Agent-based cargo handling system
US10414498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/042
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power drive unit (PDU) for moving cargo within an aircraft includes an actuator configured to move a unit load device (ULD) relative to the PDU. The PDU also includes a network access device configured to receive a second PDU state corresponding to a second PDU, and to transmit data. The PDU also includes a controller configured to determine a current state of the PDU based on sensor data corresponding to presence of the ULD above the PDU and the second PDU state, and to control the actuator based on the current state of the PDU.
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