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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gary W. Krajenke, Warren, MI (US);
Himanshu H. Mehta, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle and a hinge assembly for a storage compartment of the vehicle are disclosed. The assembly includes a first component adapted to be attached to the vehicle and a second component. The second component includes a first end portion coupled to the first component and a second end portion spaced from the first end portion. The second component is movable relative to the first component between a first position and a second position such that the second end portion is disposed above the first component when in the second position. The assembly further includes a link coupled to the second component and movable with the second component as the second component moves between the first and second positions. The link extends away from the second component to a distal end. The assembly includes a guard attached to the link and covering at least a portion of the distal end.