Quick-change fastening system for mounting an element to a fastening structure

Abstract

The present application describes a quick-change fastening system for demountably mounting an element to a fastening structure. The element comprises an engagement element that is designed to engage a bearing element of the fastening structure, wherein the element is hingeably held around the bearing element between a hooked-in position and a fastened position. The element further comprises a fastening element that can be affixed to a locking element of the fastening structure when the element is in its fastened position. The engagement element and the bearing element are designed such that along a hingeing movement of the element a form-fit connection is established when the element is in its hooked-in position, and that a force-fit connection is established when the element is in its fastened position.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of the German Patent Application No. 10 2006 016 509.8 filed Apr. 7, 2006 and of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 790,463 filed Apr. 7, 2006, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to an element, in particular a container to receive objects, comprising a fastening device for detachably mounting the element to a fastening structure. [0003] The invention further relates to a fastening structure for detachably mounting an element, in particular a container, to receive objects. The container is, for example, an overhead stowage compartment or hatrack for passenger cabins of a means of locomotion for transporting passengers. [0004] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fastening system that comprises an element as mentioned above, as well as a fastening structure as mentioned above. [0005]...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an improved fastening system for elements, such as containers, to receive objects in passenger compartments and transport compartments. The fastening system allows for simple and rapid installation and deinstallation of the elements, reducing the number of work steps and the number of personnel required for the installation. The fastening system includes a fastening device with a hook and a bearing element that can hingeably hold the element in a hooked-in position. The hook can be easily installed and can form a force-fit connection with the bearing element. The fastening device can be affixed to a locking element of the fastening structure. The fastening system can be used in a two-phase fastening process, with a mechanical cushioning element to reduce stress between the hook and the bearing element. The fastening element can be designed as a bolt or a releasing mechanism for easy deinstallation. The invention provides a more efficient and effective fastening system for elements in passenger and transport compartments.

Problems solved by technology

Normally, with such alteration of the arrangement of the passenger cabin, deinstallation or installation of such OHSCs is a particularly time-intensive part of the layout change.

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