Patent ID: 11970136
Assignee: NAADE, INC.
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 8:
9. A pivoting step connectable to a receiver tube, the pivoting step comprising:
a hitch tube configured to be connectable to the receiver tube on the trailer hitch, the hitch tube having an end surface;
a mounting flange connected to the hitch tube in spaced relation to the end surface;
a pin connected to the mounting flange;
a main body pivotally connected to the hitch tube and transitional between a first position and a second position, the main body being configured to extend over the end surface of the hitch tube when the main body is in the first position, at least a portion of the main body moving away from the hitch tube as the main body transitions from the first position toward the second position such that at least a portion of the end surface of the hitch tube is uncovered by the main body when the main body is in the second position;
a textured surface that moves with the main body as the main body transitions between the first and second positions, the textured surface being configured to enhance traction for a user stepping on the textured surface when the main body is in the second position; and
a stop arm connected to the main body;
the stop arm contacting the pin when the main body is in the second position.