Passenger assist entry-exit assembly and vehicle with same
US12257194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G3/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle passenger assist entry-exit assembly may comprise a first panel, a second panel rotatably attached to the first panel, and a third panel rotatably attached to the second panel. The first, second and third panels may be coupled to a vehicle body and substantially linearly aligned when located under a floor of the vehicle's body in a retracted position. The passenger assist entry-exit assembly may further comprise a deployment actuator mechanism attachable to the vehicle body to enable the panels to move from the retracted position to a step forming deployed position and to a ramp forming deployed position. The vehicle passenger assist entry-exit assembly may further comprise a step actuator mechanism configured to rotate a step member of the third panel to form a step for the step forming deployed position.
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