Patent ID: 6487742
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B64F

Abstract:
An apparatus for association with a passageway having a sidewall, comprising:a pivot structure associated with said sidewall of said passageway; a pivot cab having a first end in open communication with said passageway, and defining a volume bounded by enclosing structure comprising: a roof; a first panel; a floor; and an adjustable wall, said adjustable wall including an exposed portion and an unexposed portion; said exposed portion comprising enclosing structure defining said pivot cab volume; said unexposed portion being stored in a rolled-up configuration; said first panel being rotatably secured to said pivot structure for rotation about a vertical axis positioned proximate said sidewall, said adjustable wall being adapted to extend and retract in response to a rotation of said pivot cab; and a weather barrier disposed within said pivot cab, said weather barrier having a doorway and a dividing panel; said doorway having at least one door; and said dividing panel comprising at least one window an operator console cooperatively associated with said first panel to form an operator station positioned substantially to a side and out of the flow of traffic through said passageway; said pivot cab having a second end in open communication with interface structure constructed and arranged to engage an aircraft.