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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2000
Ben Fritz, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Kelley Company, Inc., Mequon, WI (US);
Abstract
A method and conversion kit for converting a non-inflatable dock leveler having a lifting mechanism to an inflatable bag dock leveler. The method includes removing the lifting mechanism from the non-inflatable dock leveler and coupling an inflatable lifting assembly to the non-inflatable dock leveler. Removing the lifting mechanism preferably includes removing the spring of a mechanical dock leveler or removing the hydraulic cylinder of a hydraulic dock leveler. The method preferably also includes connecting first and second support members to the non-inflatable dock leveler to support the inflatable lifting assembly. The conversion kit includes an inflatable lifting assembly and a first support member for supporting a first portion of the inflatable lifting assembly. Further preferably, the conversion kit includes a second support member for supporting a second portion of the inflatable lifting assembly.