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System and method for loading and unloading a cargo compartment

US9452901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

18Claims

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Assignees

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE
AIRBUS (S.A.S.) · FR

Inventors

Uwe Panzram · Ganderkesee, DE
Joerg Klockgether · Toulouse, FR
Philippe Le Bigot · Blagnac, FR
Peter Esteie · Tournefeuille, FR
Netra Gowda · Toulouse, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 13, 2014
Grant date	Sep 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 13, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A system for loading and unloading a cargo compartment of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, with a cargo receiving device is provided. The system includes a cargo receiving device including a base structure arrangement having a horizontal lower contact surface, and a locking mechanism configured to engage one or more corresponding holding members provided in a cargo compartment of a vehicle. The system also includes a transport device including a horizontal upper contact surface configured to be disposed in abutting contact to said lower contact surface, a drive unit configured to initiate horizontal movement of the transport device, a lift unit configured to initiate vertical movement of the upper contact surface, and an actuating unit configured to actuate the locking mechanism of the cargo receiving device.

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