Systems and methods for restraining cargo on aircraft loading systems using indexing mechanisms
US12017794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cargo restraint system includes a driving shaft, a first restraint, and a second restraint. The first restraint is operatively coupled to the driving shaft via a first indexing mechanism arrangement. The second restraint is operatively coupled to the driving shaft via a second indexing mechanism arrangement. The first and second indexing mechanism arrangements are arranged such that rotation of the driving shaft in a first rotational direction causes the first restraint to rotate between a lowered position and a raised position, and further rotation of the driving shaft in the same rotational direction causes the second restraint to rotate between the lowered position and the raised position. The first restraint may be axially offset from the second restraint to allow sequential loading and unloading of cargo.
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