Method for aligning a plurality of passenger boarding bridges

Details Method for aligning a plurality of passenger boarding bridges Method for aligning a plurality of passenger boarding bridges

2006-03-20

2009-10-20

Addie, Raymond W (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

C340S958000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07603736

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for aligning a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a first doorway of an aircraft and for aligning a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a second doorway of the aircraft includes. The system includes a sensor for sensing an orientation of a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in an aligned condition with a first doorway of the aircraft, and for sensing an orientation of a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section when it is in other than an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft. The sensor is in communication with a controller. The controller is for receiving a signal from the sensor, and for determining the orientation of the first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section and the orientation of the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section in dependence upon the signal. Based upon the determined orientation information, as well as stored information relating to a location of the second doorway relative to the first doorway, the controller determines a movement for moving the second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section into an aligned condition with the second doorway of the aircraft.

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