Patent ID: 8869332

Claim:
A mobile loading dock system comprising: a fork-engaging sleeve having an underside from which a slot-engaging member protrudes downward, the slot-engaging member including a downward-protruding rod portion and a flange-end portion connected thereto, the flange-end portion having a tapered-upward-facing surface; and a planar ramp member having a lower end terminating in a lower edge and an upper end including an upper edge, the lower edge having a slot substantially parallel to the length of the ramp member for engagement with the slot-engaging member, the slot includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion for guiding the slot-engaging member toward the second portion wherein the slot-engaging member is securable, the second portion including an arc-shaped member affixed to an underside of the ramp member, the arc-shaped member for receiving the flange-end portion, the arc-shaped member including a concave-interior surface for securement of the slot-engaging member and for interaction with the tapered-upward-facing surface thereby enabling movement of the ramp member; whereby the slot-engaging member is connectable to a fork truck for positioning of the ramp member.