Aircraft loading method and apparatus
US4869445A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for extending the load support surface of an aircraft cargo pallet (8) to make use of those side areas (6) of the cargo hold located above the curved side walls of the aircraft. Triangular section load support members (9) formed from corrugated cardboard are provided on either side of the pallet, held in place by tensioning straps (19) extending either through the layers of cargo (17, 20) or inwardly and downwardly to the pallet edges. The upper surfaces of the load support members (9) form an extended load support surface (11) for the upper layers of cargo (21). extending the cargo area out toward the curved sides of the hold.
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