Patent ID: 9021643
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A curb ramp comprising: a deck platform, the deck platform having a length at least as long as a long wheel base of a cart used on the curb ramp to prevent tail drag of the cart, the deck platform having a lower edge, and a raised edge, opposite the lower edge, the deck platform forming a continuous slope from the lower edge to the raised edge; side supports disposed on each side of the deck platform, the side supports extending above an upper plane of the deck platform to prevent a load from sliding off the sides of the deck platform; a curb stop piece disposed on the raised edge of the deck platform; a plurality of braces disposed under the deck platform; a plurality of perforations formed in at least one of the side supports to reduce the weight of the curb ramp while maintaining structural integrity; and at least one of a roller bearing and a ball transfer unit attached to at least one of the side supports within at least one of the plurality of perforations and extending from the side support.