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Automotive vehicle foot rest

US6318785A · kind A · utility

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31References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/0228
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle foot rest includes a movable foot rest panel, a driving mechanism and an actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, a flexible and linearly movable cable pushes or pulls a linearly movable slide capable of raising or lowering a foot rest panel. A further aspect of the present invention provides a linearly movable slide which is coupled to an elongated and relatively stationary track.

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