Vehicle steering apparatus
US6224093A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering handle comprises a boss portion disposed centrally thereof for accommodating an air bag, right and left grip portions disposed vertically on right and left sides of the boss portion for allowing gripping by a driver, and upper and lower horizontal connector portions connecting respective upper and lower ends of the right and left grip portions to thereby make the handle generally rectangular in shape. At least the upper connector portion extends substantially linearly. As a result, it becomes possible for the air bag to suitably deform to thereby support a collision load of a driver. Further, with the upper connector portion extending linearly, improved view to vehicle instruments is provided.
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