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Attenuated cargo caster

US8109702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

22Claims

0Family size

Assignee

GOODRICH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Wesley K. Stegmiller · Jamestown, US
Justin Smith · Loudoun Valley Estates, US
Justin D. Williams · Jamestown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 12, 2009
Grant date	Feb 7, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D2009/006
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A caster for use in aircraft along a cargo deck comprises a housing having at least one wall, a pivot assembly, a brake assembly and at least one spring. A pivot assembly can have at least one wall, first and second ends, and a base between the first and second ends, wherein the first end of the pivot assembly can be elevated above the second end of the pivot assembly. The wall of the pivot assembly can be rotatably linked to the wall of the housing. An optional brake assembly can be on the first end of the pivot assembly. At least one spring can be on the second end of the pivot assembly. A cover on or above the at least one spring can be secured to the wall of the housing.

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