公开(公告)号：US07195201B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10811787

申请日：2004-03-29

申请人： Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  W. Forrest Frantz ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Kelly L. Morgan ,  Paul R. Fortado ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  W. Forrest Frantz ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Kelly L. Morgan ,  Paul R. Fortado ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B64C1/20

CPC分类号： B64C1/20 ,  B64C2001/0027 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64D9/003 ,  Y02T50/46

摘要： Apparatus and methods for situating and securing payloads to support structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a support structure, a floor assembly, and a payload assembly. The floor assembly includes a plurality of elongated engagement members coupled to the support structure, the engagement members being spaced apart and mostly parallel, each engagement member including an engagement surface. The payload assembly includes a payload component positioned proximate the floor assembly, and at least one payload support coupled to the payload component and engaged with at least some of the engagement members, the payload support being adapted to beam loads from the payload component to the floor assembly and being moveable with the payload component relative to the floor assembly.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将有效载荷固定和固定到支撑结构的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，组件包括支撑结构，地板组件和有效载荷组件。 地板组件包括联接到支撑结构的多个细长接合构件，所述接合构件间隔开并且大致平行，每个接合构件包括接合表面。 有效载荷组件包括靠近地板组件定位的有效载荷部件和耦合到有效载荷部件并与至少一些接合部件接合的至少一个有效负载，所述有效负载支架适于将负载从有效载荷部件射向地板 并且可以与有效载荷部件相对于地板组件移动。

公开(公告)号：US07093797B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10811529

申请日：2004-03-29

申请人： Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  W. Forrest Frantz

发明人： Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  W. Forrest Frantz

IPC分类号： B64C1/20

CPC分类号： B64C1/20

摘要： Apparatus and methods for beaming some or all payload component loads out to surrounding support structure and adaptably coupling payload assemblies to a support structure are disclosed. In one embodiment, a payload assembly includes a payload member and at least one payload support. The payload member is adapted to be positioned proximate the support structure, and the at least one payload support is coupled to the payload member and is adapted to operatively engage at least one of the elongated supports of the support structure. The at least one payload support is further adapted to beam loads from the payload member to the at least one elongated support, and to be moveable with the payload member relative to the support structure. In one particular embodiment, the payload support includes an end portion adapted to engage with a top surface of the elongated support.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将一些或所有有效负载组件负载发射到周围的支撑结构并将有效载荷组件自适应地耦合到支撑结构的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，有效载荷组件包括有效载荷成员和至少一个有效载荷。 有效载荷构件适于定位成靠近支撑结构，并且所述至少一个有效载荷支撑件联接到有效载荷构件并且适于可操作地接合支撑结构的细长支撑件中的至少一个。 所述至少一个有效负载支撑件进一步适于将负载从所述有效负载部件射向所述至少一个细长支撑件，并且能够与所述有效负载部件相对于所述支撑结构一起移动。 在一个具体实施例中，有效载荷包括适于与细长支撑件的顶表面接合的端部。

公开(公告)号：US07051978B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10811771

申请日：2004-03-29

申请人： Raymond R. Reed ,  Martin R. Grether ,  W. Forrest Frantz ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Kelly L. Morgan ,  Paul R. Fortado ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Raymond R. Reed ,  Martin R. Grether ,  W. Forrest Frantz ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Kelly L. Morgan ,  Paul R. Fortado ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B64C1/20

CPC分类号： B64C1/18

摘要： Processes for positioning, securing, and repositioning payload assemblies onto floor assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a support structure having a plurality of elongated engagement members, each engagement member including an engagement surface adapted to support a load; forming an adaptable payload assembly that includes a payload member and at least one payload support coupled to the payload member, the payload support being adapted to transmit loads from the payload member to at least one engagement member, the payload support being moveable with the payload member relative to the support structure; and removeably coupling the payload support to at least one of the engagement surfaces of the engagement members. In an alternate embodiment, the engagement surfaces are at least one of approximately flush with and recessed below a lower surface of a panel supported by the support structure.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将有效载荷组件定位，固定和重新定位到地板组件上的过程。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括形成具有多个细长接合构件的支撑结构，每个接合构件包括适于支撑负载的接合表面; 形成适应性有效载荷组件，其包括有效负载部件和耦合到所述有效负载部件的至少一个有效负载，所述有效负载支撑件适于将负载从所述有效负载部件传输到至少一个接合部件，所述有效载荷支撑件可与所述有效负载部件 相对于支撑结构; 以及将所述有效载荷支撑件可移除地联接到所述接合构件的至少一个接合表面。 在替代实施例中，接合表面与由支撑结构支撑的面板的下表面之间大致平齐并且在其下方凹入中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07413143B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11426848

申请日：2006-06-27

申请人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64C1/20

摘要： Apparatus and methods for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, an interface assembly includes a base, a support arm, and a lug member. The base has a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom. Each clamp arm is adapted to be disposed through an associated coupling aperture disposed in the engagement member. The clamp arms are moveable relative to the engagement member between an unsecured position in which the clamp arms are extractable from the coupling apertures, and a secured position wherein the clamp arms are not extractable from the coupling apertures. The support arm is coupled to the base and to a component (e.g. a payload). The lug member that locks the assembly in the secured position is moveable between a first position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the unsecured position, and a second position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the secured position.

摘要翻译： 公开了将有效载荷耦合到支撑轨道的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，接口组件包括基座，支撑臂和凸耳构件。 基座具有从其向外突出的一对夹臂。 每个夹紧臂适于通过布置在接合构件中的相关联的联接孔布置。 夹臂可相对于接合构件在夹紧臂可从连接孔提取的不安全位置之间移动，以及固定位置，其中夹持臂不能从联接孔抽出。 支撑臂联接到基座和组件（例如有效载荷）。 将组件锁定在固定位置的凸耳构件可在夹紧臂位于不安全位置的第一位置和夹紧臂位于固定位置的第二位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US07370832B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US10811522

申请日：2004-03-29

申请人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64C1/20

摘要： Apparatus and methods for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, an interface assembly includes a base, a support arm, and a lug member. The base has a pair of clamp arms projecting outwardly therefrom. Each clamp arm is adapted to be disposed through an associated coupling aperture disposed in the engagement member. The clamp arms are moveable relative to the engagement member between an unsecured position in which the clamp arms are extractable from the coupling apertures, and a secured position wherein the clamp arms are not extractable from the coupling apertures. The support arm is coupled to the base and to a component (e.g. a payload). The lug member that locks the assembly in the secured position, is moveable between a first position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the unsecured position, and a second position wherein the clamp arms are positioned in the secured position.

摘要翻译： 公开了将有效载荷耦合到支撑轨道的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，接口组件包括基座，支撑臂和凸耳构件。 基座具有从其向外突出的一对夹臂。 每个夹紧臂适于通过布置在接合构件中的相关联的联接孔布置。 夹臂可相对于接合构件在夹紧臂可从联接孔提取的不安全位置之间移动，以及固定位置，其中夹持臂不能从联接孔抽出。 支撑臂联接到基座和组件（例如有效载荷）。 将组件锁定在固定位置的凸耳构件可在夹紧臂位于不安全位置的第一位置和夹紧臂位于固定位置的第二位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US07607613B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US12172849

申请日：2008-07-14

申请人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64C1/20

摘要： Apparatus for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seat track configured for use with an interface assembly includes at least one elongated support. The seat track also includes an engagement member coupled to the elongated support and having a plurality of coupling apertures disposed therethrough. Each coupling aperture may be configured to receive at least one of a clamp arm and a fastener of the interface assembly and further configured to be engaged with the at least one of the clamp arm and the fastener in an unsecured position. The clamp arm may be extractable from the coupling aperture in a first position and may not be extractable from the coupling aperture in a second position.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将有效载荷耦合到支撑轨道的装置。 在一个实施例中，配置成与接口组件一起使用的座椅轨道包括至少一个细长支撑件。 座椅轨道还包括联接到细长支撑件并具有穿过其设置的多个联接孔的接合构件。 每个联接孔可以被构造成接收接口组件的夹紧臂和紧固件中的至少一个，并进一步构造成在无阻塞位置与夹紧臂和紧固件中的至少一个接合。 夹持臂可以在第一位置从联接孔提取，并且在第二位置可能不能从联接孔提取。

公开(公告)号：US20080277528A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12172849

申请日：2008-07-14

申请人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

发明人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Raymond R. Reed ,  Douglas W. Hackett

IPC分类号： B60N2/02 ,  B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0696 ,  B64C1/20

摘要： Apparatus for coupling a payload to a support track are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seat track configured for use with an interface assembly includes at least one elongated support. The seat track also includes an engagement member coupled to the elongated support and having a plurality of coupling apertures disposed therethrough. Each coupling aperture may be configured to receive at least one of a clamp arm and a fastener of the interface assembly and further configured to be engaged with the at least one of the clamp arm and the fastener in an unsecured position. The clamp arm may be extractable from the coupling aperture in a first position and may not be extractable from the coupling aperture in a second position.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将有效载荷耦合到支撑轨道的装置。 在一个实施例中，配置成与接口组件一起使用的座椅轨道包括至少一个细长支撑件。 座椅轨道还包括联接到细长支撑件并具有穿过其设置的多个联接孔的接合构件。 每个联接孔可以被构造成接收接口组件的夹紧臂和紧固件中的至少一个，并进一步构造成在无阻塞位置与夹紧臂和紧固件中的至少一个接合。 夹持臂可以在第一位置从联接孔提取，并且在第二位置可能不能从联接孔提取。

公开(公告)号：US08444359B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12897060

申请日：2010-10-04

申请人： Martin R. Grether ,  Miki Beatovic

发明人： Martin R. Grether ,  Miki Beatovic

IPC分类号： F16B35/02

CPC分类号： F16B35/02 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D11/0696 ,  F16B35/041 ,  Y10T29/49948

摘要： A blind fastener employs a split bolt element having two symmetrical half sections split at mating separation faces and cooperatively displaceable between a first collapsed position and a second expanded position. A capture portion split bolt has a substantially circular plan form in the first collapsed position with a diameter which is received through an attachment hole in a structural member. A bearing section and a threaded portion both have a substantially circular plan form in the second expanded position while the capture portion has compression surfaces extending with an elliptical major axis greater than the hole diameter in the extended second position to engage a bottom surface surrounding the attachment hole. The bearing section closely engages the attachment hole in the expanded position. A wedge separator element is insertable between the half sections to expand them from the first collapsed position to the second expanded position. A nut is threadably received on the threaded portion and engages a lip on a mounting aperture in a monument to be attached to the supporting structure.

摘要翻译： 盲装紧固件采用具有在配合分离面处分开的两个对称半部分并且在第一折叠位置和第二扩张位置之间可协作地移位的分割螺栓元件。 捕获部分分割螺栓在第一折叠位置具有大致圆形平面形状，其直径通过结构构件中的附接孔接收。 轴承部分和螺纹部分在第二扩张位置都具有基本上圆形的平面形状，而捕获部分具有在延伸的第二位置中具有大于孔直径的椭圆形长轴延伸的压缩表面，以接合围绕附件的底部表面 孔。 轴承部分在扩张位置紧密接合附接孔。 楔形分离器元件可插入半部分之间，以将它们从第一折叠位置扩展到第二扩张位置。 螺母可螺纹地容纳在螺纹部分上并且接合在附接到支撑结构的纪念碑中的安装孔上的唇缘。

公开(公告)号：US07798447B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12409483

申请日：2009-03-23

申请人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Cory M. Hitchcock ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Paul R. Fortado

发明人： Walter Forrest Frantz ,  Martin R. Grether ,  Cory M. Hitchcock ,  Gina C. Pischke ,  Todd Evan Jones ,  Paul R. Fortado

IPC分类号： B64C1/20 ,  F16M13/00

CPC分类号： B64C1/20

摘要： Non-protruding seat track apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a track includes an elongated support having a support surface and an engagement surface. The support surface is adapted to engage a lower surface of a floor panel, and the engagement surface is adapted to be coupled to a payload assembly. The engagement surface is at least one of flush with and recessed below the lower surface of the floor panel when the support surface is engaged with the lower surface. The engagement surface may have at least one of an engagement slot and an attachment aperture disposed therein.

摘要翻译： 公开了非突出的座椅轨迹装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，轨道包括具有支撑表面和接合表面的细长支撑件。 支撑表面适于接合底板的下表面，并且接合表面适于联接到有效载荷组件。 当支撑表面与下表面接合时，接合表面是与地板镶板的下表面齐平且凹入的至少一个。 接合表面可以具有布置在其中的接合槽和附接孔中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20120082527A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12897060

申请日：2010-10-04

申请人： Martin R. Grether ,  Miki Beatovic

发明人： Martin R. Grether ,  Miki Beatovic

IPC分类号： F16B13/04 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16B35/02 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D11/0696 ,  F16B35/041 ,  Y10T29/49948

摘要： A blind fastener employs a split bolt element having two symmetrical half sections split at mating separation faces and cooperatively displaceable between a first collapsed position and a second expanded position. A capture portion split bolt has a substantially circular plan form in the fist collapsed position with a diameter which is received through an attachment hole in a structural member. A bearing section and a threaded portion both have a substantially circular plan form in the second expanded position while the capture portion has compression surfaces extending with an elliptical major axis greater than the hole diameter in the extended second position to engage a bottom surface surrounding the attachment hole. The bearing section closely engages the attachment hole in the expanded position. A wedge separator element is insertable between the half sections to expand them from the first collapsed position to the second expanded position. A nut is threadably received on the threaded portion and engages a lip on a mounting aperture in a monument to be attached to the supporting structure.

摘要翻译： 盲装紧固件采用具有在配合分离面处分开的两个对称半部分并且在第一折叠位置和第二扩张位置之间可协作地移位的分割螺栓元件。 捕获部分分割螺栓在第一收缩位置具有基本圆形的平面形状，其直径通过结构构件中的附接孔接收。 轴承部分和螺纹部分在第二扩张位置都具有基本上圆形的平面形状，而捕获部分具有在延伸的第二位置中具有大于孔直径的椭圆形长轴延伸的压缩表面，以接合围绕附件的底部表面 孔。 轴承部分在扩张位置紧密接合附接孔。 楔形分离器元件可插入半部分之间，以将它们从第一折叠位置扩展到第二扩张位置。 螺母可螺纹地容纳在螺纹部分上并且接合在附接到支撑结构的纪念碑中的安装孔上的唇缘。