Patent ID: 6485238
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B60P,B64D

Abstract:
A restraint device for use in restraining cargo carriers within an aircraft cargo hold, said restraint device comprising:(a) a frame having spaced apart sidewalls defining a central opening; (b) a first pawl pivotally connected to said frame for pivotal movement about a first axis between an upstanding position and a lowered position; (c) a second pawl pivotally connected to said frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between an upstanding position and a lowered position; (d) a first biasing means for yieldably resisting movement of said first pawl toward said first pawl upstanding position; (e) a second biasing means for yieldably resisting movement of said second pawl toward said second pawl lowered position; and (f) locking means for releasably locking said second pawl in said second pawl upstanding position, said locking means comprising a notch formed in said first pawl and a locking protuberance formed on said second pawl, said protuberance being closely received within said notch.