Patent ID: 8074768
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: B60R,E06C

Abstract:
1. An access ladder, the access ladder configurable from an extended position for providing access to a structure and a stowed position, the ladder comprising: an elongated first member having a first end and a second end and connected to the structure; at least one first step extending laterally from the first member; an elongated second member associated with the first member and configured for translational movement relative to the first member, the second member having at least one second step extending laterally from the second member, wherein the first member is hollow at the second end and wherein the second member is configured to extend from within the second end; and a link pivotally and slidably engaging an elongate channel formed in the elongate second member, the link extending between the second member and the structure through a slot formed in and extending through a surface of the first member, such that rotation of the first member from the extended position to the stowed position moves the second member translationally relative to the first member, thereby moving said at least one second step towards said at least one first step.