Steering wheel
US11529921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/222
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
[Problem] To provide a steering wheel including a damper unit with an excellent vibration absorbing effect.[Resolution Means] The steering wheel according to the present invention includes: a cored bar member; an airbag module which houses an airbag cushion and an inflator and is coupled to the cored bar member; and a damper unit arranged between the cored bar member and the airbag module. Here, the damper unit includes: a buffer member including an elastic material; an upper support member supporting the buffer member from above; and a lower support member supporting the buffer member from below. Moreover, the buffer member includes a laterally protruding flange part configured so as to be sandwiched between the upper support member and the lower support member. In addition, a gap is formed between the flange and at least one of the upper support member or the lower support member.
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