Safety barrier/ramp actuating mechanism for wheelchair lifts

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5439342
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08198227

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An improved safety barrier/ramp actuation mechanism for combination folding stair and platform wheelchair lifts which translate from one configuration to the other depending upon the purpose to be served and have a combination safety barrier/ramp at the outboard end of the platform, the mechanism comprising a triple link mechanism and internally contained piston and bellcrank for reciprocating said barrier/ramp, and a pressure relief for said system to prevent raising said barrier/ramp when a load is resting thereon in ramp position, and the invention includes new steps in the method of operation of the stair and lift combination to enhance the safety thereof.

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RICON CORPORATION12450 MONTAGUE ST PACOIMA CA 91331

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hall, John C Hayward, CA 63 1328
Petersen, Jr Lee B Castro Valley, CA 3 203

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