Steering device assembly and method for installing an airbag module on a steering device of a motor vehicle
US11590916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2037
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure is directed to a steering device assembly for positioning and fastening an airbag module on a steering device of a motor vehicle. The steering device assembly comprises a first positioning body having a detent lever, a carrier, a spring element, and a second positioning body. The detent lever comprises a first leg and a second leg connected to the first leg at one leg end the detent lever is mounted for pivoting between an initial position and a final assembly position on the carrier. The spring element loads the detent lever into the final assembly position. Each leg extends to an opposite free leg end at a specified angle. The second positioning body has a stop for the free leg end of the first leg for pivoting the detent lever from the initial position into the final assembly position and a detent contour for locking with the free leg end of the second leg in the final assembly position of the detent lever. A method for installing an airbag module on a steering device of a motor vehicle by the steering device assembly.
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