Cargo loading system

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2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

C198S370090, C414S373000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871823

ABSTRACT:
A method of loading a ULD into a cargo compartment of an aircraft through a loading door opening of the cargo compartment, which method requires turning of the ULD and comprises the steps of:loading the ULD into the compartment to a first position,rotating the ULD about a first pivot axis to a second position wherein the second position includes a portion of the ULD protruding outside the compartment through the loading door opening, androtating the ULD about a second pivot axis to a third position wholly within the compartment. The invention further resides in a method of unloading, an apparatus for loading and unloading, and a control system for controlling loading.

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