United Rentals, Inc.
Slidable step for mounting and dismounting a vehicle
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Abstract:
An assembly for mounting or dismounting a vehicle comprising a step that is structured to slide on an axis longitudinally along the vehicle on a rail. The step has a pivot assembly enabling rotation from a stowed position to open position and back. The slidable step can be stowed in place by engaging a latch mounted to the vehicle. A handrail assembly can be inserted into a handrail-receiving member to facilitate grasping a handrail upon mounting or dismounting the vehicle.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
3 Jun 2019
Issue date:
31 Dec 2019