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Low-profile slide rail assembly with embedded or laminated hardpoint connectors

US11338862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2019
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/048
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded or laminated hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein a subset of the plurality of transverse beams includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein at least one hardpoint connector is laminated across a subset of the plurality of transverse beams. The embedded or laminated connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly.

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