Steering wheel
US11305716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2304/07
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
[Problem] To enable an airbag module to be assuredly assembled to a cored bar.[Resolution Means] The present invention is applied to a steering wheel including: a cored bar member; and an airbag module which houses an airbag cushion and an inflator and is coupled to the cored bar member via a coupling pin, wherein the steering wheel employs a configuration in which the coupling pin extends from the airbag module side to the cored bar member side. The steering wheel according to the present invention includes: a coil spring arranged outside the coupling pin; and a support member supporting the upper end of the coil spring at a peripheral part of the coupling pin. Moreover, the support member includes a hook which includes: a support surface protruding in the direction vertical to the shaft of the coupling pin in order to support the upper end part of the coil spring; and a side extending from this support surface towards the lower side of the coupling pin. In addition, the coil spring is configured so as not to interfere with the side of the hook.
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