Weather shield for underneath a dock leveler

Details Weather shield for underneath a dock leveler Weather shield for underneath a dock leveler

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

C014S071100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07146673

ABSTRACT:
A shield system for shielding the area underneath a dock leveler allows a gap to be created either above or below the shield when the deck rises, whereby a shield of a given height dimension can used on dock levelers of various lift heights. In some embodiments, the shield is a pliable curtain that a tensioner holds taut during some operations of the dock leveler, yet the curtain can collapse for below-dock operation. The shield system can be used on horizontally storing dock levelers or vertically storing ones. In some cases, the system includes a pliable web that extends between a front face of the deck and a lip extending from the deck. The web can help seal the area adjacent to a pair of dock bumpers.

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