Abstract: An actuator assembly may comprise a control unit and a shape memory coil spring in electrical communication with the control unit. The shape memory coil spring may increase from a first length to a second length in response to receiving a current from the control unit. The shape memory coil spring may be configured to translate a spacer and/or a slider shaft in response to increasing in length. The shape memory coil spring may be configured to transition a pawl in a latch assembly from a retracted state to an erected state, and vice versa.

Abstract: A cargo handling system for restraining a unit load device includes a structural channel having a hollow interior, and a locking mechanism associated with the structural channel. The locking mechanism is movable to engage the unit load device. A motor assembly is coupled to the at least one locking mechanism. The motor assembly is operable to automatically move the at least one locking mechanism upon detection of the unit load device at or approaching a desired position adjacent the at least one locking mechanism.

Abstract: A cargo handling system for restraining a unit load device includes a structural channel having a hollow interior, and a locking mechanism associated with the structural channel. The locking mechanism is movable to engage the unit load device. A motor assembly is coupled to the at least one locking mechanism. The motor assembly is operable to automatically move the at least one locking mechanism upon detection of the unit load device at or approaching a desired position adjacent the at least one locking mechanism.

Abstract: An aircraft cargo system includes a ball panel assembly having a ball panel and a first enclosure assembly. The ball panel defines a first cutout. The first enclosure assembly is at least partially disposed within the first cutout and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first enclosure assembly includes a first enclosure defining a first opening that receives a first ball transfer unit.

Abstract: An aircraft cargo system includes a ball panel assembly having a ball panel and a first enclosure assembly. The ball panel defines a first cutout. The first enclosure assembly is at least partially disposed within the first cutout and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first enclosure assembly includes a first enclosure defining a first opening that receives a first ball transfer unit.

Abstract: A cargo handling system for restraining a unit load device includes a structural channel having a hollow interior and at least one roller rotatably mounted within said hollow interior. At least one locking mechanism associated with said structural channel is movable to engage the unit load device. At least one side roller assembly is operably coupled to an exterior surface of said structural channel. The at least one side roller assembly includes a side roller positioned such that said an upper surface of said at least one roller and an upper surface of said side roller are disposed within a plane for supporting said unit load device.