which releases the engagement between the first latching body and the first latching recess of the catch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Wilfried Konrad
  • Patent number: 11781352
    Abstract: Overhead luggage compartment for an aircraft, having an upper luggage compartment element, having a lower luggage compartment element which is movable between an open and a closed position, having a first holding device for holding the lower luggage compartment element in its closed position, and having a second holding device for holding the lower luggage compartment element in its open position, wherein an operating element is provided which is connected via a force transmission device to the second holding device to hold the lower luggage compartment element in its open position, wherein the second holding device can be switched by arrangement of the operating element from a holding position into a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Jakob Schoerkhuber
  • Patent number: 11554504
    Abstract: The invention relates to a change-over coupling, change-over device and checking or processing system, comprising: a clamping element for bracing with a corresponding clamping element on the change-over adapter, at least one electrical and/or optical plug connection element for connecting to at least one corresponding electrical and/or optical plug connection element on the change-over adapter, and a fluid coupling element for connecting to a corresponding fluid coupling element on the change-over adapter. In at least one example, the fluid coupling element protrudes further in the direction of the connection with the change-over adapter than the electrical and/or optical plug connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Lenglachner
  • Patent number: 11255114
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a first component to a second component, the device having: a catch element for fastening to the first or second component; a latching unit for fastening to the second or first component; the latching unit comprising a release element; and the release element can be moved between a rest position, which arranges the first latching body in the first latching recess of the catch element and in the receiving opening of the release element, and a release position, which releases the engagement between the first latching body and the first latching recess of the catch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Wilfried Konrad
  • Patent number: 11186355
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aerodynamic profiled body for an aircraft, in particular a winglet, comprising a front profiled element having a profile front edge, a rear profiled element having a profile rear edge, and an adjusting unit, which connects the front profiled element to the rear profiled element and by means of which the rear profiled element can be moved in relation to the front profiled element, wherein the adjusting unit has a front mounting device connected to the front profiled element, a rear mounting device connected to the rear profiled element, and a force-transmitting device, which connects the front mounting device and the rear mounting device to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Hermann Filsegger, Walter Stephan
  • Patent number: 10562607
    Abstract: A control surface element for an aircraft, more particularly a spoiler, comprising an upper outer skin element that has an outer air flow face; comprising a lower outer skin element; comprising at least one reinforcement rib; and comprising a core element made of a foam material; wherein the reinforcement rib is positioned between two core segments of the core element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Hermann Filsegger, Walter Stephan
  • Patent number: 10518866
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control surface element for an airplane, in particular a spoiler, comprising a composite fiber element that has a surface around which air flows, a mounting device for movably mounting the composite fiber element on a structural component, and a reinforcing structure for reinforcing the composite fiber element. The reinforcing structure comprises at least one reinforcing element which is integrally formed with the composite fiber element. The reinforcing structure comprises a primary reinforcing element which is designed to receive main loads and which is connected to at least one secondary reinforcing element that is designed to receive secondary loads. The composite fiber element comprises a recess for integrally forming the primary reinforcing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Michael Seis, Martin Meindlhumer
  • Patent number: 10494953
    Abstract: The invention relates to a casing for an aircraft engine, in particular a bypass pipe or fan casing, consisting of a plurality of hardened prepreg plies in which the fibers are oriented differently, and to a method for producing a casing of said type. In order to improve the resistance properties of the casing, especially in fire resistance tests, and reduce the amount of wasted prepreg material, at least one reinforcement ply is provided that consists of a prepreg strip having several windings, and the prepreg strip of each reinforcement ply includes a lateral overlapping portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Guenter Nelboeck, Andreas Wuertinger, Walter Fuerst
  • Patent number: 10383434
    Abstract: A folding table for an aircraft comprising a supporting device for a tabletop, a pull-out device for moving the supporting device from a vertical stowing position to a horizontal usage position via a pull-out position, wherein the pull-out device has a guiding device for guiding the supporting device between the stowing position and the pull-out position, wherein the guiding device has a linear first guide track for a first guide element on the supporting device and a second guide track for a second guide element on the supporting device, which second guide track has linear and arcuate segments, wherein the supporting device is slid along the linear segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the stowing position into the pull-out position, and is pivoted along the arcuate segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the pull-out position into the usage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Sindhuja-Cheema Enzinger, Wilfried Johann Konrad
  • Patent number: 10364032
    Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead luggage compartment for aircraft, comprising: a tray for accommodating pieces of luggage, which tray can be pivoted about an axis of rotation between a closed position and an open position; and comprising a housing, which encloses the tray in the closed position and which has devices arranged thereon for fastening to a supporting structure of the aircraft and has a suspension device for a passenger service unit; and comprising a closure element for holding the tray in the closed position. The housing is formed by two frame parts arranged lateral to the tray, which frame parts are connected to each other by means of cross-braces, and the fastening devices and the suspension device for the passenger service unit and at least one stop element for limiting the open position of the tray are arranged on the frame parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Kammerer, Sandi Koletnik, Jakob Schoerkhuber, Christoph Kralovec
  • Patent number: 10315768
    Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead luggage compartment for an aircraft, comprising an upper luggage compartment element, a lower luggage compartment element movable between a locked and an open position, a holding device for holding the lower luggage compartment element in the closed position, a lifting spring for supporting the movement of the lower luggage compartment element from the open position to the closed position, and a retaining device for fixing the lifting spring in the tensioned state in the open position of the lower luggage compartment element. An operating handle for releasing the retaining device in the open position of the lower luggage compartment element is provided, wherein the lower luggage compartment element is movable, optionally with support by the lifting spring or with the lifting spring fixed in a tensioned state, from the open position to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Jakob Schörkhuber
  • Patent number: 10316560
    Abstract: A hinge for articulatedly connecting first and second components, with first and second hinge parts for fastening to the first and second components, respectively, with a first pivot arm which comprises a first articulation axis on the first hinge part and a second articulation axis on the second hinge part, wherein the first hinge part comprises a longitudinal guide for the first articulation axis of the first pivot arm, and with a second pivot arm which comprises a first articulation axis on the first hinge part and a second articulation axis on the second hinge part, wherein the first hinge part comprises a damping element, wherein the first pivot arm is connected to a braking element, wherein a setting element is provided which comprises a pressing part, which acts on the damping element, and an actuating part, wherein the actuating part is in an access hole of the first hinge part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventor: Wilfried Konrad
  • Patent number: 10145399
    Abstract: A device for a spaced apart connection of a structural element, in particular made from a fiber-reinforced plastic composite material, with a holding element by means of a connection screw, with a distance compensation element comprising a longitudinal bore for the passage of the connection screw, and with an entraining element arranged in the longitudinal bore, which entraining element can be connected to the connection screw by means of a friction fit, so that the distance compensation element can be transferred into an abutment position bridging the distance between the structural element and the holding element by screwing in of the connection screw, wherein the distance compensation element is connected to an insertion part via a screw connection, which insertion part comprises a fastening section that can be arranged within the structural element for bonding with the structural element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Christoph Haselberger, Bernhard Kammerer
  • Patent number: 10106258
    Abstract: An overhead luggage compartment for airplanes, comprising a stationary luggage compartment element which can be secured to a structural element and comprising a movable luggage compartment element which can be loaded with a piece of luggage, said compartments being connected together by a joint such that the movable luggage compartment element can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. The overhead luggage compartment may comprise a device for holding the movable luggage compartment element in the open position, said device having a force transmission element which is connected to the joint between the stationary luggage compartment element and the movable luggage compartment element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Kammerer, Jakob Schoerkhuber
  • Publication number: 20180258673
    Abstract: Overhead luggage compartment for an aircraft, having an upper luggage compartment element, having a lower luggage compartment element which is movable between an open and a closed position, having a first holding device for holding the lower luggage compartment element in its closed position, and having a second holding device for holding the lower luggage compartment element in its open position, wherein an operating element is provided which is connected via a force transmission device to the second holding device to hold the lower luggage compartment element in its open position, wherein the second holding device can be switched by arrangement of the operating element from a holding position into a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: FACC AG
    Inventor: Jakob SCHOERKHUBER
  • Publication number: 20180252012
    Abstract: A hinge for articulatedly connecting first and second components, with first and second hinge parts for fastening to the first and second components, respectively, with a first pivot arm which comprises a first articulation axis on the first hinge part and a second articulation axis on the second hinge part, wherein the first hinge part comprises a longitudinal guide for the first articulation axis of the first pivot arm, and with a second pivot arm which comprises a first articulation axis on the first hinge part and a second articulation axis on the second hinge part, wherein the first hinge part comprises a damping element, wherein the first pivot arm is connected to a braking element, wherein a setting element is provided which comprises a pressing part, which acts on the damping element, and an actuating part, wherein the actuating part is in an access hole of the first hinge part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: FACC AG
    Inventor: Wilfried KONRAD
  • Patent number: 10035330
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fan case for an aircraft engine in the region of the fan thereof, comprising a plurality of substantially cylindrically arranged fiber-reinforced plastic layers that are joined together, wherein a reinforcement ply made of a glass fiber-reinforced plastic is disposed between an inner layer and an outer layer. According to the invention, the reinforcement ply consists of at least 20 plies of a glass fiber-reinforced plastic, and that deformation layers are disposed on both sides of the reinforcement ply, which deformation layers have a lower strength than the reinforcement ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: FACC AG
    Inventors: Walter Fuerst, Ernst Haugeneder, Konstantin Horejsi, Boris Stubna, Andreas Hoellrigl