Abstract: An automated galley-cart storage system for use in a structure having a lower area and an upper level. The storage system includes a container (22) sized to hold a predetermined maximum number of galley-carts (20) in lateral rows. An equal number of cart pallets (34) are provided as well. Galley-carts are positionable on the pallets within the container. A cart elevator (64) is located within the container and is used to lift and lower cart pallets through an upright passage (60) connecting the container with the upper level. An elevated transfer system (36) is located within the container to move the cart pallets in a predefined pattern within the container. The pattern passes through the elevator. During use, an operator may retrieve unused galley carts from the container and store used galley-carts in their place.

Abstract: A galley cart storage system is provided for use with rectangular galley carts (22), (22′) each being supported by a number of wheels. The storage system includes a rectangular upright enclosure (12) and a lift assembly (14) located within the enclosure (12) to move one or more galley carts vertically, in a stacked configuration. The enclosure (12) includes upright corner posts (16) that aid vertical movement of a galley cart. The lift assembly (14) includes a motor (30), a drive screw (32), and a lifting bracket (34). The drive screw (32) is located along one side of the enclosure and is oriented vertically. The drive screw (32) connects to the motor (30) such that rotary motion of the motor (30) causes like rotation of the drive screw (32). The lifting bracket (34) is also located adjacent to the drive screw (32) and is threaded thereon. The lifting bracket (34) includes a cart interface member adapted to engage the lower end of a galley cart.

Abstract: A window access assembly sized to contact the inside surface around the periphery of an opening in a sidewall panel and to extend outward through the opening and make sealing contact with an outside structural window. A support member on the backside of the panel provides a pivot surface for rotating the assembly into position where the assembly is fastened to a structural member secured to the backside of the panel.