Device for raising and lowering an impaired person

Details Device for raising and lowering an impaired person Device for raising and lowering an impaired person

1992-09-21

1994-06-21

Huppert, Michael S.

Material or article handling

Self-loading or unloading vehicles

Having elevating load body

414540, 414921, 187 9R, 2441372, B66F 322

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053224086

ABSTRACT:
A device (10) for raising and lowering an impaired person between the ground and a higher level for boarding and deplaning from an airplane. The device (10) comprises a wheeled frame (12) and a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering the person (14). The hydraulic lift (14) extends upwardly from the wheeled frame (12). The device (10) also comprises a platform (16) oriented transversely in relation to the hydraulic lift (14), the platform (16) being adapted for supporting the impaired person or a wheelchair in which the person reposes. The device (10) also has a protective enclosure (18) mounted upon the platform (16) which surrounds the impaired person.

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