Patent ID: 6029775
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: B60R,E02F,E06C

Abstract:
An access device for providing access between a substrate surface and the elevated side entry of a vehicle, said device comprisingan actuator having a rotary shaft which is rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position;a triangular platform having, first, second and third sides, the first side being attached to said shaft;a ladder having a first end rigidly attached to said second side of the platform so that the ladder extends at a fixed angle to said second side, andmeans for mounting said actuator to a vehicle having an elevated side entry whereby when said shaft is rotated between said first and second positions, the platform and ladder are swung between an access position wherein the third side of the platform extends on one side of said axis toward the entry and the ladder extends downward from the actuator and a storage position wherein the third side of the platform extends away on the opposite of said axis away from the entry and the ladder extends upwards from the actuator.