A retractable entry system is provided which is powered to extend and retract along a plurality of spaced-apart rotatable axes, in sequential, reciprocating arcs of motion. With the first axis and in the first of the sequences of motion when retracting, a portion of the step assembly folds onto another portion of the step assembly, the steps being aligned tread to tread. With the second axis and in the second of the sequences of motion in retraction, the folded step assembly rotates from a horizontal to a vertical orientation against and into the supporting vehicle. The completed sequences of motion allow the retracted entry systems to fit between the outer side wall of a vehicle and the vehicle chassis.


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    Title :

    Retractable entry system


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-11-19


    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



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