Abstract: A corner block adjustment mechanism for an ISO container. The adjustment mechanism includes a selectively rotatable cam for moving a corner block between an extended position and a retracted position. The adjustment mechanism also includes a locking mechanism for selectively locking the corner block in the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A restraint system for releasably restraining a unit load device in an aircraft. The restraint system includes a guide rail adapted to be connected to the aircraft and one or more restraint mechanisms connected to the guide rail. Each restraint mechanism includes a pawl that is selectively pivotal between a locked position and an unlocked position. The guide rail is adapted to restrain movement of the unit load device in the transverse direction and the pawl of the restraint mechanism is adapted to restrain movement of the unit load device in the longitudinal and vertical directions when the pawl is in the locked position.

Abstract: A corner block adjustment mechanism for an ISO container. The adjustment mechanism includes a selectively rotatable cam for moving a corner block between an extended position and a retracted position. The adjustment mechanism also includes a locking mechanism for selectively locking the corner block in the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base.

Abstract: A panel for an aircraft cargo pallet and other structures including a bottom skin member, a spaced apart top skin member, and core located between the bottom skin member and the top skin member. The core includes a plurality of spaced apart and parallel ribs coupled along their top edges to the top skin member and along their bottom edges to the bottom skin member.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: An airlift pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform and cargo thereon within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system. The pallet includes a base for supporting the platform and its cargo. The base includes a plurality of mounting receptacles adapted to receive and retain a respective lock member. Each lock member is removably secured to the mounting receptacle by a removable pin. Each lock member includes a rotatable head that is adapted to be inserted into and secured to the platform. The lock members secure the platform and its cargo to the airlift pallet.

Abstract: A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base.

Abstract: An airlift pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform and cargo thereon within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system. The pallet includes a base for supporting the platform and its cargo. The base includes a plurality of mounting receptacles adapted to receive and retain a respective lock member. Each lock member is removably secured to the mounting receptacle by a removable pin. Each lock member includes a rotatable head that is adapted to be inserted into and secured to the platform. The lock members secure the platform and its cargo to the airlift pallet.

Abstract: A cargo tie down system for use in securing either containerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle. The cargo tie down system includes a cargo tie down adapter having a housing and a cargo ring coupled to the housing for use in tying down noncontainerized cargo. The cargo tie down system also includes a mounting apparatus adapted to be attached to the containerized cargo conveyance system that includes a selectively rotatable stud having a head with outwardly extending wings. The housing includes a receptacle adapted to selectively receive and retain the stud of the mounting apparatus to secure the containerized cargo conveyance system to the transport vehicle when containerized cargo is to be transported without requiring removal of the cargo ring.

Abstract: A vehicle for moving in a longitudinal direction and cleaning a surface has a scrub brush, a cleaning fluid dispenser, a squeegee, drive means, and at least one steering wheel which is mounted to the vehicle such that it may be selectively turned for steering the vehicle. The vehicle is provided with a steering mechanism for turning the steering wheel, whereby turning a steering input member a specific angular magnitude in one direction causes the steering wheel to turn a greater angular magnitude in the opposite direction.