Vehicle steering wheel

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2005-06-03

2008-07-29

Kim, Chong H (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C280S777000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404343

ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel (1) for a vehicle such as a heavy-duty vehicle having a steering wheel spoke (5). The steering wheel spoke (5) is adapted to be deformed while absorbing energy when an external load is applied in the radial direction of the steering wheel (1) in connection with a vehicle collision while displacement of the steering wheel ring (3) and being adapted to essentially retain its shape when the deformation of the steering wheel spoke (5) takes place.

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