Patent ID: 6622640
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B64D,B65D

Abstract:
A pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system, said pallet including:a base adapted to be secured within the aircraft by the cargo handling system; a plurality of lock members, each said lock member adapted to be removably secured to the platform; a plurality of mounting receptacles attached to said base, each said mounting receptacle adapted to removably receive and retain a respective lock member in an operational position such that said lock member is adapted to removably secure the platform to said base; and a plurality of storage receptacles attached to said base, each said storage receptacle adapted to removably receive and retain a respective lock member in a stored non-operational position; whereby said lock members are selectively retained in said mounting receptacles to enable said lock members to removably secure the platform to said base, and said lock members are selectively retained in said storage receptacles to enable said lock members to be stored in a non-operational position.