Patent ID: 8533884
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61G,B60P

Abstract:
1. A ramp assembly for a providing a transition surface from a vehicle floor to an alighting surface, the ramp assembly comprising: (a) a ramp portion coupled for reciprocating movement between a stowed position and a deployed position, the ramp portion having a cam surface disposed thereon; (b) a cam follower having a first axis fixedly located relative to the vehicle floor, the cam follower engaging the cam surface when the ramp portion is in the stowed position to support the ramp portion; (c) a panel, a first end of the panel being rotatably coupled to a first end of the ramp portion about a second axis; (d) a drive arm rotatable about a third axis and operably coupled to the ramp portion; and (e) an actuator operably coupled to the drive arm to rotate the drive arm about the third axis, rotation of the drive arm driving the ramp portion through a first phase and a second phase of a deployment motion, wherein: