Vehicle steering wheel rotation restraining apparatus
US6006851A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5841
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering wheel rotation restraining apparatus which comprises a restraining arm located within the hub of a steering wheel and which is extendable to a steering wheel rotation restraining position outwardly of the steering wheel and retractable within the steering wheel to allow freedom of use of the steering wheel. The restraining apparatus is provided with a lock mechanism on or associated with the exterior surface of the hub for a user to release or lock the restraining arm. The restraining arm is normally located within the hub of the steering wheel and upon opening of the lock device, the restraining arm will automatically extend outwardly to its full steering wheel rotation restraining position. In this latter position, the arm is sufficient in length to preclude any significant turning of the steering wheel since it will impact with a rigid portion of the vehicle or the legs of the vehicle driver. Thus, the restraining arm is easy to use. When the driver of the vehicle again wishes to use the vehicle, he or she can merely push the arm back into the hub and lock the restraining arm in its retracted position in the steering wheel. In like manner, when the driver of t…
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