WO2014201397A1 - Structure de toilettes avec compartiment de stockage - Google Patents

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WO2014201397A1
WO2014201397A1 PCT/US2014/042367 US2014042367W WO2014201397A1 WO 2014201397 A1 WO2014201397 A1 WO 2014201397A1 US 2014042367 W US2014042367 W US 2014042367W WO 2014201397 A1 WO2014201397 A1 WO 2014201397A1
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Edward REAMS
Glenn SWAIN
Ian Geoffrey Scoley
Nabih Najd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
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  • the present invention relates to an aircraft lavatory monument, and more
  • Aircraft components such as overhead storage compartments, seats, lavatories, galleys, lighting systems, etc. are all required to function within strictly confined spaces.
  • Prior art aircraft lavatories are typically fixed structures with a rectangular footprint.
  • a lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle.
  • the lavatory monument assembly includes an enclosure that defines a first lavatory interior and includes at least a front wall and first and second side walls extending rearwardly from the front wall.
  • the first lavatory interior includes a urinal positioned therein.
  • the lavatory monument assembly also includes a first storage compartment positioned in the first lavatory interior.
  • the first storage compartment includes a first storage door that is movable between an open position and a closed position.
  • the front wall includes a first lavatory door that is movable between a closed and an open position and provides access to the first lavatory interior.
  • the first storage door separates the first lavatory interior into a urinal space and a storage space.
  • the storage space comprises a storage corridor and the first storage compartment.
  • the storage corridor is defined between the first lavatory door and the first storage door.
  • the lavatory monument assembly further includes a second storage compartment positioned in the first lavatory interior above the first storage compartment.
  • the second storage compartment includes a second storage door that is movable between an open position and a closed position.
  • the second storage door is also latchable to the front wall when it is in the open position.
  • the first storage compartment includes a trolley storage space and a wheelchair storage space.
  • the enclosure defines a second lavatory interior and includes a divider wall that divides the enclosure into the first lavatory interior and the second lavatory interior.
  • the second lavatory interior includes a toilet therein, and the enclosure includes a second lavatory door that is movable between a closed and an open position and provides access to the second lavatory interior.
  • the divider wall includes a divider door that is movable between a closed position and an open position, and a vertically extending center post. The second lavatory door is hingedly connected to the center post, and the center post and the second lavatory door are slidable to a stowed position when the second lavatory door is in the open position.
  • the first lavatory includes a sink positioned in the top of a sink cabinet, and the urinal is positioned in the front of the sink cabinet.
  • the urinal faces transversely.
  • a method of storing at least a first item in an aircraft lavatory that includes a urinal and at least a first storage compartment having a first storage door therein.
  • the method includes moving the first storage door from a closed position to an open position. In the open position, the first storage door divides the lavatory into a urinal space and a storage space, such that access to the urinal is blocked by the first storage door.
  • the method further includes moving the first item through a storage corridor and into the first storage compartment, and moving the first storage door from the open position to the closed position.
  • the method includes unlatching the first storage door before moving the first storage door from the closed position to the open position, and latching the first storage door in the closed position.
  • the method also includes moving a second item through the storage corridor and into the first storage compartment before closing the first storage door.
  • the first item is a wheelchair and the second item is a trolley.
  • the divider wall positioned between the first and second lavatory spaces is removed or otherwise moved out of the way. At least one of the lavatory doors is then slid inboard or outboard (depending on lavatory positioning) to create a larger opening than a single door.
  • the door system of the present invention allows for two single lavatories within an aircraft monument to be converted into a single larger accessible lavatory for people with disabilities and families with small children.
  • the door system includes first and second lavatory doors, a divider door, and a movable center post. Using a combination of mortise hinges and linear tracks, the system can be manipulated to collapse the divider door between the two lavatories and along with the center door and post slide the entire system out of the way to open the two smaller standard sized door openings into one larger wide door opening (e.g., 30" in a preferred embodiment).
  • the present invention includes an integrated lavatory, urinal aircraft monument that provides space for trolley storage.
  • the monument also includes doors, etc. for access to the storage compartments and lavatory spaces together with other necessary components for operation of a lavatory monument.
  • FIGS. 29-34 show and describe the lavatory monument assembly installed within a Boeing737 Aircraft and
  • FIG. 35 shows the lavatory monument assembly installed in an Airbus A320.
  • the lavatory monument can be used in other aircraft or other vehicles.
  • the new lavatory monument is an integrated monument that is installed in the footprint of a standard aft lavatory.
  • the space required for the urinal is generally smaller than the space necessary for a standard toilet.
  • the extra space provided by using the urinal instead of a toilet provides the ability to include at least a first or lower storage compartment.
  • FIG. 1 shows an aircraft with a lavatory monument assembly disposed therein;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lavatory monument assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention with the divider door in the closed position, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the divider door in the closed position, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the divider door partially open, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along line 6— 6 of FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door partially open with the divider door secured thereto;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the first lavatory door in the open position, the second lavatory door in the open position with the divider door secured thereto, and the center post in the home position;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door, divider door and center post slid to the left;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door, divider door and center post in the stowed position;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 1 with the first lavatory door in the closed position, the second lavatory door in the closed position and the divider door in the open position;
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a lavatory monument assembly in accordance with a another preferred embodiment of the present invention with the divider door in the closed position, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 with the divider door in the closed position, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 with the divider door partially open, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door partially open and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door and center post in the stowed position adjacent the first lavatory door;
  • FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 in the combined lavatory configuration and showing a person in a wheelchair entering the front opening;
  • FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 in the combined lavatory configuration and showing a person in a wheelchair positioning himself within the enclosure interior;
  • FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 in the combined lavatory configuration and showing a person in a wheelchair positioned where they can move to the toilet;
  • FIG. 21 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 12 in the combined lavatory configuration (with the first and second lavatory doors closed) and showing a person in a wheelchair positioned to use the lavatory;
  • FIG. 22 is a top plan view of a lavatory monument assembly in accordance with a another preferred embodiment of the present invention with the divider door in the closed position, the first lavatory door in the closed position and the second lavatory door in the closed position;
  • FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 with the first lavatory door in the open position and the center post in the home position with the divider door and the second lavatory door secured together;
  • FIG. 25 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 in the combined lavatory configuration
  • FIG. 26 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 with the first lavatory door in the open position and the center post with the divider door and the second lavatory door secured together after being slid back to the home position;
  • FIG. 27 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 with the divider door in the open position, the first lavatory door in the open position and the second lavatory door in the open position;
  • FIG. 28 is a top plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 22 with the first and second lavatory doors closed, the divider door open and in the configuration where a PRM can use the lavatory;
  • FIG. 29 is a plan view of the aft portion of an aircraft that includes an aft
  • FIG. 30 is a plan view of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 29;
  • FIG. 31 is a front elevational view of the first lavatory of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 29 with the storage doors open;
  • FIG. 32 is a front elevational view of the first lavatory of the lavatory monument assembly of FIG. 29 with the storage doors closed;
  • FIG. 33 is a perspective view of the refresh center
  • FIG. 34 is a plan view of a lavatory monument assembly in accordance with
  • references in this specification to "one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. Appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not other embodiments.
  • FIGS. 1-21 show an embodiments of a lavatory monument assembly 10 that generally includes first and second lavatories 12 and 14 with a divider wall 16 there between and the ability to combine the two lavatory interior spaces by moving a divider door 18 to provide access for persons of reduced mobility (PRM) who are usually confined to a wheelchair.
  • PRM reduced mobility
  • the present invention is contemplated for use on commercial passenger aircraft 100, as shown in FIG. 1. However, this is not a limitation on the present invention and the lavatory assembly can be used elsewhere.
  • the lavatory monument assembly 10 shown in the figures is configured to be positioned on the left or port side of an aircraft facing forward. However, it will be appreciated that a lavatory monument assembly that is a mirror image of the lavatory monument assembly 10 described herein and that is positioned on the right side of the aircraft facing forward is within the scope of the present invention.
  • the lavatory monument assembly 10 can also be positioned such that it faces aft or such that it faces left or right when positioned within the aircraft. Any orientation or positioning of the aircraft is within the scope of the present invention.
  • the lavatory monument assembly 10 comprises an
  • enclosure 20 that includes a plurality of walls and defines an enclosure interior 19.
  • the rear wall of the enclosure 20 is omitted.
  • the enclosure 20 includes a front wall 21, rear wall 22, and first and second side walls 24 and 26.
  • the divider wall 16 extends between the front and rear walls 20 and 22 and includes the divider door 18, which is movable between a closed position and an open position, and, when in the closed position, divides the enclosure interior 19 into a first lavatory interior 27 and a second lavatory interior 28.
  • the front wall 21 includes a first lavatory door 30 that is movable between an open and a closed position and provides access to the first lavatory interior 27 and a second lavatory door 32 that is movable between an open and a closed position and provides access to the second lavatory interior 28.
  • first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 can be any type of door.
  • FIGS. 2-11 show the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 as single panel or blade doors
  • FIGS. 12-17 show the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 as double panel, bi-fold or flappy doors.
  • the first and second lavatories 12 and 14 are separate. In this configuration (the "separate lavatory" configuration), the first and second lavatories 12 and 14 are usable separately and the first lavatory 12 is accessible by the first lavatory door 30 and the second lavatory 14 is accessible by the second lavatory door 32.
  • FIGS. 9 and 17 when the divider door 18, first lavatory door 30 and second lavatory door 32 are all in the open position (the “combined lavatory” configuration), the opening 34 provided in the front wall 21 is large enough to provide access to a person in a wheelchair.
  • first lavatory door 30 and second lavatory door 32 are all moved from the closed position to the open position. This can be done in any desired order. More specific embodiments and process steps are provided below.
  • doors include latches, handles and/or locks, etc. as are known in the art.
  • latches 36 or release bolt locks or the like
  • hinges are included where necessary to allow doors to open or fold, as desired.
  • hinge 38 that allows the divider door 18 to fold
  • hinges 38 that allow the first lavatory door 30, second lavatory door 32 and divider door 18 to open.
  • a detailed description of the latches, locks, etc. are omitted as these components are known in the art.
  • the divider door includes spring hinges so that when the divider door 18 is unlatched by a user it at least partially opens on its own.
  • Divider door 18 can be a bi-fold door as shown in the figures and can slide within a track or not.
  • any type of door is within the scope of the present invention.
  • divider door 18 can be a blade door that is hinges open or slides into a recess.
  • components are included that secure divider door 18 to second lavatory door 32 in the configuration shown in FIGS. 5-11. For example, magnets, Velcro, latches, hooks, etc. can be used.
  • FIG. 5-11 magnets, Velcro, latches, hooks, etc.
  • magnets 39 on the divider door 18 and the second door 32 show magnets 39 on the divider door 18 and the second door 32. It will be appreciated that the magnets 39 are strong enough to hold the divider door 18 against or adjacent to the second door 32 during operation, but also make it easy enough for a user to separate the divider door 18 from the second door 32 after using the lavatory.
  • the front wall 21 also includes a vertically extending center post 40.
  • both the second lavatory door 32 and the divider door 18 are hingedly connected to the center post 40.
  • the center post 40 preferably is slidable within tracks 42 at the top and bottom thresholds, as is shown in FIG. 9. Any type of track and associated roller, slider, glider, spring loaded post or the like is within the scope of the present invention.
  • the door thresholds can include stainless steel rails.
  • the top portion can include a nylon guider that is received in the rail and the bottom portion can include a nylon guider or an "I" shaped member that is received in the rail.
  • a latch or the like is located at the top or bottom of the center post 40 that allows a person using the lavatory to release the center post 40 so that they can slide it to the left (or right in another embodiment).
  • Any type of latch or the like for securing the center post 40 during normal lavatory operation is within the scope of the present invention, e.g., a hook and keeper, spring loaded post, bolt latch, handle, switch, magnets, lever, bolt lock, Velcro, etc. As shown in FIG.
  • the lavatory monument assembly 10 includes a release 43 that is positioned on the center post 40 and extends upwardly to the divider wall 16 (or vice versa) that is movable between a latched and unlatched position. In the latched position the center post 40 cannot move in the tracks and in the unlatched position the center post 40 is slidable.
  • the release can be omitted and the center post 40 can be slidable once the divider door 18 is moved to the open position.
  • FIGS. 12-17 also includes a center post 40.
  • the center post 40 can move with the first or second lavatory door 30 or 32 when the door is opened. In this embodiment, both doors open toward the outside of the enclosure 20.
  • the first lavatory door 30 defines a first width Wl and the second lavatory door 32 defines a second width W2.
  • the opening 34 defines a third width W3 (as shown in FIGS. 10 and 17) that is larger than the first width Wl and is larger than the second width W2.
  • the lavatory monument assembly 10 preferably includes toilets 46, sinks 48 and other components typically present in aircraft lavatories.
  • toilets 46, sinks 48 and other components typically present in aircraft lavatories.
  • the toilet 46 in the first lavatory is offset such that a line that bifurcates the toilet is not parallel to the side walls 24 and 26.
  • this is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows the lavatory monument assembly with all the doors closed.
  • the first lavatory door 30 is unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIG. 3.
  • the divider door 18 is then unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the divider door 18 is positioned against or adjacent second lavatory door 32.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is unlatched and opened together with the divider door 18, as shown in FIGS. 7-8.
  • the center post 40 is then unlatched and slid to the left (inboard in this example), as is shown in FIG.
  • bi-fold doors can be used for this same configuration (where the divider door 18 is hingedly connected to the center post 40).
  • the second lavatory door 32 in the stowed position (FIG. 10), the second lavatory door 32 can close to the right and the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 can be secured to one another. This prevents the PRM from having to slide the center post 40 back to the home position to use the lavatory.
  • the latch 36 on the divider door 18 can be placed on the second lavatory side and the above method can be changed so that the second lavatory door 32 is opened first.
  • the divider door 18 can be unlatchable from both sides.
  • FIG. 12 shows the lavatory monument assembly with all the doors closed.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIG. 13.
  • the divider door 18 is then unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIGS. 14-15.
  • the divider door 18 is positioned against or adjacent the toilet 46 in the first lavatory 12.
  • components are included that hold the divider door 18 in this configuration. However, this is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • the first lavatory door 30 is unlatched and opened, as shown in FIG. 16.
  • the center post 40 is then unlatched and slid to the right (outboard in this example) until it is reaches the stowed position, as is shown in FIG. 17.
  • the PRM enters the enclosure interior 19, slides the center post 40 back to the home position and closes the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32, as is shown in FIG. 21.
  • the latch 36 on the divider door 18 can be placed on the first lavatory side and the above method can be changed so that the first lavatory door 30 is opened first.
  • the divider door 18 can be unlatchable from both sides.
  • the divider door 18 is foldable toward the front of the enclosure 20 (similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2-11).
  • both the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 can be hinged to the center post 40 and can be slidable therewith.
  • the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 and the divider door 18 can all be hinged to the center post 40 and can be slidable therewith.
  • FIGS. 18-21 An exemplary method of a person using the lavatory monument assembly 10 in the combined lavatory configuration is shown in FIGS. 18-21.
  • the person performs the methods described above to place the lavatory monument assembly 10 in the combined lavatory configuration, and then, as is shown maneuvers into the enclosure interior 19 exits the wheelchair, places the wheelchair outside the enclosure 20 and then closes the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 to use the lavatory.
  • FIGS. 22-28 show another embodiment of a lavatory monument assembly 10 that includes a door system that opens to allow access for a PRM.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is positioned outboard and the first lavatory door 30 is positioned inboard in the aircraft.
  • the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 are blade doors and the divider door 18 is a bi-fold door.
  • the first lavatory door 30 is hinged to the enclosure 20 (at the front wall 21) on the inboard side and opens inboard towards the center of the aircraft.
  • the first lavatory door 30 can be any size and material.
  • the first lavatory door 30 is 19 1 ⁇ 2" and 74" tall, is made of a 3 ⁇ 4" thick composite panel and is capped all around with aluminum u-shaped trims with the exception of a mortise hinge 38 on the inboard vertical edge.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is hinged to the center post 40 on the inboard side and opens inboard towards the center of the aircraft.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is 17 1 ⁇ 2" wide and 74" tall, is made of a 3 ⁇ 4" thick composite panel and is capped all around with aluminum u-shaped trims with the exception of a mortise hinge 38 on the inboard vertical edge.
  • the divider door 18 is preferably positioned normal to the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 and is hinged at the center post 40 on the inboard side and when unlatched is spring loaded to collapse or fold towards the front wall 21.
  • the bi-fold door includes two blades one forward and one aft that share a common mortise hinge 38. The forward blade.
  • the center post 40 is a structural beam that supports the second lavatory door 32 and the divider door 18. Generally, it provides a hinge location for the second lavatory door 32 and the divider door 18a and allows for the second lavatory door 32 and the divider door 18 to slide inboard in order to convert the first and second lavatories 12 and 14 into a single larger lavatory that is accessible by a disables person.
  • the center post 40 is an L-Shaped post with integrated mortise hinges. The post can be made of, for example, an aluminum extrusion.
  • a set of linear bearings that allow the center post 40 to slide inboard and outboard
  • a roller wheel guide that allows the center post 40 to move along the track 42.
  • FIG. 23 shows the lavatory monument assembly with all the doors closed.
  • the second lavatory door 32 is unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIG. 23.
  • components such as a latch, lock, magnets, etc. are provided to secure the second lavatory door 32 in the open position.
  • the first lavatory door 30 is unlatched and opened, as is shown in FIG. 23.
  • components such as a latch, lock, magnets, etc. are provided to secure the first lavatory door 30 in the open position.
  • the user now enters the enclosure interior 19 through the second lavatory door space and unlocks/unlatches the divider door 18.
  • the user can enter through the first lavatory door space if the latch 36 is provided on the opposite side of the divider door 18.
  • the divider door 18 is then collapsed/folded in the forward direction until the two halves meet and are secured together (e.g., by a magnetic catch), as is shown in FIG. 23.
  • the divider door 18 is pivoted forward about the forward-most hinge 38 on the center post 40 until the two halves of the divider door 18 are parallel to the second lavatory door 32, as is shown in FIG. 24.
  • a clasp 51 is provided to secure the divider door 18 to the second lavatory door 32 in the position shown in FIG. 24.
  • this is not a limitation on the present invention.
  • upper and lower slide locks, latches or releases 43 are disengaged and the center post 40 (together with the divider door 18 and second lavatory door 32) are slid inboard toward the center of the aircraft from the home position to the stowed position, as is shown in FIG. 25.
  • openings are the like are provided in the upper and lower door thresholds so that the upper and lower slide locks, latches or releases 43 can be inserted to lock the center post 40 in the stowed position.
  • the upper and lower releases can be omitted or only an upper or only a lower release can be included.
  • the opening 34 is now large enough to allow a PRM to enter with a wheelchair.
  • a flight attendant or other person can now close the doors as described below to give the PRM some privacy.
  • the center post 40 (together with the divider door 18 and second lavatory door 32) are slid outboard to the home position, as shown in FIG. 26.
  • the divider door 18 is then pivoted to the position shown in FIG. 27.
  • a lock, latch, etc. can be provided to lock the divider door in this position.
  • the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 are then closed, as shown in FIG. 28. It will be appreciated that the steps can be varied as desired.
  • the first lavatory door 30 can be opened after the divider door 18 has been opened.
  • the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 are bi-fold doors.
  • FIGS. 29-34 show another preferred embodiment of a lavatory monument assembly
  • the lavatory monument assembly 60 installed in an aircraft. Similar to the lavatory monument assembly described above, the lavatory monument assembly 60 includes first and second lavatories 12 and 14 with a divider wall 16 therebetween and the ability to combine the two lavatory interior spaces by moving a divider door 18 to provide access for persons of reduced mobility who are usually confined to a wheelchair.
  • the enclosure 20 includes a front wall 21, rear wall 22, and first and second side walls 24 and 26.
  • the divider wall 16 extends between the front and rear walls 20 and 22 and includes the divider door 18, which is movable between a closed position and an open position, and, when in the closed position, divides the enclosure interior 19 into a first lavatory interior 27 and a second lavatory interior 28.
  • the front wall 21 includes a first lavatory door 30 that is movable between an open and a closed position and provides access to the first lavatory interior 27 and a second lavatory door 32 that is movable between an open and a closed position and provides access to the second lavatory interior 28.
  • the first and second lavatory doors 30 and 32 and the divider door 18 can be any type of door, e.g., a blade door or bi-fold door (as shown).
  • the first lavatory interior 27 includes a urinal 62
  • the second lavatory interior includes a toilet 46 positioned therein.
  • the first lavatory interior 27 includes a first storage
  • compartment 66 positioned therein that includes a first storage door 68 that is movable between an open position (FIG. 30) and a closed position (FIG. 29).
  • the first storage door 68 blocks or seals off the urinal 62.
  • the first storage door 68 separates the first lavatory interior 27 into a urinal space 70 and a storage space 72.
  • the storage space 72 includes a storage corridor 74 and the first storage compartment 66. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that when items are placed in the storage compartment 66, the first storage door 68 blocks access to the urinal 62 and partially defines the storage corridor 74 so that items can move through the storage corridor 74 and into the first storage compartment 66. Therefore, the storage corridor 74 is defined between the first lavatory door 30 and the first storage door 68.
  • the first storage door 68 can be latched in both the closed position and the open position.
  • the first storage door 68 is latched to the divider wall 16 (or to the second wall in an embodiment with only one lavatory), and in the open position, the first storage door 68 is latched to the front wall 21.
  • this is not a limitation on the present invention and an embodiment is possible where the first storage door 68 is only latchable in the closed position.
  • the first storage compartment 66 is sized and configured to receive a wheelchair 75 and a trolley 77.
  • the first storage compartment 66 can be configured to include a trolley storage space 76 and a wheelchair storage space 78.
  • the wheelchair 75 is being moved into the wheelchair storage space 78 (see left facing arrow) and the trolley 77 is being moved through the storage corridor 74 (see the up facing arrow).
  • the first lavatory interior 27 includes a second storage compartment 80 that includes a second storage door 82 positioned therein.
  • the second storage compartment 80 is positioned above the first storage compartment 66.
  • FIG. 31 shows the first storage compartment 66 with a 1/2 trolley 77 and a wheelchair 75 therein and the second storage compartment 80 with two standard units 81 therein.
  • the second storage door 82 includes a mirror thereon.
  • the urinal 62 is preferably part of a refresh center 84, which includes at least a sink cabinet 86 and a sink 88.
  • the urinal 62 is integrated into and/or positioned in front of the sink cabinet 86.
  • the refresh center 84 can include a number of different amenities and components. For example, as shown in FIG.
  • the refresh center 84 can include lighting 90 and a flight attendant call button 92.
  • the toilet 46 in the second lavatory interior 28 is
  • any angled offset is with the scope of the invention.
  • the offset gives a passenger increased shoulder space compared to a toilet having no offset.
  • the toilet can have no offset.
  • the first and second storage compartments 66 and 80 provide a galley within a lavatory.
  • Other items can be stored within the storage compartments.
  • items that are typically used in the lavatory can be stored in the storage compartments.
  • items that are not typically used in a lavatory can be stored in the storage compartments (e.g., the trolley, wheelchair and standard units).
  • compartment 66 can be provided or installed in a vehicle or aircraft without a second lavatory.
  • the present invention also includes a method of storing items within a lavatory.
  • the method includes opening the first lavatory door 30, opening the first storage door 68, such that the urinal 62 is blocked, placing items to be stored in the first storage compartment 66 and then closing the first storage door 68.
  • the method includes unlatching the first storage door 68 when it is in the closed position and then latching it when it is in the open position.
  • FIG. 35 shows a preferred embodiment of a lavatory monument assembly 95 that is similar to lavatory monument assembly 60, but that is positioned on the opposite side of the enclosure 20 (and aircraft).
  • This embodiment also shows a slightly different configuration of the first storage door 68.
  • the first storage door 68 is still capable of blocking access to the urinal 62.
  • the first storage compartment 66 is configured to provide storage of the trolley 77 and wheelchair 75 in a fore and aft configuration instead of side-by-side.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble structure de toilettes configuré pour être positionné à l'intérieur d'un véhicule. L'ensemble structure de toilettes comprend une enceinte qui définit un premier intérieur de toilettes et comprend au moins une paroi avant et des première et seconde parois latérales s'étendant vers l'arrière depuis la paroi avant. Un urinal est positionné dans le premier intérieur des toilettes. L'ensemble structure de toilettes comprend également un premier compartiment de stockage positionné dans le premier intérieur de toilettes. Le premier compartiment de stockage comprend une première porte de stockage qui peut passer d'une position ouverte à une position fermée. La paroi avant comprend une première porte de toilettes qui peut passer d'une position fermée à une position ouverte et permet l'accès au premier intérieur des toilettes.
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