Abstract: A passenger cabin area includes at least one aisle extending along a longitudinal axis of the passenger cabin area, a seating area next to the aisle in the direction of a transverse axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, of the passenger cabin area and in which at least one passenger seat is provided, and a plurality of sleeping berths arranged above the seating area in the direction of a vertical axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, of the passenger cabin area. Each sleeping berth is accessible from the aisle of the passenger cabin area via a stairway element assigned individually to the sleeping berth.

Abstract: A room for an aircraft cabin is a hollow box shaped room and installed in the aircraft cabin. The room includes a floor wall portion that is configured to face a seat of the cabin, a side wall portion that extends from the floor wall portion in a direction away from the seat and has an opening portion for entering and leaving the room, a ladder portion extending in a direction toward the seat from a periphery of the opening portion, and a ceiling wall portion that extends to couple the floor wall portion and the side wall portion and has an engagement structure with an inner wall of the cabin.

Abstract: Arrangements for safety and comfort in vehicles.

Abstract: A double-track vehicle, comprising upper and lower carriages, which are respectively a passenger carriage (1) for providing passenger seats and a cargo carriage (2) for placing cargo, the passenger carriage (1) and the cargo carriage (2) being respectively provided with a passenger door (3) for passengers to get on and off and a cargo door (4) for loading and unloading cargo. The vehicle carries out simultaneous transport of passengers and cargo, allowing for the function of the rail vehicle to no longer be singular and largely reducing transport and maintenance costs. At the same time, passenger transport and cargo transport are divided into two layers, which completely separates cargo transport and passenger transport, thereby providing passengers with a comfortable seating environment and improving seating safety.

Abstract: Described are seating arrangements having at least one aisle column with at least one high bed seating unit and at least one low bed seating unit, and at least one non-aisle column having at least one high bed seating unit and at least one low bed seating unit. The at least one high bed seating unit in the at least one aisle column is positioned laterally proximate the at least one low bed seating unit in the at least one non-aisle column, and the at least one low bed seating unit in the at least one aisle column is positioned laterally proximate the at least one high bed seating unit in the at least one non-aisle column.

Abstract: An passenger cabin of an aircraft including a floor (108) on which are mounted a front seat (104a), a rear seat (104b) and a partition wall separating the front and rear seats, wherein the front seat (104a) pivots about an axis perpendicular to the floor (108) through an angle of at least 180 degrees, and the partition wall (106) has a fixed lower portion (106a) and a removable upper portion, and wherein a securing means has a securing position which secures the upper portion to the lower portion (106a), and a release position which allows the upper portion to detach from the lower portion (106a). The pivoting front seat and partition wall with detachable upper portion provide a first configuration seating configures that provides confidentiality between two passengers seated one behind the other, and a second configuration that permits communication between the seated passengers.

Abstract: A passenger compartment for commercial passenger transportation vehicles is provided. The passenger compartment includes multiple twin cabins, each twin cabin including two passenger cabins. The two passenger cabins including a first cabin and a second cabin identical to the first cabin. The second cabin is installed on top of the first cabin such that the second cabin is shifted towards front of the first cabin as much as half the length of the first cabin. Each of the first and the second cabin includes at least one passenger seat, and the passenger seat converts to a bed.

Abstract: An aircraft divan includes a lateral bracket connecting between front and rear legs with lateral bracket front and rear ends, a first track defined by the lateral bracket between the lateral bracket front and rear ends, an upright, having upright top and bottom ends, a second track defined by the upright between the upright top and bottom ends, a seat pan having seat pan front and rear ends, the seat pan being slidingly connected to the first track adjacent to the seat pan rear end, and a backrest having backrest top and bottom ends, the backrest being slidingly connected to the second track adjacent to the backrest top end. The seat pan rear end is pivotably connected to the backrest adjacent to the backrest bottom end such that movement of the seat pan is transmitted to the backrest so as to move together between upright and berth positions.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a vehicle cabin part (1) to fit in a gap (9) between a first component (5) and a second component (7) including: providing different sealing bodies (3?) each having a first lateral face (11?) conforming to an inner surface (17?) of the first component (5?) and a second lateral face (13?) spaced a certain distance (15?) from the first lateral face (11?); select one of the sealing bodies having a certain distance that fits the gap (9) between the first component (5) and the second component (7); insert the selected sealing body (3) into the gap (9) such that the first lateral face (11) at least partially adjoins the inner surface (17) of the first component (5) and the second lateral face (13) at least partially adjoins the outer surface (21) of the second component (7) facing the first component (5).

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory comprising an enclosure having a door, a first side wall, a rear wall, a ceiling, and a second side wall, wherein the second side wall includes a sink, the second side wall defining a plane and wherein the sink is inwardly disposed from said plane. To create space for a stowage compartment, an additional side wall parallel to, and adjacent to, said second side wall is formed. This space houses a stowage compartment accessible from outside said lavatory, the stowage compartment formed between said second side wall and said additional wall.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a bed that is movable upward from a lowered position where the bed is positioned to receive one or more persons to sleep thereon to a stowed position where at least a portion of the bed is stowed adjacent to a ceiling of the vehicle. The portion of the bed can be at least substantially horizontal and horizontally offset when the bed is in the lowered position and the stowed position. The bed can also be positioned above a seating area in the vehicle and moved upward with one or more screw drive members or one or more straps.

Abstract: A water control storage frame system for at least one storage compartment is formed in a boat having a deck. The system includes a frame structure rising above the deck of the boat and defining an upper peripheral opening of the at least one storage compartment. The frame structure is provided with an external structure facing away from the at least one storage compartment and configured for preventing water collecting on the deck from entering the at least one storage compartment and directing water from the deck into a drainage area. An internal structure is integrally formed with the external structure, and is configured as a peripheral track structure for receiving and retaining storage items at various locations along the peripheral track structure within the at least one storage compartment.

Abstract: Seating furniture includes seating units arranged next to each other. A first seating unit includes a first seating unit seat part and a first seating unit back part. The second seating unit includes a second seating unit seat part, a second seating unit back part which is adjustable relative to the second seating unit seat part between a sitting position and a storage position, and an adjusting mechanism. The second seating unit back part includes a rear side which forms a storage surface, a first storage plate, and a second storage plate. The first storage plate and the second storage plate together form the storage surface in the storage position. The adjusting mechanism moves the first storage plate and the second storage plate relative to each other between the sitting position and the storage position. The adjusting mechanism is active when the second seating unit back part is adjusted.

Abstract: An optimized, multi-configuration cabin and lavatory arrangement for a single aisle aircraft that adds either another row of seating or increases cabin space without sacrificing performance or function of the existing components. The invention includes a space efficient lavatory that may incorporate various design configurations to meet the needs of airlines seeking to generate additional revenue. The configuration of the present invention uses a reduction in the lavatory floor plan with the option for a modular flex wall area to provide a customizable combination that gains extra cabin space for carriers that can be utilized for additional revenue streams.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat (100) has a seat bottom frame (150), and the seat bottom frame (150) is supported by an eccentric cam (210). A seat back frame (170) which rotates about a support point (250) is provided with a damper mechanism (300). When the seat back frame (170) is tilted forward from an upright position about the support point (250), a gas damper (310) is compressed and prevents rapid tilting. This energy assists force for returning the seat back to the upright position. The eccentric cam (210) rotates and lowers the seat bottom frame (150) so as to prevent cushions from being collapsed. A lock mechanism (400) highly rigidly retains the seat back frame at a bed mode position.

Abstract: Systems for storing an on-board-wheelchair on-board an aircraft are provided. In order to provide a stowage possibility for an on-board-wheelchair that requires less valuable space, an aircraft cabin is provided that comprises an on-board space unit and at least one stowage compartment for an on-board-wheelchair. The on-board space unit provides an on-board function, and is surrounded by a housing wall structure. The stowage compartment provides space to accommodate an on-board-wheelchair. The stowage compartment is at least partly surrounded by an enclosure structure. At least a part of the enclosure structure is provided by the housing wall structure.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory unit includes a toilet disposed in a lavatory in front of a rear wall. A wash basin is provided at a location on a second side wall between the toilet and front wall, and has a bowl. A bottom compartment, including a contour matching the contour of a section of a bowl on the rear wall side, is provided between a bottom wall and the bowl, and a trash receptacle, consisting of a trash can and a fire extinguisher, is provided in the bottom compartment. The toilet is disposed inclined at an angle relative to the second side wall, so that the center line passing through the center of the toilet in the widthwise direction is farther from the second side wall, as it gets closer to the front wall side relative to the second side wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carriage body for a multiple unit train, comprising: a chassis (10) and a power system module mounted in a suspended manner below the chassis (10), an access opening (11) for facilitating to overhaul the power system module is provided on the chassis (10), a passenger compartment floorboard (12) covers top surface of the chassis (10) and surround the access opening (11), further comprising an access door (2) for blocking the access opening (11), which comprises a top panel (21), a reinforcement panel (22), and a sound-insulation panel (23) for sound-proofing, which are provided successively from top to bottom, and are fixedly connected as one piece; the periphery of the top panel (21) engages with the passenger compartment floorboard (12); the top panel (21) is detachably yet fixedly connected onto the floorboard (12) of the passenger compartment and/or the chassis (10).

Abstract: An area on board of a vehicle, in particular of an airplane. The area has a compartment and an opening providing access to the compartment. The area includes a curtain arranged to be drawn in a closed position in which the curtain covers the opening. The curtain includes at least one magnetic curtain element provided along a lower edge of the curtain, and the area includes at least one magnetic opening element positioned along a lower edge of the opening, which at least one magnetic opening element and at least one magnetic curtain element are arranged to attract each other when the curtain is in the closed position.

Abstract: A bunk assembly is provided. The bunk assembly includes a first plurality of bunks including a first bunk and a second bunk coupled end-to-end with the first bunk. The first and second bunks each include a cutout that substantially align forming a bunk slot between the first and second bunks when coupled end-to-end. The first plurality of bunks also includes a third bunk stacked on top of the first and second bunks when positioned in the bunk slot.

Abstract: A seating arrangement for an aircraft may include a plurality of seats that may be convertible into a flat bed configuration. Each seat may have a seat centerline that may be oriented at a seat angle relative to a longitudinal axis of an aircraft cabin. Each seat may include a footrest that may be offset from the seat centerline of the seat.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory comprising an enclosure having a door, a first side wall, a rear wall, a ceiling, and a second side wall, wherein the second side wall includes a sink, the second side wall defining a plane and wherein the sink is inwardly disposed from said plane. To create space for a stowage compartment, an additional side wall parallel to, and adjacent to, said second side wall is formed. This space houses a stowage compartment accessible from outside said lavatory, the stowage compartment formed between said second side wall and said additional wall.

Abstract: An internal wall in an aircraft cabin separates a lavatory and a galley of the aircraft. The internal wall has an intermediate notch that increases a lateral width dimension of the lavatory above the notch and thereby improves the spatial environment of the lavatory.

Abstract: A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space.

Abstract: An internal wall in an aircraft cabin separates a lavatory and a galley of the aircraft. The internal wall has an intermediate notch that increases a lateral width dimension of the lavatory above the notch and thereby improves the spatial environment of the lavatory.

Abstract: Described are aircraft cabin modules including at least two seats positioned one behind the other and at least one upper berth positioned above at least one lower berth, each of said berths being associated with one of the seats. The upper berth extends over part of the length of the lower berth, but not all of the length thereof, in order to optimize the space in the cabin. The aircraft cabin may be equipped with two- or three-berth modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of railroad passenger car, and more particularly relates to a sleeper compartment of a railroad passenger car. The sleeper compartment may be an open type or a private booth type, comprising: sidewalls, partition walls, and two columns of longitudinally arranged sleepers that are parallel with each other; each column of the longitudinally arranged sleepers is formed by no less than two sleepers that are joined together, the sleepers comprise an upper-sleeper layer and a lower-sleeper layer; one partition wall is provided between adjacent sleepers; the length direction of the longitudinally arranged sleepers is consistent with the length direction of the railroad passenger car; the longitudinally arranged sleepers at two sides are fixed to the sidewalls respectively, and a corridor is provided between two adjacent columns of longitudinally arranged sleepers.

Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle including a support framework connectable to a wall of the vehicle, an upper litter support arm for holding a litter, the upper litter support arm connected to the support framework, a lower litter support arm for holding a litter, the lower litter support arm connected to the support framework, wherein the upper and lower litter support arms are connected to the support framework such that the upper and lower litter support arms are rotatable between a store position and a first support position and movable substantially horizontally between the first support position substantially adjacent to and near the support framework and a second support position substantially extended outwardly from the support framework.

Abstract: A crew rest unit for an aircraft fuselage may be formed as a monocoque shell (10) having curved walls (10b) complementary to and fitting within an available space (20a, 20b) in the aircraft fuselage. The monocoque shell (10) provides an enclosure for at least one sleep area (14a, 14b) therein. The curved walls (10b) of the monocoque shell (10) have load-bearing mounting members (12) on their outer surfaces for attachment of fasteners (22) to an adjacent wall or frame for the pre-determined available space (20a, 20b) in the aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of railroad passenger car, and more particularly relates to a sleeper compartment of a railroad passenger car. The sleeper compartment may be an open type or a private booth type, comprising: sidewalls, partition walls, and two columns of longitudinally arranged sleepers that are parallel with each other; each column of the longitudinally arranged sleepers is formed by no less than two sleepers that are joined together, the sleepers comprise an upper-sleeper layer and a lower-sleeper layer; one partition wall is provided between adjacent sleepers; the length direction of the longitudinally arranged sleepers is consistent with the length direction of the railroad passenger car; the longitudinally arranged sleepers at two sides are fixed to the sidewalls respectively, and a corridor is provided between two adjacent columns of longitudinally arranged sleepers.

Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle including a support framework connectable to a wall of the vehicle, an upper litter support arm for holding a litter, the upper litter support arm connected to the support framework, a lower litter support arm for holding a litter, the lower litter support arm connected to the support framework, wherein the upper and lower litter support arms are connected to the support framework such that the upper and lower litter support arms are rotatable between a store position and a first support position and movable substantially horizontally between the first support position substantially adjacent to and near the support framework and a second support position substantially extended outwardly from the support framework.

Abstract: A rest unit that can be laid out inside a fuselage of an aircraft, especially for the benefit of the crew, is made up of a plurality of cells of an elongated shape, each cell having longitudinal and transverse dimensions corresponding to a location of a berth, the cells being juxtaposed on at least two levels to form a module of a parallelepipedal outer shape. This module can be incorporated in a rear cone of the fuselage of the aircraft.

Abstract: A modular overhead privacy system for a mobile platform, in one form, includes a plurality of independent privacy modules located longitudinally spaced apart, above a passenger cabin, in an overhead crown area of the mobile platform. The system additionally includes a plurality of private access stairways providing access to the privacy modules from the passenger cabin. Each private module is accessible by an independent one of the private access stairways. Each privacy module includes at least one berth that provides a passenger or crew member a private reposing space separate from the passenger cabin. In one embodiment the privacy modules are longitudinally spaced apart in accordance with a seat pitch of a plurality of rows of seats in the passenger cabin. In another embodiment the seats are positioned adjacent one another behind a stairway leading the overhead privacy module. The system can be employed in either a passenger cabin area or a crew member area of a mobile platform.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin module for passengers that includes two transverse walls extending from a longitudinal cabin wall up to a longitudinal aisle, at least one of the transverse walls including a transparent portion. A longitudinal wall separates the cabin module from the aisle. At least one service module is arranged between the two transverse walls, more or less symmetrically in relation to a transverse median plane, defining with the walls of the module two contiguous personal spaces. An access is provided from the aisle to each personal space, and at least one seat is provided in each personal space, each seat having at least one configuration in which it is positioned parallel to the cabin wall. Each personal space includes elements capable of forming a bedding surface for at least one passenger.

Abstract: A modular overhead privacy system for a mobile platform is provided. The modular overhead privacy system includes a plurality of independent privacy modules located longitudinally spaced apart, above a passenger cabin, in an overhead crown area of the mobile platform. The modular overhead privacy system additionally includes a plurality of private access stairways providing access to the privacy modules from the passenger cabin. Each private module is accessible by an independent one of the private access stairways. Each privacy module includes at least one berth that provides a passenger or crew member a private reposing space separate from the passenger cabin. The privacy modules are longitudinally spaced apart in accordance with a seat pitch of a plurality of rows of seats in the passenger cabin. Therefore, each access stairway descends from the respective privacy module such that a bottom portion of the access stairway encroaches a single seat location within a specific row of seats.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for increasing useable space within a mobile platform compartment, such as an aircraft lavatory, which is adjacent a predetermined area, such as a passenger doorway area, of the mobile platform. The apparatus generally includes a turntable module rotatably coupled to supporting structure within the mobile platform. The turntable module can be rotated to a first angular position in which the turntable module is substantially within the compartment but outside the predetermined area. The turntable module can also be rotated to a second angular position in which the turntable module is substantially within the predetermined area but outside the compartment. The turntable module supports at least one item, such as a lavatory sink, which is accessible from within the compartment when the turntable module is in the second angular position.

Abstract: A berth arrangement, especially for means of transport, is described, comprising a plurality of single berths (1) which are arranged in rows in a successive, superimposed and mutually offset fashion and receive at least one reclining seat (6), and which berths form a sitting room (2) and a foot room (3) starting out from the sitting room (2), with the height of the foot room being smaller than the sitting room height. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is provided that the respective ceilings (5) and floors (4) of the sitting rooms (2) correspond to the negative shapes of the floors (10) and ceilings (9) of the foot space (3).

Abstract: Sleeping units such as bunks or cabins are arranged in a space efficient manner in the lower lobe of an aircraft, accessible from the main passenger cabin by a stairway or elevator. The space efficient arrangement of sleeping units can include bunks extending longitudinally along one side of a longitudinal aisle and bunks extending transversely of the aircraft at the other side of the aisle. Access to the transversely extending bunks can be by short cross-aisles. At least one portion of the passenger compartment can have a floor lowered relative to the normal cargo floor to provide additional headroom in the aisle, while another portion of the sleeping compartment can rest on the cargo floor for conversion between a passenger rest area configuration and a standard cargo carrying configuration.

Abstract: A split-level seating device for elevating and mounting alternate rows of seats for aircraft, surface transportation or for stationary applications, as a means to gain greater seating comfort and to increase overall seating capacity, by pre-empting otherwise unutilized or inefficient spatial displacement within such vehicles, to enable every sitter a lower seating position and every sitter to raise the legs at or above the level of the torso.

Abstract: A lavatory module for a passenger airplane, enabling a serviceman to carry out a task for replenishing and changing the stock of amenities from outside the lavatory module in a reduced time, facilitating the work for achieving the task, and facilitating passenger' actions to gain access to the amenities. The lavatory module has a lavatory box having a shape conforming to a space in the fuselage of the passenger airplane in which the lavatory module is installed, and is integrally and internally equipped with lavatory equipments, such as a vertically elongate amenity closet having a plurality of amenity storage compartments arranged in a vertical row, a washstand and a toilet bowl. The lavatory box has a front wall facing the passage of the passenger airplane and provided with a service opening closet by a service door hinged so as to be opened from the passage and a passage opening closed by a passage door from the passage.

Abstract: Equipment for public transport vehicles and transit areas having on either side of a longitudinal passageway, symmetrical transverse rows of sitting seats, having an alternating orientation, sometimes facing and sometimes back to back. At least above two longitudinal sequences of sitting seats on the side of the longitudinal passageway are provided longitudinal lounger seats, at a rate of one lounger for two sitting seats, whereof the central bottom points bear on the seat backs coupled back to back and whereof the adjacent raised ends are extended on the curved inner roof area. Access to each central bottom point takes place by steps located on the other side of the longitudinal passageway and which face one another, in the sides common to the seat backs joined back to back.

Abstract: Support means for a plastic tank in a railway car includes a pair of side members suspended from the roof of a railway car. Base members for holding the tank are connected to the side members. Means are provided on the base member to restrain the lateral and longitudinal movement of the tank. Flexible means are provided to accommodate small movements and dimensional changes in the tank resulting from temperature changes.

Abstract: A storage arrangement for a passenger compartment in a railway passenger vehicle including a vertical panel extending between and removably secured to the ceiling and floor of the vehicle and having a cabinet shell secured thereto to provide an easily assembled and maintained baggage containment or storage arrangement within the compartment.

Abstract: A railway passenger sleeping car is provided with standard base compartments communicating with a standard size aisle remotely positioned from the car vestibule. The car includes a vestibule having an enlarged aisle which communicates with an enlarged compartment having an annex for storing special equipment for the handicapped. The vestibule aisle and enlarged compartment are positioned close to the car door openings.

Abstract: A sleeping berth movable between stored and use positions includes an elongated pan having a central substantially deep portion and at opposite ends substantially narrower portions which contain a suitably shaped mattress. The shallow portions in the use position of the bed increase the head room for passengers seated on the compartment seats. The pan or shell of the berth also includes at one side thereof a tubular beam construction which houses a linkage mechanism for releasably locking the berth in use and non-use positions.

Abstract: A railway passenger car includes a bedroom compartment having a commode enclosure comprising a pair of enclosure sections which during non-use are moved together into a confined and compact manner providing greater compartment space and during use can be moved apart to provide an enlarged commode area.

Abstract: A table arrangement for a railway passenger car compartment includes a first table which can be folded from a use to a stored position in a side of the compartment. The first table can be used alone or it can be joined for use with a larger knock-down table which includes latching provisions for interlocking the two table tops of the arrangement.