Concept of a smart bin in a passenger aircraft

Abstract

The diploma work considers sensors and storage equipment of a passenger aircraft, taking into account Boeing 767. Subject of study: smart storage bin in a passenger aircraft. Aim of master thesis: is to design a smart storage bin for a passenger aircraft. For this project Load sensors are connected to each passenger storage bin and provide an output signal proportional to a weight of items within the bin. The range sensors are also coupled to each passenger storage bin and provide an output signal proportional to an amount of empty space available within the bin. Analyzing the smart sensor system for the plane, considering the labor and environmental factors of design and production. Novelty of results: it is the first time a smart bin will be successfully designed and implemented in a passenger aircraft. Practical value: it will improve the safety onboard a passenger aircraft by indicating a full storage bin to avoid fall. It also will save time for passengers when boarding and existing the aircraft to know which storage facility to use at each point in time. The display device provides a visual indication based upon such status signal whether or not the associated storage bin is filled.