71results about "Ramps" patented technology

A ramp system is disclosed which may include first and second components. The first component may include horizontal and vertical portions, and a hook. The horizontal portion may be supported by a lip of a structure, and may have a width equivalent to a length of the lip. The vertical portion may be coupled with, and hang downward from, the horizontal portion, and may have the same width as the horizontal portion. The hook may be coupled with the vertical portion, and may have the same width as the horizontal portion. The second component may include a protrusion and channel. The protrusion may have a width equal or less than the width of the horizontal portion, and be supported by the hook. The channel may be coupled with the protrusion, and have the same width. The channel may receive a planar component which forms a sloped surface of a ramp.

A process for dismantling an outdoor corridor and a car ramp comprises the following steps: dismantling a crash wall of a car ramp section; dismantling a support plate of a car ramp section; dismantling a support column of a car ramp section; dismantling a bearing platform of a car ramp section; dismantling a pile foundation of a car ramp section; dismantling a crash wall of an outdoor corridor section; setting up an unloading support to dismantle the support plate of an outdoor corridor section; dismantling a support column of an outdoor corridor section; dismantling a bearing platform of an outdoor corridor section; dismantling a pile foundation of an outdoor corridor section; by dismantling the car ramp and the outdoor corridor separately and refining the dismantling steps, the dismantling plan is made to have high reliability, high efficiency, low noise and low environmental impact, and meets the normative requirements of the construction industry; by providing an unloading support device and cutting the support plate along the line connecting two L-shaped rods, the cut support plate can be left on the load-bearing platform and will not fall to the ground, thereby reducing the danger to construction workers, reducing noise and having little impact on the environment.

A staircase wheelchair ramp assembly for transporting wheelchair bound occupants down a staircase includes a base platform and a ramp member. The base platform is supported adjacent to a staircase and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the base platform is positioned atop a staircase. The base platform supports inner and outer tracks that are configured to receive and guide inner and outer wheels of the wheelchair along the base platform over the staircase. The ramp member is pivotably coupled to one end of the base platform and is movable between a raised, substantially horizontal position and a lowered position supported on the base platform. The ramp member includes inner tracks that are aligned with the inner tracks of the base platform when the ramp member is in the lowered position.

A hinge system for a foldable ramp, the hinge system comprising: a hinge body comprising a first hinge element, a second hinge element and a bridge portion interposed between the hinge elements; a first ramp connector comprising a first channel and a first engagement portion; and a second ramp connector comprising a second channel and a second engagement portion; wherein the hinge body is interposed between the ramp connectors with the first hinge element pivotably received in the first channel and the second hinge element pivotably received in the second channel such that the hinge system is pivotable between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration.

The invention relates to the technical field of spiral ramps, in particular to a special-shaped section weathering steel bending and twisting assembly for a spiral ramp. Comprising stand columns, welding connecting pieces used for installation are embedded in the stand columns and welded to the large breast boards, the contact faces of the multiple large breast boards are installed in a welding mode, a second box body is arranged on the side walls of the large breast boards, and a bottom panel is welded to the lower portion of the side wall of the second box body. An upper batten is welded to the top of the bottom panel. Compared with a traditional concrete pouring mode, the mode that the steel structural parts are welded, spliced and installed step by step is simpler and more convenient to operate, on-site formwork erecting and pouring forming are not needed, rapid construction is facilitated, and the construction period is shortened; and compared with a steel structure formed through pouring, modeling adjustment and modification are facilitated, and generation of construction waste can be reduced in the follow-up transformation or dismantling process.

The invention discloses a fabricated barrier-free channel and a construction method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of hospital building structures. Comprising a first inclined channel, a corner platform and a second inclined channel. Through the arrangement of the assembly type barrier-free channel structure, the first inclined channel, the corner platform, the second inclined channel and the channel frame are convenient to assemble during installation, high in flexibility, convenient to assemble on site, high in structural component adaptability and flexible and convenient to assemble on site; meanwhile, the guide rails are matched with the dynamic fixing mechanism, so that the dynamic fixing mechanism can be formed, the wheelchair is dynamically fixed in the using process, and the driving safety of the wheelchair on the barrier-free channel is effectively guaranteed; the problems that a traditional barrier-free channel is insufficient in field assembly capacity, poor in adaptability and lack of a dynamic fixing mechanism, and use safety cannot be effectively guaranteed are solved.

The present disclosure relates to a releasable clamp for releasably securing a walkway surface to a support frame, the walkway surface being a first component and the support frame being a second component, the releasable clamp comprising: a first member, a second member, and a fastener configured to releasably secure the first member to the second member, the fastener comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first member comprises: a portion for rotating the first member relative to a first surface of the first component and for exerting a force against the first component, and a shaft projecting along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the portion for rotating the first member, wherein the shaft is configured to: receive the first part of the fastener along the longitudinal axis, pass through the first component in use, and locate the first member parallel to the first surface of the first component, wherein the second member comprises a receiving portion configured to: align longitudinally with the longitudinal axis and receive the shaft, and receive the second part of the fastener along the longitudinal axis, wherein the shaft and the receiving portion are configured to mutually engage, such that the second member rotates with rotation of the first member, wherein the first and second parts of the fastener are configured to mutually engage to secure the first member to the second member, and wherein the second member is configured to abut a second surface of the first component in use, wherein the second member further comprises a clamping portion projecting perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, wherein the clamping portion is configured to abut a first surface of the second component when the first and second members are rotated into a securing position in use, and to exert a force to secure the second component against the first component as the first part of the fastener is tightened relative to the second part of the fastener in use.

A non-slip tread surface 1 for a stairway, walkway or rampway. The surface has an extruded resilient material having a major axis 7 aligned with the extrusion direction, and a minor axis 8 substantially lateral to the major axis, the cross section having a plurality of parallel ridges 6, the ridges of regular cross section with varying height wherein at least some of the ridges have differing heights compared to at least some of the adjacent ridges, the ridges presenting longitudinal edges 9 to increase friction laterally. A plurality of height reductions 11 in the ridges form a reduced region 12 running across the ridges 6 parallel to the minor axis, with lateral edges 13 to increase friction longitudinally. The height reductions 12 are formed after the resilient material is extruded. The longitudinal edges and lateral edges forming an enhanced grip surface both laterally and longitudinally of the ridges.

Embodiments generally relate to a portable ramp. An example ramp comprises: a central support member; a first ramp wing having a coupling end hingedly coupled to a first side of the central support member and having an opposite free end; and a second ramp wing having a coupling end hingedly coupled to a second side of the central support member and having an opposite free end. The first and second ramp wings are movable between a stowed configuration, in which the free ends of the first and second ramp wings are adjacent to each other, and an expanded configuration, in which the free ends are spread from each other on opposite sides of the central support member. The first and second ramp wings each include a unitary injection moulded plastic body. The central support member has a support body that at least partly defines a lower engagement surface, wherein the lower engagement surface is configured to overlie and rest on a step or raised structure when the first and second ramp wings are in the expanded configuration, wherein the lower engagement surface includes at least one high friction engagement portion extending across at least part of the lower engagement surface.

The present invention concerns a method and system for providing an access to a guided vehicle (2), said system (1) comprising: - a mobile gangway (13) configured for enabling a person (9) to get in or off the guided vehicle (2); - moving means (14) configured for moving the mobile gangway (13) with respect to a platform (3); - detectors (16) for determining an exact position of a door (22) of the guided vehicle (2) stopping at said platform (3); and being characterized in that it further comprises - a control unit (15) configured for automatically determining a position for the mobile gangway (13) with respect to the platform (3) so that the mobile gangway (13) forms at said position a bridge between the guided vehicle door (22) and the platform (3), and for automatically controlling said moving means (14) for moving said mobile gangway (13) to said position.

A ramp panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally-elongated ridges spaced in a transverse direction by a plurality of interposed longitudinally-elongated troughs is provided. Each ridge has an upper face defining a portion of a ramp surface over which a ramp user can travel, wherein the height of the ridges on the substrate varies such that the upper faces of the ridges provide a ramp surface having a wave profile in the transverse direction.

A foldable wheelchair ladder with high stability includes a wheelchair deck, wherein the wheelchair deck is composed of a left access board and a right access board, and the right side of the left access board and the left side of the right access board are hinged by a plurality of hinge devices evenly distributed laterally; the left access board is composed of a plurality of left folding boards evenly distributed laterally; the right access board is composed of a plurality of right folding boards evenly distributed laterally; the left folding boards and the right folding boards are hinged by folding devices; the folding devices are connected to supporting devices that match them; the left folding board and the right folding board located at the front are both provided with a landing board. The foldable wheelchair ladder with high stability of the present invention can effectively ensure the strength of the wheelchair ladder when in use, thereby ensuring the stability of the wheelchair when passing through the wheelchair ladder, and achieving a high stability effect.

A modular clamp system includes a first component and a bracket. The first component includes a web defining a body having first and second channels orientated towards one another and defining a first height between exteriors thereof and a second height between interiors thereof. The bracket includes a base having first and second flanges extending from opposite ends thereof, a frame extending from the base, and defines a third height between ends of the first and second flanges greater than the second height and less than the first height. A portion of the bracket is configured for insertion into the first component in a first orientation and is further configured for rotation relative to the first component such that the first and second flanges are respectively received within the first and second channels to engage the bracket relative to the first component.

A hinge system for a foldable ramp, the hinge system comprising: a hinge body comprising a first hinge element, a second hinge element and a bridge portion interposed between the hinge elements; a first ramp connector comprising a first channel and a first engagement portion; and a second ramp connector comprising a second channel and a second engagement portion; wherein the hinge body is interposed between the ramp connectors with the first hinge element pivotably received in the first channel and the second hinge element pivotably received in the second channel such that the hinge system is pivotable between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration.

A ramp assembly includes a plurality of ramp panels. First and second opposing sides of each ramp panel include first and second connectors, respectively. The plurality of ramp panels are configured for positioning in side-by-side relation with the first and second connectors of adjacent ramp panels configured to engage one another to define a continuous ramp surface with the first connector of one outer-most ramp panel exposed and the second connector of the other outer-most ramp panel exposed. The first connector of the one outer-most ramp panel is configured to connect to a surface-defining assembly. An adapter is provided including a ramp panel connector configured to connect to the second connector of the other outer-most ramp panel and a surface-defining assembly connector configured to connect to the surface-defining assembly or another surface defining assembly.

A module for use in a robot-deployable modular accessibility system. The module includes a block, an attachment portion, and a gripping portion. The attachment portion is configured to attach the module to another module. The gripping portion is configured to enable a robot to grip and handle the module. The robot-deployable modular accessibility system includes a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules is configured to be assembled by the robot to form a structure. Also, a method of assembling the robot-deployable modular accessibility system by a robot.

The automobile ramp leakage repairing structure comprises a slope bottom plate and side wall plates perpendicularly poured on the two sides of the slope bottom plate in the width direction, a construction groove is formed in the connecting gap of the slope bottom plate and the side wall plates, the construction groove is formed in the length direction of the slope bottom plate, and a flow guide pipeline is arranged in the construction groove; a waterproof pouring layer is arranged between the flow guide pipeline and the construction groove and comprises a bottom layer, a baffle and a surface layer, the bottom layer is poured at the bottom of the construction groove, the baffle is placed on the bottom layer, the two ends of the baffle are inserted into the slope bottom plate and the side wall plate respectively, and the surface layer is poured on the baffle. The method has the effect of improving water seepage repairing.

The present invention relates to an automatic ramp structure of a battery swap station and a battery swap station, wherein the automatic ramp structure comprises: a ramp, a connecting member and a telescopic mechanism, wherein one end of the ramp is rotatably connected to a battery swap station door; the connecting member is arranged on both sides of the ramp close to the battery swap station door, the connecting member comprises a first part and a second part, the first part is arranged outside the battery swap station, the second part is arranged inside the battery swap station, the connecting member is provided with a first connection point and a second connection point, the first connection point is arranged on the first part, and the second connection point is arranged on the second part; the telescopic mechanism comprises a telescopic support rod and a first pull rod, one end of the telescopic support rod is connected to the first connection point, the other end of the telescopic support rod is connected to the battery swap station door, one end of the first pull rod is connected to the second connection point, and the other end of the first pull rod is connected to the battery swap station door. The present invention can automatically control the telescopic ramp, facilitate the entry of the car, facilitate the automatic replacement of the battery by the vehicle, and improve the aesthetics of the battery swap station.

The present application relates to the field of construction engineering technology, and in particular to a building staircase comprising a plurality of steps arranged in sequence from top to bottom to connect the indoor and outdoor areas of the first floor of a building, wherein the steps comprise a horizontal surface facing upward and a vertical surface facing the outdoor area; a storage box extending along the length of the steps, a receiving groove provided on the horizontal surface of the steps, the storage box being fully embedded in the receiving groove and pre-buried on the steps, the upper surface of the storage box being flush with the horizontal surface of the steps, and the storage box being continuous along the width of the steps; and a guide support plate slidably received in the storage box along the width of the steps; wherein when the guide support plate partially slides out of the storage box, the guide support plate can be tilted and supported on the horizontal surface of the next step. The present application facilitates people in moving electric vehicles or other large items between the indoor and outdoor areas of the first floor of a building.

A hinge system for a foldable ramp, the hinge system comprising: a hinge body comprising a first hinge element, a second hinge element and a bridge portion interposed between the hinge elements; a first ramp connector comprising a first channel and a first engagement portion; and a second ramp connector comprising a second channel and a second engagement portion; wherein the hinge body is interposed between the ramp connectors with the first hinge element pivotably received in the first channel and the second hinge element pivotably received in the second channel such that the hinge system is pivotable between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration.

Described herein is an ascending mechanised access ramp system (1) for providing access between a first object (2) and a second object (9), wherein the second object (9) is elevated with respect to the first object (2). The system (1) includes: a supporting frame (16, 29) mountable to the first object (2); a substantially planar casing box (12, 27) hingedly mounted to the supporting frame (16, 29); a substantial planar sliding ramp (10, 24) installed inside the casing box (12, 27) and configured to slide within the casing box (12, 27); and a remote controlled deployment mechanism (13, 20, 28, 31) configured to automatically slidingly move the sliding ramp (10, 24) between a stand-by position and a fully deployed position. In the fully deployed position, a nose (8, 25) of the sliding ramp (10, 24) is raised to a height equal with the second object (9) and is engaged with the second object (9). In the deployed position, the sliding ramp (10, 24) and casing box (12, 27) extend across a vertical gap (38) and a horizontal gap (39) between the first object (2) and second objects (9) and an upper surface of the sliding ramp (10, 24) and casing box (12, 27) defines a support surface for supporting people or objects moving between the first and second objects.

There is an access ramp system for access between a first and a second object. The second object is elevated with respect to the first object. The system includes a supporting frame mountable to the first object; a casing box mounted to the supporting frame; a sliding ramp installed to slide inside the casing box; and a deployment mechanism for automatically moving the sliding ramp between a stand-by and a fully deployed position. In the deployed position, a nose of the sliding ramp is raised to a height equal with the second object and is engaged with the second object. In the deployed position, the sliding ramp and casing box extend across a vertical gap and a horizontal gap between the first and second objects. An upper surface of the sliding ramp and casing box defines a support surface for supporting people or objects moving between the first and second objects.

The invention relates to a lifting system (1) for a stairway, wherein said lifting system can take at least two positions: a stairway position and a platform lift position. The lifting system is provided with a rotatable ramp (9) for enabling a walking-impaired person to enter or exit the lifting system, when the lifting system is in a platform lift position, said ramp being rotatable mounted along at least a part of an outermost edge of the step (2, 3). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of operating a lifting system, wherein the operation transforms the lifting system from a stairway position to a platform lift position to enabling a walking-impaired person and / or an aid for a walking-impaired person to get from a lower level to an upper level or to get from an upper level to a lower level. Moreover, the invention relates to a computer program.

A releasable clamp for releasably securing a walkway surface to a support frame, the releasable clamp comprising: a first member, a second member, and a fastener configured to releasably secure the walkway surface to the support frame, the fastener comprising a first part comprising: a portion for rotating the first part relative to a first surface of the walkway and for exerting a force against the walkway surface, and a shaft projecting along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the portion for rotating the first part, wherein the shaft is configured to: receive the first part of the fastener along the longitudinal axis, pass through the walkway surface, and a second part, comprising a receiving portion configured to: align longitudinally with the longitudinal axis and receive the shaft, wherein the second member further comprises a clamping portion projecting perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, wherein the clamping portion is configured to abut a first surface of the support frame when the first and second members are rotated into a securing position in use, and to exert a force to secure the support frame against the first component as the first part of the fastener is tightened relative to the second part of the fastener in use.