Pre-cast dock leveler pit
US7278242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D27/32
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a pre-cast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Each side panel has a top edge and the rear panel has a rear edge offset below the of the side panel top edges, whereby a concrete slab poured around the body will abut the rear panel edge with the surface of the concrete slab substantially flush with the top edge of each side panel. The side panels define a recess along their length that is situated between the top edge of the side panel and the rear edge of the rear panel, whereby the concrete slab poured around the pre-cast body will integrate within the recesses on each said side panel. The dock slab can be poured using the pre-cast pit as a form.
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