Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method
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Abstract
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.
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15. A dock leveler comprising:
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means for pivotally supporting a deck assembly configured to be mounted to a top surface of a loading dock;
a deck assembly pivotally connected to the supporting means; and
means for providing a transition between a dock floor and the deck assembly the transition means attached to the supporting means and configured to provide a transition surface generally upward inclined from the dock floor to the deck assembly. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A method of providing a bridge between a vehicle bed and a dock floor comprising:
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lowering a deck assembly from a vertical position to a working position; and
providing an upwardly inclined transition piece configured to aid a wheel in moving between the dock floor and the deck assembly, wherein the transition piece and the lowered deck assembly comprise the bridge. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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