Patent ID: 8152206
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: B64D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A securing device for a loading system in a cargo compartment of an aircraft, comprising: at least one securing catch; a control mechanism; and an activation member comprising a foot pedal; wherein the securing catch is arranged in the region of a cargo compartment door; wherein, in a secured position, the securing catch projects above a cargo compartment plane so as to prevent freight units situated on the loading system from rolling out of the cargo compartment door; wherein, in a loading position, the securing catch can be swung beneath the cargo compartment plane so as to allow the freight units to roll out; wherein, by the control mechanism, the securing catch can alternately be placed so as to lock either in the secured position or in the loading position by activating the foot pedal; wherein the control mechanism comprises a catch slide that can be activated by the foot pedal, and an activation slide for swinging the securing catch, by which the catch slide can be moved; wherein the activation slide comprises an elongated hole, in which a catch pin that is arranged on the catch slide is movably accommodated.