Weather barrier apparatuses for sealing or sheltering vehicles at loading docks
US9003725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H14/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example weather barrier apparatuses for sealing or sheltering vehicles at loading docks are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first seal to be engaged by a vehicle as the vehicle moves between a departed position and a parked position relative to the first seal. The first seal has a penetration portion movable between a relaxed condition when the vehicle releases the first seal and an activated condition when the vehicle engages the first seal. A second seal is coupled adjacent the first seal. The second seal has an opening to be positioned adjacent the penetration portion of the first seal such that at least a portion of the penetration portion extends across at least a portion of the opening when the first seal is in the relaxed condition, and the opening of the second seal receives at least the penetration portion of the first seal when the first seal is in the activated condition.
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