Vehicle steering wheel with movable structure and locking device
US11919561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering wheel comprising a central part; a movable structure comprising at least a portion of a rim pivotally mounted with respect to the central part (120, 16) between: a locked position and at least one retracted position; an actuator for pivoting the movable structure between its locked position and its retracted position; a locking device which is movably mounted between an engaged position for locking the movable structure in its locked position, and a disengaged position allowing the pivoting of the movable structure, wherein the locking device comprises a hinge portion, a locking portion arranged to lock the movable structure, a locking arm connecting the hinge portion and the locking portion, wherein the locking arm comprises a resilient inner hinge to allow recovery of mechanical play between the locking portion and the movable structure.
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