EXTRUDED SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

Support devices and their components are disclosed, including an optional lighting element mountable on the support device for emitting light. The support device facilitates access to a vehicle and includes an elongate extruded support member, brackets for mounting the elongate extruded support member to a vehicle, and a step affixed to the elongate extruded support member. A mount can be provided and coupled to the lighting element and to the step to secure the lighting element to the step when the lighting element is incorporated.

主权项

1. A support device for facilitating access to vehicles comprising:
an elongate extruded support member comprising a body with a length, two open ends, and a hollow interior; said body having a non-circular cross-sectional profile with an upper landing surface and an angled side support surface extending therefrom; brackets coupled to the elongate extruded support member for mounting the elongate extruded support member to a vehicle; a step affixed to the elongate extruded support member, wherein the step comprises a landing surface comprising holes allowing light to pass therethrough, a first end and a second end; a first attachment flange attached to the first end of the step and a second attachment flange attached to the second end of the step, each of said first and second attachment flanges comprising an end edge welded to the angled side support surface of the elongate extruded support member; and wherein the step comprises a underside cavity and an open channel opposite the landing surface.