Steps Arrangement TRIZ Cases
- Truck Air-Gap Sealing Assembly for Aerodynamic Drag Reduction
A protruding sealing element and tamper-proof fasteners block airflow between truck body parts, improving aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
- Multi-Function Tailgate Assembly for Easier Cargo Bed Access
Segmented, sliding, and rotating tailgate sections improve cargo bed access while preserving coverage, strength, and added utility.
- Step Tread Holder Assembly for Crash Deflection Away From Battery
A guided step tread holder uses angled deflector faces and a breaking point to redirect crash motion away from the energy storage unit.
- Vehicle Step Mounting With Crash-Guided Detachment
Dual front and rear brackets guide a vehicle step away from the energy storage system during a side crash to prevent impact damage.
- Rotating Guide-On Post With Steps for High Boat Trailer Boarding
A hinged guide-on post with extendable steps improves access to high swim platforms while still marking trailer position when submerged.
- Aftermarket Cab Stair Step Insert for Lower Entry Height
Mounted between factory truck steps, this aftermarket foothold halves an 18-inch climb into two 9-inch steps for easier, stable cab entry.
- Deployable Lifting Step Assembly for Safer Cabin Access
A laterally deployable second step improves cabin entry safety and comfort while sharing the lift motor through a clutch-based mechanism.
- Front Trunk Moveable Platform for Storage-to-Workspace Conversion
A sliding front-trunk platform turns unused EV compartment space into storage and a stable work surface with integrated drawer access and lighting.
- Vehicle Step Arrangement With Dual Pivot Steps for BEV Access
A dual-pivot upper and lower step layout improves BEV access while preserving battery space and crash protection.
- Retractable Step and Side Bar Assembly for Raised Vehicle Access
A deployable step extends below a high-mounted side bar to ease raised-vehicle entry while preserving ground clearance and a low-profile look.
- Bumper-Integrated Step Pad Deployment for Pickup Cargo Bed Access
A tailgate-triggered bumper step pad moves rearward and downward to improve pickup cargo bed access without a permanent external step.
- Electric Pedal Direct-Drive Structure for Quiet Stable Retraction
Direct shaft coupling replaces gear transmission in an automobile electric pedal to cut noise, improve stability, and extend service life.
- Spring-Supported Footboard Linkage for Motor-Free Extension
A spring-loaded connecting rod replaces motorized footboard linkages, increasing travel while cutting cost, maintenance, and harsh-environment failures.
- Autonomous Vehicle Seats and Doors With Reduced Swept Path
Pivoting seats and a translating door linkage improve cabin flexibility while reducing door swept path and obstruction in autonomous vehicles.