Steering wheel

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1999-03-29

2001-05-15

Olszewski, Robert P. (Department: 2167)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S728200, C074S552000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06231074

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a motor vehicle steering wheel of sporting appearance equipped with an airbag.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of airbags for protecting motor vehicle drivers in the event of a crash is now widespread.
The increasing use of airbags has created a problem for steering wheel manufacturers, in particular with those intended for sporting vehicles, because the inclusion of airbags in steering wheels has caused the steering wheels to lose their sporting appearance and the customers for these vehicles are not pleased with this.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention is to provide a steering wheel of sporting appearance with an airbag.
According to this invention this object is achieved through a steering wheel provided with an airbag comprising a central part for connection to a steering wheel attachment, having a cavity housing a module comprising the airbag safety device and a horn, an outer ring and a plurality of substantially radial spokes connecting the outer ring to the central part of the steering wheel, characterized in that it comprises a peripheral metal part around the module fixed to the plurality of spokes by means of connecting means so as to give the steering wheel a sporting appearance.


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