Apparatus for loading and unloading a cargo compartment of an aircraft
US7077615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/324
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ground apparatus for loading and unloading a cargo compartment of an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a frame, a first conveyor frame comprising a first conveyor with a flat cargo-engaging surface, a first actuator, a routing station for receiving cargo advanced thereto by the first conveyor, a second conveyor frame comprising a second conveyor with a flat cargo-engaging surface, a second actuator, a third conveyor, and controls for activating the third conveyor. The second conveyor frame is pivotally supported at the first end of the second conveyor so as to be sideways movable, and the third conveyor is arranged at the routing station. The routing station allows selective routing of the cargo received from the first conveyor onto the second conveyor or onto the third conveyor.
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