Wheel chocking device
US5927928A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A loading dock having a dock face, a driveway positioned adjacent to the dock face, a wheel chock positioned above the driveway for movement relative to the driveway, and a power mechanism interconnected with the chock to provide power to the chock. The power mechanism is at least partially recessed within the driveway. Preferably, the power mechanism is spaced from the dock face so that vehicles having lift gates can be serviced under a variety of conditions. The power mechanism can be positioned within a housing that is also spaced from the dock face. The housing can include a ramped portion facing the dock face so that contact with the housing by a lift gate will be deflected.
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