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Step assembly for a motor vehicle having a bed

a technology for motor vehicles and steps, applied in the directions of vehicle components, steps arrangement, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in entering and exiting passenger compartments, difficulty in accessing cargo beds,

Active Publication Date: 2015-10-29
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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This patent describes a step assembly for a motor vehicle that allows for easier access to the cargo bed from the passenger compartment. The assembly includes a step member that is mounted at one end of the passenger compartment and at the other end of the cargo bed. This design provides a convenient and safe way to step up to the cargo bed from the driver or passenger side of the vehicle.

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Accordingly, stepping into and out from the passenger compartment may be challenging.
Also, accessing the cargo bed may prove challenging to certain individuals.

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[0012]The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0013]With initial reference to FIG. 1, a motor vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, is indicated generally at 2. Motor vehicle 2 includes a passenger compartment 6 and a cargo bed 10. Cargo bed 10 is mechanically isolated from passenger compartment 6. The term “mechanically isolated” should be understood to describe that movement / vibrations of cargo bed 10 do not translate to corresponding movement / vibrations in passenger compartment 6. Passenger compartment 6 includes a driver side 14 and a passenger side 16. Passenger compartment 6 may also include an additional rear seating / storage area 19. Passenger side 16 may include a cab body portion 24. Driver side 14 may include a corresponding frame ...

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Abstract

A step assembly for a motor vehicle having a passenger compartment including a driver side and a passenger side and a cargo bed having first and second side portions includes a step member extending from a first end configured to be mounted at one of the driver side and the passenger side of the passenger compartment to a second end configured to be mounted at a corresponding one of the first and second side portions of the cargo bed.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The subject invention relates to the art of motor vehicles and, more particularly to a step assembly for a motor vehicle having a bed.BACKGROUND[0002]Motor vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, include a cargo bed and a passenger compartment. In most cases, the cargo bed is decoupled or isolated from the passenger compartment to enhance rideability and passenger comfort. Many pick-up trucks have a ground clearance that is greater than that of standard passenger vehicles. Accordingly, stepping into and out from the passenger compartment may be challenging. Also, accessing the cargo bed may prove challenging to certain individuals. Manufacturers have provided steps on either side of the passenger compartment to aid riders stepping into and alighting from the motor vehicle. Manufacturers have also provided tail gate steps that aid in stepping into and down from the cargo bed. Often times, it is desirable to access a side portion of a cargo bed. Accordingly, it i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60R3/00
CPCB60R3/002
Inventor GLOVAK, DAN W.
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC