Concealable vehicle bumper step

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1996-04-08

1997-10-21

Mitchell, David M.

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Shiftable between operative and inoperative positions other...

293117, 292 35, 292 36, B60R 1938

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056788720

ABSTRACT:
An automotive vehicle with a vehicle body surrounding a storage area and a storage surface has a bumper with a concealable step side and a fascia side. The bumper is mounted to the vehicle for movement between a fascia position and a step position. In the fascia position, the fascia side is substantially vertical and rearwardly facing, and the step side is substantially concealed from view with respect to the vehicle body. In the step position, the step side is presented substantially horizontal and vertically below the storage area surface to permit step access to the storage surface. The bumper is releasably latched to the vehicle when in the fascia position.

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