Retractable sidestep

Details Retractable sidestep Retractable sidestep

2008-03-20

2009-10-27

Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S163000, C280S169000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607674

ABSTRACT:
A manually retractable side step assembly for a vehicle includes a rotatable step having a latch mechanism and a spring system that work in concert to rotate the step from a stowed position to a deployed position. In a stowed position, the step is in line with the running board of the vehicle. However, depressing a release button automatically rotates the step 180°, thus exposing an enlarged step area for providing ease of access to a roof rack on a minivan, SUV, or sport wagon, or if used with a pick-up truck, ease of access to a toolbox that is located in the rear of the truck.

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