Alternative power operation of loading docks and loading dock equipment
US8838279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology generally directed to operation of loading dock equipment such as vehicle restraints, dock levelers, overhead doors/openers, barrier gates, lights, and linked or unlinked control systems is disclosed herein. The disclosed technology may be employed to power electrical loading dock systems from batteries and/or alternative power sources, including “green” power sources. For example, the technology may be employed at new, temporary, and/or mobile facilities having any number of loading docks where reliable commercial power may not be readily available. Further, the technology may also be employed at warehouses in remote and/or developing areas where electrical infrastructure is not available and/or reasonably priced. The technology may be embodied as methods, apparatuses, manufactures (e.g., computer- and/or processor-readable storage and/or other mediums), and/or the like.
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