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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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Filing dateNov 25, 2019
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 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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