A system and method for transporting a cargo container in a cabin of an aircraft are provided. The system comprises a guide rail spanning a length of a seat track and being releasably coupled to the seat track at one or more locations on a bottom surface of the guide rail. A plurality of rollers are coupled to the guide rail where the rollers positioned to engage a surface of the cargo container. The system also comprises a lateral rail comprising a rail member configured to abut a side surface of the cargo container and prevent lateral movement of the cargo container in the cabin. The rail member is slidably mounted on a base to move the rail member laterally within the cabin. When the cargo container deviates from a path defined by the guide rail, the rail member abuts one of the side surfaces of the cargo container.
SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO IN AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN
09.11.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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