Patent ID: 11858461
Assignee: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 16:
17. A compact power running board assembly adapted for connecting to a motor vehicle, comprising:
a linear actuator assembly operably coupled to a swing arm;
a running board operably connected to said swing arm;
a housing assembly including an opening;
a pivot shaft located within said housing assembly, said swing arm extending through said opening of said housing assembly and operably connected to said pivot shaft;
a pair of bushing bearings coupled to said pivot shaft within said housing assembly;
a motor assembly operably coupled to said linear actuator assembly for driving said linear actuator assembly to move said running board between at least one stowed position and at least one deployed position; and
a seal operably coupled immediately adjacent to a top surface of said swing arm within said housing.