公开(公告)号：USD751735S1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US29493119

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger ,  Matthew C. McNeill

Designer： Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger ,  Matthew C. McNeill

CPC classification number: B60Q3/66 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  B60Q3/64 ,  B65G69/008 ,  F21S8/033 ,  F21S8/04 ,  F21V17/005 ,  F21Y2103/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10

公开(公告)号：US20080127435A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11945075

申请日：2007-11-26

Applicant: Paul Maly ,  Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Mark R. Swessel

Inventor： Paul Maly ,  Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Mark R. Swessel

IPC: B65G69/28

CPC classification number: B65G69/2882

Abstract: A safety system for a truck loading dock with an elevated platform provides an alarm that warns of a hazard at the loading dock such as a forklift operating inside the truck or a falling hazard that may exist due to the dock door being open while a truck is not present at the dock. In cases where a dock's open doorway is protected by a barrier that can be opened or closed, the alarm can be de-activated by closing the barrier. In some embodiments, the safety system includes a remote body sensor that detects when someone or something is near the doorway. In response to the body sensor, a second, more pronounced alarm can warn of more imminent danger where someone on the platform may be too close to an open doorway when a truck is not present.

Abstract translation: 具有升高的平台的卡车装卸码头的安全系统提供警报，警告在装载码头处的危险，例如在卡车内操作的叉车或由于码头门被打开而可能存在的下降的危险，而卡车是 不在码头。 在码头的敞开的门口被可以打开或关闭的障碍物保护的情况下，可以通过关闭障碍物来消除警报。 在一些实施例中，安全系统包括远程身体传感器，其检测某人或某物何时靠近门口。 响应身体传感器，第二个更明显的警报可以警告即使在卡车不存在的情况下，平台上的某个人可能太靠近敞开的门口也会面临更多的危险。

公开(公告)号：US20060218731A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11099151

申请日：2005-04-05

Applicant: Tim Muhl ,  Andrew Wanie ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Mark Petri ,  Pamela Pietrangelo ,  Reinhard Sander ,  Jeffrey Schwager

Inventor： Tim Muhl ,  Andrew Wanie ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Mark Petri ,  Pamela Pietrangelo ,  Reinhard Sander ,  Jeffrey Schwager

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/2817

Abstract: A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is raised by an inflatable actuator. The actuator includes a pliable upper section that when inflated has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with substantial columnar support. The actuator also includes a relatively rigid base that is sealingly joined to the pliable upper section such that upper section and the rigid base define an inner chamber of air. A blower for inflating the actuator can be installed inside or outside the actuator. In some embodiments, a valve system reverses the airflow so that the blower can forcibly deflate and compress the actuator up against the bottom of the deck so that the area underneath the actuator can be cleaned.

公开(公告)号：US08547234B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US11945075

申请日：2007-11-26

Applicant: Paul Maly ,  Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Mark R. Swessel

Inventor： Paul Maly ,  Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Mark R. Swessel

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/2882

Abstract: A safety system for a truck loading dock with an elevated platform provides an alarm that warns of a hazard at the loading dock such as a forklift operating inside the truck or a falling hazard that may exist due to the dock door being open while a truck is not present at the dock. In cases where a dock's open doorway is protected by a barrier that can be opened or closed, the alarm can be de-activated by closing the barrier. In some embodiments, the safety system includes a remote body sensor that detects when someone or something is near the doorway. In response to the body sensor, a second, more pronounced alarm can warn of more imminent danger where someone on the platform may be too close to an open doorway when a truck is not present.

Abstract translation: 具有升高的平台的卡车装卸码头的安全系统提供警报，警告在装载码头处的危险，例如在卡车内操作的叉车或由于码头门被打开而可能存在的下降的危险，而卡车是 不在码头。 在码头的敞开的门口被可以打开或关闭的障碍物保护的情况下，可以通过关闭障碍物来消除警报。 在一些实施例中，安全系统包括远程身体传感器，其检测某人或某物何时靠近门口。 响应身体传感器，第二个更明显的警报可以警告即使在卡车不存在的情况下，平台上的某个人可能太靠近敞开的门口也会面临更多的危险。

公开(公告)号：US07503089B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11099151

申请日：2005-04-05

Applicant: Tim Muhl ,  Andrew Wanie ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Pamela Pietrangelo ,  Reinhardt E. Sander ,  Jeffrey R. Schwager

Inventor： Tim Muhl ,  Andrew Wanie ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Pamela Pietrangelo ,  Reinhardt E. Sander ,  Jeffrey R. Schwager

IPC: E01D1/00 ,  E01C11/04

CPC classification number: B65G69/2817

Abstract: A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is raised by an inflatable actuator. The actuator includes a pliable upper section that when inflated has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with substantial columnar support. The actuator also includes a relatively rigid base that is sealingly joined to the pliable upper section such that upper section and the rigid base define an inner chamber of air. A blower for inflating the actuator can be installed inside or outside the actuator. In some embodiments, a valve system reverses the airflow so that the blower can forcibly deflate and compress the actuator up against the bottom of the deck so that the area underneath the actuator can be cleaned.

Abstract translation: 用于卡车装载码头的码头调平器包括由充气致动器升高的枢转甲板。 致动器包括柔性上部，当膨胀时具有大致垂直的圆柱形形状，其可以为重的甲板提供实质的柱状支撑。 致动器还包括相对刚性的基座，其密封地连接到柔性上部部分，使得上部部分和刚性基部限定内部空气室。 用于使致动器充气的鼓风机可以安装在致动器的内部或外部。 在一些实施例中，阀系统使气流反转，使得鼓风机可以强制地将致动器放气并压缩到靠在甲板底部的位置，使得可以清洁致动器下方的区域。

公开(公告)号：US09096170B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US12568499

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Matthew C. McNeill ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger

Inventor： Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Matthew C. McNeill ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  F21V7/04 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q3/00 ,  F21L19/00 ,  B60Q3/06 ,  B65G69/00 ,  F21S8/00 ,  F21S8/04 ,  F21V17/00 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y103/00 ,  F21Y113/00

CPC classification number: B60Q3/66 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  B60Q3/64 ,  B65G69/008 ,  F21S8/033 ,  F21S8/04 ,  F21V17/005 ,  F21Y2103/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: Example light fixtures include one or more light transmitting illuminated rods that emit a series or array of discrete spots of light. Some example light fixtures disclosed herein include optical features that provide an intriguing, attention-getting affect that can be useful particularly in alerting personnel of certain conditions at a doorway of a truck loading dock. In some examples, the light transmitting rods are mechanically coupled to a housing that contains an LED light source. The mechanical coupling allows the illuminated rods to be readily replaced without disrupting with the operation or wiring of the light source. Some example light fixtures illuminate the cargo bay of a vehicle at the loading dock.

Abstract translation: 示例性灯具包括发射一系列或多个离散光点阵列的一个或多个透光照明杆。 本文公开的一些示例性灯具包括光学特征，其提供有吸引力的注意力影响，其特别可用于在卡车装载码头的门口处警报某些状况的人员。 在一些示例中，透光杆机械地联接到包含LED光源的壳体。 机械联轴器允许轻松更换照明的杆，而不会中断光源的操作或接线。 一些示例灯具照亮装载码头上的车辆的货舱。

公开(公告)号：US20110075441A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12568499

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Matthew C. McNeill ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger

Inventor： Mark R. Swessel ,  Norbert Hahn ,  Tim Muhl ,  Mark G. Petri ,  Paul Maly ,  Charles S. Waugaman ,  Matthew C. McNeill ,  Paul D. Rowlett ,  Jason Dondlinger

IPC: G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/00 ,  F21V1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q3/66 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  B60Q3/64 ,  B65G69/008 ,  F21S8/033 ,  F21S8/04 ,  F21V17/005 ,  F21Y2103/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: Example light fixtures include one or more light transmitting illuminated rods that emit a series or array of discrete spots of light. Some example light fixtures disclosed herein include optical features that provide an intriguing, attention-getting affect that can be useful particularly in alerting personnel of certain conditions at a doorway of a truck loading dock. In some examples, the light transmitting rods are mechanically coupled to a housing that contains an LED light source. The mechanical coupling allows the illuminated rods to be readily replaced without disrupting with the operation or wiring of the light source. Some example light fixtures illuminate the cargo bay of a vehicle at the loading dock.

Abstract translation: 示例性灯具包括发射一系列或多个离散光点阵列的一个或多个透光照明杆。 本文公开的一些示例性灯具包括光学特征，其提供有吸引力的注意力影响，其特别可用于在卡车装载码头的门口处警报某些状况的人员。 在一些示例中，透光杆机械地联接到包含LED光源的壳体。 机械联轴器允许轻松更换照明的杆，而不会中断光源的操作或接线。 一些示例灯具照亮装载码头上的车辆的货舱。

公开(公告)号：US07380305B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11079437

申请日：2005-03-14

Applicant: Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Reinhard E. Sander ,  Matthew Tourdot

Inventor： Tim Muhl ,  Kyle E. Nelson ,  Reinhard E. Sander ,  Matthew Tourdot

IPC: E01D1/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/003 ,  B65G69/2817

Abstract: A hydraulic system for operating dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and other types of loading dock equipment includes one or more features that prolong the life of the hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic reservoir with a desiccant filled breather cap or a hermetically sealed pliable reservoir minimizes the hydraulic fluid's exposure to condensation and atmospheric moisture. The system can be used for prolonging the life of both biodegradable and- non-biodegradable hydraulic fluids. In some embodiments, the system includes an acceptably biodegradable fluid having a combination of properties that makes the fluid particularly suitable for loading dock equipment.

Abstract translation: 用于操作码头矫直机，车辆限制器和其他类型的装载码头设备的液压系统包括延长液压流体寿命的一个或多个特征。 具有干燥剂填充的通气帽或气密密封的柔性储存器的液压储存器使液压油暴露于冷凝和大气水分中。 该系统可用于延长可生物降解和不可生物降解的液压油的使用寿命。 在一些实施方案中，该系统包括可接受的可生物降解的流体，其具有使流体特别适用于装载码头设备的性质的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20060204350A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11079437

申请日：2005-03-14

Applicant: Tim Muhl ,  Kyle Nelson ,  Reinhard Sander ,  Matthew Tourdot

Inventor： Tim Muhl ,  Kyle Nelson ,  Reinhard Sander ,  Matthew Tourdot

IPC: B65F9/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/003 ,  B65G69/2817

Abstract: A hydraulic system for operating dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and other types of loading dock equipment includes one or more features that prolong the life of the hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic reservoir with a desiccant filled breather cap or a hermetically sealed pliable reservoir minimizes the hydraulic fluid's exposure to condensation and atmospheric moisture. The system can be used for prolonging the life of both biodegradable and- non-biodegradable hydraulic fluids. In some embodiments, the system includes an acceptably biodegradable fluid having a combination of properties that makes the fluid particularly suitable for loading dock equipment.

Abstract translation: 用于操作码头矫直机，车辆限制器和其他类型的装载码头设备的液压系统包括延长液压流体寿命的一个或多个特征。 具有干燥剂填充的通气帽或气密密封的柔性储存器的液压储存器使液压油暴露于冷凝和大气水分中。 该系统可用于延长可生物降解和不可生物降解的液压油的使用寿命。 在一些实施方案中，该系统包括可接受的可生物降解的流体，其具有使流体特别适用于装载码头设备的性质的组合。