DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) LAVATORY AND SHOWER COMBINATION

An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry c...

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Hauptverfasser: WENTLAND MARK E, CHEUNG WING, SHIMASAKI KEVIN
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry cross-aisleway. Deployable walls and doors are used to create a partitioned environment. A false bottom shower pan cover provides structural support for wheelchairs while also being removable to reveal a modular shower pan for bathing.