Air container transport assistance tools and related systems

US11142319B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · US

Inventors

• Samuel F. Harrison · Lynnwood, US
• Aliaksandr Antsipau · Auburn, US
• Sebastian Bahamonde · Seattle, US
• Tiffany Lynn Cremer · Seattle, US
• Andrew John Gawne · Renton, US
• Jason Laib · Erlanger, US
• Racha Lwali · Tacoma, US
• Sean Maylone · Seattle, US
• Steven M. Smith · Renton, US
• Andrew Kyle Winn · Renton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2019
• Grant date: Oct 12, 2021
• Expiry date: Dec 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64C1/20
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool includes a handle, an extension member extending from the handle, and an anchor assembly coupled to the extension member opposite the handle. The anchor assembly is configured for selective anchoring to a seat track of an air cargo pallet, and the anchor assembly includes at least one locking member that is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In particular, when the at least one locking member is in the unlocked position, the at least one locking member is configured to advance into a slot of the seat track. When the at least one tool is in the locked position, the at least one locking member is configured to mechanically interfere with at least a portion of the seat track in a manner retaining the at least one locking member in the slot, thereby anchoring the anchor assembly to the seat track.