RAMP DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING A RATCHET STRAP MECHANISM

摘要

A ramp deployment system for securing a mobile ramp arrangement including a first ramp and a second ramp to the entrance of a trailer using a ratchet strap mechanism is disclosed. The ratchet strap mechanism includes a first ratchet strap that is secured between the first ramp and the trailer and a second ratchet strap that is secured between the second ramp and the trailer when the ratchet strap mechanism is actuated such that the mobile ramp arrangement is sufficiently secured to the trailer to support the weight of a utility vehicle that is accessing the trailer.

主权项

1. A ramp deployment system comprising:
a ramp mobile arrangement comprising:
a first ramp and a second ramp, each of the first ramp and second ramp defining a respective first end and a respective second; a pair of ratchet strap mechanisms, each pair of ratchet strap mechanisms being operatively engaged to the mobile ramp arrangement, each of ratchet strap mechanisms comprising:
a ratchet arrangement having one end coupled to a fixed strap and an opposite end coupled to a tightening strap,wherein one end of the fixed strap is coupled to a first hook portion configured to engage the first and second ramps, respectively, and an opposite end of the fixed strap is coupled to the ratchet arrangement in a fixed relationship, andwherein one end of the tightening strap is coupled to a second hook portion configured to engage the trailer and an opposite end of the tightening strap is coupled to the ratchet arrangement such that actuation of the ratchet arrangement incrementally tightens the tightening strap.