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Vehicle steering wheel comprising a horn control device, vehicle with such a steering wheel, method for assembling such a steering wheel

US11511665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2019
Grant dateNov 29, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/046
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The steering wheel in a vehicle includes a frame, an attachment support movable between a rest position and a depressed position, and an element for guiding the attachment support. The element for guiding the attachment support includes a first guiding part and a second guiding part. Further, the steering wheel includes an electrical circuit part with at least one switch having a first contact terminal, a second contact terminal, a resilient return element, and deformable damping element. In addition, the second guiding part includes a push interface for receiving the return force of the resilient return element. The push interface is arranged between the resilient return element and the damping element, and the second contact terminal is supported by the second guiding part.

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