Damper mechanism of steering wheel and steering wheel apparatus for vehicle
US11267424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/116
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Problem: To provide a damper mechanism of a steering wheel and a steering wheel apparatus for a vehicle in which it is possible to ensure a damping effect comparable to that of the known art and to decrease an airbag module in size so as to achieve a reduction in cost.Solution: A damper mechanism of a steering wheel includes: two damper units 11 that are provided between a steering wheel 1 and an airbag module 2 functioning as a damper mass and damp vibration of the steering wheel; and an engaging mechanism (hook of a plate-shaped damper 18) that is provided in parallel with the damper unit, between the steering wheel and the airbag module, and holds the steering wheel and the airbag module in a relatively displaceable manner.
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