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Steering wheel with at least one shift paddle

US8875596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

Markus Walters · Sindelfingen, DE
Manfred Harrer · Linz, AT
Georg Wahl · Rodenbach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2010
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/20834
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering wheel has at least one shift paddle which is coupled to the steering wheel in such a manner that the shift paddle is movable relative to the steering wheel in order in a contactless manner to trigger a shifting operation. In order to improve the ease of operation when actuating the shift paddle on the steering wheel, the steering wheel is distinguished by a slotted guide mechanism by which a shifting sensation is generated during movement of the shift paddle.

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