Patent ID: 11963913
Assignee: API CZ S.R.O.
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A  B

Claim 6:
7. A foldable ramp for wheelchair access to a passenger car door, comprising:
a one-part or multi-part entry platform that is configured to be arranged in several positions including an entry position where the ramp is folded out of the car to allow wheelchair access to the car, a transport position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in an upright position, and a passive position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in a lying position;
a pivoting mechanism configured to mount the entry platform to the passenger car; and
a biasing means configured to act against a gravitation force of the entry platform while:
the entry platform moves between the entry position and the transport position, and/or
the platform moves between the passive position and the transport position, wherein:

the biasing means includes an actuator, and a force transmitter configured to connect the actuator to the pivoting entry platform; and
the actuator extends in a direction across a lengthwise axis of the car.