Detachable footrest assembly for a vehicle

Abstract

A detachable footrest assembly is provided. The assembly includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion. A footrest extends from the first portion of the frame. A first mount positioned such that the first mount is adapted to be received into a lower door hinge of a vehicle with a first pin that extends from a first mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. A second mount is spaced apart from the first mount and positioned such that the second mount is adapted to be received into an upper door hinge of a vehicle with a second pin that extends from a second mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. The first and second pins are substantially aligned.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a frame having first and second portions;   a footrest that is secured to the first portion of the frame; and   a bracket having:
 a first segment that is secured to the second portion of the frame; 
 a second segment that extends from the first segment of the bracket; and 
 a third segment that extends from the second segment of the bracket in a direction away from the first portion of the frame and that is generally parallel to the second portion of the frame, wherein the third segment is configured to be received into a door hinge of a vehicle. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises a fourth segment that extends from the third segment in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the third segment is threaded. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions of the frame are generally perpendicular to one another. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a third portion that extends from the second portion of the frame. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the frame further comprises a reinforcement portion that extends between second and third portions of the frame. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first and third portions of the frame are generally parallel to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises a plurality of brackets spaced apart from one another along the length of the second portion of the frame. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus comprising:
 a frame having:
 a first portion; 
 a second portion that extends from the first portion of the frame and that is generally perpendicular to the first portion of the frame; 
 a third portion that extends from the second portion of the frame and that is generally parallel to the first portion of the frame; and 
 a reinforcing portion that extends between the second and third portions of the frame; 
   a footrest that is secured to the first portion of the frame; and   a bracket that is secured to the second portion of the frame, wherein the bracket is configured to be received into a door hinged of a vehicle.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the bracket further comprises a plurality of brackets spaced apart along the length of the second portion of the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the reinforcing portion further comprises a plate that is secured to the second and third portions of the frame. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a mirror mount that is secured to the third portion of the frame. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the mirror mount further comprises:
 a main body having an opening; and   a ball joint pin secured in the opening of the main body.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the frame is comprised of a rod, which is bent to form the lower and intermediate portions. 
     
     
         15 . An apparatus comprising:
 a frame having first and second portions;   a footrest that is secured to the first portion of the frame; and   first and second brackets that are respectively configured to be secured into lower and upper door hinges of a vehicle, each of the first and second brackets having:
 a first segment that is secured to the second portion of the frame; 
 a second segment that extends from the first segment of the bracket; and 
 a third segment that extends from the second segment of the bracket in a direction away from the first portion of the frame and that is generally parallel to the second portion of the frame. 
   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a third bracket that is secured to the second portion of the frame proximate to the second bracket. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the frame further comprises a third portion that extends from the second portion of the frame. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the frame further comprises a reinforcement portion that extends between second and third portions of the frame. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a mirror mount that is secured to the upper portion of the frame. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the mirror mount further comprises:
 a main body having an opening; and   a ball joint pin secured in the opening of the main body.