DE102008046979B3 - Hinge for movably connecting e.g. frame and personal service unit-panel, of luggage compartment in passenger aircraft, has hinge axis sections retained in preset position in storing devices by spring that extends between ends of sections - Google Patents

Abstract

The hinge (10) has a hinge axis (16) with hinge axis sections (16a, 16b), which are movably arranged in two sets of storing devices (18, 20,22,24) of hinge elements (12, 14) at a completely mounted condition of the hinge, respectively. The hinge axis sections are retained in its position in the storing devices by a spring that freely extends between ends of the hinge axis sections, where the ends are turned towards each other. The hinge elements are made of plastic material. The spring is connected with the ends.

Description

The The invention relates to a hinge according to the preamble of the claim 1. It is in particular for the movable connection of two luggage compartment components suitable in an airplane. Furthermore, the invention relates to a a luggage compartment arrangement equipped with such a hinge.

Luggage compartments with a lowerable shell are presently particularly in passenger aircraft used, since they advantageously an optimal use of space and at the same time enable a high level of operating comfort. The lowerable shell is from an upper closed position, in the optimal headroom of sitting under the luggage compartments Passengers is guaranteed in a lower open Loading and unloading pivot. In the loading or unloading position can even smaller people conveniently put luggage in the shell or remove from the shell. For connecting two movable luggage compartment components become common made of aluminum hinges used.

These Hinges include, for example, a first luggage compartment component fastenable first hinge element as well as an example a second luggage compartment component attachable second hinge element. The first hinge element and the second hinge element are each with bearing sleeves for Recording a hinge axis provided. The hinge axis is by means of a press fit rigidly in a bearing sleeve of the second hinge element attached and through the bearing sleeves passed through the first hinge member to the first hinge element pivotable relative to the second hinge element with the second Connect hinge element. The hinge axis carries further a spiral spring whose first end is connected to the first hinge element interacts. A second end of the coil spring acts against it the second hinge element together so that the coil spring the first hinge element and the second hinge element in a desired starting position biased relative to each other. A pivoting of the hinge elements relative to each other thus requires the overcoming of the coil spring applied preload force. Currently for mobile connection two luggage compartment components used aluminum hinges have a relatively high weight. Furthermore The component costs per hinge are relatively high.

The DE 42 92 446 C1 discloses a plastic hinge having a first and a second hinge member. The first hinge member comprises an outer part and an inner part with a cylindrical housing. Two coupling elements are mounted in the cylindrical housing and formed on the second hinge member webs. Between mutually facing ends of the coupling elements extends a coil spring which acts as a torsion spring and biases the hinge members in a position corresponding to either the open or the closed state of the hinge. For fixing the coupling elements in their position in the cylindrical housing of the first hinge element and relative to the webs formed on the second hinge member is placed on opposite ends of the coupling elements each have a cap which is screwed by means of a screw with the coupling elements.

The DE 15 84 062 A discloses a hinge with a plate-shaped hinge member 1 , which has two hook-shaped fork pieces for receiving a hinge axis.

The DE 103 01 147 A1 discloses a hinge provided with a reinforcing plate or reinforcing ribs to improve its stability.

The DE 41 30 644 A1 discloses an overhead luggage compartment with a lowerable shell, wherein the lowerable shell is pivotable about two four-bar linkages between an upper closed position and a lower open position relative to a housing of the luggage compartment.

Of the Invention is therefore based on the object, in particular for movable connection of two luggage compartment components in an aircraft suitable, inexpensive to provide manufacturable and lightweight hinge. Furthermore The invention is based on the object, with such a Hinge equipped luggage compartment arrangement provide.

These Tasks are by a hinge with the in claim 1 specified characteristics and a luggage compartment arrangement with the im Claim 12 specified features solved.

A hinge according to the invention comprises a first hinge element, a second hinge element and a hinge axis which is adapted to pivotally connect the second hinge element to the first hinge element relative to the first hinge element. Further, the hinge includes a spring, wherein a first end of the spring cooperates with the first hinge member and a second end of the spring cooperates with the second hinge member so that the spring biases the first hinge member and the second hinge member to a desired home position relative to one another. An Ver pivoting of the hinge elements relative to each other thus requires overcoming the force applied by the spring biasing force. The spring may be formed, for example, in the form of a helical spring.

The first hinge element and the second hinge element of the hinge according to the invention are made of a plastic material and can therefore be particularly cost-saving For example, be made by injection molding. Furthermore let yourself by a hinge whose hinge elements are made of a plastic material exist, compared to a hinge with hinge elements made of aluminum a considerable Achieve weight savings.

The Hinge axis of the hinge according to the invention has a first hinge axis section and a separate formed by the first hinge axis portion second hinge axis section on. The first hinge axis section is slidable in one first bearing means of the first hinge member and a first Bearing device of the second hinge element added. Of the second hinge axis section, however, is displaceable in one second bearing means of the first hinge member and a second Bearing device of the second hinge element added. Different as a conventional hinge thus has the hinge according to the invention a two-part hinge axis. The spring of the hinge according to the invention extends free between mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis portion and is with each other facing ends of the first and second hinge axis portion connected to the first hinge axis section and the second Hinge axle section in their positions in the first and the second storage facilities of the first hinge element and the second hinge element to hold. In other words, the spring bridges one Distance between the mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis portion, thereby holding the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis portion in the first and the second Storage facilities of the first hinge element and the second Hinge element, without this being necessary, the both hinge axis sections, for example by means of a Press fit in one of the storage facilities of the first or set second hinge element.

There the spring of the hinge according to the invention the distance between the mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis portion bridged, the hinge axis of the hinge according to the invention shorter and thus be made lighter than a one-piece Hinge axis of a conventional Hinge. About that can out by dispensing with a fixed connection of the two hinge axis sections with the storage facilities of the first or the second hinge element optical advantages are achieved, since it is no longer necessary, the Hinge axle sections by means of a press fit rigidly with a To connect hinge element while doing, for example, by scratching one may even painted surface the hinge element, the visual appearance of the hinge element to impair.

The facing each other ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis portion may each be provided with positioning bushes Be provided with an optimized connection of the spring with the facing each other ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge axis section. Preferably have the positioning sockets on a radially outwardly projecting flange, as contact surface for the with the mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion and the second hinge shaft portion connected spring can serve. Furthermore, the flange of the positioning sleeves facilitates the positioning of the Hinge axle sections in the storage facilities of the hinge elements, as he also as a contact area or stop surface for one Bearing device, preferably a storage device of the two th Can serve hinge element. Basically, a positioning socket integrated with an associated Hinge axle section be formed. Alternatively, however, can also be used as separate components manufactured positioning sockets, which pressed on a corresponding hinge axis section or can be glued. The Hinge axle sections and the positioning bushings may be off a plastic material or aluminum, wherein the Positioning bushings and the hinge axis sections either off made of the same material or different materials could be. If the positioning bushings are made of a plastic material, can the Positionierbuchsen also on the associated hinge axis sections be sprayed on.

The first bearing device of the first hinge element, the first bearing device of the second hinge element, the second bearing device of the first hinge element and / or the second bearing device of the second hinge element is / are preferably formed without undercuts. Since in the hinge according to the invention, the two hinge axis sections with the help of the spring in ih ren positions in the storage facilities of the first hinge member and the second hinge member are held, the storage facilities need not have any undercut, as required in conventional hinges to make an interference fit between a hinge axis and a storage facility can. If the hinge elements of the hinge according to the invention are produced by injection molding, it is ensured by the undercut-free design of the bearing devices that the hinge elements can be easily formed from an injection molding tool. The provision of additional slides or the like in the injection mold can then be dispensed with in an advantageous manner.

For example can / can the first bearing device of the first hinge element, the first bearing device of the second hinge element, the second bearing device of the first Hinge element and / or the second storage device of the second Hinge element a first bearing portion with a first one Side open cross section and a second bearing section with a second side opposite to the first side include open cross-section. If necessary, stabilize the position of the hinge axis sections in the storage facilities desired or is required, can / can a storage facility or more storage facilities more as two, for example, have three bearing sections.

to Improving its mechanical strength can be the first hinge element with reinforcing ribs be provided. The reinforcing ribs can on a surface of the second hinge element facing the be formed first hinge element. Preferably extends a first group of reinforcing ribs from the first bearing device of the first hinge element in Essentially perpendicular to the hinge axis. A second group of reinforcing ribs may differ from the second bearing means of the first hinge element extend substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis. Preferably corresponds to the number of reinforcing ribs in a group of reinforcing ribs, extending from a bearing means of the first hinge element extend the number of bearing sections of the storage facility.

The first and second bearing means of the first hinge member are preferably shaped so that one through the hinge axis defined hinge pivot point at a desired distance from one of the second hinge element facing away from the surface of the first hinge element lies. Preferably, the distance between the hinge pivot point and the surface facing away from the second hinge element of the first hinge element a desired application of the hinge adapted, so ideally to separate spacers, the on the surface facing away from the second hinge element of the first hinge element can be applied, can be dispensed with. If the hinge according to the invention for different Intended purposes is provided, the distance between the hinge pivot and the surface facing away from the second hinge element of the first hinge element selected be that he for the Majority of the intended uses of the hinge is suitable, so that the hinge is only in the remaining use cases with separate spacers must be provided.

At The first hinge element is preferably at least one receiving device for Receiving a first end of the spring provided. The recording device can be formed by a depression in one of the second Hinge element facing away from the surface of the first hinge element accomplished is. Such a receiving device holds the first end of the spring safely in the desired Position, is easy to manufacture and realizable without additional weight.

The second hinge element may be on a first hinge element facing surface have at least one recess which is shaped so that the Hinge pivot point defined by the hinge axis in one desired Distance from a surface facing away from the first hinge element of the second hinge element is located. Similar to the design the storage facilities of the first hinge element allows the in the surface of the first hinge element facing the optionally formed recess second hinge member the renunciation of separately formed spacers. If so required or required may be on one of the first hinge element remote surface Of course, still the second hinge element still a separate Distance element are provided. However, the recess is preferable shaped so that they adjust the setting of a desired distance between the hinge pivot point and the surface facing away from the first hinge element of the second hinge element for the majority of use cases of the hinge allows.

In the second hinge element, an opening is preferably provided in the region of the depression which is formed in the surface of the second hinge element facing the first hinge element. This opening serves to receive a fastening device, such. B. a screw by means of which the second hinge element can be fastened to a component, for example a first luggage compartment component in an aircraft. Preferably, the opening is formed in the form of a slot. As a result, the position of the fastening device and thus the position of the second hinge element on the component, for example, the first luggage compartment component can be adjusted within certain limits. The hinge element is thus particularly flexible and is also able to compensate component and assembly tolerances. Since the elongated hole is arranged in the depression in the surface of the second hinge element facing the first hinge element, a head of the fastening device, for example a screw head, can be accommodated in the depression. This prevents the head of the fastening device from hindering the folding of the hinge with a required closing angle.

In the surface of the first hinge element facing the second hinge element can be formed only one recess in which a fastener receiving opening in the form one or more fastener receiving openings in the form of oblong holes can be arranged. Alternatively, however, it is also possible in the first hinge element facing surface to provide two or more depressions of the second hinge element. In such a case can / can in just one recess, a fastener receiving opening or a plurality of fastener receiving openings may be arranged. alternative but it is also possible several or all wells with a fastener receiving opening or to provide a plurality of fastener receiving openings.

The second hinge element can improve its mechanical Load capacity with reinforcing ribs be provided. Preferably, the second hinge element has two Groups of reinforcing ribs on, on the first hinge element facing surface of the second Hinge element can be formed. For example, can itself a first group of reinforcing ribs from the first bearing means of the second hinge member along extend from imaginary lines of force in the direction of the fastener opening. In similar Way, a second group of reinforcing ribs may extend from the second Bearing device along imaginary lines of force in the direction of Extend fastener opening. When the second hinge element on its the first hinge element facing surface is provided with two recesses and two fastener openings in the form of oblong holes has, the first group of reinforcing ribs extends preferably along imaginary lines of force from the first storage facility towards a first slot and the second group of reinforcing ribs preferably extends along imaginary lines of force of the second bearing device in the direction of a second slot. Preferably corresponds to the number of reinforcing ribs in a group of reinforcing ribs, extending from a bearing means of the second hinge element extend the number of bearing sections of the storage facility.

In a preferred embodiment of the hinge according to the invention forms the recess facing in the first hinge element surface of the second hinge element is formed on that of the first Hinge element facing away from the surface of the second hinge element a contact edge. This abutment edge can be substantially vertical extend to the hinge axis and as a receiving device for receiving serve the second end of the spring. This can be on a separate Receiving device for fastening the second end of the spring be dispensed with the second hinge element.

A Inventory luggage compartment arrangement according to the invention comprises a first luggage compartment component which provided for movable connection with a second luggage compartment component is. The first luggage compartment component can, for example, a lowered bare shell of a luggage compartment be. The second luggage compartment component For example, an interior trim component adjacent to the lowerable shell, such as B. be a Personal Service Unit (PSU) panel. The first Luggage compartment component is movable by means of a hinge described above with the second luggage compartment component connected. For this purpose, for example, the first hinge element at the first luggage compartment component and the second hinge member on the second luggage compartment component be attached.

The hinge according to the invention and the luggage compartment arrangement according to the invention are especially due to their lightweight construction in particular advantageously suitable for use in an aircraft.

The Invention is described below with reference to the attached schematic Drawings illustrated embodiments explained in more detail from to those

1 a three-dimensional view of a hinge in the unfolded state without one in the 11 . 12 . 14 and 15F illustrated spring shows

2 a top view of the hinge according to 1 in the folded state shows

3 a side view of the hinge according to 1 in the folded state shows;

4 a three-dimensional view of a first hinge element of the hinge according to 1 shows,

5 a side view of the first hinge element according to 4 shows,

6A and 6B three-dimensional detail views of a bearing device of the first hinge element according to 4 demonstrate,

7 a three-dimensional view of a second hinge element of the hinge according to 1 1, which illustrates a surface of the second hinge element which, in the assembled state of the hinge, faces the first hinge element,

8th a three-dimensional view of the second hinge element according to 7 1, which illustrates a surface of the second hinge element which, in the assembled state of the hinge, faces away from the first hinge element,

9A to 9C three-dimensional detail views of a bearing device and of reinforcing ribs of the second hinge element according to the 7 and 8th demonstrate,

10 a detailed representation of two in a surface of the second hinge element according to the 7 and 8th formed wells,

11 one for use in a hinge according to 1 provided spring shows

12 the spring according to 11 in accordance with two hinge axis portions of the hinge according to 1 connected state shows

13A and 13B Detailed representations of the hinge axis sections of the hinge according to 1 demonstrate,

14 a detailed view of the spring according to 11 im with the hinge according to 1 connected state shows

15A to 15F for assembling the hinge according to 1 show required installation steps, and

In the accompanying drawings, a hinge which is particularly suitable for use on board an aircraft is generally included 10 designated. The hinge 10 comprises a first hinge element 12 and a second hinge element 14 , Both hinge elements 12 . 14 consist of a plastic material and are manufactured as injection-molded parts.

As in particular in the 1 . 2 . 12 . 13A and 13B can be seen, comprises a hinge axis 16 that serves the second hinge element 14 relative to the first hinge element 12 pivotable with the first hinge element 12 to connect a first hinge axis section 16a and a separate from the first hinge axis section 16a trained second hinge axis section 16b , The first hinge axis section 16a and the second hinge axis section 16b are formed pin-shaped and consist either, as well as the first hinge element 12 and the second hinge element 14 , made of a plastic material or are made of another material, such. B. aluminum.

As in particular the 1 and 2 it can be seen, is the first hinge axis section 16a the hinge axis 16 in a first storage facility 18 of the first hinge element 12 and a first storage facility 20 of the second hinge element 14 added. In the same way, the second hinge axis section 16b the hinge axis 16 in a second storage facility 22 of the first hinge element 12 and a second storage facility 24 of the second hinge element 14 added. Detailed representations of the at the first hinge element 12 trained storage facilities 18 . 22 are the 6A and 6B refer to. The on the second hinge element 14 trained storage facilities 20 . 24 are against it in the 9A to 9C illustrated in detail.

All storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 are formed without undercuts. This causes problems when molding the injection-molded hinge elements 12 . 14 avoided from an injection mold. In particular, it is possible to dispense with the use of additional slides in the injection molding tool. For this purpose, the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 each a first bearing section 26 with a cross section open to a first side. To the first storage section 26 borders a second storage section 28 on, which has a cross section open to one of the first side opposite the second side. One to the second storage section 28 adjacent third storage section 30 has in turn, similar to the first bearing section 26 one to the ers th side open cross-section. The cross-sectional shape of the bearing sections 26 . 28 . 30 is in each case to a shape of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b ie a peripheral shape of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b adjusted so that the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b slidable in the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 can be included.

The in the 9A . 9B and 9B illustrated storage facilities 20 . 24 of the second hinge element 14 have a similar structure as the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 , Each storage facility 20 . 24 includes a first bearing section 32 with a cross section open to a first side. To the first storage section 32 borders a second storage section 34 whose cross section is open towards a second side opposite the first side. Finally, it is adjacent to the second storage section 34 a third storage section 36 provided, whose cross section, similar to the cross section of the first bearing portion 32 , open to the first side is formed. In the storage facilities 20 . 24 of the second hinge element 14 can, as well as in the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b be added slidably. For this purpose, the cross-sectional shape of the bearing sections 32 . 34 . 36 again to the peripheral shape of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b customized.

At the hinge 10 are the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b not as in conventional hinges, for example by means of a press fit, in the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 or the storage facilities 20 . 24 of the second hinge element 14 established. Instead, the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b only loose in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 inserted. Around the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b in their positions in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 to hold is therefore a feather 38 with mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion 16a and the second hinge axis portion 16b connected (see 11 . 12 and 14 ). For this purpose, the trained in the form of a helical spring spring 38 on the mutually facing ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b postponed. In other words, the spring 38 bridges the distance between the mutually facing ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b and thereby prevents migration of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b from the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 , In particular, prevents the spring 38 in that the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b from their position in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 to move towards each other.

To the spring 38 in their position on the ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b to hold, are the ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b in the assembled state of the hinge 10 face each other and for connection with the spring 38 are provided, each with positioning sockets 40a . 40b Mistake. The positioning sockets 40a . 40a can be made of a plastic material or of aluminum and on the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b overmolded or on the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b pressed or glued. The positioning sockets 40a . 40b are each with a radially outwardly projecting flange 42a . 42b provided as a contact surface for the on the positioning sockets 40a . 40b deferred spring 38 serves (see 14 ). Furthermore, the flange is used 42a . 42b each positioning socket 40a . 40b as a contact surface for the storage facilities 20 . 24 of the second hinge element 14 ,

The feather 38 not only serves to hold the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 but also has the function of the first hinge element 12 and the second hinge element 14 to bias in a desired starting position relative to each other. For this it is necessary that a first end 44 the feather 38 with the first hinge element 12 interacts and a second end 46 the feather 38 with the second hinge element 14 cooperates (see 14 ). A pivoting of the hinge elements 12 . 14 From their starting position relative to each other thus requires overcoming the high stiffness of the connecting spring 38 applied preload force.

To record the first end 44 the feather 38 are on the first hinge element 12 two recording devices 48a . 48b intended. The recording devices 48a . 48b are formed by a depression in one of the second hinge element 12 remote surface 50 of the first hinge element 12 formed (see 1 . 4 and 14 ). Because the first hinge element 12 two recording devices 48a . 48b may have, the first end 44 the feather 38 as needed, in any of the two receptacles 48a . 48b be determined. Because the recording devices 48a . 48b integrated with the first hinge element 12 may be formed on a separate device for fixing the first end 44 the feather 38 be waived.

As in particular from the 5 it can be seen that the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 shaped so that a hinge pivot point D, which in the assembled state of the hinge 10 through the hinge axis 16 is defined, at a desired distance A from that of the second hinge element 14 remote surface 50 of the first hinge element 12 is arranged. The distance A is to the majority of the desired applications of the hinge 10 adapted, so that in these applications can be dispensed with the use of separate spacers. Nevertheless, it is of course possible spacers on the of the second hinge element 14 remote surface 50 of the first hinge element 12 to place.

To improve the mechanical strength of the first hinge element 12 , in particular the storage facilities 18 . 22 are on a second hinge element 14 facing surface 52 of the first hinge element 12 reinforcing ribs 54 trained (see 1 . 2 . 4 . 5 . 6A and 6B ). The reinforcing ribs 54 extend in two groups from the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis 16 , each storage section 26 . 28 . 30 the storage facilities 18 . 22 a reinforcing rib 54 assigned.

Finally, the first hinge element 12 with two fastener openings 56a . 56b provided (see 4 ). The fastener openings 56a . 56b serve to accommodate two pan head screws 58a . 58b with washers 60a . 60b , with the help of which the first hinge element 12 securely attachable to a first movable overhead compartment component, such as a lowerable shell of an overhead luggage compartment in an aircraft. By the above-described design of the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 such that the hinge pivot point D is at the desired distance A from that of the second hinge element 14 remote surface 50 of the first hinge element 12 is arranged, a required clearance F for the flat head screws 58a . 58b and the washers 60a . 60b created (see 5 ), so the flat head screws 58a . 58b and the washers 60a . 60b folding the hinge 10 with a desired closing angle of approx. 5.5 ° (see 3 ) do not hinder.

As in particular from the 1 . 7 . 8th and 10 can be seen are in a the first hinge element 12 facing surface 62 of the second hinge element 14 two depressions 64a . 64b educated. The wells 64a . 64b are configured so that the hinge pivot point D at a desired distance from one of the first hinge element 12 remote surface 66 of the second hinge element 14 lies. This distance is at the desired application of the hinge 10 adapted, ie chosen so that for the majority of applications of the hinge 10 to the attachment of additional spacers on that of the first hinge element 12 remote surface 66 of the second hinge element 14 can be waived. If desired or required, may be on the of the first hinge element 12 remote surface 66 of the second hinge element 14 However, additional spacers are easily attached.

In every well 64a . 64b is a slot 68a . 68b trained (see 7 and 8th ). The long holes 68a . 68b serve to accommodate flat head screws 70a . 70b with washers 72a . 72b , with the help of which the second hinge half 14 can be securely attached to a second luggage compartment component. The second luggage compartment component, for example, an adjacent to a lowerable luggage compartment tray interior trim component such. B. be a Personal Service Unit (PSU) panel. The long holes 68a . 68b passing through flat head screws 70a . 70b are screwed into threaded inserts that are attached to the PSU panel. The arrangement of the threaded inserts and the elongated holes 68a . 68b in the wells 64a . 64b of the second hinge element 14 is chosen so that the flat head screws 70a . 70b for fastening the second hinge element 14 and the flat head screws 58a . 58b for fixing the first hinge element 12 in the folded state of the hinge 10 not directly opposite. Instead, the flat head screws 70a . 70b for fastening the second hinge element 14 centered to the pan head screws 58a . 58b for fixing the first hinge element 12 added. This will ensure that the pan head screws 58a . 58b . 70a . 70b folding the hinge 10 with the desired closing angle of about 5.5 ° not hinder (see 3 ).

As in particular from the 1 and 10 becomes clear, the flat head screws 70a . 70b at different positions in the oblong holes 68a . 68b to be ordered. This gives some flexibility in the choice of the mounting position of the second hinge element 14 created. This allows, for example, tolerances in the assembly or component tolerances in a simple and comfortable way to compensate.

Similar to the first hinge element 12 is also the second hinge element 14 to improve its mechanical strength with reinforcing ribs 78 Mistake. The reinforcing rib groups 78 are divided into two groups. A first group of reinforcing ribs 78 extends on the first hinge element 12 facing surface 62 of the second hinge element 14 from the first storage facility 20 of the second hinge element 14 along imaginary lines of force in the direction of the first long hole 68a , Similarly, a second set of reinforcing ribs extends 78 on the first hinge element 12 facing surface 62 of the second hinge element 14 from the second storage facility 24 along imaginary lines of force in the direction of the second slot 68b ,

As in particular from the 1 and 3 shows, is the second hinge element 14 shaped so that its storage facilities 20 . 24 in the assembled state of the hinge 10 centrally offset to the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 are positioned, ie the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b first of all the storage facilities 20 . 24 of the second hinge element 14 and then the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 push through. By this configuration of the hinge elements 12 . 14 ensures that the on the hinge elements 12 . 14 trained reinforcing ribs 54 . 78 offset from each other, and thus the folding of the hinge 10 with the desired closing angle of about 5.5 ° do not hinder.

As in particular from the 14 becomes clear form the depressions 64a . 64b that is in the first hinge element 12 facing surface 62 of the second hinge element 14 are formed on the of the first hinge element 12 remote surface 66 of the second hinge element 14 contact edges 80a . 80b , The abutment edges 80a . 80b can as recording devices for receiving the second end 46 the feather 38 serve, ie the second end 46 the feather 38 on the second hinge element 14 establish. In the in 14 shown embodiment of the hinge 10 is the second end 46 the feather 38 at the edge of the plant 80b established. However, if desired or required, it is of course also possible for the abutment edge 80a to define the second end 46 the feather 38 be used.

In the 15A to 15F is the assembly of the hinge 10 illustrated. In a first step, first the hinge elements 12 . 14 aligned in the desired position relative to each other. In particular, the second hinge element becomes 14 arranged so that its storage facilities 20 . 24 in the middle of the storage facilities 18 . 22 of the first hinge element 12 are offset.

Subsequently, the second hinge axis section 16b with the positioning bush attached to its end 40b first by the second storage facility 24 of the second hinge element 14 and then through the second storage facility 22 of the first hinge element 12 pushed until the flange 42b the positioning socket 40b in contact with the second storage facility 24 of the second hinge element 14 device (see 15B and 15C ).

In the next step, the first hinge axis section 16a with the positioning bush attached to its end 40a first in the first storage facility 20 of the second hinge element 14 and then into the first storage facility 18 of the first hinge element 12 pushed until the flange 42a the positioning socket 40a in contact with the first storage facility 20 of the second hinge element 14 device (see 15D and 15E ). The with the positioning sockets 40a . 40b provided ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b are now facing each other and arranged at a distance from each other. The length of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b is chosen so that they easily one after the other in their position in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 can be used.

Finally, the spring 38 on the positioning sockets 40a . 40b at the mutually facing ends of the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b placed. This is the spring 38 temporarily slightly bent. The first end 44 the feather 38 is in the on the first hinge element 12 provided recording device 48a used. The second end 46 the feather 38 is attached to the at the second hinge element 14 intended edge of investment 80b created and thereby fixed in position. Through the interaction of the ends 44 . 46 the feather 38 with the hinge elements 12 . 14 become the hinge elements 12 . 14 biased in a desired starting position relative to each other. At the same time holds the spring 38 the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b in their positions in the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 ie it prevents the hinge axis sections 16a . 16b from the storage facilities 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 the hinge elements 12 . 14 to move towards each other.

Claims (13)

Hinge ( 10 ) with: - a first hinge element ( 12 ), - a second hinge element ( 14 ), - a hinge axis ( 16 ), which is adapted to the second hinge element ( 14 ) relative to the first hinge element ( 12 ) pivotable with the first hinge element ( 12 ), and - a spring ( 38 ), with a first end ( 44 ) The fe of the ( 38 ) with the first hinge element ( 12 ) and a second end ( 46 ) the feather ( 38 ) with the second hinge element ( 14 ) cooperates, so that the spring ( 38 ) the first hinge element ( 12 ) and the second hinge element ( 14 ) in a desired starting position relative to each other, wherein the first hinge element ( 12 ) and the second hinge element ( 14 ) consist of a plastic material, wherein the hinge axis ( 16 ) a first hinge axis section ( 16a ) and a separate from the first hinge axis section ( 16a ) formed second hinge axis section ( 16b ), and wherein the spring ( 38 ) with mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion ( 16a ) and the second hinge axis section ( 16b ), characterized in that in the finished assembled state of the hinge ( 10 ) the first hinge axis section ( 16a ) displaceable in a first storage facility ( 18 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) and a first storage facility ( 20 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) is received and the second hinge axis section ( 16 ) slidably in a second storage facility ( 22 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) and a second storage facility ( 24 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) and that the first hinge axis section ( 16a ) and the second hinge axis section ( 16b ) through which freely between the mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion ( 16a ) and the second hinge axis section ( 16b ) extending spring ( 38 ) in their positions in the first and second storage facilities ( 18 . 20 . 22 . 24 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) and the second hinge element ( 14 ) being held. Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the mutually facing ends of the first hinge axis portion ( 16a ) and the second hinge axis section ( 16b ) each with positioning bushes ( 40a . 40b ) having a radially outwardly projecting flange ( 42a . 42b ) exhibit. Hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first bearing device ( 18 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ), the first storage facility ( 20 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ), the second storage facility ( 22 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) and / or the second storage facility ( 24 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) is formed without undercuts. Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first bearing device ( 18 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ), the first storage facility ( 20 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ), the second storage facility ( 22 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) and / or the second storage facility ( 24 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) a first storage section ( 26 . 32 ) with a cross section open to a first side and a second bearing section ( 28 . 34 ) with a cross section open to a second side opposite the first side. Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first hinge element ( 12 ) with reinforcing ribs ( 54 ) provided on a second hinge element ( 14 ) facing surface ( 52 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) from the first storage facility ( 18 ) and / or the second storage facility ( 22 ) substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis ( 16 ). Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first bearing device ( 18 ) and the second storage facility ( 22 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) are shaped so that a through the hinge axis ( 16 ) defined hinge pivot point (D) at a desired distance (A) from one of the second hinge element ( 14 ) facing away from the surface ( 50 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) lies. Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that on the first hinge element ( 12 ) at least one receiving device ( 48a . 48b ) for receiving the first end ( 44 ) the feather ( 38 ) is provided, wherein the receiving device ( 48a . 48b ) by a recess in the of the second hinge element ( 14 ) facing away from the surface ( 50 ) of the first hinge element ( 12 ) is formed. Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that in a first hinge element ( 12 ) facing surface ( 62 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) at least one depression ( 64a . 64b ) is formed, which is shaped so that by the hinge axis ( 16 ) defined hinge pivot point (D) at a desired distance from one of the first hinge element ( 12 ) facing away from the surface ( 66 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) lies. Hinge according to claim 8, characterized in that in the second hinge element ( 14 ) in the area of the depression ( 64a . 64b ), which in the first hinge element ( 12 ) facing surface ( 62 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) is formed, a slot ( 68a . 68b ) is provided. Hinge according to claim 9, characterized in that the second hinge element ( 14 ) with reinforcing ribs ( 78 ) provided on the first hinge element ( 12 ) facing Surface ( 62 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) from the first storage facility ( 20 ) along imaginary lines of force in the direction of a first long hole ( 68a ) and / or from the second storage facility ( 24 ) along imaginary lines of force in the direction of a second slot ( 68b ). Hinge according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the recess ( 64a . 64b ), which in the first hinge element ( 12 ) facing surface ( 62 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) is formed on the of the first hinge element ( 12 ) facing away from the surface ( 66 ) of the second hinge element ( 14 ) a contact edge ( 80a . 80b ), which serves as receiving means for receiving a second end ( 46 ) the feather ( 38 ) serves. Luggage compartment arrangement comprising: - a first luggage compartment component which is connected by means of a hinge ( 10 ) is movably connected to a second luggage compartment component according to one of claims 1 to 11. Use of a hinge ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11 and / or a luggage compartment arrangement according to claim 12 in an aircraft.