Steering wheel with thermoplastic composites

Details Steering wheel with thermoplastic composites Steering wheel with thermoplastic composites

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S558000, C029S894100, C264S257000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07143663

ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel or other component for motor vehicle interiors, is produced by pressure thermoforming an external layer of decorative material, together with an internal structural layer of support material that includes a matrix of thermoplastic material and a plurality of reinforcing fibers for the thermoplastic matrix. The matrix may be of polymer that impregnates the fabric or made of fabrics that are interwoven or mixed with the reinforcing fibers.

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