Two-piece steering wheel back-cover for improved safety performance
US8505410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20876
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A new type of steering wheel cover is designed for use with a steering wheel that has one or more spokes. The cover will include an upper portion and a lower portion. Generally, the lower portion is the region or portion of the steering wheel that is positioned at the junction between the spoke and the steering wheel rim. The upper portion and the lower portion are separated by at least one split line. The split line is designed such that during a crash or accident, the upper portion and the lower portion will collapse into each other and absorb some of the energy of the impact.
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