Steering wheel armature with detachable rim
US6874386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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