OVERHEAD COILING CLOSURE HOOD GUARD

摘要

The disclosed invention prevents damage to a hood and its contents. In a preferred embodiment, a first and second support member are mounted on either side of an access opening. A cross member is slidably retained in a protective, starting position within the support members. The cross member is preferably positioned above the access opening in front of a coiling door hood such that a striking force directed at the hood first encounters the cross member. When struck, the cross member slidably retracts against a force assembly to dissipate the striking force and upon withdrawal of the striking force the cross member returns without human intervention to the protective, starting position.

主权项

1. An overhead hood guard comprising:
a movable cross member supported by a deflectable first and deflectable second support member; and a force assembly connected to a deflectable support member and operatively holding the cross member in a protective, starting position; wherein upon receiving a cross member impact force the cross member deflects, the support member deflects, and the force assembly absorbs the force.