Ramp assembly having a lift and lock mechanism
US6802095B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/134
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ramp assembly for installation in a vehicle includes a ramp platform having a stowed configuration in the vehicle, a deployed configuration extending from the vehicle, and a lift and lock mechanism. The lift and lock mechanism is configured to lock the ramp platform in place when the platform is in a stowed configuration and to facilitate the lifting of the platform when the platform is deployed.
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