Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers

Details Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Hartmann, Gary S (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

C014S071100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07996943

ABSTRACT:
A frame of a dock leveler that positions a deck portion of the dock leveler so that the deck portion is level with a surrounding dock floor at a driveway end when mounted in a pit in the dock floor includes a pit supported portion placed on a floor of the pit, a deck supporting portion providing support to the deck portion, and an adjusting assembly connected to the pit supported portion and to the deck supporting portion and operable to move and hold the deck supporting portion so that the deck portion of the dock leveler is at a selected position with respect to the surrounding dock floor.

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