Retractable step and side bar assembly for raised vehicle
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1. A vehicle assembly having both a side bar and a movable vehicle step, the assembly comprising:
- the movable vehicle step having a stepping platform, the movable vehicle step configured to be mounted to a frame of a vehicle and configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position; and
the side bar configured to be mounted to the frame of the vehicle, the side bar mounted to extend outboard from the frame;
wherein, in the stored position, the stepping platform is at least partially enclosed on at least two sides by the side bar; and
wherein, in the deployed position, the stepping platform is located outboard and downwards with respect to the side bar.
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Abstract
A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
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19 Claims
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1. A vehicle assembly having both a side bar and a movable vehicle step, the assembly comprising:
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the movable vehicle step having a stepping platform, the movable vehicle step configured to be mounted to a frame of a vehicle and configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position; and the side bar configured to be mounted to the frame of the vehicle, the side bar mounted to extend outboard from the frame; wherein, in the stored position, the stepping platform is at least partially enclosed on at least two sides by the side bar; and wherein, in the deployed position, the stepping platform is located outboard and downwards with respect to the side bar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A vehicle for assisting users entering a door of the vehicle, the vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle frame; a movable vehicle step having a stepping platform, the movable vehicle step mounted to the frame and configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position; and a side bar mounted to the frame and positioned to provide a stepping surface; wherein, in the stored position, the stepping platform is at least partially enclosed on at least two sides by the side bar; and wherein, in the deployed position, the stepping platform is located outboard and downwards with respect to the side bar. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A vehicle assembly having both a side bar and a movable vehicle step, the assembly comprising:
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the movable vehicle step having a stepping platform, the movable vehicle step configured to be mounted to a frame of a vehicle and configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position; and the side bar configured to be mounted to the frame of the vehicle to be visually exposed to a user viewing the vehicle from outboard the vehicle; wherein, in the stored position, the stepping platform is at least partially enclosed on at least two sides by the side bar; and wherein, in the deployed position, the stepping platform is located outboard and downwards with respect to the side bar.
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