Accessory panel mounting structure for a steering wheel
US6453769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel includes a ring, a plurality of spokes extending from the ring toward the middle of the steering wheel, and a pad encompassed by the ring. An accessory panel having a switch is secured to the spokes. A support member supports the accessory panel with respect to the spokes. A fastening member fastens the accessory panel to the spokes. The support member is located separately from the fastening member.
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