CPC B62D 35/008 (2013.01) [B60R 3/002 (2013.01); B60R 3/02 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. An active rocker aerodynamic shield integrated into an automated running board for a vehicle, comprising:
an automated running board including a plurality of links for movement of a step board under predetermined conditions between a stowed position and at least one deployed position;
at least one panel forming said aerodynamic shield, said at least one panel operably connected to the automated running board to automatically deploy and retract with the step board for improved aerodynamics under predetermined conditions, wherein said at least one panel is the same length as the step board.
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