Abstract: A movable carrier for fixed supply lines which are placed along a telescoping airplane passenger bridge and which establish communication between connectors on the airport terminal and corresponding connectors on the aircraft. The carrier is a supply line system, the length of which cannot be varied, and which includes a plurality of linear conduits having swivel joints interposed on those ends thereof which face one another. At least two adjacent conduits are vertically angularly movable, and have one end thereof held in position. Each conduit, along sections thereof, is provided with two-part support brackets which are embodied as clamps and are provided with holding devices for receiving further supply lines which are arranged around the conduit.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for an airplane passenger bridge. The cabin of the passenger bridge can be connected with an aircraft, and can be placed against the aircraft by means of a circumferential seal which extends completely around the door of the aircraft. The cabin has a bottom which can be tilted about an essentially horizontal axis. The bottom of the cabin includes two different sections. The outer section faces the aircraft, can be horizontally positioned, and is embodied as an inclinable floor having a pivot axis disposed in the direction in which passengers walk. The inner section is rigidly embodied. Those ends of each of the two bottom sections which face one another are respectively provided with a triangular transition ramp which can be folded over, into or counter to the direction in which the passengers walk, about an axis which is parallel to the pertaining walking surface.