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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2017
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Radu D. Sotir, Toronto, CA;
George C. Floarea, Whitby, CA;
Hung H. Nguyen, Toronto, CA;
Christopher G. Gibson, Courtice, CA;
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A product may include a steering tube that may have a first component, and a second component. A hinge may be connected to enable the first and second components to fold relative to one another so that the steering tube is foldable. A latch may secure the first and second components in an unfolded position. The first and second components may be locked in a folded position. The latch may include a lever that has a latch hook. The first and second components may be secured through engagement of the latch hook with a striker.