ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B61D23/02 

FIELD: mechanic.

SUBSTANCE: said utility invention relates to the additional devices for entering in/leaving vehicles, in particular, railroad vehicles. Adjustable foot rest (3) for covering of space (6) between vehicle (1) and platform (5) is extended from the vehicle for stepping. Bar (7) is connected freely with adjustable foot rest (3). The bar goes along the whole length of the adjustable foot rest and, when activated, is mainly placed under front edge (8) of the adjustable foot rest. As a minimum, one sensor for monitoring the condition of bar (7) related to the adjustable foot rest and the force transmitted by the bar to the adjustable foot rest is provided for. The bar can be designed as a rotatable panel or a rotatable bracket, or a bracket moving in the guide. The sensor is capable of measuring the angle designed between the bar and the foot rest.

EFFECT: increased safety of passengers.

6 cl, 5 dwg