Patent · US Expired

Steering wheel armature with detachable rim

US6874386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateMar 7, 2003
Grant dateApr 5, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20834
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering wheel armature having a spoke joint allowing for the removal of the steering wheel rim from the hub plate. The steering wheel rim has a first plate that is aligned with a second plate from the hub plate whereby a fastening means secures the first plate with the second plate. A top cover and a bottom cover are utilized to conceal the spoke joint from the vehicle occupant.

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