System and method for motorized lowering of a tube-step or running board
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United States of America
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Dec 10, 2024
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Sep 21, 2023
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Mar 17, 2022
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Mar 17, 2022
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for a running board. In particular, a motorized running board system that improves accessibility for vehicle occupants entering or exiting a vehicle. Certain embodiments of the motorized running board system may include a running board connected via at least one motor to a vehicle and an electronic control unit that detects a contextual environment, determines a preferred running board position from the contextual environment, and adjusts the running board to reach the preferred running board position.
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- B60R Class
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