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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 1979
Filed:
May. 11, 1977
Karl-Heinz Kleim, Nurnberg, DE;
Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg Aktiengesellschaft, Nurnberg, DE;
Abstract
An entrance step arrangement particularly for short distance vehicles, especially rail vehicles, which has at least one intermediate step, a cover for covering up the step or steps, a foldable guard plate, and transmission elements interposed between a drive and movable element, and safety devices for preventing faulty actuation of the cover, guard plate, and transmission elements. The axes of rotation of the movable elements are arranged horizontal and parallel to the outer contour of the vehicle. The guard plate which is foldable outwardly carries a step, and the step cover is pivotable inwardly behind the tread edge of the floor of the vehicle.