Automated retractable step apparatus utilizing over-center locking mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8668217
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13573050

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An automatically deployable step apparatus particularly usable with vehicle such as a fire truck having a passenger compartment at substantial distance from the surrounding environmental surface which provides powered movement between a deployed position and a retracted position and can be mounted in a relatively small restricted area in order to avoid interference with a truck cab which tilted to provide engine access, said apparatus utilizing a unique over-center locking mechanism to provide secure locking of the step in the deployed position while maintaining an apparatus having limited overall dimensions. A unique linkage system is provided for facilitating accurately powered automated movement.

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ZIAMATIC LLC10 W COLLEGE AVE YARDLEY PA 19067

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McGinty, W Brian Huntingdon Valley, US 35 361
Ziaylek, Michael P Yardley, US 89 1453

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