Powered step device of motor vehicle
US7513520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered step device of a vehicle comprises a base member that is adapted to be connected to a vehicle body; a pivoting mechanism held by the base member, the pivoting mechanism being horizontally movable between a first position wherein a given part thereof takes a retracted position relative to the base member and a second position wherein the given part takes a projected position relative to the base member; a step plate connected to the given part of the pivoting mechanism, so that the first and second positions of the pivoting mechanism induce retracted and projected positions of the step plate relative to the base member; and an electric actuator that moves the pivoting mechanism with electric power. The powered step device further comprises a guard member that is fixed to the base member in a manner to cover and protect the pivoting mechanism.
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