Steering wheel with integral mounting structure for an air-bag a

Details Steering wheel with integral mounting structure for an air-bag a Steering wheel with integral mounting structure for an air-bag a

1995-06-02

1997-11-11

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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280731, 74552, B60R 2120

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056855575

ABSTRACT:
A safety device for a steering wheel unit. The safety device includes a one-piece metal core having: a rim; a plurality of spokes extending from the rim; a hub structure being disposed such that the spokes extend from the rim to the hub structure; and a mounting structure disposed adjacent the hub structure. The safety device further includes an air-bag assembly having: a gas generator directly connected to the mounting structure; an air-bag adapted to be in gas communication with the gas generator and being directly connected to the mounting structure; and an air-bag cover adapted to cover the air-bag and being directly connected to the mounting structure.

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patent: 5470099 (1995-11-01), Williams
patent: 5480184 (1996-01-01), Young

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