Steering wheel with horn button overlay

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1994-03-08

1996-03-12

Recla, Henry J.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Actuators

200341, 200330, 200 6154, H01H 320

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054988446

ABSTRACT:
A horn button overlay provides an enlarged striking or actuating surface for a horn button on an airbag equipped steering wheel without interfering with airbag deployment. In an illustrative embodiment, a horn button overlay comprises a first substantially planar surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a protruding portion with an adhesive disposed thereon. The horn button overlay can be transparent, brightly colored, or textured.

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