Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1997-07-29
1998-06-09
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74552, B62D 104, B62D 106, G05G 110
Patent
active
057619689
ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel "after-market" overlay, having a unitary, integral, relatively stiff, thin-walled construction, is adapted to be adhesively applied to and closely conform to the surface of the upper portion of an original equipment steering wheel. The overlay covers not only the upper portion of the steering wheel grip but also the upper portions of the steering wheel spokes up to the center pad of the steering wheel. The portion of the overlay covering each spoke has an radially inner terminus including a flange that is adapted to extend into the small space that typically exists between the inner end surface of the spoke and the side peripheral surface of the center pad. By also covering the upper portions of the spokes, not only is the appearance of the overlaid steering wheel enhanced, but the bonded surface area is substantially increased thereby assuring the long term positional stability and peel resistance of the overlay.
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