Dock leveler assembly and latch mechanism therefor
US4865507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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