A method and apparatus for providing a closing force. The apparatus comprises a stowage bin (206), a number of sensors (210) that measure a number of forces on the stowage bin, an assist mechanism (208) that provides a closing force (234), a controller (212) that compares data from the number of sensors, and an adjustment mechanism (248) that adjusts the closing force based on the data from the number of sensors. The assist mechanism has a mechanical advantage that changes to provide the closing force.
STOWAGE BIN WITH CLOSING FORCE ASSISTANCE
VERSTAUUNGSKASTEN MIT SCHLIESSKRAFTUNTERSTÜTZUNG
BAC DE RANGEMENT AVEC ASSISTANCE DE FERMETURE
2016-03-16
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |