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US 10,683,622 B2Granted
Gangway having position locking assembly
AssigneeSafe Rack LLC
InventorsJeff W. Reichert, Jeffrey David Scott
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Abstract
A gangway comprising a fixed platform. A support structure is connected to the fixed platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the fixed platform. A releasable position locking assembly that inhibits rotation of the support structure in a raising direction is also provided. The releasable locking assembly includes a closed-loop fluid arrangement.
Claims9
A gangway comprising:
- a support structure having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the support structure being pivotally connected to a platform;
- a cage assembly pivotally connected to the distal end of the support structure;
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- a releasable position locking assembly that inhibits rotation of said support structure in a raising direction, said releasable locking assembly including a closed-loop fluid arrangement having a cylinder in which a piston reciprocates and fluid handling components that selectively allow flow of fluid to a first side of said piston for raising of said support structure when the releasable position locking assembly is unlocked.
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