Actuation mechanism for the deployment of a laterally...

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Black, Thomas G (Department: 3661)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S756000, C280S763100, C280S764100, C280S765100, C280S766100, C180S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862083

ABSTRACT:
An actuation mechanism is used with the deployment apparatus mounting a running board on an automotive vehicle for laterally outward movement to increase rollover resistance for the vehicle. The actuation mechanism includes a cup with a hollow tube attached thereto to provide a path for the movement of a ball from the cup into engagement with the latching mechanism on the deployment apparatus. The ball is retained within the cup member until the actuation mechanism and the automotive vehicle to which it is mounted tilts to a minimum roll angle, whereupon the ball is released to roll down the hollow tube into engagement with the latching mechanism of the deployment apparatus. In one embodiment, a single cup with a pair of laterally extending tubes directs the ball to the deployment apparatus that requires actuation. In other embodiments, a separate actuation mechanism is provided for each respective deployment apparatus.

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