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US 10,538,133 B2Granted
Tow hook step combination
AssigneeBestop, Inc.
InventorGeorge C. Stickles
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Abstract
A tow hook step assembly having a step and hook combination that attaches to current bumpers or other vehicle components with “D” ring brackets. When not in tow position, the assembly acts as a heavy duty step in a step mode position. When towing is desired, the assembly automatically rotates into the towing mode position. The step is adjustable to accommodate any vehicle applications. An accessory access area is also provided to connect any accessories when desired.
Claims18
A tow hook step assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
- a combination tow and step portion;
- at least one fastener to rotatably connect the combination tow and step portion to the vehicle, wherein the combination tow and step portion is rotatable between at least a first position and a second position;
- and
- an adjustment mechanism that is rotatable to adjust the combination tow and step portion in a horizontal direction with respect to an angled part of the vehicle, said adjustment mechanism including a protective bumper for contact with the angled part of the vehicle.
1 more element
A tow hook/step assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
- at least one step portion;
- at least one tow hook portion integrally formed with the at least one step portion,
- at least one fastener extending through an attachment portion of the tow hook/step assembly to rotatably mount the tow hook/step assembly to a vehicle part, wherein the tow hook portion rotates between at least a first position and a second position to provide at least a step and a towing position;
- and
- a jackscrew on a rear surface of the tow hook portion to adjust the positioning of the tow hook/step assembly when the vehicle part is angled.
2 more elements
A combination tow hook/step assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
- at least one step portion with a step surface;
- at least one tow hook portion integrally formed with the at least one step portion;
- at least one fastener extending through an attachment portion of the tow hook portion to rotatably mount the tow hook portion to a side of a D-ring bracket of the vehicle, wherein the combination tow hook/step assembly rotates between at least a first position to provide a step via a horizontal step surface and a second position that is a stowed position or a towing position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.