method for loading of a transportflyvemaskine with iso containers and kits for use in the method

摘要

Equipment used for loading a cargo plane with ISO containers 1, 2 comprises two drive frames 4, 35, hinge members 23 connecting the containers 1, 2, members 20 for moving the containers 1, 2 relative to each other, and members on one drive frame 35 for raising and lowering one of the containers. The containers 1, 2 are arranged in a line, one drive frame 4 being arranged at the front and the other drive frame 35 at the back. The drive frame 4 passes over the ramp 31 of the cargo plane first. Thereafter, the actuating members 20 between the containers 1, 2 are activated so that a "break" is formed. It is then possible for the front container to pass the ramp 31 without abutting the floor 33 of the cargo space on transfer to the ramp. When the rear container 2 is to pass the ramp 31, the back end of the container is lifted by hydraulic cylinders on the rear drive frame 35. The aircraft can be unloaded using this method in the reverse sequence. IMAGE