Patent ID: 9539948
Date: 2017-01-10
CPC Classifications: B60R

Claim:
1. A telescoping step system, comprising: at least one stringer assembly having at least first and second tubular components, wherein the second tubular component is telescopically extendable relative to the first tubular component, and wherein the at least one stringer assembly is operably associated with a structure to aid in ingress to and egress from the structure; at least one step assembly associated with one of the first and second tubular components; wherein the at least one stringer assembly is telescopically collapsible into a retracted position to form a compact assembly at least one of adjacent to the structure or within a portion of the structure, and telescopically extendable into an extended position extending outwardly from the structure to present the at least one step assembly in an orientation which is easily accessible as a platform on which a user is able to step on to, and thus aid the user with ingress into and egress from the structure; and wherein the at least one step assembly is pivotally rotatable, relative to the at least one stringer assembly, from a stowed position into an operative position.