CPC B64C 1/24 (2013.01) [A47B 46/00 (2013.01); B64D 11/04 (2013.01); E06C 1/005 (2013.01); A47B 2220/05 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A step system positioned within a wall, such that the step system comprises:
an insert configured to fit within a cutout in the wall;
a first tension spring attached to:
an interior of the insert; and
a first end of a shaft;
a second end of the shaft rotatably connected to a foot pedal, such that with the foot pedal in a stowed position a step surface of the foot pedal rests within and parallel to a face of the wall;
a grip connected to linkage bars that connect to:
a first end of a second tension spring anchored, at a second end of the second tension spring, within the insert; and
a first collar that encircles the shaft such that:
the shaft translates within the first collar; and
in the stowed position, a trim surface of the grip remains flush with a trim surface of the wall;
a second collar anchored onto the shaft and aligned with the first collar; and
a locking mechanism configured to retain the foot pedal outside of the wall with the step surface perpendicular to the face of the wall in a deployed position.
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