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Active safety illuminated steering wheel

US10414439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2016
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/782
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering wheel (102) having a hub portion (118), a rim (112) and at least one spoke (114) connected to the hub portion (118) and to the rim (112), the rim (112) having a groove and a surface of the steering wheel (102); a number of actuatable light sources located in or under the groove; light diffuser or lens (140) positioned in the groove above the light sources.

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