Inflatable actuator for a dock leveler deck
    3.
    发明授权
    Inflatable actuator for a dock leveler deck 有权
    用于码头矫直机甲板的充气执行器

    公开(公告)号:US07503089B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-17

    申请号:US11099151

    申请日:2005-04-05

    IPC分类号: E01D1/00 E01C11/04

    CPC分类号: B65G69/2817

    摘要: A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is raised by an inflatable actuator. The actuator includes a pliable upper section that when inflated has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with substantial columnar support. The actuator also includes a relatively rigid base that is sealingly joined to the pliable upper section such that upper section and the rigid base define an inner chamber of air. A blower for inflating the actuator can be installed inside or outside the actuator. In some embodiments, a valve system reverses the airflow so that the blower can forcibly deflate and compress the actuator up against the bottom of the deck so that the area underneath the actuator can be cleaned.

    摘要翻译: 用于卡车装载码头的码头调平器包括由充气致动器升高的枢转甲板。 致动器包括柔性上部,当膨胀时具有大致垂直的圆柱形形状,其可以为重的甲板提供实质的柱状支撑。 致动器还包括相对刚性的基座,其密封地连接到柔性上部部分,使得上部部分和刚性基部限定内部空气室。 用于使致动器充气的鼓风机可以安装在致动器的内部或外部。 在一些实施例中,阀系统使气流反转,使得鼓风机可以强制地将致动器放气并压缩到靠在甲板底部的位置,使得可以清洁致动器下方的区域。

    Positive locking mechanism for a wheel-activated vehicle restraint
    4.
    发明授权
    Positive locking mechanism for a wheel-activated vehicle restraint 有权
    车轮启动车辆限制的正锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US06773221B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-10

    申请号:US09899778

    申请日:2001-07-05

    IPC分类号: B65F900

    CPC分类号: B65G69/005

    摘要: A wheel-activated vehicle restraint for use at a loading dock includes a wheel-blocking barrier that is selectively locked to a frame by a latching mechanism that engages an inverted gear rack. Components of the latching mechanism are arranged to prevent spreading apart upper and lower members of the frame members. The latching mechanism includes an alignment device that helps ensure that the teeth of a latching member positively engages the teeth of the gear rack, thus preventing the teeth from coming together peak-to-peak. An upper rail of the wheel restraint's frame includes a contoured leading edge that smoothly guides the lift of the wheel-blocking barrier from its stored position to its wheel-chocking position. A wheel support is used to prevent a vehicle's mud flap from getting pinched between the vehicle's wheel and a trigger assembly of the wheel restraint.

    摘要翻译: 在装载基座上使用的车轮驱动的车辆限制装置包括轮挡块阻挡件,其通过接合倒档齿条的闩锁机构选择性地锁定到框架。 锁定机构的部件被布置成防止框架构件的上部和下部构件的分散。 锁定机构包括对准装置,其有助于确保闩锁构件的齿正确地接合齿条的齿,从而防止齿峰到峰值。 轮限制框架的上轨道包括轮廓前缘,其平滑地将轮挡障碍物的提升从其存储位置引导到其轮辋位置。 车轮支撑件用于防止车辆的泥瓣被夹在车辆的车轮和车轮限制器的扳机组件之间。

    Slope extension for vehicle restraints
    5.
    发明授权
    Slope extension for vehicle restraints 失效
    车辆限位器的斜坡延伸

    公开(公告)号:US6116839A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-12

    申请号:US85810

    申请日:1998-05-27

    IPC分类号: B65G69/00 B65G69/22

    CPC分类号: B65G69/003

    摘要: Two embodiments of a slope extension are disclosed herein for use with a vehicle restraint. In each embodiment, the vehicle restraint is adapted to releasably secure a parked trailer or other vehicle to an adjacent structure, such as a loading dock, and includes a carriage assembly which is adjustably mounted in proximity to the adjacent structure for movement relative to a roadway, and a restraining member which is operatively attached to the carriage assembly. In operation, each embodiment of the inventive slope extension interacts with the carriage assembly to avoid a "dead lock" condition wherein the carriage assembly is obstructed from moving downwardly toward the roadway.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了斜坡延伸部的两个实施例,用于与车辆限制装置一起使用。 在每个实施例中,车辆限制器适于将停放的拖车或其他车辆可释放地固定到相邻结构(例如装载基座)上,并且包括可调节地安装在相邻结构附近以相对于道路移动的托架组件 以及可操作地附接到滑架组件的约束构件。 在操作中,本发明的斜坡延伸部的每个实施例与滑架组件相互作用,以避免“死锁”状况,其中滑架组件被阻挡以向下朝向道路移动。

    Slope extension for vehicle restraints
    6.
    发明授权
    Slope extension for vehicle restraints 有权
    车辆限位器的斜坡延伸

    公开(公告)号:US06322310B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09487125

    申请日:2000-01-19

    IPC分类号: B65G6922

    CPC分类号: B65G69/003

    摘要: Two embodiments of a slope extension are disclosed herein for use with a vehicle restraint. In each embodiment, the vehicle restraint is adapted to releasably secure a parked trailer or other vehicle to an adjacent structure, such as a loading dock, and includes a carriage assembly which is adjustably mounted in proximity to the adjacent structure for movement relative to a roadway, and a restraining member which is operatively attached to the carriage assembly. In operation, each embodiment of the inventive slope extension interacts with the carriage assembly to avoid a “dead lock” condition wherein the carriage assembly is obstructed from moving downwardly toward the roadway.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了斜坡延伸部的两个实施例,用于与车辆限制装置一起使用。 在每个实施例中,车辆限制器适于将停放的拖车或其他车辆可释放地固定到相邻结构(例如装载基座)上,并且包括可调节地安装在相邻结构附近以相对于道路移动的托架组件 以及可操作地附接到滑架组件的约束构件。 在操作中,本发明的斜坡延伸部的每个实施例与滑架组件相互作用,以避免“死锁”状况,其中滑架组件被阻挡以向下朝向道路移动。

    Vehicle restraint
    7.
    发明授权
    Vehicle restraint 失效
    车辆限制

    公开(公告)号:US5964572A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-12

    申请号:US999355

    申请日:1997-12-29

    IPC分类号: B65G69/00 B65G67/02

    CPC分类号: B65G69/003

    摘要: Vehicle restraint including a support mounted adjacent a loading structure. A carriage is supported from the support and has a generally horizontal portion extending over the roadway, the horizontal portion being operatively engageable with the vehicle bar over a vertical range. A vertically elongate barrier is supported from the carriage and is disposed remotely from the upright loading structure, the barrier being mounted for generally vertical movement with respect to the carriage between an inoperative vehicle-released position wherein the barrier is disclosed below the horizontal portion, and an inoperative vehicle restraining position, wherein the barrier extends vertically a fixed distance above the horizontal portion to define a vehicle bar capture distance along the horizontal portion.

    摘要翻译: 车辆限制装置,包括安装在靠近装载结构的支撑件。 滑架从支撑件支撑并且具有在道路上延伸的大致水平部分,水平部分可在车辆杆上在垂直范围上可操作地接合。 垂直细长的屏障由支架支撑并且远离立式装载结构设置,所述屏障被安装用于相对于托架大致垂直运动,在不可操作的车辆释放位置之间,其中屏障在水平部分下方被公开,以及 一个不起作用的车辆限制位置,其中障碍物在水平部分上方垂直地固定距离,以限定沿水平部分的车辆捕捉距离。

    Vehicle restraint
    8.
    发明授权
    Vehicle restraint 失效
    车辆限制

    公开(公告)号:US5702223A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-30

    申请号:US652995

    申请日:1996-05-24

    IPC分类号: B65G69/00 B65G67/02

    CPC分类号: B65G69/003

    摘要: Vehicle restraint including a support mounted adjacent a loading structure. A carriage is supported from the support and has a generally horizontal portion extending over the roadway, the horizontal portion being operatively engageable with the vehicle bar over a vertical range. A vertically elongate barrier is supported from the carriage and is disposed remotely from the upright loading structure, the barrier being mounted for generally vertical movement with respect to the carriage between an inoperative vehicle-released position wherein the barrier is disclosed below the horizontal portion, and an inoperative vehicle restraining position, wherein the barrier extends vertically a fixed distance above the horizontal portion to define a vehicle bar capture distance along the horizontal portion.

    摘要翻译: 车辆限制装置,包括安装在靠近装载结构的支撑件。 滑架从支撑件支撑并且具有在道路上延伸的大致水平部分,水平部分可在车辆杆上在垂直范围上可操作地接合。 垂直细长的屏障由支架支撑并且远离立式装载结构设置,所述屏障被安装用于相对于托架大致垂直运动,在不可操作的车辆释放位置之间,其中屏障在水平部分下方被公开,以及 一个不起作用的车辆限制位置,其中障碍物在水平部分上方垂直地固定距离,以限定沿水平部分的车辆捕捉距离。

    Dock leveler safety supports
    9.
    发明授权
    Dock leveler safety supports 有权
    码头调平器安全支持

    公开(公告)号:US09546056B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US15189933

    申请日:2016-06-22

    IPC分类号: B65G69/00 B65G69/28

    摘要: Dock leveler safety supports are disclosed herein. An example dock leveler disclosed herein includes a deck movable relative to a platform between a raised position and a lowered cross-traffic position when the dock leveler is in a working configuration. The deck to be inhibited from descending toward the lowered cross-traffic position when the dock leveler is in a service configuration. A first deck obstruction is movable relative to the deck between a secured position and an unrestrained position. The first deck obstruction in the secured position configures the dock leveler in the service configuration. The first deck obstruction in the unrestrained position configures the dock leveler in the working configuration. The first deck obstruction in the secured position to block movement of the deck toward the lowered cross-traffic position and the first deck obstruction in the unrestrained position to permit movement of the deck toward the lowered cross-traffic position. A first connector to couple the first deck obstruction to an obstruction actuator. The first connector including a rod, a sleeve to telescopically receive the rod, and a spring held in compression between the rod and the sleeve.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了底座矫平器安全支撑件。 本文公开的示例性平台矫直机包括当平台矫直机处于工作配置时相对于平台移动的平台,在升高位置和降低的交叉交通位置之间。 当码头平整机处于服务配置时,要禁止甲板降低到降低的交叉路口位置。 第一甲板障碍物可在固定位置和无限制位置之间相对于甲板移动。 在安全位置的第一个甲板障碍物在服务配置中配置码头调平器。 无限制位置的第一个甲板障碍物在工作配置中配置了底座调平器。 第一层甲板障碍物处于固定位置,以阻挡甲板朝向降低的交叉路口位置的运动,而第一甲板障碍物处于无限制位置,以允许甲板朝向降低的交叉路口位置移动。 将第一甲板障碍物联接到阻塞致动器的第一连接器。 第一连接器包括杆,用于可伸缩地容纳杆的套筒以及在杆和套筒之间保持压缩的弹簧。

    Dock Leveler Safety Supports and Related Methods
    10.
    发明申请
    Dock Leveler Safety Supports and Related Methods 有权
    码头调平器安全支持及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160289013A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-06

    申请号:US14679239

    申请日:2015-04-06

    IPC分类号: B65G69/28

    摘要: Dock leveler safety supports and related methods are disclosed. An example method includes raising a front end of a deck above a platform, where the front end is elongate in a lateral direction and the front end extends laterally between a first side and a second side of the deck. The method includes manually pulling a first deck obstruction in the lateral direction out from the first side so that the first deck obstruction extends out over a perimeter of the platform. The method further includes lowering the front edge of the deck until the first deck obstruction descends upon and engages the platform.

    摘要翻译: 公开了底座调平器的安全支持及相关方法。 示例性方法包括将平台上方的甲板的前端抬高,其中前端沿横向延伸,并且前端在甲板的第一侧和第二侧之间横向延伸。 该方法包括从第一侧手动地将第一甲板障碍物沿横向方向拉出,使得第一甲板障碍物在平台的周边上延伸出来。 该方法还包括降低甲板的前边缘,直到第一甲板障碍物下降并接合平台。