Patent ID: 9409657
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: B64F,E01D

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus to interface a cab section of a boarding bridge having a first deck and an airplane having a second deck, the apparatus comprising: a lower-frame assembly including a plurality of wheel assemblies; an upper-frame assembly connected to the lower-frame assembly at a first adjustable height and in a first adjustable pivoting position, the upper-frame assembly including a third deck atop the upper-frame assembly; a bridge gangplank assembly connected to a first end of the upper-frame assembly to interface the boarding bridge, the bridge gangplank assembly including a fourth deck to connect the first deck of the boarding bridge and the third deck of the upper frame assembly; and an airplane gangplank assembly articulably connected to a second end of the upper-frame assembly to interface the airplane at one or more positions with respect to the upper-frame assembly, the airplane gangplank assembly including at least a fifth deck to connect the third deck of the upper frame assembly and the second deck of the airplane.