Moveable support platform
US8419034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49842
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle or truck. The vehicle step facilitates access to a cargo hold of the vehicle. Advantageously, the vehicle step may be pulled out from under the vehicle by the foot of a user. The vehicle step desirably has a covered and protected biasing mechanism for transitioning between retracted and extended positions of the stepping member.
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