Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
US11225824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a preset sequence of operations. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of graphical control elements (e.g., touch-sensitive buttons) that enable operation of the loading dock equipment in an appropriate sequence. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the graphical control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment.
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