Aircraft cargo handling system architecture
US12091191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/0233
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cargo handling system includes a conveyance surface; a first power drive unit having a first drive roller, a first restraint device; one or more sensors configured to provide positional data corresponding to a current location of a unit load device on the conveyance surface; and a first power drive unit agent configured for communication with the one or more sensors, the first power drive unit agent configured to selectively activate and deactivate the first drive roller and the first restraint device based on the positional data.
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