Sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock or the like
US6205721A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a compressible seal and a support mounted for pivoting away from the top of an adjacent vehicle to facilitate exiting. In some embodiments, a stiffening member is located proximally to the seal to provide a compression force between the seal and the top of the vehicle. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a deflectable seal and a locator including a distal recess for engaging the leading edge of a vehicle entering the parking area.
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