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Boarding and/or entering aid for vehicles that carry passengers

US7926827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R3/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A boarding and/or entry aid for vehicles for carrying passengers is described, having a rectangular frame (3) and a step plate (2) supported movably in it. The frame (3) has two parallel lateral parts (4), which are joined together at rear ends by an end profile (5) and in a region spaced apart from it by at least one bracing strut. The lateral parts (4), end profile (5) and bracing strut are provided according to the invention with positioning means (14, 15) that engage one another in form-locking fashion.

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