摘要 |
The invention relates to access apparatus which facilitates movement either by foot or by wheeled transport in and out of ambulances. The apparatus may also be used in hospitals, nursing homes or other permanent structures which are commonly used by able-bodied and wheel-chair users. The access apparatus comprises a combined step and ramp assembly moveable between a first, closed configuration, a second, access configuration in which the step (14) is accessible to persons on foot, and a third, access configuration in which the ramp (22) is accessible to receive wheeled transport. |