Cargo handling system

摘要

The invention relates to a cargo handling system for loading and securing one or more freight containers in a cargo hold of an aircraft. The system includes bracket members configured to be secured to a base or floor of the cargo hold, and elongate guide members, each of which is mounted on and interconnects a number of the bracket members arranged in a row, wherein each guide member forms a restraint or a stop against lateral movement of a freight container loaded in the cargo hold. The bracket members include at least one fastening portion configured for tool-less fast-release engagement and locking with a seat track profile in the base or floor of the cargo hold. Furthermore, the bracket members typically extend transversely inwards or inboard of the elongate guide members.

主权项

1. A cargo handling system for loading and securing one or more freight containers in a cargo hold of an aircraft, the system comprising:
a plurality of elongate bracket members, each of which is configured to be secured to a base or floor of the cargo hold, wherein the bracket members are arranged in rows and extend substantially parallel and transverse to a loading direction; a plurality of elongate guide members, each of which is mounted on and interconnects end regions of a number of the bracket members arranged in a row; wherein each guide member forms a restraint or stop against lateral movement of a freight container loaded in the cargo hold, wherein the bracket members extend transversely inwards or inboard of the elongate guide members, and wherein each guide member interconnects with the bracket members via an interconnection mechanism, the interconnection mechanism comprising at least one projection that projects in a direction substantially perpendicular to the base or floor of the cargo hold to be received in a corresponding slot or groove.