公开(公告)号：US20060032005A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11250479

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplemental lift system for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge of a type that includes a tunnel section for being extended over the wing of an aircraft in a cantilever-like fashion. The supplemental lift system is for use in an event that a main elevating mechanism of the passenger boarding bridge is other than operable, such that the over the wing portion of the boarding bridge may be moved out of the way of a wing of the aircraft, permitting the same to move in a direction away from the boarding bridge. A preferred embodiment of the supplemental lift system comprises at least a jack including a first portion that is mounted to the aircraft passenger boarding bridge at a point that is distal from an outboard end thereof. The at least a jack further comprises a second portion having a first end for being telescopically received within the first portion such that a length of the jack is variable, and a second end for engaging an area of the ground that is elevationally below the aircraft passenger boarding bridge. The supplemental lift system also includes a power source in communication with the at least a jack for providing the power required for extending the length of the jack.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于与飞机乘客登机桥一起使用的辅助升降机系统，其类型包括用于以悬臂状方式在飞机的翼上延伸的隧道段。 补充升降机系统用于乘客登机桥的主升降机构不可操作的情况，使得登机桥的机翼部分可以移动离开飞机机翼的方式， 允许其沿远离登机桥的方向移动。 辅助提升系统的优选实施例包括至少一个千斤顶，其包括第一部分，该第一部分在远离其外侧端的点安装到飞机乘客登机桥。 所述至少一个千斤顶还包括第二部分，第二部分具有可伸缩地容纳在第一部分内的第一端，使得千斤顶的长度是可变的，并且第二端用于接合飞机乘客正下方的地面区域 登机桥 辅助提升系统还包括与至少一个插孔通信的电源，用于提供延长插座长度所需的电力。

公开(公告)号：US20050158157A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10758218

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305 ,  B65F9/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/368 ,  B64F1/305

Abstract: A baggage handling unit is disclosed for retrofitting an existing passenger boarding bridge having a foundation. The baggage handling unit includes a walkway for coupling a terminal building access port and a rotunda of an existing passenger boarding bridge so as to support passenger movement therebetween. The walkway includes a baggage access port, and a baggage elevating element is mounted adjacent to the baggage access port of the walkway. The baggage handling unit also includes a support having a mounting end configured for engaging the foundation and a support end for supporting the rotunda of the existing passenger boarding bridge at a position that is horizontally displaced from the foundation. A mount is provided for fixedly coupling the baggage handling unit to the rotunda about a point opposite an aircraft engaging portion of the existing passenger boarding bridge, such that the baggage handling unit and the rotunda are structurally attached.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于改造具有基础的现有乘客登机桥的行李处理单元。 行李处理单元包括用于连接终端建筑物进入口的行人道和现有乘客登机桥的圆形大厅，以支持其间的乘客移动。 走道包括一个行李通行口，一个行李提升元件安装在靠近行人通道的行李通行口附近。 行李处理单元还包括支撑件，其具有构造成用于接合基座的安装端和用于将现有乘客登机桥的圆形大厅支撑在与基座水平移位的位置处的支撑端。 提供了用于将行李处理单元固定地连接到圆形大厅的安装座，其围绕与现有乘客登机桥的飞机接合部分相对的点，使得行李处理单元和圆形大厅在结构上相连。

公开(公告)号：US06914542B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10292481

申请日：2002-11-13

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/00

Abstract: A method and system for parking aircraft at an airport terminal having a plurality of passenger loading bridges is disclosed. According to the invention, a parking space is defined at the terminal for an aircraft of a known type, such that at least a desired clearance is maintained between the aircraft of the known type and all other aircraft parked at the terminal. To this end, a passenger loading bridge associated with the defined parking space is moved so as to accommodate the known type of an aircraft at the defined parking space while maintaining the at least a desired clearance to all other aircraft parked at the terminal. In particular, at different instances of time for different instances of the known type of an aircraft, the associated passenger loading bridge is moved to substantially different locations to accommodate different defined parking spaces. A system for implementing the method includes a database having stored therein aircraft arrival information, a processor in communication with the database for defining the parking spaces such that at least a minimum spacing is maintained between adjacent aircraft and, a controller in communication with the processor, for controlling an interaction between aircraft and passenger loading bridges and terminal operations such that the defined aircraft parking spaces are implemented as actual parking spaces for the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在具有多个乘客负载桥的机场终端处停放飞行器的方法和系统。 根据本发明，在已知类型的飞行器的终端处限定了停车位，使得在已知类型的飞行器和停在终端之间的所有其他飞行器之间保持至少期望的间隙。 为此，与限定的停车位相关联的乘客装载桥被移动以便在所定义的停车位处容纳已知类型的飞行器，同时保持至少停留在终端处的所有其他飞机的期望的间隙。 特别地，在针对已知类型的飞机的不同实例的不同时间的情况下，相关联的乘客负载桥被移动到基本上不同的位置以适应不同的定义的停车位。 用于实现该方法的系统包括：数据库，其中存储有飞机到达信息;与数据库通信的处理器，用于定义停车位，使得在相邻飞行器之间保持至少最小的间距，以及与处理器通信的控制器， 用于控制飞机和乘客负载桥梁之间的相互作用以及终端操作，使得所定义的飞行器停车位被实现为飞机的实际停车位。

公开(公告)号：US06862768B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10382493

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B64F1/305 ,  E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Disclosed is an overhead adjustable support system for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge, and especially for use with an aircraft passenger boarding bridge having at least two tunnel sections disposed one each on opposite sides of a flexible connection. A preferred embodiment of the overhead adjustable support system includes a first support member for being mounted to one of the at least two tunnel sections at a first point proximate the flexible connection. The first support member also has a free end for being disposed elevationally above the one of the at least two tunnel sections. The overhead adjustable support system also includes a second support member for being mounted to the other one of the at least two tunnel sections at a second point proximate the flexible connection, and has a free end for being disposed elevationally above the other one of the at least two tunnel sections. In addition, the overhead adjustable support system includes at least a lift mechanism having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a distance between the first end and the second end being controllably variable. The at least a lift mechanism is in hinged communication at the first end thereof with the free end of the first support member and in hinged communication at the second end thereof with the free end of the second support member. During use, varying the distance between the first end and the second end of the at least a lift mechanism effects a change to the orientation of the at least two tunnel sections relative to the flexible connection so as to vertically swing one of the at least two tunnel sections relative to the other one of the at least two tunnel sections about a horizontal axis aligned with the flexible connection.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于飞机乘客登机桥的架空可调支撑系统，特别是与具有至少两个在柔性连接的相对侧上设置的两个隧道段的飞机乘客登机桥一起使用。 顶部可调节支撑系统的优选实施例包括第一支撑构件，用于在靠近柔性连接的第一点处安装到至少两个隧道段中的一个。 第一支撑构件还具有用于在至少两个隧道段中的一个上方高度地设置的自由端。 顶部可调节支撑系统还包括第二支撑构件，用于在靠近柔性连接的第二点处安装到至少两个隧道区段中的另一个，并且具有自由端，用于高于在另一个 至少两个隧道段。 此外，顶部可调节支撑系统至少包括提升机构，其具有第一端和与第一端相对的第二端，第一端和第二端之间的距离是可控地可变的。 至少一个提升机构在其第一端处与第一支撑构件的自由端铰接连接，并且在其第二端与第二支撑构件的自由端铰接连接。 在使用期间，改变至少一个提升机构的第一端和第二端之间的距离使得至少两个隧道段相对于柔性连接的取向发生变化，从而垂直摆动至少两个 相对于所述至少两个隧道部分中的另一个围绕与柔性连接对准的水平轴线的隧道部分。

公开(公告)号：US06789286B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US10354002

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

IPC: B64F1305

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: An apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft, including a passageway member pivotally anchored to one of the terminal building and a passenger loading bridge for servicing a front doorway of a same aircraft. The apparatus a telescopic passageway member is pivotally mounted to the passageway member via a flexible connection. In use, the apparatus is cantilevered over the wing of an aircraft with the flexible connection substantially above a highest point along an upper surface of the aircraft wing. The flexible connection allows a cabin carried at an outboard end of the telescopic passageway member to mate to the rear doorway of the aircraft, providing an open passageway between the rear doorway and the terminal building through which passengers deplane. Positioning the flexible connection above the high point of the wing approximately minimizes the inclination of each passageway member floor surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在机场候机楼和位于飞行器机翼后方的飞机的门口之间移动乘客的装置，包括枢转地锚定到终端建筑物中的一个的通道构件和用于维修前门的一个乘客装载桥 飞机。 该装置的伸缩通道构件通过柔性连接件枢转地安装到通道构件。 在使用中，该装置悬挂在飞行器的机翼上，其柔性连接件基本上在沿飞机机翼的上表面的最高点上方。 柔性连接允许在伸缩通道构件的外侧端部承载的舱室与飞行器的后门口相配合，从而在后门道和乘客坠落之间的终端建筑物之间提供开放的通道。 将柔性连接件定位在机翼的高点上方大致最小化每个通道构件地面的倾斜度。

公开(公告)号：US06724314B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10025500

申请日：2001-12-26

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08B2100

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for automatically aligning a passenger bridge to a door of an aircraft. The apparatus includes a sensor in the form of a laser range finder, a local computer for receiving signals from the sensor and for controlling bridge movement in dependence thereof, and memory storage for storing data relating to features of aircraft models with which the bridge is to be connected. Automated bridge alignment proceeds under the control of the local computer in dependence upon a determined error factor exceeding a predetermined minimum threshold value, which value is one of a default value and a value specified by a user of the apparatus. Accordingly, the instant invention permits different airlines to accept varying levels of risk associated with automatic bridge alignment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将乘客桥与飞机的门自动对准的方法和装置。 该装置包括激光测距仪形式的传感器，用于接收来自传感器的信号并用于根据其控制桥梁运动的本地计算机，以及用于存储与桥接器所在的飞行器模型的特征有关的数据的存储器存储器 被连接。 根据所确定的超过预定最小阈值的误差因子，该本地计算机的控制下进行自动桥接对准，该值是设备的用户指定的默认值和值之一。 因此，本发明允许不同的航空公司接受与自动桥接对准相关的不同程度的风险。

公开(公告)号：US06526615B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US10076399

申请日：2002-02-19

Applicant: Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

Inventor： Neil Hutton ,  Christopher Nowak

IPC: B64F1305

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: Apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft, including a passageway member pivotally anchored to one of the terminal building and a passenger loading bridge for servicing a front doorway of a same aircraft. The apparatus includes a telescopic passageway member that is pivotally mounted to the passageway member via a flexible connection. In use, the apparatus is cantilevered over the wing of an aircraft with the flexible connection substantially above a highest point along an upper surface of the aircraft wing. The flexible connection allows a cabin carried at an outboard end of the telescopic passageway member to mate the rear doorway of the aircraft, providing an open passageway between the rear doorway and the terminal building through which passenger deplane. Positioning the flexible connection above the high point of the wing approximately minimize the inclination of each passageway member floor surface.

Abstract translation: 用于在机场候机楼和位于飞行器机翼后方的飞机的门口之间移动乘客的装置，包括枢转地锚定到终端建筑物中的一个的通道构件和用于维修同一飞行器的前门道的乘客装载桥 。 该装置包括伸缩通道构件，该构件通过柔性连接件可枢转地安装到通道构件。 在使用中，该装置悬挂在飞行器的机翼上，其柔性连接件基本上在沿飞机机翼的上表面的最高点上方。 柔性连接允许在可伸缩通道构件的外侧端部承载的舱室与飞行器的后门口配合，在后门口和终端建筑物之间提供敞开的通道，通过该通道乘客舷梯。 将柔性连接件定位在机翼的高点上方大致最小化每个通道构件地板表面的倾斜度。

公开(公告)号：US07669269B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11519968

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: E01D15/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

Abstract: A method of aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes a step of parking the aircraft within a parking space that is defined adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. Human intelligible information visually displayed proximate the parking space is determined, the human-intelligible information being uniquely associated with the passenger boarding bridge. Using an input device that is disposed aboard the aircraft, the human-intelligible information is provided to a communication module that is also disposed aboard the aircraft. A signal including the human-intelligible information is transmitted from the communication module to a receiver that is in communication with the passenger boarding bridge. Only signals determined to include the human-intelligible information are accepted as valid signals during a current bridge alignment operation.

Abstract translation: 将乘客登机桥的一端与飞机的门口对准的方法包括将飞机停放在与乘客登机桥相邻定义的停车空间内的步骤。 确定靠近停车位的视觉显示的人类可理解的信息，人类可理解的信息与乘客登机桥唯一相关联。 使用设置在飞行器上的输入设备，将人类可理解的信息提供给也布置在飞行器上的通信模块。 包括人机智能信息的信号从通信模块发送到与乘客登机桥通信的接收机。 在当前桥对准操作期间，只有被确定为包含人类可理解信息的信号被接受为有效信号。

公开(公告)号：US07469782B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11186864

申请日：2005-07-22

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: B65G15/60

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B65G67/08 ,  B65G2201/0264 ,  Y02T50/82

Abstract: A cargo conveyor for use in loading and unloading a cargo compartment comprises: a plurality of conveyor units for being disposed within the cargo compartment and for being temporarily arranged to support a loading or unloading conveyor path having a length that varies during a same loading or unloading operation, the conveyor path for being lengthened during the unloading operation and for being shortened during the loading operation, the plurality of conveyor units for being coupled with and decoupled from the conveyor path for lengthening the conveyor path during the unloading operation and for shortening the conveyor path during the loading operation, respectively.

Abstract translation: 用于装载和卸载货物舱的货物输送机包括：多个输送单元，用于设置在货物舱内并且临时布置成支撑具有在相同加载或卸载期间变化的长度的装载或卸载输送路径 操作，在卸载操作期间延长的输送路径和在装载操作期间被缩短的多个输送单元，用于与输送路径耦合和分离，用于在卸载操作期间延长输送路径并缩短输送机 分别在加载操作期间的路径。

公开(公告)号：US07458122B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11157938

申请日：2005-06-22

Applicant: Neil Hutton

Inventor： Neil Hutton

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  E01D15/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/305

Abstract: A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes an imager disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft for capturing an image of a portion of the lateral surface of the aircraft and for providing image data relating to the captured image. A receiver is located aboard the aircraft for receiving a signal including the image data relating to the captured image. In addition, a display device also is located aboard the aircraft and in communication with the receiver, the display device for receiving the image data from the receiver and for displaying to a user aboard the aircraft the image data in a human intelligible form. A user interface located aboard the aircraft is provided for receiving from the user an input signal including an indication of a location of the doorway relative to the displayed image data, and for providing data relating to the input signal. A processor is also provided for determining a location of the doorway in dependence upon the data relating to the input signal and the image data, and for providing a control signal relating to the determined location of the doorway.

Abstract translation: 用于将乘客登机桥的飞机接合端对准沿着飞行器的侧表面的门口的系统包括设置在远离飞机的位置的成像器，用于捕获飞行器侧面的一部分的图像 飞机，并提供与拍摄图像有关的图像数据。 接收机位于飞机上用于接收包括与捕获图像有关的图像数据的信号。 此外，显示装置也位于飞机上并与接收器通信，该显示装置用于从接收器接收图像数据，并且向飞行器上的用户显示以人可理解的形式的图像数据。 设置在飞行器上的用户界面用于从用户接收包括相对于所显示的图像数据的门口的位置的指示的输入信号，并且用于提供与输入信号有关的数据。 还提供处理器，用于根据与输入信号和图像数据相关的数据确定门口的位置，并提供与确定的门口位置相关的控制信号。