Patent attributes
A shoring adapter configured for spreading cargo loads, in particular heavy cargo loads, to be loaded on board of a transport aircraft, includes at least one base portion configured to be placed on a standardized aircraft cargo pallet and a cargo adapter portion configured to accommodate the cargo load. In operation, the cargo adapter portion is mounted on top of the at least one base portion. The at least one base portion includes a lower frame assembly, an upper frame assembly and at least one elastic support assembly. The at least one elastic support assembly is arranged between the lower and upper frame assemblies such that, in operation, the upper frame assembly is elastically supported in a vertical direction by the at least one elastic support assembly on the lower frame assembly.