Manually positioned wheel chocking apparatus
US6092970A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Manually positioned wheel chocking apparatus are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the chocking apparatus includes a track secured adjacent a parking area; a movable chock; and fixing apparatus for temporarily fixing the chock to the track to substantially prevent the chock from moving. The movable chock has a surface which can be selectively positioned within the parking space at a location for engaging a tire of a vehicle. It also includes an extension for operatively engaging the track. The fixing apparatus may optionally comprise a pin sized to mate with a bore in a track or a frictional lock, preferably constructed as an over-center toggle.
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