WHEEL CHAIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE

摘要

A vehicle (1) for the transport of persons in wheel chairs, the vehicle (1) being of the panelvan type with a side loading door (7). The vehicle (1) is modified by removing the sub-frame adjacent the door opening (3), installing a lifting platform (9) within the confines of the vehicle for access through the door opening (3), and providing a door (7 ) hinged from the roof, the door having strengthening members (26) such that when in the closed position of the door (7) the strength and rigidity of the vehicle (1) is restored.