Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators
Patent
1997-05-30
1999-05-25
Tong, Nina
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
340438, 296 61, 414537, 14 711, B60Q 100
Patent
active
059072768
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle ramp system of the type connected to a vehicle and moveable from an extended ramp position to a retracted tailgate position is provided. The vehicle ramp system includes a ramp moveably connected to said vehicle, wherein said ramp may be moved from a ramp position, extending between the ground and said vehicle, and a tailgate position in which said ramp is retracted and connected to said vehicle; and an alarm system positioned and connected to said truck in a manner such that when said ramp is retracted and in the tailgate position said alarm is disengaged, and when said ramp is extended said alarm system is activated alerting an operator that said ramp is in the extended position. The ramp may be constructed as a single piece or preferable in sections. The ramp is to be constructed of a material such as carbon steel or stainless steel with dimensions capable of supporting equipment which may be loaded onto the vehicle on which the ramp is connected.
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Mason Dwayne L.
Tong Nina
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