Vehicle step-up and protection device
US8146935B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/38
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for a high-clearance motor vehicle is provided. Preferably, the device comprises an elongated step; and one or more supports, wherein each of the one or more supports includes: a lift bar; a base; and an actuator; wherein the base holds the actuator and the lift bar is pivotally attached to the base on a distal end and to the step on the opposite end; and wherein, when the device is operated, depending on user selection, the actuator either lowers the lift bar causing the step to be positioned for use or raises the lift bar causing the step to be retracted, and if retracted, the step blocks at least one door of the motor vehicle making it difficult to steal the motor vehicle. Additionally, when the step is retracted, the step impedes “ding” damage from an adjacent motor vehicle.
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