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Geared ramp assembly with raised ramp position and side rails and method of use

US12409769B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

The Braun Corporation · DE

Inventors

Adam Smith · Indianapolis, US
Justin M. Kline · Westfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2023
Grant date	Sep 9, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 18, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G3/0808
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ramp assembly to accommodate a wheel-chaired passenger to enter or exit a motorized vehicle having a conventional floor includes a frame, a ramp, and a side rail assembly. The ramp is slidably coupled to the frame for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. Once extended, the rear end of the ramp is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The side rail assembly is moveable from a collapsed position to a lifted position as the ramp moves from the lowered position to the raised position.

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