The present invention relates to a retractable step assembly for a vehicle tailgate, comprising: a platform, the platform securable to the vehicle tailgate, the platform having a pair of frame arms, a pair of support arms, each support arm slidably connected to one of the frame arms; a pair of extension arms, each extension arm rotatably secured to one of the support arms; and a step, the step rotatably secured to each of the extension arms, wherein the step is extendable by movement of the support arms and extension arms to a position below the platform, and retractable by movement of the support arms and extension arms to a position in contact with the platform; and wherein the support arms, the extension arms and the step are all positioned within the perimeter of the platform when in a retracted position.


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    Title :

    RETRACTABLE TAILGATE STEP


    Additional title:

    MARCHE DE HAYON RETRACTABLE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-01-03


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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