Method of producing a vehicle steering wheel as well as a...

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2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Bucci, David A. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S558000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06889576

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method of producing a vehicle steering wheel. The method comprises the following steps: a) a one-piece steering wheel skeleton having a hub, at least one spoke and a steering wheel rim is produced by one of casting and injection-molding, b) an intermediate layer made of soft foam is glued directly onto the steering wheel rim and c) the intermediate layer is covered with leather in that the leather is glued directly onto the intermediate layer. As an alternative working step, a cover consisting of an inner intermediate layer made of soft foam with an outer covering made of leather is glued with an inside directly onto the steering wheel rim. The invention further relates to a vehicle steering wheel produced by one of the methods.

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