Bi-directional cargo restraint
A bi-directional cargo restraint (20) for restraining a cargo container (22) from movement across an interior surface of an aircraft. The cargo restraint having a frame (40) with an upper surface (60) positionable flush or below the surface of the aircraft, a first end (56), a second end (58), and a...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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28.09.1999
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Edition | 6 |
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Summary: | A bi-directional cargo restraint (20) for restraining a cargo container (22) from movement across an interior surface of an aircraft. The cargo restraint having a frame (40) with an upper surface (60) positionable flush or below the surface of the aircraft, a first end (56), a second end (58), and an axis extending between the first and second ends. The cargo restraint also having a first stop member (42), a second stop member (44), and an abutment member (46) with a top portion (82) and a base portion (80). The top portion of the abutment member is movably mounted to the frame for movement of the abutment member between an extended position and a retracted position. The abutment member in the extended position capable of being toggled against either the first or second stop member. The first end of the abutment member having first and second restraining surfaces (84 and 86) on opposite sides of the first end. The abutment member in the extended position capable of being toggled between the first and second stop members to selectively permit either the first or second restraint surface of the abutment member to restrain the container at a predetermined restraint position. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US19970984306 |