An assist handle assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes an assist handle configured to be gripped by a user, a releasable connector configured to secure the assist handle assembly to a structural component of the vehicle, the connector comprising a fastener having a key surface, a storage compartment provided in the assist handle, and an assembly tool for engaging the key surface of the fastener during assembly and disassembly of the connector from the structural component of the vehicle, wherein the assembly tool is stored in the storage compartment.

Apparatus for covering at least a portion of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a flexible top; a first extension member extending from the flexible top, the first extension member adapted for attaching the flexible top to the vehicle; a second extension member extending from the flexible top, the second extension member adapted for attaching the flexible top to the vehicle; and a handle having a first handle end and a second handle end, the first handle end coupled to the flexible top, and the second handle end adapted to be coupled to the vehicle.

A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a frame, cab and/or body to which a signal light grab handle or elongated light integrated handle is mounted. The handle is operable in an illumination mode in which the grab handle emits illumination in a predefined manner, and a sleep mode in which the grab handle emits no illumination. The grab handle includes a light strip including a plurality of light sources, such as LEDs. This strip can be coupled to a wire that extends through one or more handle attachment brackets, and through an exterior outer panel of the apparatus. The light grab handle provides at least one of warning lights, brake lights and signal lights to observers of the firefighting apparatus when actuated.

The present disclosure relates to a retractable handrail arrangement (100) arranged for assisting a vehicle operator during entry and/or exit of a vehicle, the retractable handrail arrangement (100) comprising a grab handle (102) comprising an elongated upper grab handle portion (104) and a lower grab handle portion (106), the lower grab handle portion (106) being movable along at least a portion of the elongated upper grab handle portion (104); a reciprocating connecting element (108) comprising a first portion (110) fixedly connected to the elongated upper grab handle portion (104), and a second portion (112) comprising an upper hinge portion (114), the upper hinge portion (114) being rotatably connectable to a stationary portion of the vehicle; and a first rotatable connecting element (120) comprising a grab handle connecting portion (122) rotatably connected to the lower grab handle portion (106), and an inner connecting portion (124) comprising a lower hinge portion (126), the lower hinge portion (126) being rotatably connectable to a stationary portion of the vehicle.

A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a frame, cab and/or body to which a signal light grab handle is mounted. The signal light grab handle is operable in a flashing mode in which the signal light grab handle emits illumination in a predefined flashing pattern, and a sleep mode in which the signal light grab handle emits no illumination. The signal light grab handle includes a light strip including a plurality of light sources, such as LEDs. This strip can be coupled to a wire that extends through upper and/or lower handle attachment brackets, and through an exterior outer panel of the apparatus. The signal light grab handle provides at least one of warning lights and signal lights to observers of the firefighting apparatus when actuated.

A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a frame, cab and/or body to which a signal light grab handle is mounted. The signal light grab handle is operable in a flashing mode in which the signal light grab handle emits illumination in a predefined flashing pattern, and a sleep mode in which the signal light grab handle emits no illumination. The signal light grab handle includes a light strip including a plurality of light sources, such as LEDs. This strip can be coupled to a wire that extends through upper and/or lower handle attachment brackets, and through an exterior outer panel of the apparatus. The signal light grab handle provides at least one of warning lights and signal lights to observers of the firefighting apparatus when actuated.

A commuter safety strap apparatus may serve as personal protection equipment for a user of public transportation vehicles. The apparatus may be portable, and may be removably installed on a safety rail of a public transportation vehicle or other structure when needed. The commuter safety strap apparatus may enable use of an unsanitized safety rail without touching it, to provide stability while the public transportation vehicle is in movement, so that the user may enjoy the ride to work, back home, or to another location.

A door-equipped vehicle body structure (10) includes a door opening (35) provided to a vehicle (11), a door (40) for opening and closing the door opening (35), and a grip (45) provided to the door (40). The door (40) is provided with a general surface (62) and an upper surface (63). The general surface (62) is a surface extending along a door surface (61). The upper surface (63) is a surface extending from an upper end (62a) of the general surface (62) toward an outside (22) of the vehicle. The grip (45) is provided so as to project upward from the upper surface (63).

A working vehicle, including: a driving unit into which a worker gets to perform driving, the driving unit being provided to a vehicle-body; a step on which the worker steps when getting in or out of the vehicle, the step being provided at an outer side of a floor of the driving unit with respect to a left-and-right direction of the vehicle-body; a fuel tank provided below the floor so as to be adjacent to the step; and a fuel tank supporting bracket which supports the fuel tank from below, wherein the step has an upper side step part, and a lower side step part, the upper side step part is attached to the floor, and the lower side step part is attached to the fuel tank supporting bracket.

A working vehicle, including: a driving unit into which a worker gets to perform driving, the driving unit being provided to a vehicle-body; a step on which the worker steps when getting in or out of the vehicle, the step being provided at an outer side of a floor of the driving unit with respect to a left-and-right direction of the vehicle-body; a fuel tank provided below the floor so as to be adjacent to the step; and a fuel tank supporting bracket which supports the fuel tank from below, wherein the step has an upper side step part, and a lower side step part, the upper side step part is attached to the floor, and the lower side step part is attached to the fuel tank supporting bracket.