WO2009081116A1 - Rampe d'accès - Google Patents

Rampe d'accès Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2009081116A1
WO2009081116A1 PCT/GB2008/004191 GB2008004191W WO2009081116A1 WO 2009081116 A1 WO2009081116 A1 WO 2009081116A1 GB 2008004191 W GB2008004191 W GB 2008004191W WO 2009081116 A1 WO2009081116 A1 WO 2009081116A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
access
ramp assembly
access ramp
vehicle
ramp
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/GB2008/004191
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Robert John Allen
Graeme Douglas Hulls
Original Assignee
Truck-Align Co. Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Truck-Align Co. Ltd filed Critical Truck-Align Co. Ltd
Publication of WO2009081116A1 publication Critical patent/WO2009081116A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P1/00—Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
    • B60P1/43—Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using a loading ramp mounted on the vehicle
    • B60P1/431—Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using a loading ramp mounted on the vehicle the ramp being stored under the loading floor when not in use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G3/00—Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
    • A61G3/02—Loading or unloading personal conveyances; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
    • A61G3/06—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
    • A61G3/061—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like using ramps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G3/00—Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
    • A61G3/02—Loading or unloading personal conveyances; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
    • A61G3/06—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
    • A61G3/067—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like with compartment for horizontally storing the ramp or lift

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an access ramp, a method of installing an access ramp, and a vehicle having an access ramp installed thereon.
  • a manually deployable access ramp assembly for facilitating access to a vehicle, the ramp assembly comprising a support for attachment to the vehicle, and ramp means for forming an access ramp, whereby to deploy the access ramp assembly, the support is extended away from the vehicle and the ramp means is extended from the support to form the access ramp, and wherein at least one of the support and the ramp means is extended manually.
  • Deployment of the ramp assembly can, thus, be effected manually. This is beneficial in terms of reduced weight, cost, complexity and reduction in the number of components of the ramp assembly. It is further beneficial in that there is no reliance upon, for example, the operative status of a motor or ram.
  • the ramp assembly can have negligible tooling costs by using components that are already available, without requiring dedicated manufacture of components.
  • the ramp assembly can easily be made to be compatible with different step or kerb heights or widths.
  • the ramp assembly can be stowed out of sight when it is not being used. It is, thus, not subject to the rigours of daily use.
  • the ramp assembly can be made compliant with various regulations such as the EC Bus Directive, UK PSVAR 1 RPS and the Manual Handling Regulations.
  • the ramp assembly is particularly suited for retrofit onto a vehicle.
  • the support may be manually extended away from the vehicle.
  • the ramp means may be manually extended to form the access ramp.
  • the ramp means may comprise first and second platforms which, when extended, form the access ramp. Since the ramp means is likely to be susceptible to significant wear and tear, having first and second platforms can make it easier and less expensive to replace these, should this be required. Furthermore, having first and second platforms can afford a greater degree of customisability as compared to a single ramp surface. It can also result in significant saving of space, since the access ramp assembly extends a relatively short distance widthwise across the vehicle, when stowed. This can also result in a ramp which subtends a smaller angle with the horizontal, i.e. has a relatively small gradient, when deployed. This is beneficial in terms of accessing the vehicle via the access ramp.
  • the first platform may comprise attachment means for attachment to a step edge of the vehicle. This can result in a stronger connection as between the access ramp and the vehicle. Accordingly, a greater weight can be supported on the access ramp.
  • the first and second platform members may be pivotally connected to each other.
  • This provides a mechanically simple means by which the first and second platform members can be connected, while still defining a relatively strong, reliable, and relatively smooth access ramp.
  • the first and second platform members may be telescopically connected to each other. This also provides a relatively mechanically simple means by which the first and second platform members can be connected, while still defining a relatively strong, reliable, and relatively smooth access ramp.
  • the support may be connected to the vehicle by means of a runner arrangement.
  • Runner arrangements such as roller runners, are normally readily available and "off-the- shelf runner arrangements may be sufficient for this purpose. This also means that replacing or upgrading the runner arrangement need not involve machining specialist parts, but may be possible with easily obtainable parts.
  • the runner arrangement can provide a smooth and reliable glide-like effect when sliding the support into the vehicle.
  • the access ramp assembly may further comprise a protective flap arranged on an external side of the access ramp assembly or the vehicle.
  • the protective flap minimises exposure of the access ramp assembly to undesired objects, such as mud and street litter, when stowed. It also serves an aesthetic purpose, namely to hide away the internal components of the access ramp assembly, which may be considered to be unsightly.
  • the access ramp assembly may further comprise handle means for facilitating manual deployment of the access ramp assembly.
  • the handle means makes it easier for an operator to deploy the access ramp assembly.
  • a handle is particularly suitable, although a locking arrangement or latch, for example a bolt lock or latching bolt, may also be suitable.
  • a latch is advantageous in that it can prevent accidental withdrawal of the access ramp assembly from the vehicle.
  • the access ramp may include upstanding sidewalls.
  • the sidewalls can prevent the wheels thereof from straying off the side of the access ramp, which might otherwise cause injury.
  • the access ramp assembly may further comprise load-bearing support means for supporting the support.
  • the load-bearing support means bears part of the load of the support so as to reduce the load supported by the connection between the support and the vehicle.
  • the load-bearing support means could be a pair of struts that are pivotally connected to the support at its outer edge. These can automatically provide additional support.
  • the access ramp assembly may be motorless. As explained above, this is beneficial in terms of reduced weight, cost, complexity and reduction in the number of components of the access ramp assembly. It is further beneficial in that there is no reliance upon the operative status of a motor.
  • the access ramp assembly may be ramless. As explained above, this is beneficial in terms of reduced weight, cost, complexity and reduction in the number of components of the access ramp assembly. It is further beneficial in that there is no reliance upon the operative status of a ram.
  • the access ramp may be pivotally attached at its inner edge to the outer edge of the support, wherein the ramp includes an attachment means at its outer edge so that the ramp can be folded back to engage a step edge of the vehicle, whereby the support and the ramp form a cantilevered structure.
  • a method of installing an access ramp assembly on a vehicle comprising providing an access ramp assembly as described above and installing the access ramp assembly on the vehicle.
  • a vehicle comprising an access ramp assembly as described above.
  • the access ramp assembly may be installed under a threshold adjacent a doorway of the vehicle.
  • a two-stage manually deployable access ramp assembly for facilitating access to a vehicle, the assembly being installable on an underside of the vehicle, and comprising a ramp support and first and second platforms, each pivotally connected to the platform support, wherein, to deploy the access ramp assembly, in a first stage the ramp support is manually slid away from the vehicle, and in a subsequent second stage the first and second platforms are each manually rotated away from the vehicle to define an access ramp, whereby to facilitate access to the vehicle.
  • a manually deployable access ramp assembly for facilitating access to a vehicle, the ramp assembly comprising an outwardly extendable support and an access ramp pivotally attached thereto at its inner edge, wherein the ramp includes an attachment at its outer edge so that the ramp can be folded back to engage a step edge of the vehicle, whereby the support and the ramp form a rigid triangulated structure.
  • the support is 'self-supporting' in the sense that it does not need to be supported by a connection to the ground below it.
  • the vehicle may be any one of a bus, a minibus, a coach, or a train.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a storage arrangement underneath a bus in which a ramp assembly is stowed;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a partly deployed ramp assembly
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a fully deployed ramp assembly
  • Figure 4 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a pivoting ramp assembly being stowed in the storage arrangement
  • Figure 5 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the pivoting ramp assembly, after a first deployment step
  • Figure 6 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the pivoting ramp assembly, after a second deployment step;
  • Figure 7 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the pivoting ramp assembly fully deployed onto a pavement;
  • Figure 8 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the pivoting ramp assembly fully deployed onto a road;
  • Figure 9 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a pivoting ramp assembly which has a load-bearing support plate;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of a modified version of the ramp assembly of
  • Figure 1 which further includes sidewalls
  • Figure 11 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a storage arrangement underneath a bus, in which a telescopic ramp assembly is stowed;
  • Figure 12 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the telescopic ramp assembly, after a first deployment step
  • Figure 13 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the telescopic ramp assembly, after a second deployment step
  • Figure 14 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a telescopic ramp assembly fully deployed onto a road; and Figure 15 is a perspective view of a partly deployed ramp assembly having struts and a latch.
  • a manually deployable access ramp assembly generally referred to as a "ramp assembly” and designated by reference sign 10
  • a ramp assembly is stowed in a sealed mounting box 11 under the threshold 12 of the doorway of a bus 13 and behind a rectangular protective flap 14 pivotally connected to the bus 13 at its lower edge.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is, thus, hidden from view in Figure 1.
  • the ramp assembly 10 Since the ramp assembly 10 is installed under the threshold 12, it is not subjected to the daily wear and tear caused by passengers as would be the case with an exposed- type ramp.
  • the ramp assembly 10 can be kept in a clean and safe position for the operator and does not pose a potential tripping or stumbling hazard for passengers when it is stowed.
  • the flap 14 is flush with a doorsill 15 of the bus 13.
  • the flap 14 can be manually flipped down to allow access to the ramp assembly 10 when required.
  • the flap 14 serves to provide a more aesthetic appearance to the bus 13 by visually concealing the ramp assembly 10 when stowed.
  • the flap 14 also serves to reduce exposure of the ramp assembly 10 to undesired matter, such as mud or street litter, when stowed.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is partly deployed.
  • the ramp assembly 10 includes a stainless steel support frame 20, which is slidably connected to the bus 13 by means of runners 21.
  • the runners 21 bear the load of the support frame 20 and are an 'off-the-shelf roller drawer runner arrangement in the form of two runners slidably connected by means of a roller.
  • any suitable runners 21 can be used.
  • the runners 21 enable the support frame 20 to be moved smoothly between a retracted, i.e. stowed, position and an extended, i.e. deployed, position, as indicated by arrow A.
  • a foldable access ramp or board 22 is pivotally connected to the support frame 20 at its outer edge 23.
  • the access ramp 22 comprises first and second rectangular platforms or stages 24, 25, which are retracted, i.e. stowed, in a face-to-face condition. When extended, i.e. deployed, the platforms 24, 25 form the access ramp 22.
  • the platforms 24, 25 are each pivotally connected to the support frame 20 about a solid pivot at the pivoting edge 23 so that they can each be extended or unfolded, i.e. rotated, upwards and away from the bus 13 as indicated by arrow B.
  • the platforms 24, 25 are each provided with a non-slip working surface to improve grip.
  • each of the platforms 24, 25 is slightly less than that of the support frame 20. This is so that, when the support frame 20 is drawn away from the bus 13, the platforms 24, 25 can be rotated.
  • a downwardly depending flange 26 extends along the entire width of the free end of the first platform 24 for releasable attachment to the step edge of the threshold 15.
  • a C-shaped handle 27 is attached at its free ends to the support frame 20 to facilitate retraction and extension of the ramp assembly 10. The handle 27 helps to reduce the exposure of ramp assembly operator to, for example, grease and dirt within the ramp assembly 10. The handle 27 also facilitates deployment in accordance with health and safety recommendations and/or regulations.
  • the ramp assembly 10 fully deployed.
  • the first platform 24 has been rotated back towards the bus 13 as indicated by arrow C.
  • the flange 26 securely engages the threshold 15 so that the access ramp 22 formed by the platforms 24, 25 is securely attached to the bus 13.
  • the runners 21 are locked such that transverse movement of the ramp assembly 10 is prevented.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is shown as having sidewalls 40, which taper at the free ends of the platforms 24, 25.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is stowed within the storage arrangement.
  • the bus 13 has been lowered such that the vertical distance from its floor to the road 41 is approximately 375mm.
  • Figure 5 shows the first step of deploying the ramp assembly 10. From the stowed configuration, the protective flap 14 is flipped downwards to allow access to the ramp assembly 10. The support frame 20 is then pulled away from the bus 13 by means of the handle 27, as indicated by arrow A. The support frame 20 is pulled sufficiently far from the step edge of the threshold 15 that the platforms 24, 25 can be freely rotated about the edge 23 to form the ramp 22.
  • Figure 6 shows the second step of deploying the ramp assembly 10. From the first deployment step, the second platform 25 is rotated about the edge 23 until its free end contacts the pavement 60, which is approximately 125mm high. This is indicated by arrow B.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is fully deployed. From the second deployment step, the first platform 24 is rotated about the edge 23 until its flanged end 26 is clear of the outer edge of the threshold 15. The support frame 20 is then pushed slightly back towards the bus 13 and the first platform 24 is rotated back towards the bus 13, as indicated by arrow C, such that the flange 26 securely engages the threshold 15.
  • other arrangements of cantilevered structures can be formed; not only a triangular-shaped structure.
  • the first platform 24 When fully deployed, the first platform 24 subtends an angle of approximately 7° with the horizontal, and the second platform 25 approximately 9°. Accordingly, the first and second platforms 24, 25 form a fairly smooth access ramp 22 from the pavement 60 to the bus 13 to facilitate access thereto.
  • a ramp assembly 10 constructed as above can help to provide a consistent gradient.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is fully deployed onto the road 41 , rather than the pavement 60. Instead of the second platform 25 subtending an angle of approximately 9° with the horizontal, it subtends an angle of approximately 18°.
  • a modified ramp assembly 10 includes a load-bearing support in the form of a support plate 90.
  • the support plate 90 is connected to the underside of the bus 13 adjacent the support frame 20 and projects outward to restrict downward movement of the support frame 20.
  • the support plate 90 may be a dedicated component solely for bearing the load of the support frame 20.
  • the flap 14 can constitute the support plate 90 and can itself be supported by one or more swing arms 91 which are connected to an underside of the bus 13.
  • a modified ramp assembly 10 includes upstanding sidewalls 100 on both lateral sides of the first and second platforms 24, 25. Neither the free ends of the platforms 24, 25 nor their pivoting edges 23 includes sidewalls, since these could hinder access to the bus 13, particularly for a wheelchair.
  • a telescopically mounted ramp assembly 10 onto the road 41 will now be described with reference to Figures 11 to 14.
  • the method is similar to that described with reference to Figures 4 to 7 with the exception that the platforms 24, 25 are telescopically, instead of pivotally, connected to each other.
  • the platforms 24, 25 are telescopically, instead of pivotally, connected to each other.
  • the upper edges of the sidewalls of the first platform 24 may be flanged inwardly to retain the sidewalls of the second platform 25.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is stowed within the storage arrangement.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is almost identical to that described above, with the exception that the support frame 20 is significantly shorter, as will become apparent from the description below.
  • Figure 12 shows the first step of deploying the ramp assembly 10. From the stowed configuration, the protective flap 14 is flipped downwards to allow access to the ramp assembly 10. Although the flap 14 is described as being flipped downwards, it could be connected to the bus 13 at its upper edge and could be flipped upwards to allow access to the ramp assembly 10. The second platform 25 is then pulled away from the bus 13 by means of the handle 27, as indicated by arrow A. The second platform 25 is telescopically mounted within the first platform 24 and is slid away from the bus 13 until it reaches a maximum extension within the first platform 24.
  • Figure 13 shows the second step of deploying the ramp assembly 10. From the first deployment step, the second platform 25 is pulled further away from the bus 13, and drags the support frame 20 and the first platform 24 along the runners 21 and away from the bus 13 with it. The support frame 20 and the platforms 24, 24 are pulled away together until they reach a maximum extension away from the bus 13.
  • the ramp assembly 10 is fully deployed. From the second deployment step, the first and second platforms 24, 25 are pivoted about the pivot connection with the support frame 20 until they both point towards the road 41 and the second platform 25 contacts the road surface. Thus, when fully deployed, the first and second platforms 24, 25 define a fairly smooth access ramp 22 from the road surface 41 to the bus 13 to facilitate access thereto. Referring to Figure 15, a further ramp assembly 10 is shown.
  • the support frame 20 is inclined slightly downwardly to the horizontal and includes a pair of supporting struts 110 (only one is visible) on either side of the access ramp 22.
  • the struts 110 are pivotally connected at their outer edge to the outer edge 23 of the support frame 20 adjacent the access ramp 22.
  • the inner edges of the struts 110 are not connected to the bus 13 so that they are free to pivot in the vertical plane.
  • the struts 110 automatically pivot naturally about their pivoting end 23 and drop down onto a horizontal internal ledge 112 provided at the bottom of the mounting box 11.
  • the struts 110 therefore give additional support to the support frame 20.
  • the struts 110 are simply lifted from the ledge 112 and can be slid back inside the mounting box 11 with the support frame 20.
  • a latching bolt 114 is provided at the outer edge 23 of the support frame 20.
  • the latching bolt 114 is slidably mounted on the external edge 23 such that it can be slid widthwise, as indicated by arrow D, along the external edge 23.
  • the latching bolt 114 includes a projection 116 which mates with a corresponding detent 118 in the mounting box.
  • the latching bolt 114 may be resiliently biased towards the detent 118 such that a positive force is required to overcome the latch. This reduces the risk of accidental deployment of the access ramp 22.
  • the term “manual” is used herein to mean that the ramp assembly 10 can be fully deployed by hand.
  • the term “motorless” is used herein to mean that the ramp assembly 10 does not require a motor for deployment.
  • the term “ramless” is used herein to mean that the ramp assembly 10 does not require a ram, for example a pneumatic or hydraulic ram, for operation.
  • the ramp assembly 10 has been described as being installed on a bus 13, it will be appreciated that it could be installed on any other vehicle or even a building. It particularly, but not exclusively, applies to high-floored public service vehicles, to which wheelchair access is required.
  • the ramp assembly 10 may be installed on a minibus, coach or train in a similar manner.
  • the term "installed” has been used to describe the relationship between the ramp assembly 10 and the bus 13, it will be understood that the ramp assembly 10 may be integrally formed with, i.e. pre-installed on the bus 13 or other object. Yet still furthermore, although the ramp assembly 10 has been described as being manual, it will be appreciated that some or all of the deployment steps could be effected or assisted by, for example, a motor or ram.
  • ramp assembly 10 has been described as having two platforms 24, 25, it will be appreciated that a different number of platforms could be used and that this will largely depend upon the specific requirements for the ramp assembly 10. For example, three platforms may be used to form a longer access ramp 22. A ramp assembly 10 with three platforms will normally require additional deployment steps.
  • the access ramp 22 has been described as comprising first and second platforms 24, 25, it will be appreciated that the access ramp 22 or each platform 24, 25 could comprise a pair of parallel tracks, sufficiently spaced permit a wheelchair to be wheeled up it into the vehicle. In the event that only wheelchairs will require access to the vehicle 13, the overall amount of material required for manufacturing the access ramp 22 can be reduced.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Step Arrangements And Article Storage (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un ensemble manuel de rampe (10) disposé sur une partie inférieure d'un bus (13). Pour déployer l'ensemble de rampe (10), un support (20) est manuellement écarté du bus (13) au moyen d'une poignée (27). Une première et une seconde plate-forme (24, 25), toutes deux fixées de manière pivotante sur le support (20), subissent alors une rotation imprimée manuellement jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité libre de la seconde plate-forme (25) entre en contact avec une bordure de trottoir ou une route ; après que le support a été repoussé légèrement en direction du bus, un élément à bride (26) situé sur la première plate-forme (24) est manuellement fixé à un seuil de porte du bus (13). La première et la seconde plate-forme (24, 25) définissent ainsi une rampe d'accès (22) lisse et régulière permettant de faciliter l'accès au bus (13), notamment pour un fauteuil roulant. Il est possible de relier la première et la seconde plate-forme (24, 25) de manière télescopique plutôt que pivotante.
PCT/GB2008/004191 2007-12-20 2008-12-19 Rampe d'accès WO2009081116A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0724883.4 2007-12-20
GB0724883A GB2455764A (en) 2007-12-20 2007-12-20 Manually-deployable access ramp assembly

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2009081116A1 true WO2009081116A1 (fr) 2009-07-02

Family

ID=39048467

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB2008/004191 WO2009081116A1 (fr) 2007-12-20 2008-12-19 Rampe d'accès

Country Status (2)

Country Link
GB (1) GB2455764A (fr)
WO (1) WO2009081116A1 (fr)

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8590159B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2013-11-26 Lift-U, Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
US8769823B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2014-07-08 Lift-U, A Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
US8938837B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2015-01-27 Lift-U, Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
AT515195B1 (de) * 2014-04-07 2015-07-15 Knorr Bremse Gmbh Division Ife Automatic Door Systems Bewegliches Trittbrett
CN107433896A (zh) * 2017-07-24 2017-12-05 池州市勇攀智岩机电有限公司 一种医疗设备用运输车
CN108652839A (zh) * 2018-03-28 2018-10-16 曾正扬 一种辅助轮椅上公交车装置
CN109435857A (zh) * 2018-12-30 2019-03-08 利谙简工业技术（南京）有限公司 车用无障碍导行装置
WO2021003216A1 (fr) 2019-07-03 2021-01-07 The Braun Corporation Ensemble rampe à position de rampe surélevée

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2518396B (en) * 2013-09-20 2020-02-19 Advanced Vehicle Concepts Ltd A vehicle, device and method for loading a vehicle
DE102014001105B4 (de) 2014-01-29 2018-06-21 Man Truck & Bus Ag Rollstuhlrampe an einem Fahrzeug, insbesondere an einem Bus, Kassettenbauteil und Fahrzeug mit einer Rollstuhlrampe
DE102018202186B4 (de) 2018-02-13 2023-03-09 Audi Ag Fahrzeugkarosserie für ein Fahrzeug mit einem verschiebbaren Türschwellerabschnitt im Bereich einer Fahrzeugtüröffnung

Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE590203C (de) * 1932-10-16 1933-12-28 Wright Barclay Rampe fuer Kraftfahrzeuge
GB2009097A (en) * 1977-10-04 1979-06-13 Hems C E Apparatus for Mounting a Wheel Chair in a Motor Vehicle
GB2322353A (en) * 1997-02-24 1998-08-26 Ricon Corp Ramp assemblies
US20020110444A1 (en) * 2001-01-26 2002-08-15 Navarro Sebastian Garcia Drive mechanism for a vehicle access system
DE202007006863U1 (de) * 2007-05-10 2007-08-23 Schliess- Und Sicherungssysteme Gmbh Ein- und Ausstiegshilfe für Fahrzeuge des Personenverkehrs
US20070237614A1 (en) * 2006-04-06 2007-10-11 Johnson Robert A Ramp apparatus for use with an automotive vehicle
US20070284904A1 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Evandro Carvalho Transformable tail gate for truck bed

Family Cites Families (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3730361A (en) * 1971-07-28 1973-05-01 Zink R Vehicle ramp
US5253410A (en) * 1991-04-08 1993-10-19 Magline, Inc. Retractable underbody truck ramp and method of making
US5160236A (en) * 1991-07-31 1992-11-03 Redding Edward M Retractable van side door ramp
GB9522368D0 (en) * 1995-11-01 1996-01-03 Taurus Bodies Vehicle access ramps
GB9821674D0 (en) * 1998-10-05 1998-12-02 Intellitec Mv Ltd Ramp
US6431815B1 (en) * 2000-09-22 2002-08-13 Bustin Industrial Products, Inc. Foldable retractable loading ramp assembly
WO2003018355A1 (fr) * 2001-08-22 2003-03-06 The Braun Corporation Rampe d'acces a barrieres laterales pour fauteuils roulants

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE590203C (de) * 1932-10-16 1933-12-28 Wright Barclay Rampe fuer Kraftfahrzeuge
GB2009097A (en) * 1977-10-04 1979-06-13 Hems C E Apparatus for Mounting a Wheel Chair in a Motor Vehicle
GB2322353A (en) * 1997-02-24 1998-08-26 Ricon Corp Ramp assemblies
US20020110444A1 (en) * 2001-01-26 2002-08-15 Navarro Sebastian Garcia Drive mechanism for a vehicle access system
US20070237614A1 (en) * 2006-04-06 2007-10-11 Johnson Robert A Ramp apparatus for use with an automotive vehicle
US20070284904A1 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Evandro Carvalho Transformable tail gate for truck bed
DE202007006863U1 (de) * 2007-05-10 2007-08-23 Schliess- Und Sicherungssysteme Gmbh Ein- und Ausstiegshilfe für Fahrzeuge des Personenverkehrs

Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8590159B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2013-11-26 Lift-U, Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
US8769823B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2014-07-08 Lift-U, A Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
US8938837B1 (en) 2009-10-07 2015-01-27 Lift-U, Division Of Hogan Mfg., Inc. Ramp assembly installation method
US10071752B2 (en) 2014-04-07 2018-09-11 Knorr-Bremse Gmbh Movable footboard for a vehicle door
AT515195A4 (de) * 2014-04-07 2015-07-15 Knorr Bremse Gmbh Division Ife Automatic Door Systems Bewegliches Trittbrett
AT515195B1 (de) * 2014-04-07 2015-07-15 Knorr Bremse Gmbh Division Ife Automatic Door Systems Bewegliches Trittbrett
CN107433896A (zh) * 2017-07-24 2017-12-05 池州市勇攀智岩机电有限公司 一种医疗设备用运输车
CN107433896B (zh) * 2017-07-24 2019-09-27 马鞍山铭成科技信息咨询有限公司 一种医疗设备用运输车
CN108652839A (zh) * 2018-03-28 2018-10-16 曾正扬 一种辅助轮椅上公交车装置
CN109435857A (zh) * 2018-12-30 2019-03-08 利谙简工业技术（南京）有限公司 车用无障碍导行装置
WO2021003216A1 (fr) 2019-07-03 2021-01-07 The Braun Corporation Ensemble rampe à position de rampe surélevée
EP3994032A4 (fr) * 2019-07-03 2023-07-12 The Braun Corporation Ensemble rampe à position de rampe surélevée
US11911321B2 (en) 2019-07-03 2024-02-27 The Braun Corporation Ramp assembly with raised ramp position

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB0724883D0 (en) 2008-01-30
GB2455764A (en) 2009-06-24

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
WO2009081116A1 (fr) Rampe d'accès
US10525891B1 (en) Trailer step assembly
CN110650867B (zh) 具有坡道的安装在挂接装置上的承载系统
US20100230209A1 (en) Quick disconnect ladder assembly
US6345950B1 (en) Telescoping ramp comprised of modular units
US5674043A (en) Retractable wheelchair lift mechanism for storage compartment of a commercial vehicle
US11951819B2 (en) Skeleton for truck bed and convertible top
US8590917B2 (en) Fifth-wheel trailer with an adjustable floor and a method for its use
CA2930684C (fr) Chariot destine a un helicoptere
US4930797A (en) Safety step system
WO2014197167A1 (fr) Interface d'embarquement d'avion à seuil de porte bas
US20080088146A1 (en) Mobile tent trailer
GB2150526A (en) Ramp
EP0003950B1 (fr) Plate-forme élévatrice pour fauteuil roulant
AU2008252032B2 (en) Collapsible Stairway
US20200031211A1 (en) Skeleton for truck bed and convertible top
KR101424388B1 (ko) 장애인 차량용 리프트 장치
US6832667B1 (en) Vehicle-mounted mobile adjustable ramp system
GB2515157A (en) Ramp assembly
US20080226435A1 (en) Loading and unloading apparatus for trailer body
US20240122774A1 (en) Wheelchair Lift Assembly for Vehicles
EP0739193A1 (fr) Systeme de levage pour charger et decharger un fauteuil roulant dans un vehicule
GB2505547A (en) Slidable vehicle accommodation extension
GB2536245A (en) Step assembly
JPH068096U (ja) 車両のラダー装置

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 08864436

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 08864436

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1