VEHICLE RESTRAINING APPARATUS WITH SAFETY MECHANISM

摘要

The invention concerns an apparatus (10) for restraining a vehicle (1) at a loading dock (2). The apparatus comprises a retractable coupling (40) adapted to be releasably connected to the vehicle (1) for restraining the vehicle (1). The apparatus also comprises a locking device (30) adapted to be connected to the loading dock (2). The retractable coupling (40) is connected to the locking device (30). The locking device (30) comprises a straining and blocking device (70) adapted to tension the retractable coupling (40) and to block release of tension of the retractable coupling (40) and a retracting device (60, 80) adapted to retract the retractable coupling (40), Further, the apparatus comprises a safety mechanism (44) adapted to break when the tension of the restraining of the vehicle exceeds a threshold value. A control system (100) comprising the apparatus (10) and at least one sensor (101, 102).