Airbag housing on a motor vehicle steering wheel with a gas generator as vibration-absorbing mass
US7172208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2037
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the present disclosure, an insert for an airbag housing on a motor vehicle steering wheel is provided that is configured to couple a gas generator thereto for use as a vibration-absorbing mass for damping steering wheel vibrations. The insert includes an annular rubber membrane having an edge that faces the airbag housing and is provided with a surrounding metallic holding sheet for connection to the airbag housing. The insert further includes another edge that is oriented toward the gas generator. The rubber membrane is provided with a receiving element for frictional engagement with the gas generator.
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