Moveable bumper for a loading dock
US6497076B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/001
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper assembly for a loading dock includes a bumper that is moveable between an operative position and a stored position. In the operative position, the bumper extends well above the dock platform to prevent excessively high trucks, trailer beds, and cargo containers from being parked over the top of the dock platform. In the stored position, the bumper is positioned so as not to obstruct loading and unloading of cargo. In some cases, the bumper is biased to the operative position to encourage operators to normally leave the bumper in that position. In some embodiments, the bumper is selectively moveable away from the vehicle or container that the bumper is blocking to facilitate subsequently moving the bumper to its stored position.
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