Selectively deployable handicap alert system for a vehicle
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsZachary Michael Masse, Kenneth V. Hollewa
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Abstract
A selectively deployable handicap alert for a vehicle, includes a first member fixedly connectable to the vehicle and a second member pivotally connected to the first member. The second member includes a third member. A deployment system is operatively connected to the second member. The deployment system is operable to extend the second member outwardly of the vehicle and deploy the third member downwardly. The third member blocks access to a space adjacent to the vehicle.
Claims20
A selectively deployable handicap alert for a vehicle comprising:
- a first member fixedly connectable to the vehicle;
- a second member pivotally connected to the first member, the second member including a third member;
- and
- a deployment system operatively connected to the second member, the deployment system being operable to extend the second member outwardly of the vehicle and deploy the third member downwardly, the third member blocking access to a space adjacent to the vehicle.
A vehicle comprising:
- a body;
- a door pivotally mounted to the body, the door being selectively pivotable between a closed position and an extended position;
- and
- a selectively deployable handicap alert mounted to the body, the selectively deployable handicap alert comprising:
- a first member fixedly connected relative to the body;
- a second member pivotally connected to the first member, the second member including a third member;
- and
- a deployment system operatively connected to the second member, the deployment system being operable to extend the second member outwardly of the vehicle and deploy the third member downwardly, the third member blocking access to a space adjacent to the vehicle.
A method of blocking a space adjacent to a vehicle including a handicap alert system, the method comprising:
- activating handicap alert system mounted to the vehicle;
- deploying a member outwardly of the vehicle into a handicap access zone provided adjacent the vehicle;
- and
- deploying another member downwardly from the member, the another member including a visual alert indicating that the handicap access zone is in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.