Vehicle rocker guard with integrated pivoting storable step
US10556560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guard for a vehicle includes a support tube. A pivoting step includes a pivot tube portion movable about the support tube between a stowed position and a deployed position and a step portion. A spring member is disposed between the support tube and pivot tube biasing the pivot tube toward one of the stowed position and deployed position.
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