Design and Development of Automatically Deployed Entry Steps for a Fire Truck Cab 962212
An automatically deployed fold-down step has been developed for use on fire apparatus cabs. The step operates pneumatically as the cab doors are opened. This feature optimizes the ergonomics of cab entry while maximizing the interior space available for occupants and equipment.
Citation: Lackore, J., "Design and Development of Automatically Deployed Entry Steps for a Fire Truck Cab," SAE Technical Paper 962212, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/962212. Download Citation
Author(s):
J. Roger Lackore
Pages: 9
Event:
1996 SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Bus Design: Drivetrains, Electronics, and Safety-SP-1199
Related Topics:
Rescue and emergency vehicles and equipment
Doors
Fire
Vehicle occupants
Tools and equipment
Ergonomics
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