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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2006
Bret L. Lamoree, Snohomish, WA (US);
Dennis C. Lin, Everett, WA (US);
Heidi J. Kneller, Bellevue, WA (US);
Bret L. Lamoree, Snohomish, WA (US);
Dennis C. Lin, Everett, WA (US);
Heidi J. Kneller, Bellevue, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A stowage compartment system for use in an interior area. A support structure is supported from a structural subassembly. At least one compartment is rotatably supported from the support structure. An electrically powered actuator is used to rotate the compartment between open and closed positions. A sensor senses an amperage being drawn by the actuator while the actuator is rotating the compartment. A controller is responsive to the sensor and controls the actuator to interrupt rotational movement of the compartment upon detecting an obstruction.