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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2018
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gheorghe Barbuta, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Shreeganesh Sudhindra, New Hudson, MI (US);
Len V. Peschansky, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Jungryoung Kim, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An exemplary step assembly for a vehicle includes an energy absorption member including a support portion and a connection portion, the support portion including a support surface and a support structure, the support structure including a plurality of support members, the plurality of support members coupled to upper and lower inner walls of the support structure and a mounting member including a horizontal support member defining a plurality of openings. The energy absorption member is coupled to the mounting member with a mechanical fastener.