Side step apparatus and actuation mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9975490
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15431222

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A side step apparatus for a vehicle including a side step, a bracket having a base plate and a panel plate, and an actuation mechanism including a first link, a second link and an actuator connected between the base plate of the bracket and the side step to move the side step in at least one of a running board position, an aerodynamic position, and a stowed position based on a speed of the vehicle.

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AISIN WORLD CORP OF AMERICA15300 CENTENNIAL DRIVE NORTHVILLE MI 48168

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Archambeau, Eric South Lyon, US 14 144
Baskin, Brad Ann Arbor, US 1 9
Ozog, Nicholas South Lyon, US 9 29
Welter, Aaron Northville, US 4 11

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