Abstract: An aircraft lounge assembly that includes an enclosure having a rear wall, first and second side walls and a forward wall that cooperate to define a seating area. The lounge assembly also includes first and second seats positioned in the seating area, and a first dividing wall positioned between the first and second seats. The first dividing wall divides the seating area into a first seat section and a second seat section. The front wall includes a shared entrance space defined therein. A first seat path is defined between the shared entrance space and the first seat section and a second seat path is defined between the shared entrance space and the second seat section.

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: In some examples, a cabin pressure control and monitoring system includes an outflow valve, a first motor configured to operate the outflow valve to release fluid from a cabin, and a second motor configured to operate the outflow valve to release fluid from the cabin. The cabin pressure control and monitoring system also includes a first microcontroller configured to automatically control the first motor based on a pressure of the fluid in the cabin. The cabin pressure control and monitoring system further includes a second microcontroller configured to control the second motor based on user input and monitor the pressure of the fluid in the cabin. In some examples, a type of the first microcontroller is different than a type of the second microcontroller.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an independent manual control system of an all-electric cabin pressure control system (CPCS). The manual control system may include a momentary electrical switch to manually set the position of an outflow valve (OFV) along with a closed loop control to hold the cabin pressure at the pressure setpoint. The closed loop control of the manual control system is independent from the automatic pressure control functions of the all-electric CPCS.

Abstract: An environmental control system of an aircraft includes a compressing device having a compressor configured to receive a flow of a first medium and a turbine configured to receive the flow of the first medium from the compressor and a flow of a second medium. The turbine is arranged downstream from the compressor along a flow path of the first medium. A dehumidification system is arranged in fluid communication with the turbine and a bypass valve is operable configured to divert the flow of the first medium around the turbine and at least a portion of the dehumidification system.

Abstract: An environmental control system of an aircraft includes a compressing device having a compressor configured to receive a first flow of a medium and a turbine configured to receive the first flow of the medium and a distinct second flow of the medium. A dehumidification system is arranged in fluid communication with the turbine. A valve is configured to divert the second flow around the turbine and an inlet port is arranged in fluid communication with the compressor, the turbine, and the dehumidification system.

Abstract: An environmental control system that includes a first environmental control system pack, a first recirculation fan assembly, and a cabin air sensor unit. The first environmental control system pack is arranged to provide conditioned air to an aircraft cabin. The first recirculation fan assembly is arranged to recirculate a first cabin air fluid flow back to the aircraft cabin. The cabin air sensor unit is arranged to provide a first air quality signal indicative of an air quality of the first cabin air fluid flow to a controller.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting an air connection fitting to a pneumatic de-icer of an aircraft includes a molded base and a machined insert. The molded base includes a flexible material and forms a sealing interface with a portion of the pneumatic de-icer. The machined insert is set into the molded base and includes a radially inward threaded surface that forms an opening extending axially through the machined insert. The radially inward threaded surface is configured to mate with a terminal end of the air connection fitting.

Abstract: Airbag systems for use in aircraft are described herein. In some embodiments, an occupant restraint system for use with a passenger seat on an aircraft includes an under-seat airbag having a leg restraint portion. The under-seat airbag can be stowed approximate to a seat pan prior to use. In operation, the under-seat airbag can inflate to reduce occupant forward head path excursion and/or forward extension of the occupant's legs during a crash or other rapid deceleration event.

Abstract: An arm restraint assembly configured to pierce a canopy in response to expulsion of an ejection seat from a cockpit may comprise a primary arm configured to pivot relative to the ejection seat. A canopy piercer may be coupled to the primary arm. The primary arm may be configured to rotate to a fully-deployed position while located within the cockpit. An apex of the canopy piercer may be oriented toward the canopy, when the primary arm is in the fully-deployed position.

Abstract: A rear engine fastener for an aircraft connecting a primary structure and an engine of an aircraft, the rear engine fastener comprising a support configured to be connected to the primary structure, at least one main shackle connected to the support by first and second support link pins, which are symmetrical relative to a vertical longitudinal plane, and to the engine by a first lateral engine link pin and by a central engine link pin, and at least one secondary shackle connected to the engine by a second lateral engine link pin and to the main shackle by a secondary link pin.

Abstract: A containment for a gas turbine engine, the containment comprising: a plurality of acoustic panels angularly arranged around a central longitudinal axis of the containment, each forming part of an annular acoustic liner. Each acoustic panel comprises: a core of cellular material comprising a plurality of elongate cells which are elongate along respective cell directions, wherein each of the elongate cells is circumferentially inclined relative to a local radial direction such that the cell direction has a circumferential component and a radial component relative to the central longitudinal axis; at least one axially-extending panel side wall which is circumferentially inclined relative to a local radial direction such that, in a plane normal to the central longitudinal axis, the panel side wall has a circumferential component and a radial component.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system includes a heat engine configured to drive a heat engine shaft. An electric motor is configured to drive an electric motor shaft. A transmission system includes at least one gearbox. The transmission system is configured to receive rotational input power from each of the heat engine shaft and the electric motor shaft and to convert the rotation input power to output power.

Abstract: A system for power and data communications within a fuel tank and across a wall of the fuel tank includes a fuel height sensor and a sealed connector extending through a wall of a fuel tank. The system also includes an electric power connection between the fuel height sensor and the sealed connector. The system additionally includes an internal data communications connection between the fuel height sensor and the sealed connector, wherein the electric power connection comprises a resistive non-metallic wire.

Abstract: A system for power and data communications within a fuel tank and across a wall of the fuel tank includes an optical hybrid fuel height sensor and a sealed connector extending through a wall of the fuel tank. The system also includes an electric power connection between the optical hybrid fuel height sensor and the sealed connector. The electric power connection includes a resistive non-metallic wire. The system also includes a sealed optical connector extending through the wall of the fuel tank. The system further includes an internal data communications connection between the optical hybrid fuel height sensor and the sealed optical connector. The internal data communications connection includes an optical signal out connection.

Abstract: A system for power and data communications within a fuel tank and across a wall of the fuel tank includes a plurality of fuel height sensors. The system also includes a sealed active connector extending through a wall of the fuel tank. The sealed active connector includes an internal electronic circuit configured to receive data from the plurality of fuel height sensors. The system also includes an electric power connection between each of the fuel height sensors and the sealed active connector. The system further includes an internal data communications connection between each of the fuel height sensor and the sealed active connector. At least the electric power connection between each fuel height sensor and the sealed active connector includes a resistive non-metallic wire.

Abstract: A ram air turbine (RAT) actuator piston can include a body defining a piston structure having an inner cavity. The piston can include one or more damping holes axially defined through the body to the inner cavity and a lock rod hole defined axially through the body to the inner cavity. The lock rod hole can have a larger flow area than one or more of the one or more damping holes. The lock rod hole can be configured to receive a lock rod of a RAT actuator to at least partially block flow through the lock rod hole when the lock rod is in a locked position. The one or more damping holes can be configured to allow flow through the damping holes in the locked position to allow the RAT actuator piston to move within the RAT actuator in the locked position to dissipate vibratory loads.

Abstract: A method of presenting flight data of one or more aircrafts, including the steps of: receiving dataset associated with the aircraft from a data management system; applying an analysis process to compare at least two portions of the received dataset; and presenting the analysed data portions to a user in a visualized manner. A graphical user interface is also included for use with the method.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for automatic cross-checking of an electronic checklist. One method may include: receiving a first user and/or system input associated with a graphical user interface (GUI) of the electronic checklist; determining whether the first user and/or system input triggers an error; in response to determining that the first user and/or system input triggers the error, displaying an error message on the GUI; receiving a second user and/or system input; determining whether the second user and/or system input resolves the error; and in response to determining the second user and/or system input resolves the error, removing the error message from the GUI.

Abstract: A processor implemented method in an aircraft-mounted edge computing device configured for real-time monitoring and analysis of APU health information onboard an aircraft is provided. The method comprises: receiving raw APU data from an electronic control unit associated with an APU; downloading one or more tuning parameters from a cloud-based health monitoring system, wherein the one or more tuning parameters includes a threshold level that is adjustable by the cloud-based health monitoring system based on analyzed APU health information; analyzing the raw APU data using the one or more tuning parameters to capture elements of the raw APU data that indicate an APU health concern; reducing the amount of raw APU data in the captured elements by removing raw APU data indicating intermittent or false-positive APU health concerns; and transmitting the captured elements indicating an APU heath concern using an Internet of things protocol to the cloud-based health monitoring system.

Abstract: It is an integrated system that (RECORD) registers the events on the plane (video/audio) and stored on the hard disk to get to know the truth of what happened on the aircraft in emergency situations and disasters and we can also get a live broadcasting of the events WHILE THE FLIGHT in an emergency by using (wifi) satellite internet or data over hf (wbhf) technology with ad hoc.

Abstract: Display systems comprise a display structure having a display surface, and an optical projector that is positioned relative to the display structure and that is configured to project an image onto the display surface. Vehicles comprise a display system and vehicle structures, in which one vehicle structure comprises the display structure of the display system and another vehicle structure comprises the optical projector of the display system. Display methods comprise projecting an image onto a display surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a towing vehicle (100) for manoeuvring aeroplanes without using tow bars, the towing vehicle (100) comprising a coupling device (122/124) for gripping and lifting the nose wheel of the aeroplane to be manoeuvred. According to the invention, the towing vehicle (100) comprises a pressure store (176), in which operating fluid is stored under pressure, a release initiation device (178), which can be actuated manually by an operator and which in a release initiation position connects the pressure store (176) to a release device (180), and the release device (180), which is configured and intended, upon manual transfer of the release initiation means (178) into the release initiation position by the operator, initially to lower the nose wheel of the aeroplane automatically until it stands on the travel surface, simply by means of the pressure energy stored in the pressure store (176) and the potential energy of the nose wheel load, and only subsequently to release the nose wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a towing vehicle (100) for maneuvering aeroplanes without using tow bars, comprising a braking device (130) having a first fluidically actuable braking circuit (148) which acts on the front wheels (106) and a second fluidically actuable braking circuit (150) which acts on the rear wheels (110). According to the invention, the braking device (130) further comprises a third fluidically actuable braking circuit (152), which likewise acts on the front wheels (106).

Abstract: A compound contour vacuum track, and an automated fastening machine using the track, for automation of final assembly inside an aircraft fuselage. The track is mounted at an angle to a surface, such as an inside surface of the fuselage, wherein the surface has one or more holes through which fasteners are inserted. The automated fastening machine is mounted on the track to traverse the track while performing fastening functions and steps. The automated fastening machine includes a carriage, arm, and end effector, wherein the arm is mounted on the carriage and the end effector is mounted on the arm. The carriage is attached to the track for positioning the arm and end effector, the arm is attached to the carriage for positioning the end effector, and the end effector is attached to the arm for installing the fasteners into the holes of the surface.

Abstract: A method of debugging quadcopter piloting code includes coupling an Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller configured with AI piloting code to a workstation having a quadcopter simulator and initiating piloting of a simulated quadcopter of the quadcopter simulator by the AI piloting code of the AI controller. Operations of the quadcopter simulator are logged, and communications timestamped. Subsequently, in response to an AI piloting code event at an event time, the event time is determined from a timestamped communication and a logged operation of the quadcopter simulator having a timestamp corresponding to the event time is found. The quadcopter simulator is rewound to at least the logged operation and one or more operations of the quadcopter simulator and the AI piloting code are stepped through to identify AI piloting code errors relating to the AI piloting code event.

Abstract: In an embodiment, one or more computer-readable storage medium comprising a plurality of instructions to cause an apparatus, in response to execution by one or more processors of the apparatus, to receive sounds emanating from one or more motors included in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during operation of the one or more motors; predict a number of operational cycles remaining before the one or more motors is to fail based on analysis of the sounds; and, based on the determination of the number of operational cycles remaining, restrict the UAV from normal use. The one or more motors comprises a vertical or horizontal propulsion motor of the UAV.

Abstract: A blade angle feedback assembly for an aircraft-bladed rotor and an aircraft-bladed rotor system are provided. The rotor is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and has an adjustable blade pitch angle. A feedback device is coupled to rotate with the rotor , the feedback device having a root surface having an edge. At least one position marker extends from the root surface and extends laterally beyond the edge. At least one sensor is mounted adjacent the feedback device and configured to detect a passage of the at least one position marker as the feedback device rotates about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method of releasing artificial satellites into Earth's orbit includes providing an orbital transport spacecraft able to move at orbital height and comprising a cargo area, hooking a plurality of satellites in said cargo area, housing said orbital transport spacecraft in a space launcher configured to reach an orbital height, releasing said orbital transport spacecraft at orbital height, when said space launcher reaches orbital height, by imparting a separation thrust to said orbital transport spacecraft, releasing satellites in sequence from the cargo area. The release of each satellite from the cargo area occurs in a respective predetermined direction and upon the orbital transport spacecraft has reached a respective predetermined position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the control of the attitude of earth orbiting satellites and the orbit and attitude control of a novel gravitational wave detection satellite configuration located near the sun-earth Lagrangian points L3, L4 and L5, utilizing the control of solar radiation pressure by the use of electrically controllable variable reflection glass panels to provide the torques and forces needed.

Abstract: A propellant storage system that utilizes an integrated internal lattice structure within the fuel storage tank(s) to provide additional strength and anti-slosh features. The internal lattice structure lends its additional strength properties to adapt the fuel storage tank to unconventional geometries to allow for better compaction and weight savings in deployment vehicles such as satellites.

Abstract: This embodiment relates to a lifting or flying device using the energy from the radioactive decay of radioactive elements to accelerate an object. A thin radioactive coating is spread over a large surface area that allows most of the radiated particles to escape. The force from the decay of an unobstructed side A of a flattened or curved radioactive emitting device has enough energy to push an object toward its opposite side B expelling particles or waves at relativistic speeds in its exhaust if side B is covered by a shield that prevents most of the radiation from escaping that side. Trillions of small microscopic explosions per second per gram of radioactive material has enough energy from radioactive decay from alpha, beta, or gamma rays decaying to escape on A side which is much greater number of particles escaping than shielded side B imparting a force in in B direction.

Abstract: Filling of a powder particle material is executed for a flexible container bag (hereinafter, referred to as “flex container bag”) by executing a powder particle material filling step of filling the flex container bag with the powder particle material by supplying the powder particle material to the flex container bag, and a tapping step of executing a lifting operation of lifting up the flex container bag filled with the powder particle material to cause the flex container bag to be distant from a floor surface or a base bed thereabove and a dropping operation of dropping the flex container bag by releasing the lifting by the lifting operation to cause the flex container bag to collide with the floor surface or the base bed. The handling property of the flex container bag filled with the powder particle material can further be improved.

Abstract: A system and process of printing a package of expanded material (e.g., expanded starch, foam or other expanded material). The expanded material can be heated and extruded, poured, sprayed, or otherwise applied in malleable form that sets up to become a porous protective covering for an item to be packaged. In an example, a layer of expanded material is laid down, and the item in a protective covering (e.g., a plastic bag, sleeve, coating, etc.) is positioned on the layer of expanded material. Additional layers or expanded material may be applied, thereby encasing the item. The top surface of the expanded material may be flattened, such as by operation of a roller, press, or cutter. The top surface may be sprayed with a shellac sealant, paint, or other coating, to allow printing of a label on the top surface.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product may evaluate a packaging material to determine various metrics associated with the packaging material. A test apparatus may be used to evaluate packaging material using a take up drum capable of sensing containment force imparted upon the drum by packaging material applied thereto, and in some instances, simulated flaws may be formed in a web of packaging material to evaluate a packaging materials response to such flaws when under tension.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to packaging apparatuses and methods adapted to wrap absorbent paper product in a continuous sheet of film formed into tube shape with an asymmetric opening. A former may include a plurality of forming members, wherein each forming member includes an outer surface connected with an inner surface along an edge. In operation, a continuous sheet of film advances around the edges of the forming members and forms an opening. In addition, opposing longitudinal edges of the continuous sheet are guided into an overlapping arrangement that forms the plastic film into a tube shape that extends downstream from the opening in the machine direction. The opening is symmetrical about a first axis and is asymmetrical about a second axis. Absorbent paper product to be packaged advances in the machine direction through the opening and into the tube.

Abstract: A unit for mixing and dispensing an aerosol precursor composition, and containers to be dispensed therefrom. The unit includes a plurality of bulk material filling stations, the plurality of bulk material filling stations have at least one first filling station with aerosol former and at least one second filling station with a flavor material for creating the aerosol precursor. The unit also includes a bulk consumable pack staging a plurality of containers configured to receive the aerosol precursor, and a robot configured to retrieve a container from the bulk consumable pack and move the container through at least two dimensions to stop at at least two of the plurality of bulk material filling stations.

Abstract: The vacuum sealer includes a base, a cover, a vacuuming device, at least a heating device, at least a heat-resistant element wrapping around the heating device, at least a heat insulation element between the base and the heating device, at least a power provision device, and at least a safety breaker device. The safety breaker device includes at least a safety switch, and at least a trigger element. The object to be sealed is placed on the heating device and, as the cover closes the base, the safety switch engages the trigger element to release safety breaker device and to allow the power provision device to power the heating device. The heat insulation element prevents heat from conducted to the base. With the dual protection from the safety breaker device and the heat insulation element, safety is enhanced and the power provision device may operate under high voltage.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum packaging machine (100), comprising a machine body (1), a vacuum cover (2), a main controller (3), a sub-controller (4), a heat-sealing mechanism (5) and a vacuumizing mechanism (6), wherein a vacuum chamber (11) is provided in the machine body, the vacuum cover covers the machine body and corresponds to the position of the vacuum chamber; the main controller is provided on the machine body, the sub-controller is provided on the vacuum cover, and the main controller is in communication connection with the sub-controller; and the main controller is in communication connection with the heat-sealing mechanism and the vacuumizing mechanism, and functional keys (40) used for implementing vacuumizing and heat-sealing operations are provided on the sub-controller.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product may evaluate a packaging material to determine various metrics associated with the packaging material. A test apparatus may be used to evaluate packaging material using a take up drum capable of sensing containment force imparted upon the drum by packaging material applied thereto, and in some instances, simulated flaws may be formed in a web of packaging material to evaluate a packaging materials response to such flaws when under tension.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product may evaluate a packaging material to determine various metrics associated with the packaging material. An apparatus may be used to sense flaws in packaging material, and in some instances, to accommodate such flaws by temporarily increasing a dispense rate of a packaging material dispenser.

Abstract: An apparatus for emptying bags containing loose material. The apparatus comprises a cutting member for cutting the bags and a support grid including a row of rods arranged downstream of the cutting member and onto which the bags are carried once they have been cut. The rods are associated with a motovibrator designed to cause the rods to vibrate, facilitating the emptying of the bags. Furthermore, a resilient spacer is interposed between each pair of adjacent rods.

Abstract: A process of producing printed variably imaged labels cut to individual label sheets in a pre-defined sequence of variable information synchronized with the planogram of a retail store for labeling, output from a factory assembly line for unique product labeling or labeling of shipments from a fulfillment or distribution warehouse that all have unique data and follow a planogram or planned sequence. The labels are cut into single sheets using a cutter/stacker and either use a crack and peel liner or a stripped matrix around the label to facilitate easy removal and application. The cutter/stacker processes converted label stock that is either preprinted and die cut and/or variably imaged.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus of automatically supplying blood collection tubes for a labeling machine, includes: a holding unit including a plurality of holding grooves in which a plurality of blood collection tubes are inserted and supported; a discharge unit configured to supply the blood collection tubes to the labeling machine; a supply unit having supply pins and configured to maintain or release positions of the blood collection tubes to be transferred to the discharge unit; a standby unit having stop pins and configured to control movements of blood collection tubes positioned next to the foremost blood collection tubes held by the supply unit; an operation unit configured to select a type and the number of blood collection tubes; and a controller configured to receive signals from the operation unit and control the supply unit and the standby unit, thus to transfer the blood collection tubes to the discharge unit.

Abstract: An automatic, high speed labeling machine is provided for applying individual labels to large and variable size produce items. The label strips used are much larger and heavier than known label strips used for small produce such as apples and pears. The increased weight causes label strip overrun when the labeler is paused and also causes slippage of the label strip. A label strip deflector is provided which causes the larger and heavier label strip to fold back on itself rather than to overrun and foul the application of labels. The drive rollers are modified to eliminate slippage of the heavier label strip.

Abstract: An attachment for a gardening equipment, which includes a cylindrical structure, including: a housing including a hollow interior defining a reservoir for storing fluid; a channel formed along a length of the housing; a pair of protrusions including a first protrusion and a second protrusion, each of the first and second protrusions being juxtaposed relative to one another and extending along a length of the channel; and wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion defines a gap therebetween, the gap defining an unbiased width and a second width which is greater than the first width during placement of the cylindrical structure of the gardening equipment within the channel formed along the length of the housing.

Abstract: Packaging includes a sleeve having a closed end and an open end and a container which is insertable into and removable from the sleeve via the open end of the sleeve and along an insertion/removal axis of the sleeve. A printed document is removably secured to a front face of the container by one or more retaining tabs which are provided on the front face of the container and which releasably engage a periphery of the printed document. The retaining tab(s) include a first retaining tab which projects towards the closed end of the sleeve and releasably engages a first portion of the periphery of the printed document.

Abstract: The present invention provides graphic cartons, particularly graphic cartons for storing and dispensing tissue products, such as facial tissue, having graphics that morph and transform to provide a 360 degree viewing experience for the consumer. In certain instances the 360 degree viewing experience may be achieved by printing a plurality of design elements on each face of the carton where the scale of the design elements varies between each of the faces such that each face is different and creates an effect of motion when the carton is rotated and viewed by the consumer.

Abstract: The proposed product relates to the field of manufacturing packaging for primarily liquid, fatty, and frozen food products or for products that contain or release fats and moisture. The present packaging, having an overlapping seam with a sealed end face, is made of a shape-giving material that consists of a base material and a protective layer applied on one side of said base material.

Abstract: A crown for a bottle or other container has a top portion and an annular skirt that descends contiguously from the top portion. An opener assembly and an arrangement of frangible scoring lines on the crown allow for ease of opening the bottle or container. Corrugated embodiments provide material strengthening for a reduced gauge crown.