Passenger loading bridge

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1978-06-05

1979-07-17

Byers, Jr., Nile C.

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

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E01D 100

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041610490

ABSTRACT:
A passenger loading bridge includes a ground level rotunda, a tunnel support vertically pivoted thereto, an elevated tunnel horizontally pivoted to the support, a drive assembly horizontally pivoted to the tunnel outer end and rigidly mounting a detachable aircraft engaging cab. Stairs are located in the tunnel support. The drive assembly swings and elevates the tunnel, while a parallelogram linkage assures that the cab is level at all elevations. The cab is offset 45.degree. to the tunnel axis and has extension and rotation capabilities. The tunnel features a load bearing floor support and walls and a roof of curtain wall construction.

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patent: 3462785 (1969-08-01), Seipos
patent: 3462787 (1969-08-01), Seipos
patent: 3538528 (1970-11-01), Porter
patent: 3561030 (1971-02-01), Seipos
patent: 3793662 (1974-02-01), Gacs

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