A system for retracting a center console of an aircraft having a cockpit with an interior area includes the center console being positioned within the interior area of the cockpit and supporting one or more aircraft controls; a mechanism supporting the center console and to facilitate movement of the center console between an extended position and a retracted position; a control system for operating the mechanism to facilitate movement, the control system having at least one sensor for monitoring the interior space of the cockpit; the at least one sensor is to determine when a person is entering the cockpit; and the control system is to activate movement of the center console to the retracted position upon the sensor determining the person is entering the cockpit.


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    Title :

    Automatic Retractable Center Console System for an Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-01-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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