Payload to support track interface and fitting apparatus and methods
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B64D-011/06
B64D-011/00
출원번호
US-0811522
(2004-03-29)
등록번호
US-7370832
(2008-05-13)
발명자
/ 주소
Frantz,Walter Forrest
Grether,Martin R.
Reed,Raymond R.
Hackett,Douglas W.
출원인 / 주소
The Boeing Company
대리인 / 주소
Lee & Hayes, PLLC
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34
초록▼
Apparatus and methods for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, an interface assembly includes a base, a support arm, and a lug member. The base has a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom. Each clamp arm is adapted to be disposed through an associated c
Apparatus and methods for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, an interface assembly includes a base, a support arm, and a lug member. The base has a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom. Each clamp arm is adapted to be disposed through an associated coupling aperture disposed in the engagement member. The clamp arms are moveable relative to the engagement member between an unsecured position in which the clamp arms are extractable from the coupling apertures, and a secured position wherein the clamp arms are not extractable from the coupling apertures. The support arm is coupled to the base and to a component (e.g. a payload). The lug member that locks the assembly in the secured position, is moveable between a first position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the unsecured position, and a second position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the secured position.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An aircraft, comprising: a fuselage operatively coupled to an airframe; a propulsion system operatively coupled to the airframe; a floor assembly disposed within and coupled to the fuselage, the floor assembly including at least one floor panel and an elongated support having
What is claimed is: 1. An aircraft, comprising: a fuselage operatively coupled to an airframe; a propulsion system operatively coupled to the airframe; a floor assembly disposed within and coupled to the fuselage, the floor assembly including at least one floor panel and an elongated support having a support surface engaged with the floor panel, the elongated support further including an engagement member having a plurality of coupling apertures disposed therein; a component disposed within the fuselage and having a support member positioned proximate the floor assembly; and an interface assembly including: a base engaged with a first surface of the engagement member, the base having a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom, each clamp arm being disposed through an associated one of the coupling apertures and engaged with a second surface of the engagement member, the clamp arms being moveable relative to the engagement member between an unsecured position in which the clamp arms are extractable from the coupling apertures, and a secured position wherein the clamp arms are not extractable from the coupling apertures, wherein each clamp arm includes a primary member that projects through the associated one of the coupling apertures, and a finger projecting outwardly from the primary member and engaged with the second surface; a support arm coupled to the base and coupled to the support member of the component; and at least one lug member operatively coupled to the base and moveable between a first position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the unsecured position, and a second position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the secured position, wherein in the second position, the lug member is inserted into an intermediate coupling aperture disposed in the engagement member between the associated coupling apertures. 2. The aircraft of claim 1, wherein the fingers of the clamp arms project toward each other, and wherein in the secured position, the fingers clampably engage a portion of the engagement member situated between the coupling apertures. 3. The aircraft of claim 1, wherein the fingers of the clamp arms project in the same direction. 4. The aircraft of claim 3, wherein a longitudinal axis of the lug member is disposed approximately perpendicular with the first surface of the engagement member. 5. The aircraft of claim 1, wherein the fingers of the clamp arms project in opposite directions away from each other. 6. An aircraft, comprising: a fuselage operatively coupled to an airframe; a propulsion system operatively coupled to the airframe; a floor assembly disposed within and coupled to the fuselage, the floor assembly including at least one floor panel and an elongated support having a support surface engaged with the floor panel, the elongated support further including an engagement member having a plurality of coupling apertures disposed therein: a component disposed within the fuselage and having a support member positioned proximate the floor assembly; and an interface assembly including: a base engaged with a first surface of the engagement member, the base having a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom, each clamp arm being disposed through an associated one of the coupling apertures and engaged with a second surface of the engagement member, the clamp arms being movable relative to the engagement member between an unsecured position in which the clamp arms are extractable from the coupling apertures, and a secured position wherein the clamp arms are not extractable from the coupling apertures, wherein each clamp arm includes a primary member that projects through the associated one of the coupling apertures, and a finger projecting outwardly from the primary member and engaged with the second surface, wherein the fingers of the clamp arms project in opposite directions away from each other; a support arm coupled to the base and coupled to the support member of the component; and at least one lug member operatively coupled to the base and moveable between a first position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the unsecured position, and a second position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the secured position, wherein the base includes a first portion having a first clamp arm projecting therefrom, and a second portion having a second clamp arm projecting therefrom, the first portion being pivotably coupled to the second portion, the clamp arms being moved from the unsecured position to the secured position by pivoting the first portion relative to the second portion. 7. The aircraft of claim 1, wherein the component includes at least one of a seat member, a galley, a lavatory, a fireplace, a shelf, a bed, an article of furniture, a cargo container, and a partition.
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