Sheet-metal steering wheel

Details Sheet-metal steering wheel Sheet-metal steering wheel

1997-06-13

1999-11-23

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

298941, B62D 104

Patent

active

059880147

ABSTRACT:
A steering-wheel skeleton has a hub, spokes, and a rim made in one piece out of a single sheet-metal blank and provided with its final shape by separation and bending without machining. The hub is provided with a cone facing the vehicle. The spokes, which extend up and out, are provided with unthreaded bores, cutouts, or threaded bore for attaching an airbag module. A nut can, if necessary, be forced into one cutout. The hub can be reinforced by using two layers of the material.

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Abstract of the technical paper "Development of Magnesium Steering Wheel", Yoshinari et al., Toyota Motor Corp., Published by Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc, Feb. 25, 1991.

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