Patent ID: 6382650
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
In combination with a land vehicle having a body and a set of wheels located at each side of said body, an access door mounted within said body located between each said set of wheels, a running board mounted on said body and located between said set of wheels and located beneath said access door, said running board being adapted to function as a step for a human when entering and exiting said body, said running board comprising:a housing fixed to said body, said housing having an interior compartment, a drawer mounted within said interior compartment, said drawer having an inside compartment, said drawer being movably mounted on said housing between a retracted position and an extended position, when said drawer is in said extended position access is obtained into said inside compartment, said housing having an elongated flange which extends outwardly from said housing, said elongated flange extending the entire length of said housing, said elongated flange preventing seepage of water into said interior compartment; and a door mounted on said housing, said door being movable between an open position and a closed position, said open position provides access to said inside compartment, said closed position positions said door to block movement of said drawer and enclosing said interior compartment, said door when in said closed position functioning as a step for a human when entering and exiting said body, said door having a curved flap, said curved flap covering said elongated flange when said door is in either said open position or said closed position to further prevent seepage of water into said interior compartment.