Cargo loading means for short body airplanes

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2001-10-02

2003-09-09

Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

C244S118300

Reexamination Certificate

active

06616100

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to airplane design and, more specifically, to airplane cargo loading designs.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Current commercial airplane families typically carry cargo (including passenger baggage and revenue cargo) in lower deck cargo compartments situated below a passenger cabin. These cargo compartments may be either “bulk” cargo compartments which are hand loaded with baggage, or “containerized” cargo compartments into which standard containers (“Unit Load Devices” or ULDs) or pallets are loaded. Cargo is typically loaded through a cargo door on the side of the airplane fuselage. The cargo door is usually of the upward hinging type.
When airplane body length is short (i.e., less than 200 seat class airplane), there is often insufficient space ahead of or behind the wing to conveniently locate cargo doors, while maintaining sufficient longitudinal separation from the wing, any wing-mounted engines, and passenger entry/cabin service doors.
Therefore, there exists a need for effective cargo compartment placement in smaller aircraft while providing sufficient clearance from passenger doors, engines, and wings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides cargo-loading means for short body airplanes. The cargo loading means permits effective cargo placement in smaller aircraft while providing sufficient clearance from passenger doors, engines, and wings.
A less-than-200-seat-class airplane includes a fuselage. The fuselage includes a passenger cabin and at least one cargo compartment located below the passenger cabin.


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