Loading dock with lip protecting bumpers

Details Loading dock with lip protecting bumpers Loading dock with lip protecting bumpers

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

C052S173200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06883198

ABSTRACT:
A dock leveler and installation thereof having a bumper assembly to protect the deck and the lip of the leveler. In one embodiment the dock leveler comprises a pivotable deck and a lip attached to the deck at one end thereof. A bumper is operably connected to the deck and moveable with the deck. The bumper is selectively moveable to protrude beyond the end of the deck to protect the dock leveler from impact. In another embodiment a dock leveler installation comprises a loading dock having a front face. A dock leveler is mounted at the loading dock and has a pivotable deck and a lip attached to the deck at one end thereof. A bumper is operably connected to the front face beneath the dock leveler and projecting in front of the lip when the lip is in a pendent position.

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