Adaptive Ramp For Accessing an Enclosed Ice Surface

摘要

An ice access ramp assembly for accessing an ice surface includes a central bridge section and a pair of ramp sections. Each ramp section is pivotably mounted to the central bridge section for movement between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. The ramp sections and the central bridge section have surfaces formed of a low friction material. When the ramp assembly is extended, a first ramp section provides access from an outer floor and enables a sled skater to move up the first ramp section and onto the central bridge section. The sled skater can then move from the central bridge area onto the second ramp section, which provides access onto the ice surface. When not in use, the ramp assembly can be folded for storage and transport. The ramp assembly may include wheels that facilitate transport of the ice access ramp assembly over a floor or other surface.

主权项

1. An ice access ramp assembly, comprising:
a central bridge section; a first ramp arrangement located on a first side of the central bridge section; and a second ramp arrangement located on a second side of the central bridge section; wherein the ice access ramp assembly is adapted to provide movement onto and off of an ice surface over a step, wherein the central bridge section is positioned over the step, the first ramp arrangement is positioned over and supported by the ice surface, and the second ramp arrangement is positioned over and supported by a floor outside the step.