CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

    公开(公告)号:US20240246782A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18433152

    申请日:2024-02-05

    CPC classification number: B65G69/008 B65G69/005 B65G69/2882 G06F3/048

    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

    CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

    公开(公告)号:US20220306410A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17693997

    申请日:2022-03-14

    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

    Systems and methods for automatically controlling loading dock equipment

    公开(公告)号:US11358813B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-14

    申请号:US16126063

    申请日:2018-09-10

    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically controlling loading dock equipment, such as in response to a trailer approaching and docking at a docking station, are disclosed. The systems and methods can provide scanning devices and scanning operations which assist with, for example, properly aligning a trailer at a docking station and/or checking an interior area in front of the dock door for obstructions. The systems and methods can also transmit messages between components of the system and/or to users of the system regarding the status of components of the systems and/or the status of the overall docking process.

    Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use

    公开(公告)号:US11305953B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-19

    申请号:US16245172

    申请日:2019-01-10

    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20220338719A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17743726

    申请日:2022-05-13

    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically controlling loading dock equipment, such as in response to a trailer approaching and docking at a docking station, are disclosed. The systems and methods can provide scanning devices and scanning operations which assist with, for example, properly aligning a trailer at a docking station and/or checking an interior area in front of the dock door for obstructions. The systems and methods can also transmit messages between components of the system and/or to users of the system regarding the status of components of the systems and/or the status of the overall docking process.

    CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

    公开(公告)号:US20190144218A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-16

    申请号:US16245172

    申请日:2019-01-10

    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

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