Gerald J LeBaron
Engineers in West Kaysville, UT
License number
Utah 185983-2202
Issued Date
Jun 25, 1992
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
West Kaysville, UT
Professional information
Aircraft Engagement Assembly For Aircraft Boarding Bridges
US Patent:
6195826, Mar 6, 2001
Filed:
May 28, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/322483
Inventors:
Gerald J. LeBaron - Fruit Heights UT
Bruce W. Anderson - Hooper UT
Bruce W. Anderson - Hooper UT
Assignee:
FMC Corporation - Chicago IL
International Classification:
E01D 100
US Classification:
14 715
Abstract:
An engagement structure adapted for securement to the end of an aircraft boarding bridge includes a bumper assembly formed of a first bumper and an auxiliary bumper. The auxiliary bumper is mechanically associated with a drive assembly adapted for displacing the auxiliary bumper relative to the first bumper to provide a dimensionally adjustable floor area of a boarding bridge proximate the interface of the bridge and an aircraft serviced by the bridge. The engagement structure may also include bifurcated arrangement wherein a sliding floor element is associated with a length adjustable bumper subassembly. The engagement structure provides a structure whereby the floor structure of the boarding bridge can be opened to provide a passageway for an opening or closing aircraft door. The engagement structure further provides a structure whereby the floor may then be restructured to provide an embarkation platform which extends between the aircraft and the main structure of the boarding bridge which is of adequate dimension to permit the passage of passengers between the aircraft and the boarding bridge.