Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems
US8046857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/287
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plurality of first support members extending therefrom, and the aft edge portion of the deck includes a plurality of second support members pivotally coupled to the first support members along an axis. The seal of this embodiment includes a first edge portion extending outwardly from a medial portion in a first direction, and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the medial portion in a second direction. The medial portion urges the first edge portion against the support frame and the second edge portion against the aft edge portion of the deck as the deck pivots about the axis in operation.
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