Patent ID: 8002298
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising: an elevated cab; a power driven access step for moving a step between an operating lower position and a raised stowage position; the step connected to at least one telescopically collapsible tubular strut, having at least first and second portions, wherein the first portion is collapsible into an interior section of the second portion; and an actuator housed within the interior section of the second portion of the strut and connected to the first portion for raising and lowering the step by extending and contracting the strut; and an element for limiting the force applied by the actuator when raising the step to the stowed position wherein the element for limiting force is a spring mounted between and connecting the actuator and one portion of the strut such that a force applied by the actuator to the step through the strut in a closing direction is limited by expansion of the spring.