Mounting structure and method for steering wheel

Details Mounting structure and method for steering wheel Mounting structure and method for steering wheel

1996-12-24

1998-04-14

Ellis, Christopher P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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2807282, 2807281, B60R 2116

Patent

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057383707

ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel that includes a body integrally formed from ring and spoke cores and a boss, has ring core, spoke core covers integrally formed with a central pad. The boss includes a through hole having an inner peripheral surface with a first serration. The steering shaft includes a bolt portion at a distal end and a second serration capable of engaging the first serration. The distal end of the steering shaft is inserted into the through hole of the boss so that the first serration engages the second serration. Then a nut is placed on the bolt portion by a tool capable of temporarily and releasably holding the nut and accessing the bolt portion through a space defined between the body and the boss. Thereafter, the nut is fastened on the bolt portion by a jig.

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