Steering wheel core metal
US11459012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22C9/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a core of a steering wheel to which a module can be stably fixed while manufacturing cost is suppressed. Core (28) includes boss core portion (36) at which a gate of a mold is set and which is connected to a steering shaft. Core (28) includes a rim core portion that is positioned around boss core portion (36). Core (28) includes a plurality of spoke core portions (37) that connect boss core portion (36) to the rim core portion. Core (28) includes connecting portion (66) that includes fixing portion (66e) to which a module is fixed and connects spoke core portions (37) positioned on upper and lower sides in a neutral state of the steering wheel. Core (28) includes expansion portion (71) of which a width gradually increases downward toward upper end portion (66a) of connecting portion (66) in the neutral state of the steering wheel.
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