FIG. 1 is a front three-quarter perspective of the automated retractable step apparatus utilizing over-center locking mechanism viewed from the front right embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is an illustration of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in a three-quarter lower rear perspective;
FIG. 3 is a front plan view;
FIG. 4 is a rear plan view;
FIG. 5 is a right side plan view;
FIG. 6 is a left side plan view;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view; and,
FIG. 8 is a top plan view.
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