Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1997-05-30
1998-10-06
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
403319, 403359, 403259, B62D 104
Patent
active
058161139
ABSTRACT:
A device for attaching a steering wheel on a steering shaft by a connecting sleeve, which is attached to the hub of the steering wheel. At its end, the steering shaft has a section with exterior splines, which are complementary to interior splines in the connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve has an axial slot and is clamped by a clamping screw against the section of the steering shaft which has the splines. The steering wheel constitutes a sub-assembly with an integrated air bag module and may be supplied for the final assembly of the vehicle.
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Luong Vinh T.
TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH
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