Truck restraint
November 1, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesWork handling apparatus Device for releasably securing one unit against a second unit Device for releasably securing a vehicle to an adjacent support Releasable locking device Releasable locking device Releasable locking device Truck locking device Vehicle restraint Truck restraint system Hydraulic system for a mobile transport vehicle that supports and positions a load relative to a docking structure InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 265529 filed on 11/01/1988US Classes:414/401, Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure14/71.1, Attached414/917HANDLERS UTILIZING PARALLEL LINKSExaminersPrimary: Spar, Robert J.Assistant: Katz, Robert S. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB65G 067/02B65G 069/00 Foreign Application Priority Data1988-09-14 CAAbstractApparatus for restraining movement of a parked vehicle away from a loading dock comprises an upwardly extending block which is movable from a lower position to an upper position which captures a portion of the parked vehicle to restrain movement of the parked vehicle away from the loading dock. This apparatus provides a safety lock system to ensure that during loading and unloading of a parked vehicle the vehicle cannot accidentally pull away from the loading dock which would result in injury to the forklift truck operator. A linkage mechanism is provided which provides for the raising and lowering of the block. A drive mechanism raises and lowers the linkage in determining the lower an upper positions of the block. The linkage comprises two spaced-apart linked arms which may be in the form of a parallelogram linkage arrangement.Other References
Field of SearchWith additional means for aligning vehicle and an external load supportMeans serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure Means comprises device or member for moving or causing movement of either a vehicle or a load receiving or relinquishing structure for an alignment purpose HANDLERS UTILIZING PARALLEL LINKS Attached With lift means | |
