Loading dock traffic automation
US6812849B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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