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Vehicle leveler with swing gate

US11511954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2021
Grant dateNov 29, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle leveler which includes a first portion with a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The leveler also includes a second portion with a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is removably attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler has opposing side portions which have a top surface that forms a walkway. A safety barrier with two opposed gates is mounted adjacent to the vehicle leveler. The safety barrier when in an open position acts as a fall protection barrier for a user.

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