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Self-locking, overrideable and attenuating cargo guide and restraint

US8328479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D9/003
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft cargo restraint has a base configured for attachment to a cargo deck. A housing is rotatably mounted to the base about a first axis and is movable between an erect position and a stowed position. A head is movably disposed in the housing, and is movable between an extended position and a contracted position in directions that are substantially parallel to the first axis. The restraint includes a lock configured to releasably secure the housing in the erect position when the head is in the contracted position, and to permit movement of the head from the erect position to the stowed position when the head is in the extended position.

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