Running board device and vehicle having the same

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2018257572-A1
Application number	US-201715587492-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	May 5, 2017
Priority date	Mar 13, 2017
Publication date	Sep 13, 2018
Grant date	—

Abstract

A running board device comprises a stationary running board; a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board.

First claim

1 . A running board device comprising:
a stationary running board; and a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism that is moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board, wherein the stationary running board is used for stepping and has a flat upper surface, wherein the retractable mechanism comprises: a mounting support; a running board support, wherein the retractable running board is mounted to the running board support; and a limb assembly comprising a first limb, a second limb and a third limb, wherein a first end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a second end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the running board support, a first end of the second limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a second end of the second limb is pivotally connected to a first end of the third limb, and a second end of the third limb is pivotally connected to the running board support.

2 . The running board device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a groove is disposed in a lower surface of the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, at least a part of the retractable running board is accommodated in the groove.

3 . The running board device as set forth in claim 2 , wherein at the retracted position, a front surface of the retractable running board is fitted to a front surface of the groove, and a top face of the retractable running board is fitted to a top face of the groove.

4 . The running board device as set forth in claim 2 , wherein a top face of the groove is inclined upwardly along a direction from the inside to the outside.

5 .- 12 . (canceled)

13 . A running board device comprising:
a stationary running board; and a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism that is moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board, wherein the retractable mechanism comprises: a mounting support; a running board support; a limb assembly comprising a first limb, a second limb and a third limb, wherein a first end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a second end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the running board support, a first end of the second limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a first end of the third limb is pivotally connected to a second end of the second limb, and a second end of the third limb is pivotally connected to the running board support; a trajectory controlling plate mounted to the first limb and comprising a trajectory controlling groove; and a trajectory controlling shaft having a first end inserted into the trajectory controlling groove and movable in the trajectory controlling groove, and a second end mounted to at least one of the second limb and the third limb.

14 . The running board device as set forth in claim 13 , wherein a groove is disposed in a lower surface of the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, at least a part of the retractable running board is accommodated in the groove.

15 . The running board device as set forth in claim 14 , wherein at the retracted position, a front surface of the retractable running board is fitted to a front surface of the groove, and a top face of the retractable running board is fitted to a top face of the groove.

16 . The running board device as set forth in claim 14 , wherein a top face of the groove is inclined upwardly along a direction from the inside to the outside.

17 . A running board device comprising:
a stationary running board; and a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism that is moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board, wherein the retractable mechanism comprises: a mounting support; a running board support; a limb assembly comprising a first limb, a second limb and a third limb, in which a first end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a second end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the running board support, a first end of the second limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a first end of the third limb is pivotally connected to a second end of the second limb, and a second end of the third limb is pivotally connected to the running board support; a trajectory controlling rod having a first end pivotally mounted to the first limb; and a trajectory controlling shaft having a first end pivotally connected to a second end of the trajectory controlling rod and a second end mounted to at least one of the second limb and the third limb.

18 . The running board device as set forth in claim 17 , wherein a groove is disposed in a lower surface of the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, at least a part of the retractable running board is accommodated in the groove.

19 . The running board device as set forth in claim 18 , wherein at the retracted position, a front surface of the retractable running board is fitted to a front surface of the groove, and a top face of the retractable running board is fitted to a top face of the groove.

20 . A vehicle comprising:
a vehicle body and a vehicle door; and a running board device comprising: a stationary running board; and a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism that is moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board, wherein the retractable mechanism comprises: a mounting support; a running board support; a limb assembly comprising a first limb, a second limb and a third limb, wherein a first end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a second end of the first limb is pivotally connected to the running board support, a first end of the second limb is pivotally connected to the mounting support, a first end of the third limb is pivotally connected to a second end of the second limb, and a second end of the third limb is pivotally connected to the running board support; a trajectory controlling plate mounted to the first limb and comprising a trajectory controlling groove; and a trajectory controlling shaft having a first end inserted into the trajectory controlling groove and movable in the trajectory c

Assignees

• T Max Hangzhou Tech Co Ltd

Inventors

• Du Xinfa
• Wang Yiming
• He Tao
• Zhang Qi
• Zhan Yongyong
• Fan Xing
• Zhou Yuanyuan

Classifications

• B60R3/02 Primary

  Retractable steps {or ladders, e.g. movable under shock (B60R3/005 takes precedence)} · CPC title

• B60R3/002

  Running boards (for vehicle tops B60R3/005; at the sides of the vehicle for carrying loads B60R9/02) · CPC title