29results about "Ramps" patented technology

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This invention discloses a bridging assembly, comprising: a ramp plate disposed on one side of an obstacle with its upper surface forming a support surface; and a connecting plate disposed directly above the obstacle and pivotally connected to the ramp plate. The bridging assembly designed according to this invention can automatically connect or disconnect, allowing for door closure without user removal of the bridging assembly, thus facilitating user operation.

A module (102) for a robotically deployable modular passage system (100) is described herein. The module (104) includes a block body (104), an attachment portion (106), and a grip portion (108). The attachment portion (106) is configured to attach the module (102) to another module (102). The gripping portion (108) is configured to enable a robot to grip and process the module (104). The robotically deployable modular passage system (100) includes a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules are configured to be assembled by the robot to form a structure. A method (500) of assembling a robotically deployable modular traffic system (100) by a robot is also described herein.

The invention discloses a multifunctional integrated sandwich structure of a double-first-storey plant ramp. The multifunctional integrated sandwich structure is characterized in that the sandwich structure is arranged below the ramp; the interlayer structure is divided into an office unit and a storage unit; a truck cleaning unit located on one side of the interlayer structure is further arranged below the ramp. The invention further discloses a using method of the double-first-storey plant ramp multifunctional integrated sandwich structure. Office supplies, production auxiliary materials and small tools are stored in the three-dimensional goods shelf system in real time or delivered into and out of the three-dimensional goods shelf system or received from the three-dimensional goods shelf system in a self-service mode; after the truck is unloaded, the truck drives into the interlayer structure and is recognized by the sensing device, the intelligent folding cleaning mechanism in the interlayer structure is automatically unfolded, and the surface of the truck is quickly and efficiently cleaned. The multifunctional integrated interlayer is additionally arranged below the ramp, so that an idle area can be effectively converted into a high-value practical area. Therefore, intensive utilization of land resources is realized, and economic output and functionality of unit land are remarkably improved.

A modular ramp assembly is disclosed comprising a pair of wedge-shaped ramps and a span connected between the ramps by releasable articulating joints, thereby defining a void beneath the span. Each ramp may rest directly on a floor surface or be supported in a raised position by a ramp raiser. The ramp raiser has a lower bearing face for supporting on the floor, an upper bearing face for receiving a ramp, and an outer angled face that aligns with the ramp to form a continuous surface. The assembly can be configured with one or both ramps elevated, secured to the floor by anchors, or connected side-by-side with another assembly using U-shaped connecting pins.

A ramp comprising a ramp body having an upper ramp surface for supporting a user, and a lip member mounted at or proximate to an end of the ramp body. The lip member comprises a foot extending downwardly from the ramp body to support the ramp body on a surface in use.

The invention discloses a high-adaptability slope device and an application method thereof. The slope device comprises a base, a supporting assembly and a driving assembly. The supporting assembly comprises a carrier plate and an inclined plate, the carrier plate is horizontally arranged and slidably connected with the base in the vertical direction, the inclined plate is located beside the base, one end of the inclined plate is hinged to the carrier plate, and the other end of the inclined plate can swing around a hinge point to adjust the angle; the driving assembly comprises a first driving part, and the first driving part is installed in the base and is in driving connection with the carrier plate so as to drive the carrier plate to move in the vertical direction; therefore, in the process of adjusting the inclination angle of the inclined plate, the slope device can keep the butt joint of the high-position edge and the low-position edge of the dislocation obstacle and prevent a gap from being generated, so that the use experience and the safety are improved; the application method of the slope device can be perfectly suitable for various scenes such as airplane gallery bridge butt joint and high-speed rail platform butt joint, and corresponding functional effects are reserved.

ACCESS RAMP FOR MODULAR FLOORING refers to access ramps specially designed for modular flooring, fitted to them by male-and-female interlocks, equipped with shock absorption, expansion joints, and the possibility of installing anti-theft screws. As a distinguishing feature, the ramps ensure safe accessibility to areas where overlapping modular flooring is installed, facilitating the movement of wheeled devices, such as wheelchairs, carts, and bicycles, due to the presence of shock absorption.

This invention discloses a bridging assembly, comprising: a ramp frame disposed on one side of a door threshold, the ramp frame having a support surface formed on its upper surface; and a flip plate configured to have a clearance position and a bridging position, the flip plate being rotatably disposed on the support surface to switch between the clearance position and the bridging position, the edge of the flip plate having a trigger portion adapted to flip from the bridging position to the clearance position upon being triggered. The bridging assembly designed according to this invention does not occupy the space above the door threshold when the door is open, is convenient to use, and improves the user experience.

This invention relates to a construction method for a combined permanent and temporary basement ramp. Before excavation, the location of the permanent ramp on the first basement level is measured and marked on the ground according to the engineering design. Along the location line, cast-in-place piles, pipe piles, and row piles are driven every 2 meters on the outside of the permanent ramp to complete the positioning and support structure of the permanent ramp. During the excavation phase, earthwork is reserved according to the slope of the permanent ramp. Concrete is laid on the slope surface of the permanent ramp, anchor cables are installed on the sides, steel mesh is arranged, and fine aggregate concrete is sprayed. The lower temporary ramp connects to the permanent ramp. During the excavation of the second basement level, earthwork is reserved, and steel mesh is laid on the sides of the reserved temporary ramp earthwork, and fine aggregate concrete is sprayed. Graded crushed stone is laid on the slope surface and steel plates are fully laid. After the overall excavation of the foundation pit is completed, the temporary ramp is dismantled, and the permanent ramp is formally poured using the support structure of the permanent ramp constructed in the first step.

Described herein is a module (102) for use in a robot-deployable modular accessibility system (100). The module 104 includes a block (104), an attachment portion (106), and a gripping portion (108). The attachment portion (106) is configured to attach the module (102) to another module (102). The gripping portion (108) is configured to enable a robot to grip and handle the module (104). The robot-deployable modular accessibility system (100) includes a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules is configured to be assembled by the robot to form a structure. Also described herein is a method (500) of assembling the robot-deployable modular accessibility system (100) by a robot.

An accessible ramp system that comprises lightweight platforms comprised of plastic and / or recycled plastic. To provide strength and rigidity to the platform, a radially extending configuration of reinforcing stringers are used on the bottom side thereof. Each stringer extends from the center of the platform wherein an optional center support leg can be received. The thickness of each stringer generally orthogonal to the platform's flat surface tapers from the center where it is thickest to the perimeter of the platform where it is the thinnest. The radially extending stringer are joined together by a plurality of generally circumferentially extending cross stringers. The stringer web, inspired by the giant Victoria water lily, acts to substantially stiffen the platform while minimizing weight.

A foldable ramp system adjustable between a first position and a second position in which: in the first position, the foldable ramp system includes: a landing region substantially parallel to and elevated above a ground, where the landing region is mounted to a wall; and an inclined region extending from an end of the landing region toward the ground, where the inclined region is mounted to the wall; and in the second position, the landing region and the inclined region are folded against the wall.

A universal wheelchair ramp landing that will allow the wheelchair ramp to extend at multiple angles depending on the need. The universal landing may be circular and allow an interface section to be attached at many locations to attain the desired angle. The wheelchair ramp would then extend from the interface portion.

The invention discloses a building sealing door capable of being opened and closed. A building sealing door capable of being opened and closed comprises a site terrace and a building plant, the building plant comprises a house body, concrete slopes are installed at the two ends of the house body, on-slope adaptive grooves are formed in the surfaces of the concrete slopes, on-groove grooves are formed in the centers of the on-slope adaptive grooves, closing drivers are installed in the on-groove grooves, and the on-groove grooves are covered with access covers. An even number of buffer blocks are fixed on the surface of the on-slope adaptive groove, and a shaft rod is mounted on the on-slope adaptive groove; a room inner cavity is formed in the room body. The closing door is started through the closing drive arranged in the concrete slopes on the two sides of the house body, and the cable winding equipment box is matched to release the hanging cable, so that the upturning hanging plate and the connecting shaft swing plate are turned and swung synchronously, the front and rear sides of the house body are blocked, and the situation that powder drifts everywhere and materials are accumulated on the periphery to affect the field environment during unloading is avoided; and the synchronous turning and swinging speed is higher than that of rolling of a roller shutter door, the sealing performance is high, and meanwhile follow-up use is not affected by material powder.

The invention relates to the technical field of grain storage engineering, and discloses an underground bulk grain storage double-barrel container which comprises a bin body, the bin body comprises an outer bin, an inner bin and a protective layer, the inner bin is located in the outer bin, the protective layer is located at the top end of the outer bin and the top end of the inner bin, and a gap is formed between the outer bin and the inner bin; an overhead area is arranged between the bottom end of the inner bin and the bottom end of the interior of the outer bin, the outer bin and the inner bin are spaced, the overhead area is used for protecting the inner bin, the bin body is composed of the outer bin, the inner bin and the protective layer, the outer bin and the inner bin are both built through the sliding formwork technology, and in the inner bin building process, the protective layer is arranged on the outer bin. Firstly, the overhead area at the bottom end in the outer bin is used for supporting the inner bin, and it is avoided that the inner bin is affected by underground water, internal moisture of the inner bin is caused, and the grain storage environment in the inner bin 3 is affected.

A ramp 1000, e.g. bridge ramp for use with a door frame, comprises a handle 100 and a ramp panel 1010a having an edge 1020a. The handle includes a grip portion (120,121, figure 1) to be gripped by a user, and a protection portion (130, figure 1). The protection portion is positioned around at least a portion of the edge of the ramp panel. The handle may include two body portions (111,112, figure 1) that define a slot therebetween for receipt of the ramp panel. The handle may be formed as a unitary piece having a notch (115, figure 2) to facilitate bending of the handle between a folded and unfolded configuration, or as two separate pieces joined together by complimentary fastening protrusions and recesses (116,117, figure 3). The handle is ideally located in a recessed portion 1040 of the ramp panel so that the protection portion, which is ideally resilient, may prevent the ramp panel from scratching a doorway in which the ramp is used. A kit of parts and method of manufacture are also claimed. Figure 5

A ramp comprising: a ramp panel having an edge; and a handle located adjacent to the edge of the ramp panel, the handle comprising: a grip portion configured to be gripped by a user in use; and a protection portion positioned around at least a portion of the edge of the ramp.. A kit of parts and a method of manufacturing a ramp are also provided.

The invention discloses an outdoor quick-building type energy-saving green building with a ventilation device, and belongs to the technical field of green buildings. The container comprises a container body and a slope installed on the top of the container body, the slope is composed of a top slope and a side slope, and rapid installation and automatic locking are achieved by arranging an assembling mechanism; an embedded solar cell panel is arranged on the surface of the slope and connected with a storage battery to supply power to the building. The protection rope is automatically fixed through linkage of installation actions of the installation mechanism and the baffle. The slope structure is designed to be an interactive interface for climbing and playing, meanwhile, a photovoltaic power generation system is integrated below the slope structure and protected by tempered glass, and the combination of the amusement function and efficient power generation is achieved. The energy-saving green building has the advantages that building function compounding and interestingness are achieved, the building efficiency and structural reliability are improved, the resource recycling and energy self-sufficiency capacity is enhanced, an integrated sustainable system is formed, and the energy-saving green building is particularly suitable for outdoor activity camps and ecological tourism scenes.