Vehicle power running board having adaptive motor torque
US12275374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle running board assembly includes a step board, a movable arm coupled to the step board, an electric motor operably coupled to the movable arm to actuate the step board between stowed and use positions and a controller controlling the electric motor, wherein the controller controls the electric motor based on sensed temperature and a motor cycle count.
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