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Steering wheel

US11981367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 2020
Grant dateMay 14, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering wheel configured to rotate about a steering axis, comprising a rim formed of a body molded onto a frame, the body having a first mold release axis, a first groove arranged in the body in a demoldable manner relative to the first mold release axis, a sheathing reinforcement arranged to be inserted into the first groove of the body and at least partially form a second groove, wherein the second groove is arranged to receive an insert in an insertion direction separate from the first mold release axis, and in that the sheathing reinforcement comprises at least one portion which is undercut relative to the first mold release axis.

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