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Cargo handling system repositionable side guide
US2024140605A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2024140605-A1 |
| Application number | US-202418405711-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Publication date | May 2, 2024 |
| Grant date | — |
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A system for repositioning rails in a cargo bay of an aircraft. The system includes a base configured to be coupled to a structure in the cargo bay and having a first side and a second side. The system further includes a cradle for receiving a rail for restricting movement of a unit load device (ULD) in at least one direction, the cradle configured to position the rail between a first position and a second position in which the rail is closer to the second side of the base than when the rail is in the second position.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A system for repositioning rails in a cargo bay of an aircraft, the system comprising: a base configured to be coupled to a structure in the cargo bay and having a first side and a second side; a cradle for receiving a rail for restricting movement of a unit load device (ULD) in at least one direction, the cradle configured to position the rail between a first position and a second position in which the rail is closer to the second side of the base than when the rail is in the second position; and a plunger configured to be received by the base to resist movement of the plunger. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the base further defines a slot configured to receive the plunger and the cradle such that placement of the plunger in the slot resists movement of the cradle. 3 . The system of claim 2 , further comprising a support rail coupled to the base between the first side and the second side, wherein the plunger and the cradle are configured to be coupled to the slot on both sides of the support rail. 4 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising the rail configured to resist movement of the unit load device (ULD) in the at least one direction. 5 . A system for repositioning rails in a cargo bay of an aircraft, the system comprising: a base configured to be coupled to a structure in the cargo bay and having a first side and a second side; a roller coupled to the base and configured to facilitate movement of a unit load device (ULD) across the cargo bay; a cradle for receiving a rail for restricting movement of the unit load device (ULD) in at least one direction, the cradle configured to position the rail between a first position and a second position in which the rail is closer to the second side of the base than when the rail is in the second position; and a plunger configured to be received by the base to resist movement of the plunger. 6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the base further defines a slot configured to receive the plunger and the cradle such that placement of the plunger in the slot resists movement of the cradle. 7 . The system of claim 6 , further comprising a support rail coupled to the base between the first side and the second side, wherein the plunger and the cradle are configured to be coupled to the slot on both sides of the support rail. 8 . The system of claim 5 , further comprising the rail configured to restrict movement of the unit load device (ULD) in the at least one direction. 9 . A system for repositioning rails in a cargo bay of an aircraft, the system comprising: a base configured to be coupled to a structure in the cargo bay and having a first side and a second side; a cradle for receiving a rail for restricting movement of a unit load device (ULD) in at least one direction, the cradle having a first wing extending away from the base and a second wing extending away from the base and located closer to the second side of the base than the first wing, and the cradle being configured to move the rail between a first position and a second position in which the rail is closer to the second side of the base than when the rail is in the second position; and a plunger configured to be received by the base to resist movement of the plunger. 10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the base further defines a slot configured to receive the plunger and the cradle such that placement of the plunger in the slot resists movement of the cradle. 11 . The system of claim 9 , further comprising the rail configured to restrict movement of the unit load device (ULD) in the at least one direction.
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Devices for retaining pallets or freight containers · CPC title
Rollers or drives for pallets of freight containers, e.g. PDU · CPC title
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- What does patent US2024140605A1 cover?
- A system for repositioning rails in a cargo bay of an aircraft. The system includes a base configured to be coupled to a structure in the cargo bay and having a first side and a second side. The system further includes a cradle for receiving a rail for restricting movement of a unit load device (ULD) in at least one direction, the cradle configured to position the rail between a first position …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Goodrich Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64D9/003. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu May 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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