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Pneumatic footplate cleaning

US10328908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2015
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/54
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle step system includes a footplate, having a footplate top side which can be stepped on and a cleaning device for cleaning the footplate top side, wherein the cleaning device has at least one air duct having at least one opening. The air duct can be supplied with compressed air, such that a compressed air stream can flow out of the opening. The opening is directed in the direction of the footplate top side in such a way that the compressed air stream strikes the footplate top side.

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