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Vehicle step with hinged pedestal mount

US7744106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2007
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 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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