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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2006
Kevin G. Kolpasky, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Joseph W. Cobble, Iii, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Joseph M. Polewarczyk, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Kevin G. Kolpasky, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Joseph W. Cobble, III, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Joseph M. Polewarczyk, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A step assembly for an automotive wheel includes a first member at least partially defining an annular track, a second member connected with respect to the track for movement along the track, and a third member defining a stepping surface. The third member is pivotably connected with respect to the second member for selective movement between a stowed position in which the third member acts as a center wheel cap, and a second position in which the third member presents a horizontal step surface. The third member is movable along the track with the second member to enable a vehicle user to reposition the step surface after wheel rotation.