Non-circular steering wheel assembly and airbag module
US7441799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21537
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The application provides non-circular steering wheel designs and steering wheel-mounted airbag housings, cushions, and modules for use in vehicles using non-circular steering wheels. The airbag housings and modules of the invention provide supplemental reaction surfaces to support an airbag cushion mounted on a non-circular steering wheel. Airbag cushions of the invention utilize the steering wheel, steering column or steering wheel shroud as a partial reaction surface to support an airbag cushion.
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