Side pivot cab for loading or unloading an airplane
US6487742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/3055
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side cab providing enclosed pedestrian entrance to, or egress from, an airplane access door. The side pivot cab facilitates engaging one end of an access passageway with an aircraft access door by aligning interface structure for engagement with the aircraft. A side pivot cab rotates about an axis near, or associated with, a wall of an access passageway from an airport terminal building. A single adjustable wall extends or contracts to accommodate rotation of a pivot cab. Rotation capability of a side pivot cab may approach 270 degrees.
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