Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1987-04-06
1989-07-11
Marmor, Charles A.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
105447, 296 62, B60R 302
Patent
active
048464872
ABSTRACT:
A foldable step for a pickup truck end gate or tailgate. The step is formed by a plurality of step rails secured between parallel side bars or frame members. A pair of depending riser arms or links are suspended from a pair of horizontal end gate arms or links to position the step about half-way between a lowered tailgate and the ground. The end gate arms are secured to brackets which are mounted on the interior tailgate surface. A toggle or jack knife linkage extending betewen the step and the riser arms holds the step in a generally horizontal position. The entire assembly may be folded flat to lie against the inner surface of the tailgate, and the assembly is locked in place with a locking clip or strap. The folded step may be folded into and retained in a recess in the inner surface of the endgate.
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Crandell Ralph F.
Johnson Brian S.
Marmor Charles A.
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