Abstract: Apparatus for transporting containers in a compartment such as an airplane and releasably fixing the containers in individual storage positions. A carriage movable in opposite directions and track transports the containers sequentially to respective storage position and removes them from the compartment. A plurality of paired tubular stops spaced along the tracks define the storage positions and the containers bear against the stops and are held stationary in respective storage positions. Each stop comprises a tubular rod biased to an extended position above the level of the track to hold the containers stationary between each two successive stops. Each tubular rod has an internal spring biasing it to its extended position. The steps are retracted under control of the carriage and releasably locked under its control in a given direction of travel. The steps assume an extended position when the carriage travels in a direction opposite to the given direction.

Abstract: An arrangement for transportation of containers within cargo compartment of aircraft has, according to the invention, guide members extending along the cargo compartment and a closed flexible traction member having a drive interposed between the guide members. Accommodated in the guide members is a carriage connected to the flexible traction member. A spring-loaded lever is articulated with one end thereof to the carriage at right angle to the carriage plane, the lever is rotatable both about its axis and in a vertical plane extending along the axis of the carriage.

Abstract: A device for tensioning and locking air cargo net straps. A frame has laterally spaced side webs having elongated grooves in which is slidably mounted a wedge member. A clamping lever cooperates with the wedge member in clamping a free end portion of a strap disposed therebetween and reversely over the wedge member. A control lever pivotally mounted on the frame has laterally spaced lugs on which is mounted a roller that is moved to a position engaging the clamping lever to clamp the strap when the control lever is in a locking position. The control lever moves the roller away from the clamping lever to release the strap when it is moved to an unlocked position.