Dock Pit

[JonYoung]

I was wonding if anyone know of how fat a trailer and cab can pivet on the kingpin up and down for backing into a truck dock. what would help out the most is a drawing that shows a max of slopes in a truck dock.

 

[civilperson]

The fork lifts that load the trailers are a limiting factor for the parked location of the trailer. Standard for elevating docks is +/- 2% with level grade between the axle locations preferred. The trailers can be cranked up for hitching but a 10% grade up and a 6% grade down from the stopped tractor is a good limit, (less in snow areas).

 

[PELS]

Not sure what you're asking but check out the information on this link:

http://home.rmci.net/xtreme/bumpers/approach.html

 

[JonYoung]

Thanks for the responce but I'm looking for a drawing that shows the maximum slope for a semi truck that backs into the dock. I have one more question dose anyone know the angle the cab vs trailer through the kingpin can go?

 

[PELS]

There is some maximum slope info in this thread:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=81661

 

[eea]

PELS link is great. I was going to suggest getting a copy of Kelly's Dock Handbook as well, but it is in the posted link. Great tips.