Patent ID: 6442783
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An edge of dock leveler for mounting on an edge of an existing loading dock, comprising:a) a faceplate fastened to said loading dock; b) a deck pivotably mounted to said faceplate; c) a lip pivotably mounted to said deck; d) said faceplate including a gusset including recess means for receiving and retaining a distal edge of said lip; e) said leveler including three configurations including: i) a first configuration in which said deck is generally horizontal and said lip hangs downwardly depending therefrom; ii) a second configuration in which said deck is generally vertical and supported by said distal edge of said lip received in said recess means of said gusset; and iii) a third configuration in which said deck is generally horizontal or slightly angled with respect to horizontal and said lip is extended generally co-planar with said deck and with said distal edge of said lip adapted to be supported by a surface of a floor of a vehicle adapted to be located adjacent said loading dock.