Concealable vehicle bumper step
US5678872A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0839
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive vehicle with a vehicle body surrounding a storage area and a storage surface has a bumper with a concealable step side and a fascia side. The bumper is mounted to the vehicle for movement between a fascia position and a step position. In the fascia position, the fascia side is substantially vertical and rearwardly facing, and the step side is substantially concealed from view with respect to the vehicle body. In the step position, the step side is presented substantially horizontal and vertically below the storage area surface to permit step access to the storage surface. The bumper is releasably latched to the vehicle when in the fascia position.
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