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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Travis Steve Larson, Washington, MI (US);
Christopher J. Mielke, Shelby Township, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A steering system for a vehicle includes an upper shaft having a first distal end adapted to support a steering wheel thereon, a lower shaft, and a slidable sleeve selectively moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein when in the engaged position, the slidable sleeve is adapted to connect the upper shaft to the lower shaft, functionally connecting the steering wheel to the steering system, and when in the disengaged position, the slidable sleeve is adapted to disconnect the upper shaft from the lower shaft, functionally disconnecting the steering wheel from the steering system and secure the upper shaft and the steering wheel in a stationary position.