Method and apparatus for variably elevating a passenger boarding

Details Method and apparatus for variably elevating a passenger boarding Method and apparatus for variably elevating a passenger boarding

1996-06-19

1998-08-11

Lisehora, James

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

14 717, B64D 900

Patent

active

057910030

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for variably elevating passenger boarding bridge platforms includes a tunnel (11) having a pivoting end (21) adjacent a fixed platform (7) and a free end (52) adjacent a variable platform (42). The tunnel has a ceiling (15) and a floor (13). The apparatus also includes a lift (102a, 102b, 103a, 103b) for raising and lowering the tunnel (11). The free end (52) of the tunnel is moved vertically by a tilt mechanism (104a, 104b), which has two ends. A cradle (10) is connected to the lift (102a, 102b) and to one end of the tilt mechanism. The apparatus also include a guide structure (14a, 14b) aligning the cradle and a plurality of guidepads (502a, 502b) adjacent the guide structure (14a, 14b) fixed to the tunnel solely at the ceiling (15) for aligning the tunnel (11), leaving the floor (13) to move freely with respect to the guide structure (14a, 14b).

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