Integrated folding bike system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9969453
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15209238

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A number of variations may include a product comprising: a bicycle with an integrated folding system comprising at least a main hinge feature in a frame comprising: a first frame component and a second frame component, wherein the first frame component and the second frame component are pivotally attached to each other; a cable which extends through the frame, wherein a first end of the cable is attached to a steerer tube and a second end is attached to a spring-loaded latch pin; and wherein in an unfolded position the spring-loaded latch pin extends between the first frame component and the second frame component which holds the frame together in the unfolded position, and wherein the spring-loaded latch pin is constructed and arranged so that when the main hinge feature is activated, the cable is lifted upward which pulls the spring-loaded latch pin out of the second frame component so that the frame folds together to a folded position.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCMICHIGAN MICHIGAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bailie, Jess R Shelby Township, US 7 856
Cole, Lawrence G Utica, US 5 14
Crockett, Brett Ortonville, US 6 138

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