Patent ID: 6357773
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: B60R,B66C,E02F

Abstract:
A locking cab step assembly that is manually shifted between an extended position and a retracted position under a vehicle cab, comprising:a pair of opposed support brackets; a step mounted to a pair of non-pivotal support guides, said support guides engaging said support brackets for longitudinal movement and preventing said step from shifting laterally a significant degree during use; said support brackets include corresponding pairs of forward and rearward rollers, said support guides bearing upon and embracing said rollers for rolling assist of said movement and to prevent said step from shifting laterally; said support guides defining channel members including substantially equal, laterally extending upper and lower flanges to embrace said rollers and a side cross piece positioned in close abutting relation to the end faces of said rollers; and a locking mechanism for directly engaging both said support brackets to positively secure said step in both the extended and retracted positions, said locking mechanism also assisting in preventing said step from shifting laterally.