Steering wheel
US12109963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/83
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel includes a steering wheel body, an airbag module, and a damper unit that connects the steering wheel body and the airbag module. The airbag module is mounted to the steering wheel body via the damper unit facing in a Z-axis first direction that is an example of a first direction. The damper unit is configured to apply a force on the airbag module in a state where the airbag module is mounted on the steering wheel body in a direction of pushing up the airbag module in a direction that intersects with the Z-axis first direction.
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