Vehicle leveler with swing gate
US11511954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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