Folding system for bicycle steering tube

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10112674
APP PUB NO 20170327178A1
SERIAL NO

15425173

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A product may include a steering tube that may have a first component, and a second component. A hinge may be connected to enable the first and second components to fold relative to one another so that the steering tube is foldable. A latch may secure the first and second components in an unfolded position. The first and second components may be locked in a folded position. The latch may include a lever that has a latch hook. The first and second components may be secured through engagement of the latch hook with a striker.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Floarea, George C Whitby, CA 4 20
Gibson, Christopher G Courtice, CA 2 17
Nguyen, Hung H Toronto, CA 7 42
Sotir, Radu D Toronto, CA 6 2

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