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Flap and Step Locking Mechanism (Locking Plate Problems Locking (Locking…
Flap and Step Locking Mechanism
Locking Plate Problems
Lever Flap retaining plate easily forgotten, when re-positioning the step, resulting in the component becoming deformed and unable to perform
Locking Plates are easily forgotten about when the cover flap is dropped down on to the step
Locking plates are not clearly visible - when viewing square on when dropping the Cover Flap into position
Aligning the Cover flap, in the correct position before its assembled in place
Use of the Locking plate un-intuitive
User interactions
Ramp Handle
Locking plates (multiple times)
Ramp front to align step into position
Cover Plate
Cover plate Alternative Locking Mechanism
Avoiding user interatcion
Velcro
Snap arm
Magnet
Bias Double roller catch
Requiring User interaction
Mechanism actuated by key
Locking Pin
Snap arm
Step Locking Mechanism
Requiring user interaction
Avoiding separate user interaction
Mechanism actuated via Handle
Negative over travel of handle actuation