Vehicle-actuated weather barrier apparatus

US9797127B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rite-Hite Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

• Charles Digmann · Dubuque, US
• Leif Kniese · Berlin, DE
• Rudolf Bannasch · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 2, 2015
• Grant date: Oct 24, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 2, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04H15/58
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a support structure having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, where the first end is to couple to a wall and the second end is movable relative to the first end. A seal is pivotally coupled to the second end of the support structure to define a pivot axis. The seal has a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion spaced from the first sealing portion. The first sealing portion is to engage a rear edge of a vehicle and the second sealing portion is to engage a surface of the vehicle spaced from the rear edge of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal.