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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2006
Chad D. Schmitz, Arlington, WA (US);
Michael S. Haynes, Seattle, WA (US);
Nelson J. Jeyarajah, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Michael J. Malkinson, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Christopher S. Pugh, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Chad D. Schmitz, Arlington, WA (US);
Michael S. Haynes, Seattle, WA (US);
Nelson J. Jeyarajah, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Michael J. Malkinson, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Christopher S. Pugh, Mukilteo, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A pivot system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The pivot system includes a first fitting that defines a raceway and an engagement feature and a second fitting. The second fitting includes a hub for engagement with the raceway and a mating engagement feature to secure the first fitting within the second fitting. The second fitting also includes a guide that directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting.