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Apparatus and method for hydraulically controlling a vehicle restraint

US6896469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 2002
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T3/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve circuit, including a first and second circuit portion, for hydraulically controlling a loading dock vehicle restraint. The first circuit portion permits raising and lowering of the vehicle restraint. The second circuit portion permits extension and retraction of the vehicle restraint. Preferably, the first and second circuit portion are separate and are configured on the same valve block.

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