Roof access device for a vehicle
US10723273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for enabling a user to access a roof of the vehicle. The apparatus may be positioned within a cavity that is located on a front surface of a B-pillar or a C-pillar of a vehicle. The apparatus including a plate having a distal end and a proximal end, the plate movable between a stored position where the plate is positioned within the cavity and the plate is configured to be substantially flush with the front surface of the B-pillar or the C-pillar, and an extended position where a majority of the plate is positioned outside the cavity and the plate is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the B-pillar or the C-pillar to allow the user to place his or her foot on the plate for accessing the roof of the vehicle.
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