Vehicle step with hinged pedestal mount
US7744106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle step assembly uses hinged pedestals, attitude links and an energy storage device to position step stringers and an attached step beam in a generally horizontal and elevated deployed position, while permitting a space-saving tucked-in stowed position.
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