Running board assembly having a universal mounting bracket
US4311320A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A running board assembly (10) for a vehicle (12) includes a running board plate (14) which has an upturned lip (18) on one edge thereof and a downturned lip (16) on the opposite edge. A splash guard (20) is mounted on the forward end of plate (14) and extends into the wheel well of the vehicle (12). A pair of universal mounting brackets (34, 44) are interchangeable between sides of the vehicle (12) to adapt a single size running board to fit the vehicle (12) which has either of two spacing distances between mounting points thereof. The running board plate (14) has longitudinal ridges (52) and elastomeric strips (62, 64) which provide both transverse and longitudinal traction.
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