Patent · US Expired

Loading dock traffic automation

US6812849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/2882
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The loading dock traffic automation and inventory control system of the present invention automates the loading dock area by controlling a truck control notification automation system, traffic signal dock lights, loading dock spot light, loading dock fan and dock leveler. The manually operated control panel is energized or de-energized with full automation by the movement of the overhead dock door. The device includes a control panel enclosure mounted on the interior wall of the building next to the loading dock door. One control panel enclosure can service one or two loading dock doors.

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