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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2007
Applicants:
James Greenwood, Saint Peters, MO (US);
Philip O. Chrissos, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Dale E. Vise, Columbia, IL (US);
Inventors:
James Greenwood, Saint Peters, MO (US);
Philip O. Chrissos, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Dale E. Vise, Columbia, IL (US);
Assignee:
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 21/00 (2006.01); B65G 41/00 (2006.01); B65G 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to apparatuses for moving cargo. In one embodiment, such an apparatus may have a plurality of torque tubes. Each of the torque tubes may comprise a member in the shape of a continuous, closed loop defining a hole extending along the member. Rollers may be attached between torque tubes to move cargo disposed on the rollers. The apparatus may be used in the cargo hold of an aircraft.