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US 2016/0243991 A1Published application
Support Platform for a Truck
AssigneeJohn Wiesner Inc.
InventorDavid A. Rodgers
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Abstract
A support platform for a truck of the type utilized for pulling a semi-trailer includes at least one horizontal support surface and at least one step depending from the horizontal surface. The platform allows a truck driver to safety access truck accessories that are typically mounted on the back side of the truck cab. A taillight assembly may optionally be attached to a rear portion of the support platform.
Claims8
A support platform for a truck of the type having a cab and a fifth wheel, the truck having at least two axles comprising:
- a first generally horizontal plate member adapted to be positioned above a pair of wheels on a first axle of the truck,
- a second generally horizontal plate member connected to the first generally horizontal plate member by an inclined member such that the second plate member is positioned below the first plate member when the support platform is secured to the truck;
- and
- at least one step extending downwardly from the second generally horizontal plate member.
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