Snap-on, removable steering wheel with integral airbag housing
US5553888A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap-on steering wheel assembly (10) is provided with an integral air bag housing (38) for supporting an air bag (50) therein. The assembly includes a steering wheel having a hub. An inflator (100) is threadably connected to an insert member (60) and longitudinally extends from the hub or insert member. A collar (80) mounted relative the insert provides a snap-fit engagement to a steering column (12).
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