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Sliding step assembly for a motor vehicle or for a rail vehicle

US11554721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG

Inventors

Andreas Mair · Kirchdorf an der Krems, AT
Johann Wilflinger · Linz, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2017
Grant date	Jan 17, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 1, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61D23/025
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed embodiment provide a sliding step assembly for a vehicle or a rail vehicle, comprising at least one footboard, which is guided on a guiding device for movement along a travel path between a retracted position and an extended position by driving by a drive. The drive contains at least one electrical linear motor operating without contact, wherein the driving force of the electrical linear motor is transferred to the footboard without mechanical connection.

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