{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "The invention refers to a foldable step for vehicles, comprising a step plate and a pivoting device for pivoting the step plate between a retracted position and an unfolded position. The pivoting device comprises a rigid arm that is hinged to a vehicle structure and turnable around a horizontal…",
  "path": "/patents/1011663",
  "publishedAt": "2011-06-22T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60R3/02",
    "IVECO MAGIRUS [DE]"
  ],
  "textContent": "The invention refers to a foldable step for vehicles, comprising a step plate and a pivoting device for pivoting the step plate between a retracted position and an unfolded position. The pivoting device comprises a rigid arm that is hinged to a vehicle structure and turnable around a horizontal axis. The step plate is attached to the free end of the rigid arm and turnable about a second axis. An abutment plate stands vertically with respect to the rotation axis of the rigid arm and is turnable together with it around its rotation axis against a first stopper at the vehicle structure. A coupling element couples the rigid arm with the abutment plate and allows a turning movement of the rigid arm with respect to the abutment plate. The rigid arm is turnable beyond the stopping position of the abutment plate at the first stopper to reach a second stopper. The pivoting device further comprises a rod for connecting the abutment plate with the step plate, which is hinged to the abutment plate and to the step plate.",
  "title": "Foldable step for vehicles"
}