Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method
US7213286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/2841
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading docket. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition. The docket leveler has a horizontally translatable ramp.
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