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Ball panel

US6991082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball panel for use in a load handling system such as an aircraft cargo hold comprises a top skin having at least one raised support. The ball panel also comprises a corrugation and a bottom skin. The top skin is supported by the corrugation, which has a plurality of side walls, flanges and folded ends. The raised support can be an annular ring, having a ramp between the top skin and a ball transfer unit.

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