WO2002053416A3 - Hydroformed running board - Google Patents

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WO2002053416A3
WO2002053416A3 PCT/US2002/000192 US0200192W WO02053416A3 WO 2002053416 A3 WO2002053416 A3 WO 2002053416A3 US 0200192 W US0200192 W US 0200192W WO 02053416 A3 WO02053416 A3 WO 02053416A3
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running board
step portion
hydroformed
vehicle
undercarriage
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PCT/US2002/000192
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WO2002053416A2 (en
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Thomas W Longo
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Magna Int Inc
Thomas W Longo
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B60R3/02—Retractable steps or ladders, e.g. movable under shock

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)

Abstract

A running board assembly for a motor vehicle includes a tubular hydroformed U-shaped running board (10) defining a central step portion (20) and a pair of leg portions (26) extending from respective junctures (28) at opposite ends of the step portion. A mounting assembly (16) is secured to the motor vehicle and is coupled to the running board. The running board is configured to be spaced vertically downwardly from and laterally outwardly from the vehicle undercarriage such that the step portion (20) of the running board can assist a person moving through a doorway of the vehicle. The running board can be movable between an extended position and a retracted position beneath the undercarriage. Also, the running board can have accessories mounted thereto; such as, lights, electrical outlets, and mud flaps.
PCT/US2002/000192 2001-01-05 2002-01-03 Hydroformed running board WO2002053416A2 (en)

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AU2002235298A AU2002235298A1 (en) 2001-01-05 2002-01-03 Hydroformed running board

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US25970101P 2001-01-05 2001-01-05
US60/259,701 2001-01-05

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WO2002053416A2 WO2002053416A2 (en) 2002-07-11
WO2002053416A3 true WO2002053416A3 (en) 2003-02-20

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JPH09267775A (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-10-14 Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd Mud guard integral type side step and bumper
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US5953945A (en) * 1997-10-07 1999-09-21 Cosma International Inc. Method and apparatus for wrinkle-free hydroforming of angled tubular parts
WO1999054167A1 (en) * 1998-04-21 1999-10-28 Aeroquip Corporation Automotive running board
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US4020920A (en) * 1976-06-28 1977-05-03 Abbott John D Retractable transit coach step
US4544991A (en) * 1984-12-24 1985-10-01 Elkhart Machine & Tool Co., Inc. Lighted running board
JPH09267775A (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-10-14 Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd Mud guard integral type side step and bumper
DE19801916A1 (en) * 1997-01-29 1998-07-30 Hiss Eckart Monitoring device for detecting presence of person on running board of refuse collection vehicle
US6135472A (en) * 1997-09-24 2000-10-24 Sportrack Llc Motor powered running board
US5953945A (en) * 1997-10-07 1999-09-21 Cosma International Inc. Method and apparatus for wrinkle-free hydroforming of angled tubular parts
WO1999054167A1 (en) * 1998-04-21 1999-10-28 Aeroquip Corporation Automotive running board

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