Modular Bi-level Storage and Transport Assembly with Collapsible Frame (MTA)
AssigneeAero Marine Systems, Inc.
InventorsRoss James Neyedly, Edward Chester Lewis
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a modular bi-level storage and transport assembly (MTA) includes an upper rigid layer and a lower rigid layer and an adjustable support mechanism, coupled to the upper and lower rigid layers. Furthermore, the support mechanism is operable to expand to increase the distance between the layers, expanding the MTA and forming a space for a containment vessel, and to contract to reduce the distance between the layers, collapsing the MTA.
Claims31
A modular bi-level storage and transport assembly (MTA) comprising:
- an upper rigid layer and a lower rigid layer;
- and
- an adjustable support mechanism coupled to the upper rigid layer and lower rigid layer, wherein:
- the support mechanism is operable to expand to increase a distance between the upper rigid layer and lower rigid layer, thereby expanding the MTA and forming a space between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer,
- the support mechanism is operable to contract to reduce the distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby collapsing the MTA, and
- a containment vessel can be placed in the space formed between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer.
A collapsible semi-rigid storage unit comprising:
- a modular bi-level storage and transport assembly (MTA) comprising:
- an upper rigid layer and a lower rigid layer;
- and
- a scissor lift coupled to the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, wherein:
- the scissor lift is operable to expand to increase a distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby expanding the MTA and forming a space between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, and
- the scissor lift is operable to contract to reduce the distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby collapsing the MTA;
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- a semi-rigid containment vessel stored in the space formed between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer.
A modular bi-level storage and transport assembly (MTA) attached to an aircraft comprising:
- an upper rigid layer and a lower rigid layer;
- and
- an adjustable support mechanism coupled to the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, wherein:
- the support mechanism is operable to expand to increase a distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby expanding the MTA and forming a space between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, and
- the support mechanism is operable to contract to reduce the distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby collapsing the MTA;
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- a containment vessel, wherein the containment vessel is configured to be stored in the space formed between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer;
- wherein the lower rigid layer is coupled to an inboard surface of the aircraft.
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