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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2012
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Demerson A. Campos, Sao Paulo, BR;
Gino Ricardo Caso, Sao Paulo, BR;
Peter J. Judis, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering column assembly may include a main steering column shaft; a first tubular member; a first attachment feature; and a second attachment feature. The first attachment feature and the second attachment feature may be formed of an injection moldable material such as nylon or polypropylene, having a load glass fiber component. The first and second attachment features are injection molded about the main steering column shaft. A method of constructing a steering column assembly for a motor vehicle is also provided, wherein the first attachment feature and the second attachment feature are injection molded and positioned about the main steering column shaft.