Patent ID: 7032720

Claim:
A wheel chock restraint system, comprising a wheel chock; a supporting element mounted on a ground in a vicinity of a loading dock, a wheel chock support means connected by one end to said wheel chock and by another end in a vicinity of said loading dock, wherein a base portion of said chock is provided with a first engagement means, wherein said first engagement means are directed downwardly outwardly in relation to said loading dock, and wherein said supporting element is provided with a corresponding second engagement means, wherein said first engagement means are adapted to cooperate with said second engagement means thus creating a retention force, said retention force is directed away from said loading dock and prevents said chock from sliding away when a vehicle makes an attempt to depart prematurely from said loading dock and wherein said wheel chock support means is adapted to assure a secure positioning of said chock under the wheel of said vehicle during loading and unloading operation by means of creating an engagement force directed towards said loading dock and pressing said chock against said wheel.