Stretcher loading device for aircraft

Details Stretcher loading device for aircraft Stretcher loading device for aircraft

1990-06-25

1991-12-31

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

414471, B64C 122, B64D 900

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050765159

ABSTRACT:
A load handling device for transferring a load such as a stretchered patient to and from an aircraft, comprising an elongate pedestal pivotally connected at one end thereof for swinging movement about a horizontal axis located within the opening of an aircraft cabin door, a cantilevered horizontal platform securable to the pedestal and arranged to be driven by drive means for vertical up and down movement along the pedestal between an upper position where it is approximately level with the aircraft floor and the lower position where it is adjacent to the ground, wherein the pedestal is arranged to swing between a retracted stowed position wherein it is contained wholly within the aircraft cabin and an extended operating position wherein it projects approximately vertically downwards adjacent the aircraft cabin door.

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