Steering wheel with air bag and horn switch
US5593178A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q5/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag device is arranged at an upper portion of a steering wheel body, and horn switch mechanisms are arranged between a mandrel of the steering wheel body and a bag holder of the air bag device. The mandrel comprises a plurality of brackets each having an engaging member which is opened at a lower portion thereof and which extends horizontally. Upward movement of the bag holder is restricted by mounting screws threadedly engaged with mounting holes in the bag holder, the screws extend from below the engaging members of the brackets. The bag holder is retained by the mandrel in a manner to be movable downwardly.
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