Dock leveler having an inflatable member

A dock leveler for use in a loading dock, the dock leveler comprising;

• a ramp having at least two beams and being pivotal between a generally horizontal lowered position and an upwardly-inclined raised position;
• an inflatable assembly positioned under the ramp and adapted to move the ramp between the lowered position and the raised position;
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• a gas moving device positioned between the at least two beams and fluidly connected to the inflatable assembly.

A dock leveler for use in a loading dock, the dock leveler comprising:

• a ramp pivotal between a generally horizontal lowered position and an upwardly-inclined raised position;
• an inflatable assembly positioned under the ramp and adapted to move the ramp between the lowered position and the raised position;
• and
• a conduit fluidly connected to the top of the inflatable assembly, the conduit providing gas to the top of the inflatable assembly.

A dock leveler for use in a loading dock, the dock leveler comprising:

• a ramp having at least two beams and being pivotal between a generally horizontal lowered position and an upwardly-inclined raised position;
• an inflatable assembly positioned under the ramp and adapted to move the ramp between the lowered position and the raised position;
• and
• a conduit positioned between the at least two beams and fluidly connected to the inflatable assembly.