Latching cargo in aircraft

US4557648A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Eckhard M. Koch
• Gunter Vogg · Bremen, DE
• Jochen Soller · Tarmstedt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 17, 1983
• Grant date: Dec 10, 1985
• Expiry date: Feb 17, 2003

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60P7/13
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The floor in an aircraft having a cargo space is provided with a conveyor system comprised of roller type tracks and an array system of rails superimposed upon the conveyor system. Latch elements positionable in relation to and connectable to the rails in variable positions are provided for sliding on the rails and being fastened thereto in selective positions. The latch elements are constructed for engaging pieces of freight, such as containers and pallets, for latching them into positions as predetermined by the positions of the rail elements.