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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2022
The Braun Corporation, Winamac, IN (US);
Mason Hartsock, Winamac, IN (US);
Nate Martindale, Winamac, IN (US);
The Braun Corporation, Winamac, IN (US);
Abstract
A ramp assembly for providing passenger access to a passenger vehicle. The ramp assembly includes a ramp having a first ramp plate, a second ramp plate rotatably coupled to the first ramp plate, and a ramp assist assembly. A ramp fold arm is coupled to the ramp assist assembly and to the first ramp plate, wherein the ramp assist assembly directs deployment and retraction of the ramp plate. The link system is connected to the ramp fold arm and to the second ramp plate, wherein the link system includes a slide mechanism coupled to an underside of the first ramp plate. The slide mechanism maintains tension for the link system when deploying and retracting the ramp from the vehicle.