Patent · US Expired

Articulated closure for a passenger loading bridge

US4120067A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 1978
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 15, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F1/305
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for the cab of an aircraft passenger loading bridge comprises a bellows-type curtain frame which includes an outer inverted U-shaped frame having it legs pivoted to the platform for lateral movement and having a pair of power actuator assemblies which are articulated to permit lateral movement of the outer end of the frame to conform to any aircraft contour.

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