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Access platform system with integrated folding steps

US11421477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2018
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06C9/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An access platform system for enabling access to and from ground-based structures, vehicles, and mobile equipment. The system has a main frame that is attached to or juxtaposed with one or more of the ground-based structures, vehicles, and mobile equipment; a vertical platform displacement assembly attached to the main frame; and a folding steps assembly. The vertical displacement mechanism has a multi-stage apparatus for influencing the stroke of lift cylinders. In one embodiment, the folding steps assembly has folding and unfolding steps.

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