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Driver access assist

US11584302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 19, 2021
Grant dateFeb 21, 2023
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 12, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R3/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A step assembly to be attached to a crossbar of a vehicle, the step assembly including a base subassembly including first and second side brackets configured to be coupled to an upper surface of a crossbar of a vehicle, and a stair subassembly including a plurality of step members arranged between first and second side members, wherein proximal ends of each of the first and second side members are configured to be rotatably coupled to the respective first and second side brackets such that the stair subassembly is selectively rotatable between a deployed position and a stored position.

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