An embodiment is a ramp apparatus for a vehicle, the ramp apparatus including a first ramp platform, a second ramp platform configured to telescopically move with respect to the first ramp platform, a third ramp platform configured to telescopically move with respect to the second ramp platform, and a drive mechanism configured to move the second ramp platform and the third ramp platform, wherein the drive mechanism includes a drive sprocket, a driven sprocket spaced apart from the drive sprocket, a chain connecting the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket, a motor configured to drive the drive sprocket, a drive pinion coupled to the drive sprocket, a drive rack gear meshing with the drive pinion, a driven pinion coupled to the driven sprocket, and a driven rack gear meshing with the driven pinion.
RAMP APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE
2024-02-22
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS |