WO2026032631A1 - Procédé et kit de chargement et de positionnement de réservoirs sur un aéronef - Google Patents

Procédé et kit de chargement et de positionnement de réservoirs sur un aéronef

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WO2026032631A1
WO2026032631A1 PCT/EP2025/070319 EP2025070319W WO2026032631A1 WO 2026032631 A1 WO2026032631 A1 WO 2026032631A1 EP 2025070319 W EP2025070319 W EP 2025070319W WO 2026032631 A1 WO2026032631 A1 WO 2026032631A1
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Lionel Jean LACAILLE
Antonio Jesús BELTRÁN CUESTA
Juan Lorite GARZÓN
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Airbus Defence and Space SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D9/00—Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D9/00—Equipment for handling freight; Equipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
    • B64D9/003—Devices for retaining pallets or freight containers

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  • the present invention relates to the transfer of tanks inside aircraft, in particular military aircraft. Specifically, the present invention relates to the loading of tanks on aircraft and their respective positioning inside the aircraft.
  • One of the current solutions uses removable wheels with a reduced contact surface for moving and positioning for example tanks inside the cargo hold of an aircraft.
  • this current solution can cause damage to the floor of the aircraft and uncontrolled positioning of the tank inside the aircraft.
  • Document EP2815970B1 describes a system and method for loading and unloading a cargo compartment.
  • Document EP3006339A1 describes a slide bushing supported aircraft cargo loading systems and methods.
  • Document US9,738,402B2 describes a flight test equipment installation system and method.
  • the present invention provides a method for loading and positioning at least one tank on an aircraft according to claim 1 and an aircraft according to claim 15.
  • the invention provides a method for loading and positioning at least one tank on an aircraft, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) locating the tank on at least one pallet by matching at least one mark on a pallet (2) with a reference of the tank, b) fixing the tank to the at least one pallet by fixing means, c) selectively deploying a plurality of rollers of a guidance system arranged along a ramp zone and a cargo zone of the aircraft, d) moving the tank fixed to the at least one pallet, from the ramp zone towards a final position at the cargo zone, by the plurality of rollers, e) positioning the tank fixed to the at least one pallet on the final position at the cargo zone, by matching the least one mark on the tank with at least one mark on the cargo zone, f) lifting the tank by first lifting means, g) releasing the tank from the fixing means, h) removing the at least one pallet, and i) lowing the tank to the final position.
  • the above steps of the present method for loading and positioning at least one tank on an aircraft need not be performed in the order listed.
  • the tank to be loaded and positioned inside the aircraft by the present method is intended, for example, to store water or other liquids or fluids useful for fire extinguishing or fire prevention.
  • the method comprises in step a) of locating a tank on at least one pallet.
  • this at least one pallet is a free-standing base or structure where the tank is deposited to be transported from one place to another.
  • the pallet has at least one mark that is matched to a reference of the tank for the correct positioning of the tank on the pallet. Thanks to the at least one mark on the pallet, the tank is centered on the pallet at the desired position.
  • the step a) is performed in the outer area of the aircraft and subsequently, the tank and pallet assembly is introduced into the cargo area as explained in the next step.
  • the tank is fixed to the pallet by fixing means according to step b) of the present method.
  • This step b) is carried out for blocking the position of the tank on the pallet.
  • the fixing means is an element configured to lock and hold the tank at a specific position on the pallet.
  • the fixing means is a plurality of fixing straps.
  • the tank comprises, for example at its base, rings for fixing straps extending from the tank to the pallet.
  • the objective is to load it onto the aircraft.
  • the aircraft comprises two main zones through which the tank fixed to the pallet is to move to its final position, a ramp zone and a cargo zone.
  • the cargo zone is the storage area of the aircraft where the tank is to be positioned at its final position.
  • the cargo zone is a substantially flat surface parallel to the ground.
  • the ramp zone is the aircraft area that gives access to the interior of the aircraft, i.e. the cargo zone.
  • the ramp zone is articulated with regard to the cargo zone in order to facilitate the loading and unloading of the aircraft.
  • the ramp zone extends from the cargo zone a length less than the total length of extension of the cargo zone.
  • the aircraft For moving the tank along the inside of the aircraft, the aircraft is provided with a guidance system that helps the displacement of a tank inside the aircraft avoiding damage to the aircraft and the tank itself.
  • the guidance system comprises a plurality of rollers and optionally a guided restrain system with a locking means.
  • the plurality of rollers are discretely distributed along the guidance system.
  • Each roller has two positions, deployed and stowed. When the rollers are deployed it means that these rollers allows the displacement in X-axis of the tank fixed to the pallet, specifically the displacement in X-axis is the displacement along the longitudinal direction of the aircraft between the nose and tail of the aircraft. By contrast, when the rollers are stowed it means that these rollers do not allow or are not necessary for the displacement of the tank.
  • the guided restrain system of the guidance system is an optional system to guide and lock the tank inside the aircraft. It is understood as guides or rails through which the displacement of the tanks is guided and controlled, in particular, blocking the displacement in the Y and Z axes.
  • this guided restrain system may include locking means to block the movement of the tank in its X-axis, for example, at a desired position.
  • the guided restrain system is arranged along the inside of the aircraft, specifically, along the floor surface of both the ramp zone and the cargo zone.
  • the guidance system is responsible for easily and quickly transporting the pallet together with the tank from the ramp zone to a final position in the cargo zone, as well as for assuring the control of the tank movement.
  • the method comprises in step c) selectively deploying the mentioned plurality of rollers of the guidance system at the ramp zone and cargo zone of the aircraft.
  • This deployment is performed selectively means that the rollers can be deployed or stowed along the guidance system as required. In other words, only the rollers necessary to move the tank fixed to at least one pallet to the final position are deployed.
  • the method further comprises a step d) where the tank fixed to the at least one pallet is moved from the ramp zone towards the cargo zone through the guidance system, specifically through the rollers until reaching a final position as step e) defines.
  • step e) the tank fixed to the at least one pallet is moved from the ramp zone towards the cargo zone through the guidance system, specifically through the rollers until reaching a final position as step e) defines.
  • the method further comprises checking by lowering at least one first lifting means to verify that the marks on the aircraft floor and the marks on the tank matches. When the marks are found to match, the remaining lifting means are then lowered. By contrast, if it is found that the marks do not match, the tank is reloaded onto the at least one pallet to move it to the final position.
  • the lifting means is any means that can lift the tank once it is placed in its final position to remove the pallet from underneath and locate the tank on the cargo zone.
  • the first lifting means is a lifting jack.
  • the present method comprises in step i) positioning the tank to the final position by lowing the tank from the height at which the tank has been lifted previously for removing the at least one pallet.
  • the present invention improves the aircraft loading and positioning process of any type of items including heavy and bulky items such as tanks.
  • This present improved method reduces loading time and positioning time inside the aircraft, as well as also reduces operator’s workload in such process.
  • the present method provides an accurate position of the tank inside the cargo hold area of the aircraft.
  • the present method carries out the loading and positioning stages on the aircraft not only quickly but also safely
  • the method before the step a) further comprises a step of lifting the tank using a second lifting means.
  • the second lifting means is a crane.
  • the step of lifting the tank with second lifting means is carried out outside the aircraft.
  • the aim is to first lift the tank in order to introduce the pallet under the tank to perform the following steps of the method.
  • the lifting of the tank provides sufficient space between the floor or ground and the base of the tank to allow the pallet to be positioned.
  • the tank is firstly lifted by second lifting means to be positioned on at least one pallet.
  • step g) the lifting means used before step a) are the same as used in step g).
  • the tank comprises at least two first lifting means attached to the sides of a tank structure for use in steps where the tank needs to be lifted.
  • the first lifting means is a hydraulic jack.
  • the second lifting means is a crane.
  • the first and/or second lifting means is a combination of the previous embodiments.
  • the method further comprises providing a plurality of first lifting means for lifting the tank inside the aircraft, and wherein each first lifting means is discretely attached at different points on the tank or on a structure supporting the tank for carrying out the lifting of the tank.
  • the first lifting means are placed symmetrically on each side of the tank to lift the tank evenly without altering the tank's inclination or the fluid it may be carrying.
  • this embodiment allows the tank to carry the first lifting means in order to act quickly without the need to bring the first lifting means to the place where the tank needs to be lifted.
  • the fixing means is a plurality of straps or fixing straps.
  • the fixing means are intended to fix the tank to the at least one pallet to be transported inside during the present method.
  • the fixing means which are straps are also connected to a tank structure symmetrically on each side of the tank.
  • the tank is fixed to the at least one pallet by fixing a structure supporting the tank with the at least one pallet through two straps.
  • the structure supporting the tank is understood as the support on which the tank is supported.
  • the attachment of the assembly is done by means of at least two straps, each strap extending from at least two attachment points of the pallet and passing through an eyelet on the supporting structure of the tank. That is, each end of the strap is fixed to an attachment point on the pallet and the strap passes through the eyelet on the supporting structure.
  • the method before the step d) further comprises a step of placing the tank fixed to the at least one pallet on the ramp zone of the aircraft by a K-loader.
  • the K-loader is used.
  • a K-loader is defined as a crane vehicle, mainly used for loading and unloading aircraft and comprises two folding links that operate hydraulically to raise and lower a platform and provide forward and backward tilt. It also has four hydraulic cylinders that roll the platform from one side to the other.
  • This K-loader helps to load the tank on the aircraft quickly and accurately without causing damage to the aircraft or to the tank.
  • the tank in the step a) of the method, is located on two pallets by matching at least one mark on each pallet with a reference on the tank.
  • step c) of the method all the rollers of the guidance system on the ramp zone and cargo zone are deployed except for those rollers on which the first lifting means or the tank itself rests at the final position in the cargo zone.
  • rollers are deployed in a way that favors the sliding or movement of the tank and pallet assembly from the ramp zone to the cargo zone of the aircraft.
  • the rollers that are stowed at the lateral ends where the final position is placed are those that help to maintain the tank and pallet assembly in its final position to complete the steps of the method relating to positioning the tank without the pallet on the cargo zone. That is, the roller on lateral ends of the guidance system in the cargo zone are stowed in order to prevent the sliding of the tank and pallet assembly and also when the tank is already positioned without the pallet in its final position.
  • the method further comprises locking by locking means of a guided restrain system of the guidance system: the movement of the tank fixed to the at least one pallet in step e) or the movement of the tank after step i).
  • the guided restrain system is an optional system installed in the ramp and cargo zone of the aircraft to collaborate with the plurality of rollers of the guidance system, in order to facilitate the moving of the tank in the ramp and cargo zone of the aircraft.
  • step d) of moving the tank inside the aircraft is carried out manually by at least one operator.
  • All the steps related to move the tank may be carried out manually by an operator.
  • the reference on a tank is a base support of a structure supporting the tank so that this base support match with at least one mark on the pallet, and wherein the mark on the at least one pallet defines a perimeter for the base support of the structure supporting the tank.
  • the base support of the tank structure should be matched to the markings on the pallet surface to make placing the tank on the pallet for transport easier and smoother.
  • the at least one mark on the cargo zone is arranged on a floor of the cargo zone on which the guidance system is installed.
  • the tank and pallet assembly is loaded into the cargo area of the aircraft.
  • the loading of the tank and pallet assembly must be carried out by matching in this case the assembly and then only the tank with the reference marks on the floor of the cargo hold area that indicate the correct final position for the tank.
  • the method comprises loading the tank fixed to the at least one pallet on a K-loader, and moving the tank fixed to the at least one pallet to the aircraft.
  • the transport of the tank to the pallet for the subsequent transport of the assembly is carried out by a crane vehicle, preferably a K-loader.
  • the invention provides an aircraft comprising a kit for loading and positioning at least one tank on the aircraft, the kit comprising: at least one pallet, at least two first lifting means, configured to be attached to sides of a tank structure, at least two fixing means, configured to fix the tank on the at least one pallet, wherein the fixing means are straps or fixing straps, and a guidance system arranged on a ramp zone and cargo zone of the aircraft, wherein the guidance system comprises a plurality of rollers discretely distributed and configured to be deployed or stowed along the guidance system.
  • the pallet being the element that assists in transporting the tank into the aircraft.
  • the first lifting means and the fixing means are the elements that collaborate in lifting and securing the tank.
  • the guidance system which is responsible for assisting with the movement of the pallet and tank assembly inside the aircraft from the ramp area and the cargo area.
  • Figure 1 This figure shows a schematic view of a tank positioned on two pallets and attached to these pallets according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 This figure shows a schematic view of the displacement of a tank fixed to two pallet towards the aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 This figure shows a schematic view of the step d) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 This figure shows a schematic view of the step f) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 This figure shows a schematic view of the step g) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 This figure shows a schematic view of the step h) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 This figure shows a detailed view of figure 6.
  • FIG. 8 This figure shows a schematic view of the step i) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 This figure shows a schematic view of a tank placed on a final position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 This figure shows a detail view of figure 9.
  • the present invention provides a method for loading and positioning at least one tank on an aircraft. An embodiment of this present method is described below.
  • the method is intended for loading and positioning one tank (1) on an aircraft (100).
  • the tank (1) comprises a plurality of structures (1a) supporting the tank (1) in a distributed way, and this supporting structure (1a) comprises two base supports (1b) as it can be observed in detail in figure 3.
  • the tank (1) comprises four structures (1a) supporting the tank (1) and each supporting structure (1a) comprises two base supports (1 b).
  • the tank (1) is positioned evenly on two pallets (2) by matching four marks (6) on each pallet (2) with four reference of the tank (1) as can be seen in figure 3.
  • figure 1 shows the tank (1) located on two pallets (2) where each base support (1b) of the structures (1a) supporting the tank (1) matches with a mark (6) on a pallet (2).
  • the marks (6) on the pallets (2) defines a perimeter for the base supports (1b) of the structure (1a).
  • each support base (1b) must coincide with the perimeter defined by each mark (6) on the pallets (2).
  • the reference on the tank (1) is the base supports (1 b) as shown in figure 3.
  • the method comprises lifting the tank (1) through second lifting means.
  • the method comprises in step b) fixing the tank (1) to the pallets (2) through fixing means (4).
  • Figure 1 shows in detail how the supporting structures (1a) of the tank (1) are fixed to the pallets (2) by means of straps as fixing means (4).
  • the strap (4) at the same time is passed through an eyelet (8) attached to the supporting structure (1a).
  • figure 1 shows on each side of each supporting structure (1a) there are two eyelet (8), one above the other, allowing the tank (1) to be fixed to the pallet (2) from two different heights as required.
  • the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly is placed on a K-loader (9).
  • This K-loader (9) transfer the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly towards the aircraft (100) as figure 2 shows.
  • the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly is loaded into the aircraft (100) through the ramp zone (101) of the aircraft by means of the K-loader (9) (not shown in figures). That is, the K-loader (9) is configured for displacing and moving in height the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly.
  • the aircraft (100) on which the tank (1) is to be loaded and positioned comprises a ramp zone (101) followed by a cargo zone (102).
  • the aircraft (100) comprises a guidance system (5) arranged along the ramp zone (101) and cargo zone (102) as can observe in figures 3-10.
  • the method further comprises in step c) selectively deploying a plurality of rollers (5b) of a guidance system (5) arranged along a ramp zone (101) and a cargo zone (102) of the aircraft (100) for allowing the movement of the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly along the inside of the aircraft (100) according to step d).
  • figure 3 shows some rollers (5b) of the guidance system (5) deployed and other rollers (5b) stowed.
  • rollers (5b) of the guidance system (5) are deployed except the rollers (5b) located at the side ends of the cargo zone (102) (as shown in figure 3), so that the rollers (5b) at the side ends of the cargo zone (102) do not interfere with the area where the tank (1) is to be positioned, i.e. the final position inside the aircraft (100) at the cargo zone (102).
  • These rollers (5b) are stowed to prevent the tank (1) from continuing to slide along the guidance system (5). That is, in step c), at least the rollers (5b) are selectively deployed or retracted (stowed) according to the final position of the tank (1) within the aircraft (100) as determined in advance. Therefore, the final position is predefined in the present method.
  • the guidance system (5) comprises a guided restrain system (5a) that includes restrain components for restraining or blocking the movement through the guidance system (5) as illustrated in figures 4 to 10.
  • the guided restrain system is also selectively configured as needed. Therefore, in step d) of the method, the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly is moved from the ramp zone (101) to the cargo zone (102) through the rollers (5b) of the guidance system (5). In an embodiment, the movement of the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly is carried out manually by at least one operator.
  • the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly continues moving inside the aircraft (100) until reach the already defined final position. Then, the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly is positioned on the final position at the cargo zone (102) as figure 3 shows.
  • This position according to step e) of the method is carried out by matching one mark (10) on the supporting structure (1a) of the tank (1) with a mark (7) on the floor of the cargo zone (102), as it can be observed in figures 3, 6, 8 and 9.
  • the method further comprises lifting the tank (1) and pallets (2) assembly by a plurality of lifting jacks (3).
  • Figure 4 shows in detail the lifting of this assembly by means of a lifting jack (3) that supports on the floor of the cargo zone (102).
  • the correct position of the assembly is checked by lowering at least one lifting jack (3) to verify the marks (7) inside the aircraft (100) and the marks (10) of the tank (1) match. If the position is the correct one, the assembly is lifted by the lifting jacks (3) to continue with the process.
  • step f the tank (1) is released from the fixing means (4) according to step g) as illustrated in figure 5.
  • this figure 5 shows the tank (1) free of fixing straps.
  • the tank (1) is lifted in order to allow the pallets (2) being removed according to step h) of the method.
  • removing the pallets (2) can be done by hand by workers, who store the pallets (2) inside or outside the aircraft (100).
  • Figure 6 shows the tank (1) lifted from the cargo hold (102) floor by the plurality of lifting jacks (3) with the pallets (2) being already removed.
  • Figure 7 shows in detail the tank (1) without the pallet (2) wherein the tank (1) is lifted by a lifting jacks (3),, that is, the tank (1) does not supports directly on the cargo hold (102) floor.
  • step i) of the method the tank (1) is placed on the final position without the pallets (2) lowing the tank (1) on the floor or guidance system (5) at the cargo zone (102) by the same lifting jacks (3).
  • Figure 8 shows the tank (1) being lowered towards the cargo hold (102) floor until the tank (1) supports on the cargo hold (102) floor as figure 9 shows.
  • the lifting jacks (3) are not deployed, that is, they are retracted.
  • Figure 10 shows the tank (1) positioned on the final position inside the aircraft (100), where the base supports (1b) rest on the cargo hold (102) floor between two rails of the guidance system (5).
  • this figure 10 shows in detail how a lifting jack (3) remains supported on the supporting structure (1a) of the tank (1) so that it can be deployed whenever the tank (1) needs to be lifted again.
  • the lifting jacks (3) are removed from the tank (1), leaving only the tank (1) inside the aircraft (100).
  • a kit for loading and positioned a tank (1) on an aircraft (100) as described above comprises two pallets (2), two lifting jacks (3) attached to each structure (1a) supporting the tank (1), a pair of fixing straps (4) for each structure (1a) supporting the tank (1), and a guidance system (5) arranged on the ramp zone (101) and cargo zone (102) of the aircraft (100).
  • Clause 1 A method for loading and positioning at least one tank (1) on an aircraft (100), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) locating the tank (1) on at least one pallet (2) by matching at least one mark (6) on a pallet (2) with a reference of the tank (1), b) fixing the tank (1) to the at least one pallet (2) by fixing means (4), c) selectively deploying a plurality of rollers (5b) of a guidance system (5) arranged along a ramp zone (101) and a cargo zone (102) of the aircraft (100), d) moving the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2), from the ramp zone (101) towards a final position at the cargo zone (102), by the plurality of rollers (5b), e) positioning the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) on the final position at the cargo zone (102), by matching the least one mark (10) on the tank (1) with at least one mark (7) on the cargo zone (102), f) lifting the tank (1) by first lifting means (3), g) releasing the tank (1) from the fixing means
  • Clause 2. The method according to the clause 1 , wherein before the step a) the method further comprises a step of lifting the tank (1) using second lifting means.
  • Clause 4. The method according to any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the method further comprises providing a plurality of first lifting means (3) for lifting the tank (1) inside the aircraft (100), and wherein each first lifting means (3) is discretely attached at different points on the tank (1) or on a structure (1a) supporting the tank (1), for carrying out the lifting of the tank (1).
  • step b) the tank (1) is fixed to the at least one pallet (2) by fixing a structure (1a) supporting the tank (1) with the at least one pallet (2) through two straps.
  • Clause 7. The method according to any one of the preceding clauses, wherein before the step d) the method further comprises a step of placing the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) on the ramp zone (101) of the aircraft (100) by a K-loader (9).
  • step c) all the rollers (5b) of the guidance system (5) on the ramp zone (101) and cargo zone (102) are deployed except for those rollers (5b) on which the first lifting means (3) or the tank (1) itself rests at the final position in the cargo zone (102).
  • Clause 10. The method according to any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the method further comprises locking by locking means of a guided restrain system (5a) of the guidance system (5): the movement of the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) in step e) or the movement of the tank (1) after step i).
  • a guided restrain system (5a) of the guidance system (5) the movement of the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) in step e) or the movement of the tank (1) after step i).
  • step b) the reference on a tank (1) is a base support (1 b) of a structure (1a) supporting the tank (1) so that this base support (1b) match with at least one mark (6) on the pallet (2), and wherein the mark (6) on the at least one pallet (2) defines a perimeter for the base support (1 b) of the structure (1a) supporting the tank (1).
  • step e) the at least one mark (7) on the cargo zone (102) is arranged on a floor of the cargo zone (102) on which the guidance system (5) is installed.
  • step b) and d) the method comprises loading the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) on a crane, preferably a K-loader, and moving the tank (1) fixed to the at least one pallet (2) to the aircraft (100).
  • An aircraft (100) comprising a kit for loading and positioning at least one tank (1) on the aircraft (100), the kit comprising: at least one pallet (2), at least one first lifting means (3), at least one fixing means (4), and a guidance system (5) arranged on a ramp zone (101) and cargo zone (102) of the aircraft (100).

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La présente invention concerne le transfert de réservoirs à l'intérieur d'aéronefs, en particulier d'aéronefs militaires. En particulier, la présente invention concerne le chargement de réservoirs sur un aéronef et leur positionnement respectif à l'intérieur de celui-ci.
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