Push to release retractable side step

Details Push to release retractable side step Push to release retractable side step

2007-08-27

2011-12-06

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S163000, C280S764100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070173

ABSTRACT:
A step assembly includes a mounting bracket assembly adapted to be fixedly secured to a motor vehicle. A first arm includes one end pivotal with respect to the mounting bracket assembly and an opposing end. A second arm includes one end pivotal with respect to the mounting bracket assembly and an opposing end. A step pad assembly is pivotally coupled to the opposing end of each of the first and second arms. The step pad assembly includes a step movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A push to release mechanism is operably coupled to at least one of the first and second arms to release the step from one of the retracted and extended positions in response to a push action on the step.

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