Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
280164100 | Combined devices | 16 |
20090033058 | HEATED CAB ENTRY STEPS - A heated step system for a vehicle having a heat source associated with a compartment. The system includes a step attached to an exterior portion of the vehicle and at least one aperture located near the step. The system further includes a duct having a first end in fluid communication with the compartment and a second end in fluid communication with the at least one aperture. The duct conveys warm air from the compartment to the at least one aperture so that the warm air passes through the at least one aperture to an area around the step, thereby warming the step. | 02-05-2009 |
20090127815 | Tractor - The present invention ensures excellent assembly and maintenance of a machine body. A tractor of the present invention includes a prime mover part, a transmission portion interlockingly connected to a rear portion of the prime mover part, a driver portion arranged above the transmission portion, a lifting mechanism mounted on the transmission portion, wherein a working oil tank for storing a working oil for operating at least the lifting mechanism is arranged below a stepped portion formed on the driver portion in an extending manner. Due to such a constitution, a space which constitutes a dead space can be effectively utilized thus ensuring the excellent assembly and maintenance of the machine body. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127816 | Tractor - The present invention provides a tractor which can easily perform maintenance of a pedal interlocking mechanism. In a tractor which includes a driver portion, a stepped portion mounted on the driver portion in an extending manner, and a pedal interlocking mechanism arranged below the stepped portion, a maintenance-use opening portion is formed in the stepped portion, and the maintenance-use opening portion is closed by an open/close lid body in an openable manner. Due to such a constitution, In maintaining the pedal link mechanism, the lid is opened to expose the opening so that the pedal link mechanism can be easily maintained through the maintenance-use opening from above the stepped portion. | 05-21-2009 |
20090184485 | Vehicle Running Board Assembly - A running board assembly is provided that has structural tubing mounted to one of the spaced, longitudinally-extending frame rails. The structural tubing is configured to bear side impact loads in part by providing a continuous load-bearing path to direct the load to the frame rail. Additionally, because the structural tubing is of a higher strength than materials typically used for running boards, the structural tubing itself absorbs some of the side impact load. | 07-23-2009 |
20100066052 | SELECTIVELY REMOVABLE SIDE FAIRING FOR A VEHICLE - A detachable side fairing for a vehicle in one form comprises a panel body that can include steps. An access opening is defined by the panel body and is opened and closed by a door, such as the riser of a step, to allow access to the rear of the panel. A latch actuator can be accessed through the access opening for use in operating a latch to allow movement of the panel body away from the vehicle. The latch actuator can comprise first and second actuators comprising respective first and second elongated handles that each actuates an associated latch to release the panel body. The handles can be configured to prevent closing of the door when the actuators have not been moved to a position that completes the latching of the panel body to the vehicle. | 03-18-2010 |
20100194069 | VEHICLE OPERATION ASSEMBLY - A vehicle operation assembly comprising: stairs including a step; and a vehicle operation system positioned behind the stairs such that the step of the stairs is exposed for use in front of the vehicle operation system, the stairs being adapted to permit access to the vehicle operation system. The vehicle operation system may include a sleeper cab heater, a hydraulic system, a diesel generator, or a fuel supplement system such as a hydrogen generating system. | 08-05-2010 |
20110285104 | TOW HITCH ACCESSORY - The invention relates to a device for attachment to a tow hitch comprising a step including a platform and at least one step connecting portion, a base including at least one base connecting portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion which may be removably secured to the tow hitch, wherein the step connecting portion is removably attached to the base connecting portion. | 11-24-2011 |
20120104720 | Box Trailer Access Device - An apparatus for assisting a person get into and exit an interior of a truck trailer. The apparatus comprises multiple parts, including a stationary step having a U-shape and a handle movable between an upright and stowed position. In its stowed position, the handle does not extend beyond the rear of the trailer, enabling the trailer to back up to a loading dock without interference from the handle. Two latching mechanisms assist in locking the handle in its upright and stowed positions. In its upright position, the handle enables a person standing on the step to more easily enter and exit the interior of the trailer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120313343 | BALL MOUNT STEP PLATFORM - A step platform that can be used safely for access to a vehicle rear roof or storage compartment, in conjunction with a ball mount and receiver hitch to allow for towing. | 12-13-2012 |
20140097591 | Working Vehicle - The cover member has an outer edge portion configured by the upper end extending portion, the front end extending portion, and the rear end extending portion in which a front end of the upper end extending portion and an upper end of the front end extending portion are connect to each other, and a rear end of the upper end extending portion and an upper end of the rear end extending portion are connected to each other. | 04-10-2014 |
20150123373 | STEP PAD CARGO SYSTEM - A cargo step pad comprising a container having a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls defining an opening and a lid coupled to the container and operable between a closed position, wherein the lid extends laterally beyond the opening, and an opened position, wherein at least a portion of a back wall of the container is positioned within a volume defined by the inner surface of the lid. | 05-07-2015 |
20150291116 | DEPLOYABLE SIDE PROTECTOR FOR VEHICLES - A deployable side protector device (hereinafter, “side protector”) for protecting a subject vehicle from side impacts is disclosed and described. In various exemplary embodiments, the subject vehicle may have two side protectors mounted to the subject vehicle, one side protector for protecting the subject vehicle's left side and one side protector for protecting the subject vehicle's right side. Each respective side protector, right and left, may be controllable by a single controller. Additionally, each respective side protector, right and left, may be either in a deployed configuration, a retracted stored configuration, or in a state of transition between one of those two configurations. Further when deployed, a horizontal vehicle side protection bar may be located at an optimal height for protecting against side impacts. | 10-15-2015 |
20160059774 | EXTRUDED SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE AND RELATED METHODS - Support devices and their components are disclosed, including an optional lighting element mountable on the support device for emitting light. The support device facilitates access to a vehicle and includes an elongate extruded support member, brackets for mounting the elongate extruded support member to a vehicle, and a step affixed to the elongate extruded support member. A mount can be provided and coupled to the lighting element and to the step to secure the lighting element to the step when the lighting element is incorporated. | 03-03-2016 |
20160101739 | Power Ladder System for Agricultural Vehicles - A power ladder system for an agricultural vehicle includes an agricultural vehicle having a stationary platform and a movable platform with a ladder section connected to the movable platform. An actuator is connected to the movable platform which is configured to move the movable platform between a retracted position and an extended position. An engagement member selectively connects the actuator to the movable platform such that when the engagement member is disengaged the movable platform may be manually operated. The system is configured to automatically extend or retract the movable platform based on various inputs such as pressing a button on a remote or on the ladder, placing the agricultural vehicle in a drive mode, sensing motion of the agricultural vehicle, and opening the door, among other triggers. | 04-14-2016 |
20160137134 | Vehicle Step System - A vehicle step system and method incorporating an end of a vehicle bumper. The step system includes an end of the bumper movable between a first, closed position and a second, open position. When placed in the second, open position the end of the bumper includes a step surface. One example of the vehicle step system and method includes positioning the step surface below the top of the bumper. The end of the bumper may be pivotally connected at the bottom wherein an actuator operates to move the end of the bumper between the first, closed position and the second, open position. In an additional example, a latch operates to prevent movement of the end of the bumper. | 05-19-2016 |
20160185273 | COMBINATION STEP RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR USE AS A STEP PLATFORM OR A RAMP ON A VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to a system readily configurable for use as either a step rail along a side of a motor vehicle, or also as a loading ramp for use in loading and unloading cargo to and from a cargo bed of the motor vehicle. The system makes use of a ramp assembly and a plurality of hangers. The hangers each have a first end which is affixed to a portion of the vehicle, and a second end on which the ramp assembly may releasably be supported from and secured to, and thus used as a step rail. The ramp assembly has at least one latching mechanism that can be secured to a striker post on one of the hangers, and a release element. The release element allows the ramp assembly to be detached from the striker post and used as a loading ramp. | 06-30-2016 |