Energy absorbing steering wheel

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1994-08-25

1996-02-13

Bonck, Rodney H.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

B62D 104

Patent

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054904358

ABSTRACT:
An improved energy absorbing lightweight vehicle steering wheel constructed of a rim portion, a spoke portion and a hub portion arranged in the same plane having continuous downwardly extending flanges and is made of an aluminum alloy consisting of at least 95% aluminum and at least 1% magnesium. The steering wheel yields at a constant load level to a large deformation by absorbing impact energy during a vehicle impact to avoid injury to the vehicle operator.

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