Power box side step
US10919453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H13/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulating step assembly for a vehicle which includes a mount for attachment to a vehicle, a step member and an articulating linkage connecting the mount and the step for stowing and deploying the step. A motor is attached to the linkage to provide raising and lowering of the step. A weather sealed non-contact switch located on the assembly for actuating the motor and linkage in response to movement of the step in a predetermined direction for deploying the step.
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