Larder systems having interlocking larder cases

摘要

Provided are larders systems, aircraft equipped with such systems, and methods of operating such systems. A larder system includes at least two larder cases removably disposed in the same compartment of a larder enclosure. The two cases are detachably interlocked with each other such that removal of the outer case from the enclosure advances the inner case closer to the opening. After the removal of the outer case, the inner case may be retained at the opening. The two cases may be interlocked when pushed against each other, such as when the outer case is inserted into the compartment containing the inner case. In some embodiments, a larder case may be interlocked with the larder enclosure or one of its components, such as a door. This enclosure interlocking allows for the larder case to retain its interlocked position when, for example, the enclosure is only partially filed.

主权项

1. A larder system for an aircraft, the larder system comprising:
a larder enclosure comprising a first bottom support, a back wall, and a front wall; a first larder case disposed within the larder enclosure and slidably supported on the first bottom support of the larder enclosure,
wherein the first larder case has a first side and a second side,wherein the first side of the first larder case faces the back wall of the larder enclosure,wherein the first larder case comprises a first latch positioned at the first side of the first larder case and a second latch positioned at the second side of the first larder case; and a second larder case disposed within the larder enclosure and slidably supported on the first bottom support of the larder enclosure between the first larder case and the back wall,
wherein the second larder case has a first side and a second side,
wherein the first side of the second larder case faces the back wall of the larder enclosure,wherein the second side of the second larder case faces the first side of the first larder case,wherein the second larder case comprises a first latch positioned at the first side and a second latch positioned at the second side, andwherein the first latch of the first larder case is detachably interlocked with the second latch of the second larder case such that sliding the first larder case on the first bottom support in a direction away from the back wall causes sliding of the second larder case on the first bottom support in the direction away from the back wall.