ARRANGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE WITH DRIVER AT STEERING WHEEL Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed device has slewing platform with flange whose rear board is made in form of ramp coupled with driver for turning and trusting against ground. Front part of platform is connected to vehicle, for instance, vehicle frame, by means of vertical hinge joint and is coupled with reversible drive for turning platform relative to hinge joint in direction of nearest door of vehicle. Locks for fixing the platform in at least two extreme positions, such as traveling position and loading/unloading position, are provided. Platform can be provided with pointed front end face in horizontal plane. Cutouts for supports for driver feet as parts individual transportation device can be provided in front side board of platform to the right and left from its fastening hinge joint. Platform turning drive can be made electromechanical including winch whose flexible tie is connected to platform and is passed in roller guides. Platform position locks can be provided with support-and-guide rollers and turning limit stops. User can open vehicle door without leaving the individual device, can platform to loading/unloading position, drives along ramp onto platform, returns ramp is initial position and sets platform into traveling position. Unloading is carried out in reverse sequence. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities by provision of loading and unloading of vehicle with control through open front side door. 6 cl, 4 dwg