Vehicle steering wheel with an integrated gas bag module
US5584503A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/11
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The vehicle steering wheel with integrated gas bag restraining system is composed of two steering wheel parts, a first steering wheel part (10) comprising the steering wheel rim with sheathing as well as spokes and a fastener flange, and a second part (20) forming the hub part (22) and with a bush (26) for securing to the end of the steering shaft (28). Within the steering wheel a gas bag module (30) is accommodated. The cover (12a) of this gas bag module (30) is integrated in the sheathing (12) of the steering wheel.
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