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US 10,393,225 B2Granted
Integrated multi-function propulsion belt for air cushion supported aircraft cargo loading robot
AssigneeGoodrich Corporation
InventorRichard A. Himmelmann
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Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments, a multifunction belt is disclosed. The multifunction belt includes a plurality of cables. The plurality of cables includes at least one tension supporting cable configured to resist tension and a first signal conducting cable configured to conduct electricity. The multifunction belt also includes a coating applied to the plurality of cables.
Claims17
A multifunction belt comprising:
- a plurality of cables including:
- at least one communication cable,
- at least one power conducting cable,
- at least one tension supporting cable separating the at least one communication cable and the at least one power conducting cable;
- and
- a coating applied to the plurality of cables, wherein the multifunction belt is coupled to an aircraft cargo management system;
- and
- wherein the multifunction belt is coupled to an air cushion cargo shuttle.
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A cargo management system comprising:
- a cargo shuttle configured to receive cargo;
- a multifunction belt coupled to the cargo shuttle and including:
- a plurality of cables including at least one communication cable configured to communicate, a power conducting cable configured to conduct electricity, and at least one tension supporting cable configured to separate the at least one communication cable and the at least one power conducting cable, and
- a coating applied to the plurality of cables;
- and
- a shuttle drive unit coupled to the multifunction belt and configured to apply tension to the multifunction belt.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.