Abstract:
A loading bridge for ramps has a bridge plate having a forward and a rearward end and connected with the rearward end to the ramp so as to be pivotable about a horizontal axis. An extension is connected to the forward end of the bridge plate so as to be extendable from an initial position into an extended position for supporting the bridge plate on a platform to be loaded and unloaded and retractable from the extended position into the initial position. At least one support leg with an upper and a lower end is provided for supporting the bridge plate in a rest position. The support leg is pivotably connected to the bridge plate such that the lower end swivels upwardly toward the rearward end of the bridge plate when the extension is extended. The support leg has at the upper end an end face for supporting a downwardly extending part of the bridge plate. The support leg has at the upper end a holding member extending upwardly toward the bridge plate for pivotably connecting the upper end to the bridge plate.
Abstract:
A bridge member for bridging a loading ramp to a platform to be loaded or unloaded has a bridge plate with a sheet metal cover whereby the bridge plate has a first end, connected to the ramp so as to be pivotable about a horizontal axis. An extension is connected to the second end of the bridge plate so as to be pivotable from a vertical rest position into an operative position in which the extension is positioned in a plane of the bridge plate for supporting the bridge member on the platform. The extension has at least one eye for connecting the extension to the second end of the bridge plate. Holders are connected to the underside of the sheet metal cover and have an end facing the extension that is provided with a bore. A bolt is inserted into the eyes and the bores of the holders such that the extension is pivoted about the bolt. A first rod and a second rod extend parallel to the plane of the bridge plate and perpendicular to a longitudinal extension of the bridge plate between the first and second ends. The first and second rods extend parallel to one another. The first end of each holder has an arc-shaped receiving element for engaging the first rod. The second end of the holders rests on the second rod.
Abstract:
A transfer bridge for a ramp or a dock. The bridge includes a bridge plate, the back end of which is pivotably mounted via a shaft that is disposed in supports. A locking element prevents the shaft from accidentally lifting out of the supports. At the top, the locking element extends about the shaft, and at the bottom, below the shaft, the locking element is detachably connected to the dock.
Abstract:
A deformable sealing arrangement for the gap between the edge of an opening in a building and the back end of a vehicle that is driven up to the building. An apron that can be deformed by the vehicle is provided. The two side portions of the apron are secured to the side legs of a rigid, U-shaped frame, and the transverse portion of the apron that is disposed above the opening of the building is secured to the transverse leg of the frame. In order to obtain a good sealing effect for various vehicle contours, no matter how close the vehicle is driven to the building, the side portions of the apron are suspended on support arms that are pivotable against a return force, and are movable about a vertical axis. Tension springs are disposed between the upper edge of the side apron portions and the support arms.
Abstract:
The loading bridge for ramps has a bridge plate having a forward and a rearward end. It is connected with the rearward end to the ramp so as to be pivotable about a horizontal axis. An extension connected to the forward end of the bridge plate is provided and is extendable from an initial position into an extended position for supporting the bridge plate on a vehicle to be loaded and unloaded and retractable from the extended position into the initial position. At least one support leg with an upper and a lower end for supporting the bridge plate in a rest position is provided. The support leg is pivotably connected with the upper end to the bridge plate such that the lower end swivels upwardly toward the rearward end of the bridge plate when the extension is extended. The support leg has a positioning lever. The extension has a downwardly projecting beam. Upon extending the extension the positioning lever is loaded by the downwardly projecting beam such that the positioning lever is pivoted together with the support leg into a folded position. In the folded position the positioning lever rests on the downwardly projecting beam. The downwardly projecting beam has such a length that the support leg is secured against returning into the rest position over the entire travel length of the extension from the initial position into the extended position.
Abstract:
A bridging mechanism, the bridge plate of which can be pivoted from a vertical rest position behind the tracks into a horizontal operating position in which the free end of the bridge plate rests upon a dock or platform. The pivot connection of the bridge plate is mounted on a vertical support structure of a travel mechanism that is disposed behind the tracks. To achieve a large span length of the bridging mechanism where low ceilings are present, the pivot connection of the bridge plate is mounted such that it can be raised and lowered on the support structure. When the bridge plate is swung up out of the working position and into the approximately vertical rest position, the pivot connection is lowered, and when the bridge plate is swung down from the approximately vertical rest position into the operating position, the pivot connection is lowered.
Abstract:
A deformable sealing arrangement for the gap between the edge of an opening in a building and the back end of a vehicle that is driven up to the opening. An apron is provided, with the side portions thereof being secured to the side legs of the U-shaped frame, and with the upper, transversely extending portion of the apron being secured to the horizontal leg of the frame. A horizontal tensioning member is provided below the horizontal, top leg of the frame, with the ends of this tensioning member being secured to the upper ends of the side legs of the frame. By tightening the tensioning member, the top leg can buckle upwardly. This counteracts the formation of creases in the apron and also counteracts a lateral displacement of the side legs.
Abstract:
A ramp bridging device having a bridge plate, the rear end of which is pivotably mounted to a ramp about a horizontal transverse shaft, and an extension for rest and support on a platform which is to be loaded or unloaded. The extension is located at the free end of the bridge plate, is movable in the longitudinal direction of the bridge, and can be extended and retracted. Below a continuous cover plate, the bridge plate is provided with longitudinal members which are parallel to one another. The edges of the bridge plate are preferably provided with vertical side plates. Furthermore, the extension is provided with a portion which extends approximately over the width of the bridge and is adapted to rest on the platform. The extension is also provided with longitudinal members which extend parallel to one another. The longitudinal members of the extension extend freely toward the back from the aforementioned portion of the extension, and are held and guided between the cover plate of the bridge plate and a transverse member. The ends of the transverse member are rigidly connected with the lateral edges of the bridge plate.
Abstract:
A deformable seal of the gap between the edge of a building opening and the back end of a vehicle such as a truck or semi-trailer truck driven up to the building opening. The seal has an apron which at the sides and at the top is fastened to a rigid, downwardly opened U-shaped frame which is spaced from the building. The frame is held by inclined guides which are unchangeable in height at that end thereof facing the building. A flexible covering is provided on both sides as well as at the upper edge of the apron. One edge of this covering is fastened to the frame, and the other edge is fastened to the building. That edge of the covering facing the building is guided in such a way as to be adjustable in height. A tension spring may be provided which is effective on the guides and/or the U-shaped frame in such a manner that the edges of the covering are adjustable upwardly only counter to the effect of this tension spring.
Abstract:
The ramp bridging member has a bridge plate connected to ramp so as to be pivotable about a horizontal axis It has a free end. An extension with a substantially vertical leg 14 is provided with which the extension is connected to the free end of the bridge plate. The extension is extendable from a rest position in a longitudinal direction of the bridge plate for resting on a vehicle platform to be loaded and unloaded and is retractable in the longitudinal direction into the rest position. A plurality of parallel support beams extending in the longitudinal direction of the bridge plate is provided. The support beams are extendable and retractable together with the extension. Each one of the support beams has a front end and a rear end. A vertical plate is connected to the front end of the support beams. The vertical leg engages in a hook-like manner a bottom edge of the vertical plate.