Adjustable height wheelchair ramp with supporting legs

Details Adjustable height wheelchair ramp with supporting legs Adjustable height wheelchair ramp with supporting legs

1989-01-13

1990-04-03

Neuder, William P.

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

238 10R, 14 711, E01D 1512

Patent

active

049127969

ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses a new, novel and unique adjustable height wheelchair ramp with supporting legs comprised of a pair of ramps, each end of each ramp containing a ramp end section and attached to each ramp is a height adjustment and supporting mechanism to support the ramps when in use. This height adjustment and supporting mechanism is comprised of a first and second leg and a foot which supports the ramps when they are in use.
In conventional wheelchair ramps, especially where long distances are being spanned by the ramps, conventional ramps will tend to deflect resulting in a dangerous condition for the individual using the ramp and also limiting the life and utility of the ramp. By use of the height adjustment ramp support of the adjustable height, wheelchair ramp with supporting legs the ramp can be used for a large range of heights while still providing a stable, secure, relatively light wheelchair ramp system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3580373 (1971-05-01), Stickle
patent: 4065825 (1978-01-01), Cohen
patent: 4528711 (1985-07-01), Packer

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