Patent ID: 7600282
Filing Date: 2009-10-13
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A height-adjustable docking buffer for the protection of a building façade when a vehicle is docked in a building opening, comprising a fixed mounting frame and a height-adjustable buffer block for a loading ramp or a transfer bridge, wherein the buffer block comprises an essentially horizontal bumper bar ( 55 ) having at least one docking bumper ( 9 ), having ends which, in the area of said ends, are height-adjustable on said mounting frame wherein the bumper is upwardly operably moved and positioned with respect to the building facade to protect the facade; said mounting frame comprises pillars comprising respective lower and upper ends, and means for attaching the lower ends to a fixedly disposed surface, whereby with the bumper bar upwardly operably disposed, the loading ramp or transfer bridge is movably operable for loading or unloading and the façade is protected.