Patent ID: 8590159
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B60P,B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a ramp assembly into a vehicle, the vehicle having a floor, a vehicle well disposed in the floor, and first and second ramp support members, the method comprising: moving the ramp assembly with respect to the vehicle well, the ramp assembly disposed in a stowed position with a top surface facing upwardly away from the vehicle floor; affixing mounts to the first ramp support member as a first end of the ramp assembly is supported in place, the mounts capable of supporting the first end of the ramp assembly and maintaining a vertical position of the ramp assembly while permitting horizontal movement of the ramp assembly within the vehicle well once affixed thereto; adjusting a position of the ramp assembly so that the top surface of the ramp assembly is substantially flush with the vehicle floor; and securing a second end of the ramp assembly to the second ramp support member.