WHEELCHAIR ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

摘要

The present invention discloses a wheelchair access system with a folding platform for use in conjunction with a vehicle having a floor. This access system includes right-side and left-side vertical arms and an actuator powerable for moving same between positions both inboard and outboard the vehicle. A first platform section is coupled to both the vertical arms for movement by the actuator. A second platform section is moveable between folded and unfolded positions with respect to the first platform section as the actuator moves the right-side and left-side vertical arms between positions inboard and outboard the vehicle, respectively. The access system also includes a gear assembly for coupling the first platform section to the second. Advantageously, the gear assembly pivotably moves the second platform section in a controlled operation with respect to the first platform section. A flexible linkage connected to the second platform section provides for movement with the actuator.