Self-adjusting lower loading dock seal
US6854225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/001
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-adjusting loading dock seal engages a vehicle and facilitates at least one of loading and unloading thereof relative to a loading dock. The loading dock seal includes at least one dock attachment member, a dock seal member, and at least one spring-loaded adjustment member. The dock attachment member is configured for attachment to a loading dock. The dock seal member is positioned above the dock attachment member and is configured for sealingly engaging a vehicle positioned thereagainst. Each spring-loaded adjustment member operatively connects a dock attachment member to the dock seal member, and is configured for facilitating limited vertical movement of the dock seal member relative to the dock attachment member.
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