Vehicle equipped with a boarding and alighting step

Abstract

To reduce an intrusion quantity of a slide door into the inside of a vehicle with the slide door at a side part when another vehicle has a lateral collision with the vehicle.SOLUTION: A vehicle 10 with an entrance step comprises: an entrance 12 which is arranged at a side part of a vehicle; a slide door 14 with two door parts 16 which are slid in opposite directions from each other along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle to open and close the entrance 12; and a step 20 with a step body 24 on which an occupant steps during getting on or off from the vehicle. The step 20 is given in which a service state and a closed state can be switched by rotating around a rotation shaft at a vehicle lower part in the entrance 12 side. The step body 24 is developed outside of the vehicle in the service state of the step 20, and the step body 24 is closed on a vehicle side face to face the slide door 14 in the closed state of the step 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle equipped with boarding and alighting steps, and more particularly to a vehicle having a sliding door on the side of the vehicle body and boarding and alighting steps deployed on the lower side outside the vehicle body of the sliding door.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in automobiles, a structure has been known in which boarding and alighting steps are provided near the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening in order to facilitate a person's boarding and alighting from the automobile.

[0003] In addition, for example, some vehicles such as buses are provided with sliding doors on the side of the vehicle body. As a form of the sliding door, a form having two door portions that open and close the boarding and alighting opening by sliding in opposite directions in the vehicle front-rear direction is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In many vehicles, a form in which a center pillar is arranged between the front door and the rear door is adopted. In this case, when another vehicle collides with the vehicle from the side, the amount of intrusion of the other vehicle into the vehicle can be reduced by the center pillar.

[0006] On the other hand, in a sliding door having two door portions, since there is no pillar between the two door portions, when another vehicle collides with the sliding door of the vehicle, the amount of intrusion of the sliding door into the vehicle may be relatively large.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to reduce the amount of intrusion of a sliding door into the vehicle interior when another vehicle collides with the side of a vehicle having a sliding door on the side portion.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] The vehicle equipped with a boarding step according to the present invention includes a boarding opening provided on a side portion of the vehicle, a sliding door having two door portions that open and close the boarding opening by sliding in opposite directions in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a step having a step body on which a passenger steps when boarding and alighting from the vehicle. The step is switchable between a use state and a closed state by rotating about a rotation axis at a lower portion of the vehicle on the boarding opening side. In the use state of the step, the step body is in a posture extended outward of the vehicle, and in the closed state of the step, the step body is in a posture closed against the side surface of the vehicle and facing the sliding door.

[0009] According to this configuration, in the closed state of the step, since the step body and the sliding door overlap in a side view of the vehicle, the rigidity of the side portion of the vehicle can be increased. Therefore, when another vehicle collides with the vehicle from the side, the amount of intrusion of the sliding door into the vehicle interior can be reduced.

[0010] In the vehicle equipped with a boarding step according to the present invention, in the closed state of the step, the step body may extend from a body side surface located on the front side of the vehicle of the sliding door to a body side surface located on the rear side of the vehicle of the sliding door.

[0011] According to this configuration, by receiving the input from the side-colliding vehicle by the step body in the closed state and transmitting it to the body side surfaces on both sides of the sliding door, the amount of intrusion of the sliding door into the vehicle interior can be reduced.

[0012] In the vehicle equipped with the boarding and alighting step according to the present invention, it may further include a sealing member attached to the outer wall of the vehicle, and the sealing member is continuous around the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening. In the closed state of the step, the sealing member is positioned between the step and the outer wall of the vehicle, so that the lower part around the boarding and alighting opening is sealed.

[0013] According to this configuration, when the vehicle is located on a flooded road or the like, it is possible to suppress water from entering the vehicle interior through the gap at the lower part of the sliding door (the gap between the door part and the edge of the boarding and alighting opening, or the gap between two door parts).

[0014] In the vehicle equipped with the boarding and alighting step according to the present invention, a sealing member that contacts the outer wall of the vehicle in the closed state is attached to the step. The sealing member is attached to the step so as to be continuous around the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening in the closed state of the step. In the closed state of the step, the sealing member is positioned between the step and the outer wall of the vehicle, so that the lower part around the boarding and alighting opening is sealed.

[0015] Also in this configuration, when the vehicle is located on a flooded road or the like, it is possible to suppress water from entering the vehicle interior through the gap at the lower part of the sliding door.

[0016] In the vehicle equipped with the boarding and alighting step according to the present invention, the step has a base connected to the step body, and is formed in an L shape by the base and the step body. The base of the step is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the vehicle body on the boarding and alighting opening side, so that it can rotate around the rotation axis. The vehicle equipped with the boarding and alighting step further includes a rod connected to the base of the step at a position shifted from the rotation axis of the step, and a motor that moves the rod in the vehicle width direction at the lower part of the vehicle body. By moving the rod in the vehicle width direction by the motor, the step rotates around the rotation axis, whereby the use state and the closed state of the step are switched.

[0017] According to this configuration, it is possible to switch between the use state and the closed state of the step with a relatively simple structure.

[0018] In a vehicle equipped with a step for getting on and off according to the present invention, the step has a base connected to the step body, and the base and the step body are formed in an L shape. The base of the step is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the vehicle body on the side of the entrance and exit, so that it can rotate around the rotation axis. The vehicle equipped with the step for getting on and off further includes a rod connected to an end of the step body that extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction on the side far from the vehicle body in the use state. The rod extends from the end of the step body toward the side surface of the vehicle body above the entrance and exit, and enters the upper part of the vehicle body through a hole provided in the side surface of the vehicle body. The vehicle equipped with the step for getting on and off further includes a motor that moves the rod in the vehicle vertical direction and vehicle width direction at the upper part of the vehicle body. By moving the rod in the vehicle vertical direction and vehicle width direction by the motor, the step rotates around the rotation axis, and thereby the use state and the closed state of the step are switched.

[0019] According to this configuration, the rod functions as a member for switching the state of the step and can also function as an auxiliary tool for supporting the body when the passenger gets on and off the vehicle.

[0020] In a vehicle equipped with a step for getting on and off according to the present invention, a rod-shaped handrail is connected to the rod, and the base of the handrail is rotatably connected to the rod. The vehicle equipped with the step for getting on and off may further include a locking mechanism that locks the handrail in a parallel position parallel to the rod and a horizontal position.

[0021] According to this configuration, when the passenger uses the handrail in the horizontal position, the body of the passenger is supported by the handrail, so that it is possible to facilitate the getting on and off of the passenger from the vehicle.

[0022] In the vehicle equipped with the step for getting on and off according to the present invention, the step body may have ribs extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the surface located on the lower side of the vehicle in the use state and on the surface located outside the vehicle in the closed state.

[0023] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the deflection of the step in the use state of the step, and since the rib rectifies the vehicle running wind in the closed state of the step, it is possible to expect improvement in the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and the like.

Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, in a vehicle having a sliding door on the side, when another vehicle collides with the side, it is possible to reduce the amount of intrusion of the sliding door into the vehicle interior.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same elements in all the drawings, and redundant descriptions are omitted. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, terms indicating directions and orientations such as front, rear, left, right, up, and down represent directions and orientations related to the vehicle. In each figure, the direction of arrow FR represents the front, the direction of arrow UP represents the upper side, and the direction of arrow LH represents the left side. Note that the vehicle width direction is the same as the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0027] Figs. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing a vehicle 10 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 1 shows the closed state of the sliding door 14 and the closed state of the step 20. Fig. 2 shows the open state of the sliding door 14 and the use state (deployed state) of the step 20. The lower right part (the inner part inside the dashed line) of Fig. 1 shows the body 29 near the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening 12. The lower right part (the inner part inside the dashed line) of Fig. 2 is an explanatory view of a step 20A of another embodiment.

[0028] The vehicle 10 is a motor vehicle capable of autonomous driving. Specifically, the vehicle 10 can be driven in a plurality of driving modes including an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode. The vehicle 10 is an electric vehicle having a rotating electric machine (not shown) as a drive source. A battery for supplying power to the rotating electric machine is mounted below the vehicle interior floor in the vehicle 10. Note that, as another embodiment, the vehicle 10 may be a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine as a drive source.

[0029] Vehicle 10 is used as a bus for an unspecified number of passengers to ride together. An entrance / exit 12 is provided on the side of the vehicle body of vehicle 10. The entrance / exit 12 is located approximately at the center in the vehicle front-rear direction, and when the vehicle is running, it is closed by a slide door 14 as shown in FIG. 1. The slide door 14 has two door parts 16. The two door parts 16 open and close the entrance / exit 12 by sliding in opposite directions in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 2, when the front-side door part 16 moves forward and the rear-side door part 16 moves rearward, the entrance / exit 12 is opened. Also, when the front-side door part 16 moves rearward and the rear-side door part 16 moves forward, the entrance / exit 12 is closed.

[0030] Vehicle 10 is provided with a step 20 for getting on and off. The step 20 includes a base 22 and a step body 24 that passengers step on when getting on and off the vehicle. As shown in the upper figure of FIG. 3 (cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1), the base 22 is a portion located below the rocker 34 in the closed state of the step 20. The base 22 is continuous with the step body 24. The step 20 is formed in an L shape by the base 22 and the step body 24. A rotation shaft 25 is provided on the base 22.

[0031] The step 20 can be switched between a use state (lower figure of FIG. 3) and a closed state (upper figure of FIG. 3) by rotating around a rotation shaft 25 provided at the lower part of the vehicle on the entrance / exit side. As shown in FIG. 2, in the use state of the step 20, the step body 24 is in a posture extended outward from the vehicle. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, in the closed state of the step 20, the step body 24 is closed against the side of the vehicle and is in a posture facing the slide door 14. When the vehicle is running, as shown in FIG. 1, the step 20 is in the closed state, and when passengers get on and off, as shown in FIG. 2, the step 20 is in the use state.

[0032] In vehicle 10, before the slide door 14 opens, the step 20 switches from the closed state to the use state. Also, after the slide door 14 closes, the step 20 switches from the use state to the closed state. Note that the operations of the slide door 14 and the step 20 may be performed simultaneously.

[0033] Here, the body near the lower part of the entrance / exit 12 will be described. As shown in the lower right part of FIG. 1 (the part inside the dashed line), the vehicle body 29 of the vehicle includes a body side part 30, a pillar 36, and a rocker 34. The pillar 36 is disposed on each of the front side and the rear side of the entrance / exit 12. The rocker 34 is disposed below the entrance / exit 12. Note that in the lower right part of FIG. 1, the rocker 34 is depicted in a form integrated with the floor material, but actually it may be configured to be separated from the floor material. The two pillars 36 constitute the body skeleton.

[0034] The vehicle 10 includes a seal member 50 attached to the vehicle outer wall (the body side surfaces 32F, 32R and the lower surface of the rocker 34). The seal member 50 is, for example, made of rubber or resin and is a flexible belt-like member. The seal member 50 is provided continuously around the lower part of the entrance / exit 12. In each figure, reference numerals 50-1, 50-2, and 50-3 respectively indicate the seal member 50 provided on the front body side surface 32F, the seal member 50 provided on the lower surface of the rocker 34, and the seal member 50 provided on the rear body side surface 32R.

[0035] In the closed state of step 20, the seal member 50 is positioned between step 20 and the vehicle outer wall, thereby sealing (sealing) the periphery of the lower part of the entrance / exit 12. Therefore, when the vehicle 10 is located on a flooded road or the like, it is possible to suppress water 100 (see FIG. 3) from entering the vehicle interior through the gaps at the lower part of the sliding door (the gap between the door part 16 and the edge of the entrance / exit 12 or the gap between the two door parts 16). Further, the presence of the seal member 50 can prevent the generation of noise and the like caused by the contact between the body and step 20.

[0036] In addition, instead of the form of attaching the seal member 50 to the vehicle outer wall described above, as shown in the lower right part (the inner part of the dashed line) of FIG. 2, a form of attaching the seal member 50A to step 20A may be adopted. In the case of this form, the seal member 50A that contacts the vehicle outer wall when step 20A is in the closed state is attached to step 20A. The seal member 50A is attached to step 20A so as to be continuous around the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening 12 when step 20A is in the closed state. In the closed state of step 20A, the seal member 50A is positioned between step 20A and the vehicle outer wall, so that the periphery around the lower part of the boarding and alighting opening 12 is sealed. Even in this form, it is possible to suppress water from entering the vehicle interior. Also, it is possible to prevent the generation of noise and the like caused by the direct contact between the body and step 20A.

[0037] Note that in the vehicle 10, the seal members 50 and 50A are not essential members, and it is also possible to adopt a form in which the seal members 50 and 50A are omitted. Also, in the vehicle 10, the seal member 50-2 below the boarding and alighting opening 12 may be omitted, and only the seal members 50-1 and 50-3 on the side surfaces 32F and 32R of the body may be provided.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 1, in the closed state of step 20, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the step body 24 overlaps with the lower part of the sliding door 14. Therefore, the rigidity of the lower part on the side of the vehicle is increased, and when another vehicle collides with the vehicle 10 from the side, the amount of intrusion of the sliding door 14 into the vehicle interior can be reduced.

[0039] Also, in the closed state of step 20, the step body 24 extends from the body side surface 32F located on the vehicle front side of the sliding door 14 to the body side surface 32R located on the vehicle rear side of the sliding door 14. Therefore, by receiving the input load from the side-colliding vehicle with the step body 24 in the closed state and transmitting it to the body side surfaces 32F and 32R on both sides of the sliding door 14, the intrusion amount of the sliding door 14 into the vehicle interior can be reduced. Also, in a plan view of the vehicle, step 20 and the rocker 34 overlap, and the rigidity of the lower part on the side of the vehicle is also increased, so the intrusion of the side-colliding vehicle into the vehicle interior can be suppressed. The input load at the time of side collision will be dispersed to the pillar 36 and the rocker 34 via step 20.

[0040] Also, according to this embodiment, since the reinforcement of the sliding door 14 against side collision can be omitted or reduced, an increase in the mass of the sliding door 14 and an increase in cost due to reinforcement can be suppressed.

[0041] Next, the mounting structure of step 20 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle 10 includes a fixing member 70 coupled to the body (rocker). The fixing member 70 includes a flat base 72 and two raised portions 75 and 76 that rise downward from the base 72. The raised portions 75 and 76 are located outside the vehicle of the base 72 and are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction. The connecting portion 66 of step 20 will be disposed between the raised portions 75 and 76. Through holes 77 and 78 through which pins 80 are passed are provided in the raised portions 75 and 76, respectively.

[0042] The base 22 of step 20 includes a base body 60, a connection portion 66, and ribs 62. The base body 60 rises upward from the step body 24 and is a portion extending in the front-rear direction. The connection portion 66 is provided above the base body 60. In this embodiment, the connection portions 66 are provided at both ends (two locations) of step 20 extending in the front-rear direction (in FIG. 4, the connection portion 66 at one end of step 20 is shown, and the connection portion 66 at the other end of step 20 is not shown). Note that the connection portion 66 may be further provided near the center of step 20 extending in the front-rear direction. The position and number of the connection portions 66 in the front-rear direction can be changed as appropriate. In accordance with the position of the connection portion 66, ribs 62 and rod 53 are provided, and a fixing member 70 is provided. The connection portion 66 is provided with a through hole 68 through which a pin 80 is passed.

[0043] The connection portion 66 of step 20 is disposed between two raised portions 75, 76 of the fixing member 70. And the pin 80 is passed through the through hole 77 of the fixing member 70, the through hole 68 of step 20, and the through hole 78 of the fixing member 70. Thereby, step 20 can rotate with respect to the fixing member 70 using the pin 80 as a rotation axis 25. It has such a hinge-type structure.

[0044] The rib 62 of step 20 is provided in accordance with the position of the connection portion 66 and protrudes inward of the vehicle from the connection portion 66 and the base body 60. The end of the rod 53 is rotatably connected to the rib 62. The rod 53 is connected to the rib 62 at a position offset from the rotation axis 25 of step 20. The upper surface of the rib 62 is a stopper surface 64. The stopper surface 64 of the rib 62 abuts against the lower surface 73 of the base of the fixing member 70 in the step usage state as shown in the lower figure of FIG. 3. Thereby, further rotation of step 20 is prevented in the step usage state.

[0045] Vehicle 10 is provided with a motor 56 that moves a rod 53 in the vehicle width direction at the lower part of the vehicle body. By moving the rod 53 in the vehicle width direction with the motor 56, as shown in FIG. 3, the step 20 rotates about the rotation axis 25, and thereby the use state and the closed state of the step 20 are switched. That is, when the motor 56 pushes the rod 53 outward of the vehicle, the step 20 changes from the use state to the closed state, and when the motor 56 pulls the rod 53 inward of the vehicle, the step 20 changes from the closed state to the use state.

[0046] In addition, the vehicle 10 may be provided with a conversion mechanism 54 that converts the rotational motion of the motor 56 into a linear motion for moving the rod 53. As the conversion mechanism 54, for example, a slider crank mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism, an eccentric cam mechanism, etc. can be adopted. Also, as the motor 56, a linear motor or the like that generates a linear motion may be adopted.

[0047] Next, the steps of another embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 shows a step 20B of another embodiment. In this embodiment, the step body 24 has ribs 82 extending in the front-rear direction on the back surface 42 (the surface 42 that is located outward of the vehicle in the closed state and is located below the vehicle in the use state). The ribs 82 extend over the entire front-rear direction of the step body 24. Although FIG. 5 illustrates a form in which three ribs 82 are provided on the back surface 42 of the step body 24, the ribs 82 may be one or four or more.

[0048] According to the step 20B of this another embodiment, in the use state of the step 20B (the lower figure in FIG. 5), the deflection of the step body 24 can be suppressed by the ribs 82. That is, the deflection of the step body 24 can be suppressed when an occupant gets on the step body 24. Also, in the closed state of the step 20B (the upper figure in FIG. 5), since the ribs 82 rectify the vehicle running wind, an improvement in the vehicle fuel efficiency etc. can be expected.

[0049] Next, the vehicle of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the vehicle 10A according to the second embodiment, showing the step closed state on the upper left side and the step use state on the lower right side. The difference between the vehicle 10 of the first embodiment and the vehicle 10A of the second embodiment lies in the configuration of the rod for switching between the closed state and the use state of the step 20.

[0050] The vehicle 10A of the second embodiment includes a rod 83 for pulling up the step 20 on the side of the vehicle. The rod 83 is connected to an end portion 26 that extends in the front-rear direction on the side far from the vehicle body when the step is in the use state in the step main body 24. The rod 83 extends from the end portion 26 of the step main body 24 toward the side surface of the vehicle body above the boarding and alighting opening 12, and enters the upper part of the vehicle body through a hole 88 provided in the side surface of the vehicle body.

[0051] The vehicle 10A includes a motor 86 for moving the rod 83 in the vertical direction and the vehicle width direction at the upper part of the vehicle body. The motor 86 is disposed inside the body above the sliding door 14. By moving the rod 83 in the vertical direction and the vehicle width direction by the motor 86, the step 20 rotates about the rotation axis 25 (see FIG. 3, but the rod 53 in FIG. 3 does not exist), whereby the use state and the closed state of the step 20 are switched. That is, when the motor 86 pulls up the rod 83, the step 20 changes from the use state to the closed state. Further, when the motor 86 pushes out the rod 83, the step 20 changes from the closed state to the use state. Note that the vehicle 10A may include a conversion mechanism 84 for converting the rotational motion of the motor 86 into a motion of moving the rod 83 in the vertical direction and the vehicle width direction.

[0052] According to this second embodiment, the rod 83 functions as a member for switching the state of the step 20 and can also function as an auxiliary tool for supporting the body when the passenger gets on and off the vehicle 10A.

[0053] Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the vehicle 10A, a rod-shaped handrail 90 may be connected to the rod 83. The base of the handrail 90 is rotatably connected to the rod 83. The base of the handrail 90 is connected, for example, near the vertical center of the rod 83. The vehicle 10A includes a locking mechanism 91 that locks the handrail 90 in a parallel position parallel to the rod 83 and a horizontal position. According to this configuration, when the occupant uses the handrail 90 in the horizontal position (see the lower right figure in FIG. 6), the body of the occupant is supported by the handrail, so that the occupant can easily get on and off the vehicle 10A. Further, by setting the handrail 90 to a position parallel to the rod 83 (parallel position), the handrail 90 does not interfere with the sliding door 14.

[0054] In addition, in the vehicle, a form in which both the rod 53 (see FIG. 3) of the first embodiment and the rod 83 (see FIG. 6) of the second embodiment are provided may be adopted. In this case, when switching the step 20 from the closed state to the use state, the rod 53 (FIG. 3) is pulled inward of the vehicle to move the step 20. On the other hand, when switching the step 20 from the use state to the closed state, the rod 83 (FIG. 6) is pulled up to move the step 20. By doing so, only a pulling force is applied to the rods 53 and 83. Therefore, the strength of the rods 53 and 83 can be reduced, and the weight reduction of the rods 53 and 83 can be achieved.

[0055] Next, a modification will be described. In the embodiment described above, in the vehicle, the step 20 was arranged outside the vehicle of the sliding door 14. However, in the vehicle, the step 20 may be arranged inside the vehicle of the sliding door 14 and outside the vehicle from the body side surface or the rocker. In this case, after the sliding door 14 is opened, the step 20 will be switched from the closed state to the use state. Also, before the sliding door 14 closes, the step 20 will be switched from the use state to the closed state.

[0056] In the embodiment described above, the sliding door 14 had two door parts 16. However, the sliding door 14 may have one door part. In this case, one door part (for example, a relatively large door part) moves in one direction in the vehicle longitudinal direction to open the boarding and alighting opening, and the door part moves in the other direction in the vehicle longitudinal direction to close the boarding and alighting opening.

[0057] In the embodiment described above, the door for opening and closing the boarding and alighting opening 12 was a sliding door. Such a sliding door is movable, for example, along a slide rail provided on the body. However, the door for opening and closing the boarding and alighting opening may be a hinge-type door (for example, in a form such as the side door adopted in a general passenger car). The hinge-type door rotates about a hinge part provided on the body to open and close the boarding and alighting opening.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0058] 10, 10A Vehicle (vehicle equipped with boarding and alighting steps), 12 Boarding and alighting opening, 14 Sliding door, 16 Door part, 20, 20A, 20B Steps (boarding and alighting steps), 22 Base, 24 Step body, 25 Rotation axis, 26 End, 29 Body, 30 Body side part, 32F, 32R Body side surface, 34 Rocker, 36 Pillar, 42 Rear surface (surface), 50, 50-1, 50-2, 50-3, 50A Seal member, 53 Rod, 54 Conversion mechanism, 56 Motor, 60 Base body, 62 Rib, 64 Stopper surface, 66 Connection part, 68 Through hole, 70 Fixing member, 72 Base, 73 Lower surface, 75, 76 Raised part, 77, 78 Through hole, 80 Pin, 82 Rib, 83 Rod, 84 Conversion mechanism, 86 Motor, 88 Hole, 90 Handrail, 91 Lock mechanism, 100 Water.

Claims

1. An entrance / exit provided on a side portion of a vehicle, A sliding door having two door portions that open and close the entrance / exit by sliding in opposite directions in the vehicle's front-rear direction, A step having a step body on which an occupant steps when getting on and off the vehicle, and comprising: The step is switchable between a use state and a closed state by rotating about a lower portion of the vehicle on the entrance / exit side as a rotation axis, In the use state of the step, the step body is in a posture deployed outward of the vehicle, In the closed state of the step, the step body is closed against the side surface of the vehicle and faces the sliding door, In the closed state of the step, the step body extends from a body side surface located on the front side of the vehicle of the sliding door to a body side surface located on the rear side of the vehicle of the sliding door, A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step, characterized in that.

2. A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step according to Claim 1, further comprising: A seal member attached to the outer wall of the vehicle, The seal member is continuous around the lower portion of the entrance / exit, In the closed state of the step, the seal member is positioned between the step and the outer wall of the vehicle, thereby sealing around the lower portion of the entrance / exit, A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step, characterized in that.

3. A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step according to Claim 1, further comprising: A seal member is attached to the step so as to contact the outer wall of the vehicle in the closed state, The seal member is attached to the step so as to be continuous around the lower portion of the entrance / exit in the closed state of the step, In the closed state of the step, the seal member is positioned between the step and the outer wall of the vehicle, thereby sealing around the lower portion of the entrance / exit, A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step, characterized in that.

4. A vehicle equipped with an entrance / exit step according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, further comprising: The step has a base connected to the step body, and is formed in an L shape by the base and the step body, The base of the step is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the vehicle body on the entrance / exit side, and is thereby rotatable about the rotation axis, The vehicle equipped with the entrance / exit step further comprises a rod connected to the base of the step at a position shifted from the rotation axis of the step, and a motor that moves the rod in the vehicle width direction at the lower portion of the vehicle body. By moving the rod in the vehicle width direction with the motor, the step rotates about the rotation axis, whereby the use state and the closed state of the step are switched. A vehicle equipped with a step for boarding and alighting, characterized by the above.

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