US 12,404,024 B2
Systems and methods for securing cargo containers
Robert E. Grip, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US); John Joseph Brown, Costa Mesa, CA (US); and Michael S. Karapetian, Huntington Beach, CA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed by THE BOEING COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Jun. 30, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/855,208.
Prior Publication US 2024/0002054 A1, Jan. 4, 2024
Int. Cl. B64D 9/00 (2006.01); B60K 15/05 (2006.01); B60P 7/13 (2006.01); B60R 25/021 (2013.01); B61D 45/00 (2006.01); B65D 90/00 (2006.01); B66C 1/66 (2006.01)
CPC B64D 9/003 (2013.01) [B60P 7/132 (2013.01); B61D 45/007 (2013.01); B65D 90/0006 (2013.01); B66C 1/663 (2013.01); B60K 2015/0584 (2013.01); B60R 25/02123 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A securing lock for a cargo support apparatus, the securing lock comprising:
one or more first locking interfaces, wherein the one or more first locking interfaces comprise:
a first tooth assembly including one or more first teeth; and
a first jaws assembly including one or more first jaws,
wherein the one or more first teeth are configured to be engaged by one or more second jaws of a second locking interface of at least one other cargo support apparatus to secure the cargo support apparatus to the at least one other cargo support apparatus, and
wherein the one or more first jaws are configured to engage one or more second teeth of the second locking interface of the at least one other cargo support apparatus to secure the cargo support apparatus to the at least one other cargo support apparatus.