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Face panels for loading dock seals and shelters

US9273512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

Charles Digmann · Dubuque, US
Timothy J. Schmidt · Dubuque, US
Frank Heim · Platteville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2014
Grant date	Mar 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B7/2303
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Example flexible face panels for dock shelters and dock seals at a loading dock are disclosed herein. An example seal assembly comprises a face panel to be coupled to a projection panel, where the face panel has a front side, a back side and an edge spaced apart from the projection panel. A bulb is positioned adjacent the edge of the face panel. A seal flap is attached to the bulb such that the seal flap projects from an outer surface of the bulb and toward a doorway of a loading dock when the seal assembly is coupled to a wall of the loading dock.

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