Automobile steering wheel and manufacturing method thereof

Details Automobile steering wheel and manufacturing method thereof Automobile steering wheel and manufacturing method thereof

2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Thomas, Alexander S. (Department: 1772)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S552000, C428S060000, C428S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06918317

ABSTRACT:
An automobile steering wheel and method of manufacturing a steering wheel are disclosed. The steering wheel comprises a hub core connected with rods of a hub via t-shaped connectors. A cover layer includes a hard part and a soft part around the periphery of the hub core and connectors. A vinyl layer and a leather layer encompass the cover layer. A coupling protruder is formed at the front end of the hard part and extends toward the soft part. A plurality of coupling ribs are mounted on the surface of the coupling protruder.

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