초록 ▼

A sturdy, portable, relatively light weight ramp is provided for assisting an animal in inclined walking between two different levels. The ramp comprises two relatively narrow alignable ramp sections which are centrally hinged and designed to cause their edges adjacent the hinging to firmly abut and

A sturdy, portable, relatively light weight ramp is provided for assisting an animal in inclined walking between two different levels. The ramp comprises two relatively narrow alignable ramp sections which are centrally hinged and designed to cause their edges adjacent the hinging to firmly abut and be interlocked. The ramp is transportable in a compact first condition in which it is folded at the hinge with the undersides of the two sections in a parallel, back-to-back folded state. When used to support an animal, it is unfolded and the two hinged sections are aligned and firmly locked in an aligned second animal-supporting condition. The hinge and locking interconnection are relatively closely toleranced so as to provide a stable linearly-extending ramp capable of supporting heavy large as well as light small pets. Carpeting is provided on the walking surface for traction, and a strap may be used to tie the ramp to a vehicle and further stabilize it, thereby overcoming any fear an animal may have in traversing the ramp.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having described our invention, we claim:] [1.]1. A portable, relatively light weight straight ramp for assisting a dog in inclined walking between different levels, said ramp comprising:a. a first channel section having a flat bottom and upturned side edges spaced laterally a distance sufficient

[ Having described our invention, we claim:] [1.]1. A portable, relatively light weight straight ramp for assisting a dog in inclined walking between different levels, said ramp comprising:a. a first channel section having a flat bottom and upturned side edges spaced laterally a distance sufficient to allow a dog to walk between the edges;b. a second channel section essentially the same length as said first section and having a flat bottom and corresponding side edges;c. the side edges on at least one end of each section having ends essentially at right angles to the flat bottom of its respective channel section whereby said ends may be brought into abutting relationship and the flat bottoms brought into alignment when so abutting;d. a hinge interconnecting said first and second channel sections in a manner whereby said ramp can be converted between a first folded condition having the undersides of their bottoms adjacent one another for ease of transporting the ramp and a second linearly-extended dog-supporting condition with the bottoms of said channel sections in alignment; ande. a lockable interconnection located at each side edge of the hinged portion of the channel sections, each of said interconnections comprising a male portion affixed to a side of its respective channel section and movable toward the opposing channel section when aligned, and a female portion at the adjacent abutting end of the side edge of the opposing section for receiving said male portion, each of said male and female portions fitting relatively snuggly when in engagement whereby to maintain said first and second channel sections essentially as a straight, firm, elongated unit when extended from the first folded into the second dog-supporting condition.