Wheel restraint systems
US8465245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes a wheel chock suspended from a tether. The tether hangs from an overhead beam such that the wheel chock can be swung down and underneath the vehicle and placed directly in front of a wheel of the vehicle. A pin can be used to help hold the chock to an anchor that is fastened to a driveway of the loading dock. The orientation of the pin and the anchor holes in which the pin can be selectively inserted prevents the chock from tipping back and makes the restraint more tolerant of dirt, ice and other contaminants. In some examples, an offset between the beam and the wheel results in the tether urging the chock toward the anchor.
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