STEP ASSIST BOX-SIDE

摘要

A step assembly (26) is provided for a bumper (22) of a motor vehicle (10). The step assembly includes a mounting bracket (36) fixedly secured to the bumper. A step (30) is operatively coupled to the mounting bracket and is movable between a retracted position disposed adjacent the bumper and a deployed position extending away from the bumper. A pivot arm (56) is pivotally interconnected between the mounting bracket and the step. A spring (86) is secured between the mounting bracket and the pivot arm for biasing the pivot arm. The spring creates a tensile force. A lock arm (72) is pivotally interconnected between the mounting bracket and the step. The lock arm defines a lock surface (84) engaging the pivot arm while the tensile force of the spring locks the step in order to retain the step in one of the retracted and deployed positions.