| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | TRAILER STABILIZER AND LEVELER | US15434154 | 2017-02-16 | US20170183174A1 | 2017-06-29 | Thomas Terrance Kimener |
| A method of leveling a parked semi-trailer at a loading dock, the method comprising: (a) positioning a portable stabilizing device at least partially underneath a forward portion of the parked semi-trailer; (b) positioning a lift associated with the portable stabilizing device to bear weight of the forward portion of the parked semi-trailer; (c) reorienting the parked semi-trailer so a floor of the parked semi-trailer goes from a substantially parallel orientation to an approximately non-parallel orientation with respect to a horizontal floor of the loading dock by repositioning at least one of the jack and a landing gear of the parked semi-trailer; and, (e) maintaining the lift in a weight bearing position while goods are at least one of unloaded from or loaded onto the parked semi-trailer. | ||||||
| 102 | AUTOMATICALLY ALIGNING CHASSIS GUIDES | US14856290 | 2015-09-16 | US20160252338A1 | 2016-09-01 | John J. Lanigan, SR.; Martin C. Conneally; Antonio Carlos Callado Souza; Jason Schmidt; Kevin Gerald Muszynski |
| A system for positioning a vehicle chassis in which tires are mounted on an axle associated with the chassis is provided. The system includes first and second tire guides spaced apart from one another in which the first and second tire guides are configured to opposedly face one another. The system further includes tire guide sections joined to form each of the first and second tire guides. Each tire guide section is adjustable within a range such that a distance between opposing tire guide sections may be adjusted. The tire guide sections are adjusted based on the position of the tires mounted on the axle associated with the chassis. | ||||||
| 103 | Variable width central alignment system with blocking of reverse and forward movement of trucks for loading bays | US13515702 | 2010-11-29 | US09290336B2 | 2016-03-22 | Miguel Angel Iglesias Ballester |
| The system comprises at last one longitudinal guide that is independent of the loading bay and disposed on one side of the vertical mid-plane of the loading bay, facing the plane defined by the loading bay and associated with actuating means that trigger the lateral movement thereof, forming a reference for guiding the truck as it is maneuvered towards the loading bay. At least one of the longitudinal guides comprises a vertical post including illuminated signalling means and detectors for detecting the height and width of the truck approaching the loading bay, as well as moveable wedges associated with actuating means for blocking the truck in the loading bay. | ||||||
| 104 | TRAILER STABILIZER AND LEVELER | US14742918 | 2015-06-18 | US20160039622A1 | 2016-02-11 | Thomas Terrance Kimener |
| A method of leveling a parked freight trailer at a loading dock, the method comprising: (a) positioning a portable stabilizing device at least partially underneath a forward portion of the parked freight trailer; (b) positioning a lift associated with the portable stabilizing device to bear weight of the forward portion of the parked freight trailer; (c) reorienting the parked freight trailer so a floor of the parked freight trailer goes from a substantially non-parallel orientation to an approximately parallel orientation with respect to a floor of the loading dock by repositioning at least one of the jack and a landing gear of the parked freight trailer; and, (e) maintaining the lift in a weight bearing position while goods are at least one of unloaded from or loaded onto the parked freight trailer. | ||||||
| 105 | BULK FEEDER | US14408689 | 2012-06-18 | US20150181777A1 | 2015-06-25 | Seiichi Teraoka |
| A bulk feeder for supplying electronic components to a supply position which is provided with a storage section for storing multiple electronic components in a loose state and a supply passage for guiding the electronic components stored in that storage section to an electronic component supply position while arranged in a single line, a section of the supply passage is a section which has flexibility and groove block member which includes an electronic component supply position is moved using the flexibility of that section with flexibility. By this, it is possible to perform correction of the supply position and it is possible to suitably align the electronic component holding position and supply position. | ||||||
| 106 | CHASSIS AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE ALIGNMENT | US14565108 | 2014-12-09 | US20150166135A1 | 2015-06-18 | Hau Nguyen-Phuc Pham |
| This disclosure introduces chassis alignment assemblies for aligning a chassis with a support structure. An example implementation includes a chassis having first wheels, a jacking assembly coupled to the chassis and having second wheels, and a jacking actuation member operable to vertically displace the second wheels relative to the chassis to engage the ground and raise the first wheels off of the ground such that the jacking assembly supports an end of the chassis. Another example implementation includes a chassis, having first wheels, and an outrigger assembly having: a frame movable between transport and alignment orientations; second wheels; and an outrigger actuation member operable to move the frame relative to the chassis. | ||||||
| 107 | Cargo container handling system and associated method | US12951845 | 2010-11-22 | US08408861B2 | 2013-04-02 | Blaine K. Rawdon; Zachary C. Hoisington |
| A system and method for cargo handling is provided. The system includes a transport vehicle including a cargo bay capable of housing a plurality of cargo containers, and a loading dock for coupling to the cargo bay. The system also includes at least one railcar and pylons positioned along a floor of the cargo bay. A predetermined number of pylons are operable to elevate and lower a cargo container within the cargo bay. The present invention also provides a railcar for transporting cargo containers, as well as an apparatus for positioning at least one cargo container within a transport vehicle. The present invention also provides a system for aligning a loading dock and a transport vehicle that includes a mechanism for adjusting the height of the transport vehicle or loading dock, or a plurality of engagement members that are capable of aligning the loading dock and transport vehicle. | ||||||
| 108 | POSITIONING MECHANISM | US13400820 | 2012-02-21 | US20130071200A1 | 2013-03-21 | DONG-CHENG LIU; KUN CHEN; YA-JUAN XIAO |
| A positioning mechanism, used for positioning a material being transported, includes a loading assembly and a positioning assembly. The loading assembly includes a fixing member and a loading member movably fixed to the fixing member for loading the material. The positioning assembly includes a first engaging member mounted on the loading member, and a second engaging member engaged with the first engaging member. The second engaging member includes a mounting plate and a locking rod mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is located beside a predetermined position. The first engaging member defines a connecting portion. The second engaging member includes a locking rod. The locking rod forms a latching end, and the latching end is tapered outwardly along the axis of the locking rod. The latching end engages with the connecting portion to position the loading member to the predetermined position. | ||||||
| 109 | VARIABLE WIDTH CENTRAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM WITH BLOCKING OF REVERSE AND FORWARD MOVEMENT OF TRUCKS FOR LOADING BAYS | US13515702 | 2010-11-29 | US20120282069A1 | 2012-11-08 | Miguel Angel Iglesias Ballester |
| The system comprises at last one longitudinal guide that is independent of the loading bay and disposed on one side of the vertical mid-plane of the loading bay, facing the plane defined by the loading bay and associated with actuating means that trigger the lateral movement thereof, forming a reference for guiding the truck as it is manoeuvred towards the loading bay. At least one of the longitudinal guides comprises a vertical post including illuminated signalling means and detectors for detecting the height and width of the truck approaching the loading bay, as well as moveable wedges associated with actuating means for blocking the truck in the loading bay. | ||||||
| 110 | LOADING DOCK LIGHTING SYSTEMS HAVING WARNING FEATURES | US13030970 | 2011-02-18 | US20110203059A1 | 2011-08-25 | L. Blake Whitley; Richard K. Hoofard |
| Loading dock lighting systems having one or more colored lights for communicating information, such as loading dock equipment status information, to dock operators and/or other personnel working in or around a shipping trailer or other transport vehicle are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a lighting system for illuminating the interior of a transport vehicle during loading/unloading can include a lighting feature that visually communicates information to a person or persons working in the vehicle. The lighting feature can include, for example, one or more lights of various colors and/or flashing lights. | ||||||
| 111 | CARGO CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | US12951845 | 2010-11-22 | US20110070045A1 | 2011-03-24 | Blaine K. Rawdon; Zachary C. Hoisington |
| A system and method for cargo handling is provided. The system includes a transport vehicle including a cargo bay capable of housing a plurality of cargo containers, and a loading dock for coupling to the cargo bay. The system also includes at least one railcar and pylons positioned along a floor of the cargo bay. A predetermined number of pylons are operable to elevate and lower a cargo container within the cargo bay. The present invention also provides a railcar for transporting cargo containers, as well as an apparatus for positioning at least one cargo container within a transport vehicle. The present invention also provides a system for aligning a loading dock and a transport vehicle that includes a mechanism for adjusting the height of the transport vehicle or loading dock, or a plurality of engagement members that are capable of aligning the loading dock and transport vehicle. | ||||||
| 112 | Loading assembly for transport containers and related method of use | US11934617 | 2007-11-02 | US07699575B2 | 2010-04-20 | Nathan Frankel |
| A loading assembly is provided that is configured to load transport containers with bulk material quickly and efficiently. A container support assembly is also provided that facilitate alignment and stable support of the container throughout loading. In use, a load bin of the loading assembly is inserted and retracted relative to the container by a drive mechanism. The barrier assembly confines the contents of the load bin in the container while the bin is retracted, allowing the contents of the bin to remain within the container upon removal of the bin. The container support assembly includes left and right ramps disposed along side the container. The ramps each include a support surface having an increasing height differential with reference to the ground from the distal end to the proximal end. The support assembly further includes an interface assembly configured to attach to the container and to engage the support surfaces of the left and the right ramps to distribute load onto the ramps. Thus, with the container properly positioned, a substantial portion of the container's load is borne by the ramps. | ||||||
| 113 | Cargo container handling system and associated method | US11190675 | 2005-07-27 | US07534082B2 | 2009-05-19 | Blaine K. Rawdon; Zachary C. Hoisington |
| A system and method for cargo handling is provided. The system includes a transport vehicle including a cargo bay capable of housing a plurality of cargo containers, and a loading dock for coupling to the cargo bay. The system also includes at least one railcar and pylons positioned along a floor of the cargo bay. A predetermined number of pylons are operable to elevate and lower a cargo container within the cargo bay. The present invention also provides a railcar for transporting cargo containers, as well as an apparatus for positioning at least one cargo container within a transport vehicle. The present invention also provides a system for aligning a loading dock and a transport vehicle that includes a mechanism for adjusting the height of the transport vehicle or loading dock, or a plurality of engagement members that are capable of aligning the loading dock and transport vehicle. | ||||||
| 114 | LOADING ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORT CONTAINERS AND RELATED METHOD OF USE | US11934617 | 2007-11-02 | US20080038100A1 | 2008-02-14 | Nathan Frankel |
| A loading assembly is provided that is configured to load transport containers with bulk material quickly and efficiently. A container support assembly is also provided that facilitate alignment and stable support of the container throughout loading. In use, a load bin of the loading assembly is inserted and retracted relative to the container by a drive mechanism. The barrier assembly confines the contents of the load bin in the container while the bin is retracted, allowing the contents of the bin to remain within the container upon removal of the bin. The container support assembly includes left and right ramps disposed along side the container. The ramps each include a support surface having an increasing height differential with reference to the ground from the distal end to the proximal end. The support assembly further includes an interface assembly configured to attach to the container and to engage the support surfaces of the left and the right ramps to distribute load onto the ramps. Thus, with the container properly positioned, a substantial portion of the container's load is borne by the ramps. | ||||||
| 115 | Zone specific remote control panel for loading dock equipment | US10918352 | 2004-08-16 | US07256703B2 | 2007-08-14 | Kim Duvernell; Terence Reynard; James C. Alexander |
| A loading dock apparatus remote control is provided. Some embodiments of the invention include a zone specific remote control for loading dock apparatus. Some optional embodiments include a selector switch to select which apparatus the single set of controls will control. Other optional embodiments automatically select the apparatus to be controlled by the single set of controls. A method of operating loading dock apparatus using a remote control is also provided. | ||||||
| 116 | Trailer locking and positioning system | US11401476 | 2006-04-10 | US20070031224A1 | 2007-02-08 | David Lutz |
| A trailer locking and positioning system includes at least one locking device. The locking device includes means for locking a trailer and means for laterally and/or vertically aligning the trailer. | ||||||
| 117 | CONTAINER SUPPORT FOR LOADING TRANSPORT CONTAINERS AND LOADING ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING SAME | US11424846 | 2006-06-16 | US20060285949A1 | 2006-12-21 | Nathan Frankel |
| A loading assembly is provided that is configured to load transport containers with bulk material quickly and efficiently. A container support assembly is also provided that facilitate alignment and stable support of the container throughout loading. In use, a load bin of the loading assembly is inserted and retracted relative to the container by a drive mechanism. The barrier assembly confines the contents of the load bin in the container while the bin is retracted, allowing the contents of the bin to remain within the container upon removal of the bin. The container support assembly includes left and right ramps disposed along side the container. The ramps each include a support surface having an increasing height differential with reference to the ground from the distal end to the proximal end. The support assembly further includes an interface assembly configured to attach to the container and to engage the support surfaces of the left and the right ramps to distribute load onto the ramps. Thus, with the container properly positioned, a substantial portion of the container's load is borne by the ramps | ||||||
| 118 | Compound truck leveler | US11343408 | 2006-01-31 | US20060245869A1 | 2006-11-02 | Grant Leum |
| In a first embodiment of the present invention a compound truck leveler for use with a driveway includes an incline portion having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The embodiment further includes a decline portion having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein the leading edge of the decline portion is attached to the trailing edge of the incline portion and the leading edge of the decline portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the decline portion. | ||||||
| 119 | Dock lighting system | US10843099 | 2004-05-11 | US20050254249A1 | 2005-11-17 | Edward Robbins |
| A dock lighting system fixed adjacent to a doorway to provide navigational aid for truck operators has a substantially linear light source of low luminosity covered by a strip mounted over the linear light source of a brightly colored, translucent to transparent flexible material. | ||||||
| 120 | Zone specific remote master control panel for loading dock equipment | US10918472 | 2004-08-16 | US20050102042A1 | 2005-05-12 | Terence Reynard; James Alexander |
| A loading dock apparatus remote control is provided. Some embodiments of the invention include a zone specific remote control for loading dock apparatus. Some optional embodiments include a selector switch to select which apparatus the single set of controls will control. Other optional embodiments automatically select the apparatus to be controlled by the single set of controls. A method of operating loading dock apparatus using a remote control is also provided. | ||||||
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