Self-adjusting ULD loading guide and restraint
US7731460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-adjusting loading guide and restraint for guiding and restraining aircraft unit load devices includes a base and an arm substantially upwardly extending from the base. The arm includes a vertical restraint portion and guide member having at least one substantially planar guide surface that is pivotally connected to the arm, and is movable between a first guide position and a second guide position. When the vertical restraint portion is engaged with a stowed first unit load device, the guide member assists in guiding a second unit load device away from the first unit load device and the loading guide and restraint and into a stowage location that is adjacent to the first unit load device.
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