Apparatus and method for forming an air curtain for use with an aircraft
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for forming an air curtain for use with an aircraft 失效
    用于形成与飞机一起使用的气帘的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06565035B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-20

    申请号:US09438159

    申请日:1999-11-11

    IPC分类号: B64D1300

    CPC分类号: B64D13/00 F24F9/00

    摘要: A system and method for providing an air curtain for impeding the entry of dust, dirt, debris, smoke, insects and other airborne particulate matter into an interior area of an aircraft without the need for disposing heavy, bulky and high power consuming blower assemblies above the opening in the aircraft. The invention comprises a pair of air intake ducts each having a fan disposed therein. The fans draw an ambient airflow into the air intake ducts. Pressurized air from a power unit associated with the aircraft, such as an engine or auxiliary power unit, is injected into the air intake ducts. This has the effect of significantly accelerating the airflow in the air intake ducts to a velocity suitable for forming an air curtain. The air intake ducts are coupled to a manifold having a length sufficient to substantially span the opening of an aircraft at which the air curtain is formed. An air dispenser associated with the manifold directs the airflow out of the manifold in a narrow, width-wise pattern to form an air curtain. In preferred embodiments the manifold can be rotated in accordance with the position of a loading ramp of the aircraft such that the angle of impingement of the air curtain relative to the ramp can be precisely controlled. A flow control system also enables the pressurized airflow injected into each air intake duct to be varied in accordance with the distance of the ramp surface from the air dispenser.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于提供气幕以防止灰尘,污垢,碎片,烟雾,昆虫和其它空气中的颗粒物质进入飞行器内部区域的系统和方法,而不需要在上面放置重,笨重和高功率的鼓风机组件 在飞机开幕。 本发明包括一对各自具有设置在其中的风扇的进气管道。 风扇将空气流入进气管。 来自与飞机相关联的动力单元(例如发动机或辅助动力单元)的加压空气被喷射到进气管道中。 这具有将进气管道中的气流显着加速到适合于形成气帘的速度的效果。 进气管连接到具有足以基本跨越形成空气幕的飞行器的开口的长度的歧管。 与歧管相关联的空气分配器以狭窄的宽度方式将气流引导出歧管以形成气帘。 在优选实施例中,歧管可以根据飞行器的加载斜坡的位置而旋转,使得可以精确地控制空气幕相对于斜坡的冲击角度。 流量控制系统还使得能够根据斜坡表面与空气分配器的距离来改变注入每个进气管道的加压气流。

    Channel slide cargo handling system and method
    2.
    发明授权
    Channel slide cargo handling system and method 有权
    通道滑道货物处理系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08006935B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-30

    申请号:US11682480

    申请日:2007-03-06

    IPC分类号: B64D9/00

    CPC分类号: B64D9/00 B64C1/1415 Y02T50/46

    摘要: A cargo handling system and method employing a plurality of slide units and tracks. The tracks are mounted in or on a floor of a cargo area of a mobile platform, and also on a ramp of the mobile platform. The slide units slide within the tracks and enable container roll in, roll out platforms (CROPs) and 1077 flatracks to be slidably moved into and out from the cargo area. The slide units are arranged at the four corners of each CROP or 1077 flatrack and can be positively locked to a CROP or 1077 flatrack by a standard ISO twist lock assembly. The slide units eliminate the need for a K-loader and a crane to be present at the site where loading or unloading is to occur. Instead, suitable vehicles such a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), which are more readily transported to remote cites, can be used to assist in slidably loading and offloading CROPs and 1077 flatracks.

    摘要翻译: 一种采用多个滑动单元和轨道的货物处理系统和方法。 轨道安装在移动平台的货物区域的地板中或其上,也安装在移动平台的斜坡上。 滑轨单元在轨道内滑动,使集装箱卷入,推出平台(CROP)和1077个平缝可滑动地移入和移出货物区域。 滑块单元布置在每个CROP或1077平缝的四个角落处,并可通过标准ISO扭锁组件积极地锁定到CROP或1077平台。 滑块单元不需要在装载或卸载的场所存在K装载机和起重机。 相反,可以使用合适的车辆,例如更易于运送到远程引擎的重型扩展移动战术卡车(HEMTT),以帮助滑动装载和卸载CROP和1077个装备。

    Interface pallet system
    3.
    发明授权
    Interface pallet system 有权
    接口托盘系统

    公开(公告)号:US06427947B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-06

    申请号:US09656486

    申请日:2000-09-07

    IPC分类号: B64D900

    CPC分类号: B64C1/22 B64D9/00

    摘要: A pallet interface system for supporting a Container Roll in/Out Platform (CROP), flatrack or ISO container within an aircraft, such as a C-17 aircraft. The interface system includes two independent, identical interface pallets which are coupled together by flexible cables. The cables have lengths which enable the two interface pallets to be spaced apart a precise distance so as to be able to support a CROP, flatrack or ISO container. The interface pallets are of small enough dimensions and weight such that same can be manipulated by one or more individuals, thereby obviating the need for a crane to be employed to lift the load onto the pallets before the loading process can begin. Each pallet has a plurality of ISO locking assemblies which allow a CROP, flatrack or ISO container to be locked thereto. Each pallet also has a 463L cargo system edge structure which permits it to be locked to the rails within the C-17 aircraft. The pallet interface system also enables combat offloads and permits cargo supporting platforms to be transported to small, austere airfields where cranes and other large material handling equipment are not available. The pallet interface system can also accommodate different lengths of flatracks, ISO containers, etc., with only minor modifications to the lengths of the cables being required, and is adaptable to handle cargo supporting platforms having varying widths.

    摘要翻译: 用于支持飞机内的集装箱卷入/离开平台(CROP),平缝或ISO集装箱的托盘接口系统,例如C-17飞机。 接口系统包括两个独立的,相同的接口托盘,它们通过柔性电缆耦合在一起。 电缆具有使两个接口托盘间隔开精确距离的长度,以便能够支撑CROP,平缝或ISO容器。 接口托盘具有足够小的尺寸和重量,使得其可以由一个或多个个人操纵,从而避免在装载过程开始之前需要使用起重机来将负载提升到托盘上。 每个托盘具有多个ISO锁定组件,其允许将CROP,平缝或ISO容器锁定到其上。 每个托盘还具有463L货物系统边缘结构,允许将其锁定在C-17飞机内的导轨上。 托盘接口系统还能够进行作战卸载,并允许货物支撑平台运输到小型,严苛的机场,起重机和其他大型物料搬运设备不可用。 托盘接口系统还可以适应不同长度的平缝,ISO容器等,只需要对所需电缆的长度进行微小的修改,并且适于处理具有不同宽度的货物支撑平台。

    Cargo rail system for an aircraft
    4.
    发明授权
    Cargo rail system for an aircraft 失效
    用于飞机的货车系统

    公开(公告)号:US5140716A

    公开(公告)日:1992-08-25

    申请号:US648281

    申请日:1991-01-31

    IPC分类号: B64C1/22 B64D9/00

    CPC分类号: B64C1/22 B64D9/00

    摘要: Fixed parallel cargo rails are positioned on the cargo bed floor of an aircraft, spaced sufficiently to fit a pallet snugly therebetween. A plurality of collinear slots arranged along the length of the cargo bed floor are positioned just inboard of each rail. The slots are evenly spaced and oriented lengthwise with respect to the cargo bed floor. A dog extends above the cargo bed floor from each slot and is adapted to engage a notch in the cargo. While engaged, the dog is adapted to move along its slot, thereby moving the pallet lengthwise along the cargo bed floor. The pallet is passed bucket brigade style from one dog to the next.Another aspect of the invention is the employment of movable cargo rails on the cargo ramp. The rails are slidable widthwise across the ramp within mounting slots, thus permitting the spacing between the rails to vary. The result is that loading cargo onto the ramp and aligning it with the fixed cargo rails on the cargo bed floor is made much easier.

    摘要翻译: 固定的平行货运轨道位于飞机的货物底板上,间隔足够,以便在其间紧密配合托盘。 沿着货物底板的长度布置的多个共线狭槽位于每个轨道的内侧。 狭槽相对于货物底板均匀地间隔开并定向成纵向。 狗从每个槽延伸到货物地板的上方,并且适于接合货物中的槽口。 在接合时,狗适应于沿其槽移动,从而沿着货物底板纵向移动托盘。 托盘通过斗狗旅从一只狗到另一只狗。 本发明的另一方面是在货物斜坡上使用可移动货物轨道。 导轨可在安装槽内横跨斜面滑动,从而允许导轨之间的间距变化。 结果是将货物装载到坡道上并将其与货物底板上的固定货物轨道对齐使得更容易。

    Restraining and tensioning apparatus for a cargo tie-down belt
    7.
    发明授权
    Restraining and tensioning apparatus for a cargo tie-down belt 失效
    用于货物捆扎带的限制和张紧装置

    公开(公告)号:US5542798A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-06

    申请号:US322701

    申请日:1994-10-13

    IPC分类号: B60P7/08 B25B25/00

    摘要: Restraining and tensioning apparatus (10) for a cargo tie-down belt (12) has a chassis (26) with a fluted spindle (98) onto which the belt is wound, ratchet gears (120,122), tensioning lever (28), and two pairs of locking pawls (136, 138, 148, 150), each locking pawl being engaged by an individual spring urging the pawl into contact with a ratchet gear.

    摘要翻译: 用于货物捆扎带(12)的限制和张紧装置(10)具有底盘(26),带有带槽的主轴(98),所述带被卷绕在其上,棘轮(120,122),张紧杆(28)和 两对锁定爪(136,138,148,150),每个锁定爪由单独的弹簧接合,以推动棘爪与棘轮啮合。

    Ramp system
    8.
    发明授权
    Ramp system 失效
    斜坡系统

    公开(公告)号:US5241722A

    公开(公告)日:1993-09-07

    申请号:US793182

    申请日:1991-11-18

    IPC分类号: B64C1/22 B64D9/00

    CPC分类号: B64D9/00 B64C1/22

    摘要: A ramp system in a first embodiment incorporates a fore and an aft ramp section interconnected by a spindle which permits both pitch and roll movement of the aft section relative to the fore section. The fore section is hingedly connected to an aircraft structure at an opening thereof so that the fore section is capable of pitch movement relative to the aircraft. A set of hydraulic actuators provide controlled movement to the sections and additionally secure the sections in their desired positions. A set of rollers and curved tracks on adjoining portions of the sections both provide secure interconnection of the sections and prevent yaw movement of the aft section relative to the fore section. Rotation of the aft section relative to the fore section allows quick and simple disconnection and removal of the aft section and thereby provides interchangability with alternate aft sections adapted to provide the aircraft with alternate functional capabilities. The second embodiment is essentially similar to the first embodiment except that it utilizes a ramp which is directly connected to an aircraft structure via the spindle and set of rollers and tracks so that the ramp is removeable from the aircraft structure and interchangeable with other ramps.

    摘要翻译: 第一实施例中的斜坡系统包括由主轴相互连接的前后斜面部分,其允许后部相对于前部的俯仰和滚动运动。 前部在其开口处铰接地连接到飞机结构,使得前部能够相对于飞机的俯仰运动。 一组液压致动器提供受控的运动到这些部分并且另外将部件固定在它们所需的位置。 在这些部分的相邻部分上的一组辊和弯曲轨道都提供了这些部分的牢固的互连,并且防止了后部相对于前部的偏转运动。 后部部分相对于前部部分的旋转允许快速和简单地断开和移除后部部分,从而提供适于向飞行器提供替代功能能力的备用后部的互换性。 第二实施例基本上类似于第一实施例,除了其使用通过主轴和一组滚子和轨道直接连接到飞行器结构的斜坡,使得斜坡可从飞行器结构移除并且可与其它坡道互换。

    Modular inter-modal platform (MIP)
    9.
    发明授权
    Modular inter-modal platform (MIP) 有权
    模块化模态平台(MIP)

    公开(公告)号:US07507061B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-24

    申请号:US11270356

    申请日:2005-11-09

    IPC分类号: B60P7/06

    摘要: A pallet system for loading and supporting cargo is provided. The pallet system includes a cargo pallet having an upper surface, a lower surface along with a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sides having forklift slots generally formed between the upper and lower surfaces, and a pair of oppositely disposed ends generally interconnecting said upper surface and said lower surface. A plurality of drop-down rails is configured to convert the lower surface from a flat bottom to a non-planar bottom. A plurality of extendable rails is used to extend a width of the cargo pallet. A locking mechanism enables the cargo pallet to be coupled to another cargo pallet. A collapsible bale arm assembly can be removed from the cargo pallet when the cargo pallet is stored.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于装载和支撑货物的托盘系统。 托盘系统包括具有上表面的货物托盘,下表面以及一对相对设置的纵向侧面,其具有通常形成在上表面和下表面之间的叉车槽,以及一对相对设置的端部,其大体上将所述上表面和所述 下表面。 多个下拉轨道被配置为将下表面从平坦底部转换成非平面底部。 多个可伸缩轨道用于延伸货物托盘的宽度。 锁定机构使得货物托盘能够联接到另一个货物托盘。 当货物托盘被储存时,可以从货物托盘移除可折叠捆包臂组件。

    Sling with braided sleeve covering
    10.
    发明授权
    Sling with braided sleeve covering 失效
    用编织套筒覆盖

    公开(公告)号:US5649414A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-22

    申请号:US667793

    申请日:1996-06-21

    CPC分类号: D04C1/06 B66C1/12 D07B7/165

    摘要: A utility loop includes a loop of fiber which forms the loop core. The loop of fiber is made from a thread wrapped into a plurality of loops. The two loose ends of the thread can then optionally be tied together to form the loop of fiber. The outer loop cover of the utility loop is a tube of braided material, which surrounds loop of fiber. The tube of braided material has a tube axis running along a length of the tube of braided material. The tube of braided material includes a relatively small number of relatively large-diameter monofilament fibers, which are braided together in a tubular form. All of the relatively large-diameter mono-filament fibers are oriented to form acute angles with the tube axis. The two loose ends of the tube of braided material are connected together to form the utility loop. Specifically, a first opposing end of the tube of braided material is slipped over a second opposing end of the tube of braided material to thereby form an overlap. These two opposing ends are then secured together at the overlap.

    摘要翻译: 实用回路包括形成环形芯的光纤回路。 纤维的环由缠绕成多个环的线制成。 然后可以任意地将线的两个松散端连接在一起以形成纤维环。 实用回路的外圈盖是一条编织材料管,其围绕纤维环。 编织材料管具有沿着编织材料管的长度延伸的管轴。 编织材料管包括相对较小数量的相对较大直径的单丝纤维,其以管状形式编织在一起。 所有相对较大直径的单丝纤维被定向成与管轴形成锐角。 编织材料管的两个松动端连接在一起形成公用回路。 具体地说,编织材料管的第一相对端滑过编织材料管的第二相对端,从而形成重叠。 然后将这两个相对的端部以重叠的方式固定在一起。