Loading dock with adjustable bumpers

Details Loading dock with adjustable bumpers Loading dock with adjustable bumpers

1998-10-15

1999-12-28

Lisehora, James A.

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

14 713, B65G 6928

Patent

active

060063890

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.

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