Modular and Impactable Frame with Integrated Leveler
AssigneeLeum Engineering, Inc.
InventorsGrant Leum, Eric Demerath
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Abstract
A modular and impactable frame which includes an integrated dock leveler. The frame includes opposing front plates, opposing side members, opposing base members and an integral bracing structure which connects each side member to a respective base member, the base members each have a base plate and a pair of front and back supporting legs, each base plate is secured to the grade and is adjustable in a side-to-side direction as well as adjustable in a front-to-back direction so as to securely conform to and attach to the contour of the grade.
Claims10
A modular and impactable frame having an integrated dock leveler with a planar member, the frame including opposing front plates, opposing side members, opposing base members and an integral bracing structure connecting each side member to a respective base member, the base members each having a base plate and a pair of front and back supporting legs, each base plate being secured to the grade and being adjustable between a left-side to right-side direction as well as adjustable in a front-to-back direction so as to allow for leveling on uneven ground and to securely attach to the grade, wherein the front plates absorb impact from a vehicle and transfer an impact load to the integral bracing structure and each base plate.
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