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Fan-powered edge-of-dock leveler

  • US 6,098,227 A
  • Filed: 11/05/1998
  • Issued: 08/08/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dock leveler for use with a loading dock having a dock face, the dock leveler comprising:

  • a deck plate being able to be movably mounted to the dock and movable between a lowered position and a raised position;

    an air bag engaging surface disposed substantially parallel to the dock face;

    an air bag positioned under said deck plate such that said air bag hangs pendant when deflated, said air bag engages said air bag engaging surface when deflated, and while inflated; and

    a blower in fluid communication with said air bag, wherein inflation of said air bag causes said deck plate to move with respect to the dock.

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