CA2376287A1 - Lighted running board - Google Patents
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- CA2376287A1 CA2376287A1 CA002376287A CA2376287A CA2376287A1 CA 2376287 A1 CA2376287 A1 CA 2376287A1 CA 002376287 A CA002376287 A CA 002376287A CA 2376287 A CA2376287 A CA 2376287A CA 2376287 A1 CA2376287 A1 CA 2376287A1
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- light emitting
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- step pad
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R3/00—Arrangements of steps or ladders facilitating access to or on the vehicle, e.g. running-boards
- B60R3/002—Running boards
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
- B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
- B60Q1/32—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
- B60Q1/325—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights on or for running boards or steps
Abstract
A lighted running board assembly (10) for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a mounting bracket (12) adapted to be mounted to the vehicle in a generally horizontal plane. The assembly has a generally horizontally extending framing network (20) removably secured to the mounting bracket and including at least one recessed mounting cavity. The framing network include s lower support framing network supported on and removably coupled to the mounting bracket, an integral framing network (32) in mating engagement with and removably coupled to the lower support framing network, and a reflective framing network (52) in mating engagement with and removably coupled to the integral framing network. The lighted running board further includes a generally horizontally extending translucent light emitting step pad removab ly secured to the framing network for providing an ingress and egress step to a n occupant of the vehicle. The light emitting step pad forms at least one ligh t housing chamber (70) between the light emitting step pad and the mounting cavity of framing network. A light source (72), such as an LED (74), is mounted in the mounting cavity of the framing network and housed within the light housing chamber for projecting light upwardly through said translucent portion of the light emitting step pad. the reflective framing network forms a plurality of reflective cavities overlaying the recessed mounting cavities f or reflecting light from the light source towards the light emitting step pad.< /SDOAB>
Claims (14)
1. A lighted running board assembly (10) for use on an automotive vehicle, said lighted running board assembly, comprising:
a mounting bracket (12) adapted for mounting on the vehicle;
a framing network (20, 32) secured to said mounting bracket (12), said framing network including at least one cavity (22);
a light emitting step pad (78) secured to and supported by said framing network (20) and presenting an illuminating ingress and egress surface (80), said light emitting step pad having at least one light housing chamber (70) communicating with said cavity of said framing network, said light emitting step pad (78) having a translucent surface (80); and a light source (72) mounted in said cavity of said framing network and housed within said light housing chamber (70) projecting light through said translucent surface of said light emitting step pad (78).
a mounting bracket (12) adapted for mounting on the vehicle;
a framing network (20, 32) secured to said mounting bracket (12), said framing network including at least one cavity (22);
a light emitting step pad (78) secured to and supported by said framing network (20) and presenting an illuminating ingress and egress surface (80), said light emitting step pad having at least one light housing chamber (70) communicating with said cavity of said framing network, said light emitting step pad (78) having a translucent surface (80); and a light source (72) mounted in said cavity of said framing network and housed within said light housing chamber (70) projecting light through said translucent surface of said light emitting step pad (78).
2. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said framing network (20) further includes a plurality of recess mounting cavities (22) spaced apart by a plurality of raised apex portion (24) defining a generally sinusoidal cross-section.
3. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said light emitting step pad (78) includes a generally horizontal and planar top surface (80) and a lower portion (82) supported on each of said raised apex portions (24) forming a plurality of light housing chambers (70) between said light emitting step pad and each of said recess mounting cavities.
4. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 3 further including an independent light source (72, 74, 76) mounted to cash of said mounting cavities (22) and housed with each of said light housing chambers (70) for projecting light through.
said light emitting step pad (78).
said light emitting step pad (78).
5. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said framing network including a primary support framing network (20) supported on and removably coupled to said mounting bracket (12), an integral framing network (32) in mating engagement with and removably coupled to said primary support framing network (20), and a reflective framing network in mating engagement with and removably coupled to said integral framing network, said reflective framing network forming a plurality of reflective cavities (58) overlaying said recessed mounting cavities for reflecting light from said light source (72,74,76) towards said light emitting step pad (78).
6. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said light emitting step pad (78) includes a plurality of steps (87) extending from said top surface (80) forming a non-planar top surface for providing additional grip to the occupant of the vehicle.
7. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said light source is a light emitting diode (74).
8. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 7 wherein said light source is a bulb and filament (76).
9. A lighted running board assembly for use on an automotive vehicle, said lighted running board assembly comprising:
a mounting bracket (12) adapted to be mounted on the vehicle;
a generally horizontally extending framing network (22) removably secured to said mounting bracket (12), said framing network (22) including at least one recessed mounting cavity (22);
a generally horizontal extending light emitting step pad (88) removably secured to said framing network (20) for providing an ingress and egress step to an occupant of the vehicle, said light emitting step pad (88) having at least one integrally formed light housing chamber in mating engagement with said mounting cavity of said framing network and having at least a translucent portion; and a light source (72) mounted within said light housing chamber of said light emitting step pad for projecting light upwardly though said translucent portion of said light emitting step pad.
a mounting bracket (12) adapted to be mounted on the vehicle;
a generally horizontally extending framing network (22) removably secured to said mounting bracket (12), said framing network (22) including at least one recessed mounting cavity (22);
a generally horizontal extending light emitting step pad (88) removably secured to said framing network (20) for providing an ingress and egress step to an occupant of the vehicle, said light emitting step pad (88) having at least one integrally formed light housing chamber in mating engagement with said mounting cavity of said framing network and having at least a translucent portion; and a light source (72) mounted within said light housing chamber of said light emitting step pad for projecting light upwardly though said translucent portion of said light emitting step pad.
10. A lighted running board assembly for use on an automotive vehicle, said lighted running board assembly comprising:
a mounting bracket adapted for mounting on the vehicle;
a generally horizontally extending framing network removably secured to said mounting bracket, said framing network including a lower support portion and an upper header portion;
a generally horizontally extending light emitting step pad removably secured to said framing network between said lower support portion and said upper header portion for providing an ingress and egress step to an occupant of the vehicle, said light emitting step pad having at least one integrally formed light housing chamber and having at least a translucent portion; and a light source mounted within said light housing chamber of said light emitting step pad for projecting light through said translucent portion of said light emitting step pad.
a mounting bracket adapted for mounting on the vehicle;
a generally horizontally extending framing network removably secured to said mounting bracket, said framing network including a lower support portion and an upper header portion;
a generally horizontally extending light emitting step pad removably secured to said framing network between said lower support portion and said upper header portion for providing an ingress and egress step to an occupant of the vehicle, said light emitting step pad having at least one integrally formed light housing chamber and having at least a translucent portion; and a light source mounted within said light housing chamber of said light emitting step pad for projecting light through said translucent portion of said light emitting step pad.
11. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said framing network includes a first end and a horizontally extending second end, said light emitting step pad secured to said framing network between said first and second end.
12. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein said light emitting step pad includes a distal end adjacent said second end of said framing network and a header end secured between said upper header portion and said first end of said framing network.
13. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 12 wherein said light housing chamber is integrally formed in said header end of said light emitting step pad and said light source is housed within said light housing chamber to project light upwardly through light emitting step pad adjacent said distal end and outwardly from said header end.
14. A lighted running board assembly as set forth in claim 13 wherein said light emitting step pad forms a light pipe and said light source includes a light emitting diode.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US14231699P | 1999-07-02 | 1999-07-02 | |
| US60/142,316 | 1999-07-02 | ||
| PCT/CA2000/000792 WO2001002214A1 (en) | 1999-07-02 | 2000-06-29 | Lighted running board |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2376287A1 true CA2376287A1 (en) | 2001-01-11 |
| CA2376287C CA2376287C (en) | 2011-07-12 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA2376287A Expired - Lifetime CA2376287C (en) | 1999-07-02 | 2000-06-29 | Lighted running board |
Country Status (5)
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| EP (1) | EP1192065A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2003503271A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU5669300A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2376287C (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2001002214A1 (en) |
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| SE518184C2 (en) | 2000-03-31 | 2002-09-03 | Perstorp Flooring Ab | Floor covering material comprising disc-shaped floor elements which are joined together by means of interconnecting means |
| FR2828853B1 (en) * | 2001-08-27 | 2004-04-23 | Inoplast Sa | RIGID PLATE FOR COVERING A STEP AND STEP PROVIDED WITH THIS PLATE |
| FR2859693B1 (en) * | 2003-09-11 | 2006-02-10 | Plastic Omnium Cie | BASS OF BODY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE |
| DE102005025214A1 (en) * | 2005-02-11 | 2006-08-24 | Schmitz Gotha Fahrzeugwerke Gmbh | Motor vehicle e.g. heavy goods vehicle, external lighting, has electronic light sources and electrical conductors, which are encased by casting, which is made of casting compound, where the casting is free from cavities |
| US9539937B2 (en) | 2013-11-21 | 2017-01-10 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Vehicle step lamp |
| EP3459791A1 (en) * | 2017-09-25 | 2019-03-27 | Progress Europe Automotive Innovations B.V. | Running board for a vehicle and vehicle comprising at least one such running board |
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| US4463962A (en) | 1982-02-12 | 1984-08-07 | Coachmen Industries, Inc. | Running board and lighting assembly |
| US4557494A (en) | 1983-12-12 | 1985-12-10 | Dee Zee Manufacturing | Running board |
| JP2521344B2 (en) * | 1989-02-20 | 1996-08-07 | 三菱重工業株式会社 | Tread device |
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- 2000-06-29 JP JP2001507676A patent/JP2003503271A/en active Pending
- 2000-06-29 AU AU56693/00A patent/AU5669300A/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-06-29 EP EP00941858A patent/EP1192065A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-06-29 CA CA2376287A patent/CA2376287C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-06-29 WO PCT/CA2000/000792 patent/WO2001002214A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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| EP1192065A1 (en) | 2002-04-03 |
| JP2003503271A (en) | 2003-01-28 |
| CA2376287C (en) | 2011-07-12 |
| WO2001002214A1 (en) | 2001-01-11 |
| AU5669300A (en) | 2001-01-22 |
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| MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 20200629 |