Steering wheel unit
US8474867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2037
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel unit with an airbag module and a steering wheel body is connectable to a steering column defining the axial direction. The steering wheel body includes an accommodation for the airbag module in the hub area. The airbag module can be pressed down against the steering wheel body against the force of at least one spring and at least two positioning units act between the airbag module and the steering wheel body. The positioning units are arranged in a center of gravity plane being perpendicular to the axial direction. In order to provide an easy mountability and a high degree of flexibility in respect of the installation space, the positioning units act at least in non-axial direction and the at least one spring is spaced from the positioning units.
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