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Signaling device for a dock leveler system

US5657716A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1995
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/2876
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A signaling system includes a rotatable arm connected to a dock. One end of the arm has secured thereto two signaling paddles of distinct visual indicia. The other end of the arm is biased against the underside of a lip plate of a dock loader. As the lip plate is pivoted relative to the dock, the arm is rotated, thus rotating the signaling paddles attached thereto.

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