Dock leveler bottom pad
US7594290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S277/921
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dock leveler sealing system that includes a barrier configured to be attached to a dock leveler and a hinged region located in the barrier and configured to facilitate one portion of the barrier moving with respect to a second portion of the barrier. The dock leveler sealing system also includes a biasing apparatus attached to the barrier and configured to position the first portion of the barrier at a bias relative to the second portion of the barrier. Also, a method of providing a seal between a loading dock and an area outside of the loading dock.
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