초록 ▼

A step holding element is insertable in a receiver-type trailer hitch on a vehicle and includes a mounting bar for securing into the trailer hitch receiver, and a step rotatably secured to the mounting bar for movement between open and closed positions. The mounting bar has an opening formed with a

A step holding element is insertable in a receiver-type trailer hitch on a vehicle and includes a mounting bar for securing into the trailer hitch receiver, and a step rotatably secured to the mounting bar for movement between open and closed positions. The mounting bar has an opening formed with a post mounted therein and the post has two ends, one of which is secured to the step and the other of which has a locking element secured thereto which is normally held in contact with the top surface and the side surfaces of the mounting bar. To operate the step between open and closed positions the step must be first pushed upwardly, away from the mounting bar and the ground on which the vehicle is resting, so that the locking element will be moved out of contact with the mounting bar to enable the step to be rotated between retracted and useable positions, with respect to the rear of the vehicle on which it is mounted.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A step means for use at a rear portion of a vehicle, comprising, in combination:a mounting means adapted to secure said step means to a trailer hitch held to said rear portion of said vehicle;a substantially flat step means adjustably secured to said mounting means;a post

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A step means for use at a rear portion of a vehicle, comprising, in combination:a mounting means adapted to secure said step means to a trailer hitch held to said rear portion of said vehicle;a substantially flat step means adjustably secured to said mounting means;a post having a first end and a second end; said post movably held in said mounting means and secured by said first end to said substantially flat step means; andsaid second end of said post including a locking means fixed thereto and adapted to contact said mounting means for preventing rotational movement of said substantially flat step means when in contact with said mounting means; said locking means being a U-shaped element secured to said post, and said mounting means including an upper surface cooperating with said U-shaped element to normally prevent said post and said substantially flat step means from movement between closed and opened positions.