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A vehicle ramp system of the type connected to a vehicle and moveable from an extended ramp position to a retracted tailgate position is provided. The vehicle ramp system includes a ramp moveably connected to said vehicle, wherein said ramp may be moved from a ramp position, extending between the gr

A vehicle ramp system of the type connected to a vehicle and moveable from an extended ramp position to a retracted tailgate position is provided. The vehicle ramp system includes a ramp moveably connected to said vehicle, wherein said ramp may be moved from a ramp position, extending between the ground and said vehicle, and a tailgate position in which said ramp is retracted and connected to said vehicle; and an alarm system positioned and connected to said truck in a manner such that when said ramp is retracted and in the tailgate position said alarm is disengaged, and when said ramp is extended said alarm system is activated alerting an operator that said ramp is in the extended position. The ramp may be constructed as a single piece or preferable in sections. The ramp is to be constructed of a material such as carbon steel or stainless steel with dimensions capable of supporting equipment which may be loaded onto the vehicle on which the ramp is connected.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle ramp system for connecting to a flat bed or pickup truck comprising:a ramp moveably connected to a vehicle, and having an adapter to connect to the end of a flat bed or pickup truck, wherein said ramp may be moved from a ramp position, extending between the grou

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle ramp system for connecting to a flat bed or pickup truck comprising:a ramp moveably connected to a vehicle, and having an adapter to connect to the end of a flat bed or pickup truck, wherein said ramp may be moved from a ramp position, extending between the ground and said vehicle, and a tailgate position in which said ramp is retracted and connected to said vehicle; andan alarm system positioned and connected to said vehicle in a manner such that when said ramp is retracted and in the tailgate position said alarm system is disengaged, and when said ramp is extended said alarm system is activated alerting an operator that said ramp is in an extended position;wherein said ramp includes a first section having a truck end hingedly connected to said vehicle and a second section hingedly connected to said first section;wherein said alarm system includes a speaker for audibly alerting the operator that said ramp is in the extended position; andsaid alarm system includes a visual mechanism for alerting the operator that said ramp is in the extended position when said alarm system is activated.