Modular steering wheel and air bag combination

Details Modular steering wheel and air bag combination Modular steering wheel and air bag combination

1995-09-01

1997-12-02

Dickson, Paul N.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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280731, 74552, 403 19, 403320, B60R 2116

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056927690

ABSTRACT:
A combined steering wheel and air bag modular unit is ultimately assembled. A cover is first molded around a steering wheel insert. The cover is molded as a single piece over the wheel and the area where the air bag module will be placed. In the past, two separate covers were utilized since the air bag was generally attached to the steering wheel after the steering wheel had been attached to the vehicle. The modular unit is then attached from the side to the vehicle steering column shaft. The present invention results in increased flexibility in the location of where manufacturing steps occur, and improves the aesthetic appearance of the cover for the steering wheel and air bag.

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"Design of a One-Piece/ Air Bag cover", the thesis of Mark Scharboneau.

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