Movable loading bridge having an inflatable flexible body
USRE39404E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The invention concerns a loading bridge for making a connection between a loading platform and a vehicle, wherein the height of the bridge is variable at the side of the vehicle to allow for vehicles with different heights. A gas-operated driving mechanism is disclosed of which the costs are considerably less than prior art hydraulic driving mechanisms. Further a mechanism is disclosed for automatically controlling the movements of a lid connected with the loading bridge.
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