Abstract: A braking table system for use in an aircraft cabin includes a rail mountable to a fixed structure in the aircraft cabin, the fixed structure adjacent a seat assembly, and, a table assembly mounted on and selectively movable along the rail. The table assembly includes a support deck engaged with the rail, a tabletop mounted on the support deck, and a braking mechanism carried by the support deck. The braking mechanism automatically engages the rail thereby preventing movement of the support deck relative to the seat assembly, and, upon user action moving the tabletop, the braking mechanism permits movement of the table assembly along the rail. The braking mechanism includes brake arms, each permitting movement of the table assembly in a respective direction, and, in the absence of user action moving the tabletop relative to the support deck, preventing opposite movement of the table assembly.

Abstract: A braking table system for use in an aircraft cabin includes a rail mountable to a fixed structure in the aircraft cabin, the fixed structure adjacent a seat assembly, and, a table assembly mounted on and selectively movable along the rail. The table assembly includes a support deck engaged with the rail, a tabletop mounted on the support deck, and a braking mechanism carried by the support deck. The braking mechanism automatically engages the rail thereby preventing movement of the support deck relative to the seat assembly, and, upon user action moving the tabletop, the braking mechanism permits movement of the table assembly along the rail. The braking mechanism includes brake arms, each permitting movement of the table assembly in a respective direction, and, in the absence of user action moving the tabletop relative to the support deck, preventing opposite movement of the table assembly.

Abstract: A table assembly including a first arm attachable to a fixed structure, a second arm pivotally attached to the first arm, a third arm is pivotally attached to the second arm, and a table attached to the third arm. The second arm is configured to maintain the first arm and the third arm parallel as the first arm and the third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The second arm includes a tension member configured to transfer tension along the second arm from the first arm to the third arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The tension member may be further configured to transfer compression along the second arm from the third arm to the first arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm.

Abstract: A dampened hinge construction for braking pivoting movement of one structure relative to another. The dampened hinge construction can be utilized in a folding table assembly in an aircraft passenger suite including a base panel and at least one folding panel pivotally attached to the base panel by multiple dampened hinges. Each dampened hinge includes a first assembly attachable to a first structure and a second assembly attachable to a second structure such that the first structure is pivotable relative to the second structure between a first condition and a second condition, such as a folded condition and a planar condition, and at least one damper that brakes pivoting movement of the first structure relative to the second structure as the first condition or second condition is approached.

Abstract: An adjustable table assembly for use in a passenger cabin environment such as an aircraft passenger suite including a passenger seat. The table assembly includes a fixed rail assembly attached to a monument, a support column rotatably mounted on the rail assembly, and a table mounted on the support column, the table having a stowed position and deployed positions in a first direction generally toward the passenger seat from the stowed position. The table has a predetermined stowage orientation at which the support column and table are movable along the rail assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction to the stowed position, and the rail assembly prevents the table from moving into the stowed position when the table is rotated out of the predetermined stowage orientation.

Abstract: A table assembly including a first arm attachable to a fixed structure, a second arm pivotally attached to the first arm, a third arm is pivotally attached to the second arm, and a table attached to the third arm. The second arm is configured to maintain the first arm and the third arm parallel as the first arm and the third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The second arm includes a tension member configured to transfer tension along the second arm from the first arm to the third arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The tension member may be further configured to transfer compression along the second arm from the third arm to the first arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm.

Abstract: Arrangements for an aircraft passenger cabin including a seating area containing first and second passenger seats, a monument disposed at one end of the seating area, and at least one privacy divider deployable in a longitudinal direction of the seating area to divide at least a portion of the seating area for privacy. In some embodiments, the at least one privacy divider includes a first privacy divider adapted to deploy to divide the seating area forward of the first and second passenger seats and a second privacy divider deployable to the seating area between the first and second passenger seats.

Abstract: An extending hanger assembly, for a wardrobe system having an enclosure and a door pivotable between open and closed positions, includes: a base on which an article support peg is mounted for linear translation; a mechanism operative to move the article support peg linearly relative to the base; and a control link coupling the door to the mechanism, whereby, upon opening and closing of the door, the control link operates the mechanism to translate the article support peg in opposing linear directions. The mechanism operative to move the article support peg linearly relative to the base can be a scissor mechanism having a proximal end extending toward the door and a distal end extending away from the door, wherein the distal end is attached to the base, and the proximal end is attached to a traveling bracket that carries the article support peg.

Abstract: A system for identifying forgotten items is disclosed. In embodiments, the system includes one or more item detectors. The item detectors may be configured to determine a calibration value of a stowage area in a calibration mode, and further configured to determine a check value of the stowage area in a check mode. The system also includes a controller configured to receive the calibration value and the check value, calculate a difference value between the calibration value and the check value, and compare the difference value to a threshold value. If the difference value is greater than the threshold value, the controller is further configured to generate one or more found item signals which indicate the presence of a found forgotten item.

Abstract: A system. The system may include a glare shield positioned between an exterior pane of an aircraft window and an interior portion of an aircraft. The glare shield may include at least one anti-reflective mask and at least one viewing aperture. Each of the at least one anti-reflective mask may be positioned adjacent one of the at least one viewing aperture.

Abstract: A multi-panel privacy screen assembly adapted to be deployed between laterally-adjacent passenger seats. The assembly includes an overhead beam having a plurality of tracks, a plurality of hanging panels, a plurality of coupling members suspending each of the plurality of hanging panels from the overhead beam, each coupling member coupled to one of the plurality of hanging panels, to one of a plurality of driven cables, and having rollers rollable along at least one of the plurality of tracks, and a drive mechanism including an intermittent gear assembly operable for driving the plurality of driven cables to move the plurality of hanging panels along at least one of the plurality of tracks according to predetermined deployment sequence.

Abstract: A wardrobe includes a rear wall, a sidewall, and a door pivotally attached to the sidewall defining an enclosure. An articulating hanger mechanism includes a support arm pivotally attached to the sidewall, and a link device pivotally attached to the door and to the support arm. Hanger arms pivotally attached to the support arm have stowed positions at which they extend along two opposite sides of the support arm. Coupling links are pivotally attached to the hanger arms for pivoting the hanger arms from the stowed positions to deployed positions at which the hanger arms extend outward from the support arm to support a garment. Upon user action pivoting the door from the closed position, the link device automatically pivots the support arm outward from the enclosure and the coupling links pivot the hanger arms from the stowed positions to the deployed positions.

Abstract: A control assembly for a pocket-style screen or door. Top and bottom guide rollers carried by the screen travel along adjustable guide rails mounted in the pocket. A magnet assembly includes a stationary magnet mounted in the pocket wall arranged to attract a moveable magnet carried on a cable to facilitate final opening and closing the screen. A damper cooperates with the magnet assembly to decrease the velocity of the screen as it moves into stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: A system. The system may include at least one monitor mounted on a wall panel. The wall panel may be within an interior of an aircraft. Each of the at least one monitor may be configured to mimic an aircraft window. Each of the at least one monitor may include a shade feature.

Abstract: A passenger seat table assembly including a table movable between a fully stowed position and a fully deployed position through at least one intermediate position in which the table rotates relative to a support arm, wherein the table rotates in a first direction relative to the support arm as the table moves from the fully stowed position toward the at least one intermediate position, and rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction as the table moves from the at least one intermediate position toward the fully deployed position.

Abstract: An adjustable sliding privacy screen for a premium class passenger suite may include a guide rail mounted to a wall partition. The adjustable sliding privacy screen may also include a yaw and roll adjustment bracket slidingly attached to the guide rail and to the screen. The yaw and roll adjustment bracket may include a flanged adjustment screw for adjusting the yaw and roll of the screen and a locking screw for securing the yaw and roll adjustment of the screen. The screen may also include a ball joint adjustment bracket slidingly attached to the guide rail and to the screen. The ball joint adjustment bracket may include a ball joint and adjustment screw for adjusting the pitch of the screen and a locking nut for securing the pitch adjustment of the screen. The device of the present invention thus allows for the adjustment of the yaw, roll, and pitch of the screen.

Abstract: A deployable table assembly including a table, first and second non-parallel static rails, and first and second hinges attaching the table to the first and second non-parallel static rails, wherein the first and second hinges configured to travel along the first and second non-parallel static rails to move the table between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the table when in the deployed position is forward of and vertically lower than the table when in the stowed position.

Abstract: A control assembly for a pocket-style screen or door. Top and bottom guide rollers carried by the screen travel along adjustable guide rails mounted in the pocket. A magnet assembly includes a stationary magnet mounted in the pocket wall arranged to attract a moveable magnet carried on a cable to facilitate final opening and closing the screen. A damper cooperates with the magnet assembly to decrease the velocity of the screen as it moves into stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: A table movable between a fully stowed position forward of a seat and a fully deployed position over the seat through at least one intermediate position in which the table rotates relative to a support arm to provide room for a passenger to exit the seat between the seat and the table without having to fully stow the table.

Abstract: A deployable table assembly including a table, first and second non-parallel static rails, and first and second hinges attaching the table to the first and second non-parallel static rails, wherein the first and second hinges configured to travel along the first and second non-parallel static rails to move the table between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the table when in the deployed position is forward of and vertically lower than the table when in the stowed position.