Maximum clearance high strength vehicle lower body protector that repositions to a vehicle entry or exit step
US6158756A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/046
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective barrier (10) for mounting in close proximity to those vehicular surfaces being protected, and made integral with a step supporting surface (27) that will reposition to assist entry or exit from the vehicle, and then return to its protective position through operation of a motive means (22, 24, 30 and 32). The mounting (14a and 14b) of the device is non-intrusive to any portion of the vehicle in such a way that eases its installation, operation and maintenance, supports any vehicle warranty, and does not require special tools or processes for installation, operation or maintenance.
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