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Dock leveler assembly and latch mechanism therefor

US4865507A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1988
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/2823
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dock leveler assembly and latch mechanism therefor are provided which are adapted to automatically cause unlatching of components thereof if the assembly is activated without a vehicle being present or if the vehicle moves away from a dock; thus enabling the assembly to readily return to an inoperative mode position.

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