Articulated step system for automotive vehicle

Details Articulated step system for automotive vehicle Articulated step system for automotive vehicle

2006-06-02

2010-11-02

Morris, Lesley (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S163000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823896

ABSTRACT:
An articulated step system for an automotive vehicle includes a step housing attached to the vehicle frame by means of at least one standoff bracket and a tension strut extending generally downwardly from a first end attached to a vehicle body to a second end attached to the step housing. The articulated step has a stowed position generally underlying the body, and a deployed position extending generally outwardly from the body. Movement of the step may be either translational or rotational with respect to the step housing. In one embodiment, the step extends for the full length of the cab of the vehicle, and partially under a load carrying body at the rear of the vehicle.

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