Dock leveler having an inflatable member

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1995-09-20

1998-09-08

Lisehora, James

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

14 717, 254 93HP, E01D 100, B65G 6928

Patent

active

058026509

ABSTRACT:
A dock leveler including a ramp having a rear edge movably interconnected with a loading dock, an intermediate member movable relative to the ramp, and an inflatable assembly positioned to cause relative movement between the ramp and the intermediate member upon inflation of the inflatable assembly, thereby resulting in movement of the ramp. The intermediate member is movably mounted to either a pit floor, a support structure or the ramp. A roller member is mounted to an end of the intermediate member. The inflatable assembly can be operatively associated with a vacuum device to allow for selective removal of gas from the inflatable assembly.

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