Dock leveler sealing systems include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.
Fans having fan blade mounting structures are disclosed herein. A fan configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present technology includes a fan having a central hub coupled to a plurality of fan blades by a plurality of blade mounting structures. Each blade mounting structure can include first and lower support members that each extend toward an inboard end portion of an individual fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can include a first end portion coupled to the inboard end portion of the fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can also include a second end portion coupled to opposite sides of the central hub.
Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.
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computer software for use in monitoring, communicating and managing loading dock equipment status; control units for regulating loading dock equipment comprising computers, operating software and electromechanical controls; computer software for managing, reporting and tracking of land-based vehicles
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Sealing systems and associated devices for sealing loading dock doors and the like
Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door.
E05D 15/24 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane consisting of parts connected at their edges
E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings
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Overhead door decelerators and associated devices, systems, and methods
Overhead door decelerator assemblies and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a door assembly includes a door, an elongated door track, and a brush proximate the door track. The door includes a guide member extending outwardly from a side edge portion of the door. The brush is positioned such that moving the door between open and closed positions causes the guide member to deflect a resilient portion (e.g., a plurality of bristles, a plurality of flaps, or a blade) of the brush at regions of the resilient portion consecutively positioned along the length of the brush. The brush can be positioned away from the door when the door is in the closed position and in contact with a portion of the door when the door is in the open position.
Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.
Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.
Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.
Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.
Door leveling apparatuses are disclosed herein. A door leveling apparatus configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a bracket mounted to a door, such as a vertically-opening sectional door. The apparatus further includes a cable assembly having a first end portion coupled to the bracket and a second end portion coupled to a door lifting system, such as a counterbalance assembly. The first end portion includes an adjuster that enables an operator to adjust the operational length of the cable assembly extending between the lifting system and the bracket, thereby enabling the operator to individually adjust the lengths of two such cable assemblies on opposite sides of the door to align the door with a corresponding opening.
Insulated tracks for use with loading dock doors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an insulated door track configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first insulator, such as a plastic material, applied to a surface of the door track that extends adjacent to the loading dock door in the closed position. A second insulator, such as a radiant barrier comprised of a thin film of a reflective material, such as aluminum, can be applied to an opposing surface of the first insulator to prevent or at least reduce radiant energy losses through the track. A gap between the first insulator and the door jamb can be sealed with a third insulator, such as a suitable strip of foam.
Insulated tracks for use with loading dock doors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an insulated door track configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first insulator, such as a plastic material, applied to a surface of the door track that extends adjacent to the loading dock door in the closed position. A second insulator, such as a radiant barrier comprised of a thin film of a reflective material, such as aluminum, can be applied to an opposing surface of the first insulator to prevent or at least reduce radiant energy losses through the track. A gap between the first insulator and the door jamb can be sealed with a third insulator, such as a suitable strip of foam.
Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member includes a body portion having a front side and a back side. The body portion is composed of a compressible foam material. The pad member further includes a plurality of individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the body portion. The individual fingers are integral with the body portion and are spaced apart from each other.
Wheel chocks for use with loading docks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a manual wheel chock configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a restraint arm pivotally coupled to a carriage that is rollably mounted to a longitudinal guide rail. The restraint arm is rotatable in a first direction to move a wheel stop in front of a wheel of a vehicle parked adjacent the guide rail. The restraint arm is also rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to move the wheel stop away from the vehicle wheel.
Wheel chocks for use with loading docks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a manual wheel chock configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a restraint arm pivotally coupled to a carriage that is rollably mounted to a longitudinal guide rail. The restraint arm is rotatable in a first direction to move a wheel stop in front of a wheel of a vehicle parked adjacent the guide rail. The restraint arm is also rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to move the wheel stop away from the vehicle wheel.
Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially “downward biased” prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged.
Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially "downward biased" prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged.
Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plurality of first support members extending therefrom, and the aft edge portion of the deck includes a plurality of second support members pivotally coupled to the first support members along an axis. The seal of this embodiment includes a first edge portion extending outwardly from a medial portion in a first direction, and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the medial portion in a second direction. The medial portion urges the first edge portion against the support frame and the second edge portion against the aft edge portion of the deck as the deck pivots about the axis in operation.
Apparatuses for forming at least a partial seal between an open end of a truck, trailer, or other vehicle and an opening in a building are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming at least a partial seal includes a first side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a first side portion of an opening, a second side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a second side portion of the opening, and a head pad assembly configured to extend horizontally adjacent to a top portion of the opening between the first and second side pads. The head pad assembly can include replaceable corner pads positioned on either end of a center pad. The corner pads can be independently attached to the wall of the building and separately removed if replacement is needed.
Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member includes a body portion having a front side and a back side. The body portion is composed of a compressible foam material. The pad member further includes a plurality of individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the body portion. The individual fingers are integral with the body portion and are spaced apart from each other.
A dock leveler frame includes a pit supported portion; a deck supporting portion configured to provide support to a deck portion of the dock leveler; and a fastener configured to contact corresponding structure on the pit supported portion and deck supporting portion, the corresponding structure configured to allow the pit supported portion and deck supporting portion to be fastened to each other via the fastener at multiple positions with respect to each other. A method of configuring a dock leveler frame to install a dock leveler in a pit and have a level deck without the use of shims includes: providing a pit supported portion of a dock lever frame; placing a deck supporting portion of the frame is a desired position with respect to the pit supported portion; and fastening the pit supported portion to the deck supporting portion with a fastener inserted into a hole and a slot.
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.
A dock leveler sealing system that includes a barrier configured to be attached to a dock leveler and a hinged region located in the barrier and configured to facilitate one portion of the barrier moving with respect to a second portion of the barrier. The dock leveler sealing system also includes a biasing apparatus attached to the barrier and configured to position the first portion of the barrier at a bias relative to the second portion of the barrier. Also, a method of providing a seal between a loading dock and an area outside of the loading dock.
A dock leveler support frame includes an upper frame member and a substantially vertical frame member connected thereto. The substantially vertical frame member includes both a structural member and a height-adjusting leg assembly. The leg assembly is adjustable via a drive member proximate the upper frame member. Rotating the drive member raises or lowers the upper frame member by altering the distance between the upper frame member and a foot at the lower end of the leg assembly. Ramp attachment points are also provided proximate the upper frame member. The support frame is installed by placing it in a pit with the upper frame member adjacent the curb, and adjusting the leg assembly to level the upper frame member to the curb. Once level, the back frame is secured to the dock, and the drive member may be secured to the upper frame member to prevent counter-rotation.
A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck assembly rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.
Mechanical dock levelers used to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle; and vehicle restraint mechanisms mounted on loading docks to secure a vehicle to the loading dock during loading and unloading
mechanical dock levelers used to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle; and vehicle restraint mechanisms mounted on loading docks to secure a vehicle to the loading dock during loading and unloading
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; metallic safety gates for loading dock openings, metal dock bumpers, and metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); powered wheel chocks for vehicles, dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and height differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts an fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); mechanical and hydraulically actuated loading docks; lift tables; dock seals and shelters; vehicle restraints; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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19 - Non-metallic building materials
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Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; metallic safety gates for loading dock openings, metal dock bumpers, and metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); powered wheel chocks for vehicles, dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and height differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal building materials; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); industrial doors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Dock enclosures, comprised of metal and non-metal, to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at a loading dock
Dock enclosures, comprised of metal and non-metal, to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at the loading dock
non-metal prefabricated building materials, namely, compressible foam blocks covered with a wear-resistant material to be mounted on a loading dock to form a seal between the opening of a vehicle and the opening of a loading dock
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mechanical replacement parts for power-operated dock levelers, truck restraints, dock doors, dock communication systems, and dock seals and shelters, namely, nuts, bolts, washers, screws, clips, pins, springs, rivets, cables, bearings, chains, pulleys, spacers, snap rings, bushings, valves, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps, ramps, sub-frames, O-rings, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings and couplings, shock absorbers, deck assemblies, lip assemblies, lifting assemblies, hold down assemblies, torsion bars, float assemblies, lip latch assemblies, connecting rod assemblies, and toe guards electrical replacement parts for power-operated dock levelers, truck restraints, dock doors, dock communication systems, and dock seals and shelters, namely, relays, timers, plugs, contactors, fuses, conduit, transformers, starter connections, micro switches, rectifiers, varistors, connectors, lenses, rectifier bridges, resistors, switches, coils, capacitors, thermostats, electric motors, heater coils, level sensors, solenoids, and terminals
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMPRISING ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT ASSOCIATED WITH A TRUCK RESTRAINT MOUNTED ON A LOADING DOCK TO ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A TRUCK DRIVER AND A DOCKWORKER ON THE DOCK
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Plastic Coated Rubber-Like Fabric Used in Dock Enclosures to Be Mounted on a Loading Dock to Engage and Enclose the Rear End of a Vehicle Parked at the Loading Dock
