Patent ID: 7052227
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: B60P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A vehicle access system, comprising: a frame including opposite first and second sides extending between an inboard end and an outboard end; a transfer member movably supported by the frame, the transfer member having an inboard end and an opposite outboard end; a first drive assembly positioned adjacent the first side of the frame; a second drive assembly positioned adjacent the second side of the frame; a linking member extending between and connecting the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly; and a control assembly engageable to at least one of the linking member, the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly, wherein the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly are operable simultaneously to move the transfer member with respect to the frame between a stowed position whereby the transfer member is positioned substantially in the frame and a deployed position whereby the transfer member extends outwardly from the frame, wherein the first drive assembly includes a first chain mounted to the frame and a first motor coupled to and movable along the first chain, and the second drive assembly includes a second chain mounted to the frame and a second motor coupled to and movable along the first chain.