Horizontal retractable vehicle step
US10195997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A horizontally moving retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle, such as a low to the ground vehicle like a van. The horizontal vehicle step can provide access to different portions of the vehicle. Further, the horizontal vehicle step can act as a safety mechanism to reduce potential harm to a user in accidentally stepping in gaps between the vehicle and a curb.
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