Patent ID: 7429157

Claim:
A centerline restraint for an air cargo system, comprising: a base having a longitudinal axis (L); and a first overrideable guide/restraint rotatably mounted on the base along a first rotational axis (A); wherein: the first overrideable guide/restraint is rotatable around the first rotational axis between a retracted position, an erect position and an overridden position; the retracted position is in an inboard direction of the base, relative to the erect position; the overridden position is in an outboard direction of the base, relative to the erect position; the first overrideable guide/restraint, when in the erect position or in the overridden position, is urged by spring force in the inboard direction of the base and towards the retracted position; and the first overrideable guide/restraint is capable of being locked in place, when forced in the outboard direction and into the overridden position.