公开(公告)号：US06931686B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10385751

申请日：2003-03-12

Applicant: Richard K. Hoofard ,  James C. Alexander ,  Douglas H. Massey

Inventor： Richard K. Hoofard ,  James C. Alexander ,  Douglas H. Massey

IPC: B65G69/28 ,  E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/2841 ,  B65G69/2894

Abstract: A dock leveler includes a support leg system configured to remain in a support position when the dock leveler descends rapidly and retract when the dock leveler descends slowly. A disengaging system is also included to disengage the support legs from retracting when the dock level lip is in a pendant position. A method of operating a dock leveler includes keeping a support leg in a support position when a dock leveler descends rapidly and retracting a support leg when the dock leveler descends slowly.

Abstract translation: 码头调平器包括支撑腿系统，当支架平整机慢速下降时，船坞平整机快速下降并收回，支撑腿系统被配置为保持在支撑位置。 还包括一个脱离系统，以便在底座水平唇缘处于悬挂位置时使支撑腿脱离收缩。 操作码头调平器的方法包括当码头调平器快速下降并且当码头调平器缓慢下降时缩回支撑腿时将支撑腿保持在支撑位置。

公开(公告)号：US06896469B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-24

申请号：US10189555

申请日：2002-07-08

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: B60T1/12 ,  B60T3/00 ,  B65G69/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/003 ,  B60T1/12 ,  B60T3/00

Abstract: A valve circuit, including a first and second circuit portion, for hydraulically controlling a loading dock vehicle restraint. The first circuit portion permits raising and lowering of the vehicle restraint. The second circuit portion permits extension and retraction of the vehicle restraint. Preferably, the first and second circuit portion are separate and are configured on the same valve block.

Abstract translation: 一种阀回路，包括第一和第二回路部分，用于液压控制装载台车辆限制。 第一电路部分允许车辆限制器的升高和降低。 第二回路部分允许车辆限制器的伸出和缩回。 优选地，第一和第二电路部分是分离的并且被配置在相同的阀块上。

公开(公告)号：US06781516B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10124594

申请日：2002-04-18

Applicant: Terence Reynard ,  James C. Alexander

Inventor： Terence Reynard ,  James C. Alexander

IPC: G08B2100

CPC classification number: B65G69/2876 ,  B65G69/003 ,  B65G69/008 ,  Y10T70/407

Abstract: A unified docking apparatus is provided. It includes a single set of controls to operate a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a barrier device, a dock seal, and a loading light. Some optional embodiments include selector switch to select which apparatus the single set of controls will control. Other optional embodiments automatically select the apparatus to be controlled by the single set of controls. A method of operating a docking apparatus using a single set of controls is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了统一对接装置。 它包括一组用于操作车辆限制器，码头门，屏障装置，码头密封和装载光的控制。 一些可选实施例包括选择器开关以选择单组控制将控制的装置。 其他可选实施例自动选择要由单组控制来控制的装置。 还提供了使用单组控制操作对接装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06594842B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US10058297

申请日：2002-01-30

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: E01D100

CPC classification number: B65G69/008 ,  B65G69/2829 ,  B65G69/2841

Abstract: A dock leveler that is mounted in a recessed pit and having a deck as wide as necessary to provide access to the transport vehicle. A lip is mounted to the front of the deck of the leveler and pivoted in a conventional manner. At each side of the lip are narrower lip segments. The bumpers are supported with vertical plates so that the plates may fit in the gap between the lip and the lip segments. Thus the lip segments may be stored behind the bumpers and the effective width of the lip may be greater than the space between the bumpers. The lip segment has a back edge that abuts the front of the deck when extended, or may be of the “barrier lip” configuration where the rear of the lip is extended above the top of the deck to provide a run-off guard when the lip is pendent. The lip may also extend linearly. Each lip segment has a hydraulic cylinder and a control valve or may be manually selected. There is a control circuit which can selectively activate any of the lips.

Abstract translation: 安装在凹坑中并具有必要的甲板以提供对运输车辆的通路的码头调平器。 将唇缘安装在矫直机的甲板的前部并以常规方式枢转。 在嘴唇的每一侧都是较窄的唇部。 缓冲器由垂直板支撑，使得板可以装配在唇缘和唇缘段之间的间隙中。 因此，唇形部分可以储存在保险杠后面，并且唇缘的有效宽度可以大于缓冲器之间的空间。 唇形部分具有在延伸时邻接甲板前部的后边缘，或者可以是“阻挡唇缘”构造，其中唇部的后部在甲板的顶部上方延伸以提供防流罩 嘴唇是悬挂的 唇缘也可以线性延伸。 每个唇段具有液压缸和控制阀，或者可以手动选择。 有一个可以选择性地激活任何一个嘴唇的控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US06405397B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09860603

申请日：2001-05-21

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: F01D100

CPC classification number: B65G69/008 ,  B65G69/2829 ,  B65G69/2841

Abstract: A dock leveler that is mounted in a recessed pit and having a deck as wide as necessary to provide access to the transport vehicle. A lip is mounted to the front of the deck of the leveler and pivoted in a conventional manner. At each side of the lip are narrower lip segments. The bumpers are supported with vertical plates so that the plates may fit in the gap between the lip and the lip segments. Thus the lip segments may be stored behind the bumpers and the effective width of the lip may be greater than the space between the bumpers. The lip segment has a back edge that abuts the front of the deck when extended, or may be of the “barrier lip” configuration where the rear of the lip is extended above the top of the deck to provide a run-off guard when the lip is pendent. The lip may also extend linearly. Each lip segment has a hydraulic cylinder and a control valve or may be manually selected.

Abstract translation: 安装在凹坑中并具有必要的甲板以提供对运输车辆的通路的码头调平器。 将唇缘安装在矫直机的甲板的前部并以常规方式枢转。 在嘴唇的每一侧都是较窄的唇部。 缓冲器由垂直板支撑，使得板可以装配在唇缘和唇缘段之间的间隙中。 因此，唇形部分可以储存在保险杠后面，并且唇缘的有效宽度可以大于缓冲器之间的空间。 唇形部分具有在延伸时邻接甲板前部的后边缘，或者可以是“阻挡唇缘”构造，其中唇部的后部在甲板的顶部上方延伸以提供防流罩 嘴唇是悬挂的 唇缘也可以线性延伸。 每个唇段具有液压缸和控制阀，或者可以手动选择。

公开(公告)号：US06370719B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09637938

申请日：2000-08-14

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: E01D100

CPC classification number: B65G69/287

Abstract: A lip assembly for a dock leveler comprises a substantially flat plate forming a lip, and an integral hinge extending for substantially the width of the lip. The integral hinge in a first embodiment is formed by shaping a plate into an arcuate configuration. The integral hinge has a series of slots to engage the hinge lugs and the hinge is welded to said lip along two edges thereof. In a second preferred embodiment the lip assembly for a dock leveler comprises a substantially flat plate forming a lip, a series of hinge lugs attached to on surface of the plate in a spaced arrangement, and an integral gusset extends for substantially the width of the lip. The integral gusset is coupled to each hinge lug and is welded to the lip along a continuous edge thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于码头调平器的唇形组件包括形成唇缘的基本平坦的板，以及基本上延伸到唇缘的宽度的整体铰链。 第一实施例中的整体铰链通过将板成形为弓形构造而形成。 一体式铰链具有一系列槽以接合铰链凸耳，并且铰链沿其两个边缘焊接到所述唇缘上。 在第二优选实施例中，用于码头调平器的唇形组件包括形成唇缘的基本平坦的板，以间隔布置附接到板的表面上的一系列铰链凸耳，并且整体角撑板基本延伸到唇部的宽度 。 整体角撑板连接到每个铰链凸耳并且沿其连续边缘焊接到唇缘。

公开(公告)号：US06327733B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09457759

申请日：1999-12-10

Applicant: James C. Alexander ,  Richard B. Gowan

Inventor： James C. Alexander ,  Richard B. Gowan

IPC: E01D100

CPC classification number: B65G69/2823 ,  B65G69/2841

Abstract: A pit type dock leveler having a frame adapted to be fixedly mounted at a dock with a deck, pivotedly mounted to the frame at one end thereof, and having a pivotable lip at the other end. A spring is mounted to the deck and the frame to support and raise the deck the deck. A hydraulic actuator is coupled to the deck and to a pivotable linkage member that is mounted to the frame. In a powered mode, the hydraulic unit acts as a power assist for the springs to move the deck from a generally horizontal stored position into an operative position. A control circuit is employed for controlling operation of the hydraulic actuator. In a manual mode, the linkage and the hydraulic unit act a pivoting follower to deck movement without any extension of the hydraulic unit.

Abstract translation: 一种坑型平台矫直机，其具有适于固定地安装在具有甲板的码头的框架，在其一端枢转地安装到框架，并且在另一端具有可枢转的唇缘。 弹簧安装在甲板和框架上，以支撑和升高甲板甲板。 液压致动器联接到甲板和安装到框架的可枢转连杆构件。 在动力模式中，液压单元用作弹簧的动力辅助，以使甲板从大致水平的存储位置移动到操作位置。 采用控制电路来控制液压致动器的操作。 在手动模式下，联动装置和液压装置可以将液压单元的任何延伸部件作用在甲板运动中。

公开(公告)号：US06322311B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09511908

申请日：2000-02-23

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: B65G6900

CPC classification number: B65G69/003

Abstract: A vehicle restraint having a frame mounted to a dock face and a hook movable relative to the fixed member for engaging a portion of a vehicle and restraining movement of the vehicle away from the dock. The vehicle restraint has a linkage comprising a first arm pivotally connected to the frame, a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm and having a first end not fixed and movable with respect to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the hook, and a third arm coupling the first arm to the hook to maintain the hook in a generally vertical orientation. A sensor may be employed to determine engagement of the hook with a portion of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆约束装置，其具有安装到基座面的框架和可相对于固定构件移动的钩子，用于接合车辆的一部分并且限制车辆离开码头的运动。 所述车辆约束装置具有连杆，所述连杆机构包括枢转地连接到所述框架的第一臂，第二臂枢转地连接到所述第一臂并具有不固定并相对于所述框架可移动的第一端和枢转地联接到所述钩的第二端，以及 第三臂将第一臂连接到钩以将钩保持在大致垂直的方向。 可以使用传感器来确定钩与车辆的一部分的接合。

公开(公告)号：US5881414A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-16

申请号：US757944

申请日：1996-11-27

Applicant: James C. Alexander

Inventor： James C. Alexander

IPC: B65G69/00 ,  E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/001

Abstract: An adjustable bumper system for use at a loading dock which has a dock leveler having a deck pivotally mounted to a portion of the dock. The dock leveler has a lip pivotally attached to one end of said deck. The bumper system has a pair of support members each mounted to a portion of the dock. The support members may be pivotally mounted and extend along sides of the deck of said dock leveler. The support members may also be mounted to the dock face and move vertically. Dock bumpers are mounted to each support member and are positionable between two different vertical positions as the support member is moved. The dock bumpers project outward from the dock beyond the pendent lip and are adjustable to engage the rear of vehicles having different heights.

Abstract translation: 一种用于装载码头的可调节的保险杠系统，其具有码头调平器，其具有枢转地安装到码头的一部分的甲板。 码头矫直机具有可枢转地附接到所述甲板的一端的唇部。 保险杠系统具有一对支撑构件，每个支撑构件安装到坞的一部分。 支撑构件可以枢转地安装并且沿着所述平台矫直机的甲板的侧面延伸。 支撑构件也可以安装到基座面并且垂直移动。 底座保险杠安装到每个支撑构件上，并且当支撑构件移动时可以定位在两个不同的垂直位置之间。 码头保险杠从码头向外突出超过侧面唇缘，并且可调节以接合具有不同高度的车辆的后部。

公开(公告)号：US5831540A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US505962

申请日：1995-07-24

Applicant: Vincent Sullivan ,  James C. Alexander

Inventor： Vincent Sullivan ,  James C. Alexander

IPC: B65G69/28 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/2882 ,  G05B2219/25266 ,  G05B2219/2612

Abstract: A system to determine the usage of loading dock equipment such as a dock leveler, a vehicle restraint and a barrier gate to provide an output indicative thereof. For each loading dock component mounted at a loading dock in an operable configuration whose operation is to be monitored, sensor outputs are used to provide data accumulated by PLC's located in a control panel associated with the loading dock. When operation of a piece of equipment is initiated the occurrence delivers an output signal to the PLC. A counting circuit accumulates a count of the output signals. The panel has displays in the form of lights and screens and the data maybe read out by means of a hand held unit for display and/or programing or delivered to a remote PC by appropriate cable.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定装载码头设备（例如码头调平器，车辆限制器和障碍门）的使用的系统，以提供指示其的输出。 对于安装在装载基座处的操作配置中的每个装载底座部件，其操作将被监视，传感器输出用于提供位于与装载坞相关联的控制面板中的PLC所累积的数据。 当启动一件设备的操作时，该事件向PLC发送输出信号。 计数电路累积输出信号的计数。 面板以灯光和屏幕的形式显示，数据可以通过手持单元读出，用于显示和/或编程，或通过适当的电缆传送到远程PC。