Device for loading packages into a cargo hold particularly of an aircraft
US6367615B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G35/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for loading packages into a cargo hold (3) particularly of an aircraft, wherein loading is effected through a conveyor (4) including a plurality of transport paths (41-43). This conveyor is progressively loaded with packages and moved into the rear area of the cargo hold (3). In order to absorb the longitudinal peak forces possibly occurring particularly during loading and unloading, longitudinal beams (7 and 8) are provided which are mounted on the floor side and support the deflection means (6) against the fixedly mounted drive means (5). Hereby the occurring longitudinal forces may effectively be absorbed within the loading system without the aircraft fuselage (1) being weakened through additional holding means in particular in the side wall area, or even damage being caused to the hull of the aircraft.
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