Steering wheel assembly
US12420854B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel, a transmission member, and an electronic device, wherein the transmission member is configured to transmit torque between the steering wheel and a steering column; the steering wheel includes a steering wheel center portion and a steering wheel rim surrounding the steering wheel center portion, the steering wheel rim is provided with an electrical element, and the electronic device is provided at the steering wheel center portion and remains stationary when the steering wheel is rotated; and a clock spring unit is provided below the electronic device and includes a first connection terminal connected to the electronic device, a second connection terminal connected to the electrical element, and a third connection terminal connected to a vehicle, wherein the clock spring unit includes an inner clock spring part and an outer clock spring part surrounding the inner clock spring part.
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