Steering wheel incorporating air bag device
US7185915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2037
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel incorporating an air bag device that facilitates the attachment and removal of an air bag module with respect to a steering wheel body while reducing manufacturing costs. The steering wheel body has a spoke core, which includes a hook. A horn plate, which forms part of the air bag module, includes a catch that is flexed to engage the hook.
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