Устройство для подогрева обода рулевого колеса транспортного средства

Устройство для подогрева обода рулевого колеса транспортного средства относится к объектам автомобильной техники и может быть использовано как при изготовлении рулевых колес новых автомобилей, так и, в особенности, для улучшения эксплуатационных свойств (модернизации) автомобилей, находящихся в эксплуатации. Устройство для подогрева обода рулевого колеса транспортного средства содержит нагревательный элемент, выполненный из резистивного провода, закрепленный на подложке из непроводящего нетканого материала или непроводящей сетки, термодатчик, подложка из нетканого материала или сетки выполнена в форме волнообразной ленты и снабжена по крайней мере с одной стороны клеящим слоем, длина подложки составляет 1-0,7 длины внешнего периметра обода рулевого колеса, а боковые стороны выполнены волнообразными, ширина подложки составляет 0,7-1 длины периметра сечения обода рулевого колеса, нагревательный элемент размещен волнообразно по меньшей мере в один ряд на подложке из непроводящего материала, термодатчик выполнен с возможностью установки в зоне теплового воздействия, нагревательный элемент подключен к источнику питания через повышающий преобразователь напряжения, термодатчик может быть выполнен в виде одного термореле и включен последовательно с нагревательным элементом. Подложка может быть выполнена по длине по крайней мере из двух частей. Устройство для подогрева обода рулевого колеса транспортного средства пригодно для его установки (монтажа) даже вне массового заводского процесса, т.е. в ремонтных мастерских или автовладельцем самостоятельно. 5 илл РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 167 628 U1 (51) МПК B62D 1/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015154315, 17.12.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.12.2015 (72) Автор(ы): Коняев Андрей Александрович (RU), Коняева Светлана Геннадьевна (RU) 23.12.2016 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 17.12. ...

Improvements in or relating to a steering wheel

A steering wheel has a rim with an armature substantially encapsulated by foam. The foam includes a major foam member and a separate minor foam member. The major foam member has a cross-sectional profile effective to cover a major cross-sectional extent of the armature and define a gap in the foam member adjacent the armature. The gap has a maximum cross-sectional width which is equal to or less than the cross-sectional width of the armature, and is substantially filled by said minor foam member.

Carbon polymer paint steering wheel heating system

A steering wheel is provided and may include an armature having a rim and a coating at least partially surrounding the rim. A pair of electrodes may be respectively disposed within a pair of grooves formed in the coating. A polymer paint may be disposed on the coating and may include a plurality of carbon filaments that receive voltage from at least one of the pair of electrodes to selectively generate heat.

METHOD OF APPLYING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HEATING ELEMENT ON SURFACE OF RIM OF STEERING WHEEL

A method relates to applying an electrically conductive heating element to a surface of a rim of a steering wheel. The rim of the steering wheel is structured such that a plurality of heating elements formed of a conductive paste is applied to outer circumferential surfaces of a rim. A first connection element for electrically connecting the heating elements is applied along circumferential edges of the rim contacting a separation space. A second connection element formed of a conductive paste and adapted to electrically connect the first connection elements is applied in the separation space. 1. A method of applying a heating element to a surface of a rim of a steering wheel , the method comprising:attaching a heating element having a predetermined pattern to a surface of a first pad member which is soft, the heating element comprising an electrically conductive paste;pressing the first pad member on a surface of a rim of a steering wheel and attaching the heating element to the surface of the rim, wherein the surface of the rim of the steering wheel has a processing groove for receiving a seamed portion of a leather;mounting at least two first connection elements arranged adjacent to each other along circumferential edges of a first end portion and a second end portion of the surface of the rim, wherein the first and the second end portions of the surface of the rim are spaced apart from each other via the processing groove, the first connection elements being operable to electrically connect the heating element; andapplying a second connection element to a wall surface and a bottom surface of the processing groove to electrically connect the two first connection elements, the second connection element comprising a conductive paste.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a combined thickness of each of the first connection elements and the second connection element are greater than a thickness of the heating element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the ...

Steering Wheel Cover

The present disclosure relates to automobile parts, particularly to a cover for a steering wheel, the cover comprising a main collar and an inner collar, wherein the inner collar is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate material and is attached to an inner side of the main collar. The steering wheel cover of the present disclosure provides several advantages: The inner collar of the cover is light, anti-slip, non-toxic, and odorless; it features good elasticity and low cost; and it is environmental friendly. Further, one or more anti-slip sheets which may be provided on the main collar can make the steering wheel cover better anti-slip and safer. One or more air holes may be further provided which can make drivers more comfortable.

STEERING WHEEL

A steering wheel has a gripping formation including an armature substantially encapsulated by a cover of foamed material and a flexible outer skin provided over and around the cover. The flexible skin may be formed of leather or artificial leather. The steering wheel may include a plastic insert engaged within a fixing groove or recess formed in the cover. At least one edge of the outer skin may be positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert by ultrasonic welding, for example. In a preferred arrangement, two opposed edges of the outer skin may be both received within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert therein by ultrasonic welding. 114-. (canceled)15. A steering wheel comprising:a gripping formation having an armature, a cover of foamed material substantially encapsulating the armature and a flexible outer skin over and around the cover; anda plastic insert engaged within a fixing groove or recess formed in the cover,wherein at least one edge of the outer skin is positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert therein by ultrasonic welding.16. The steering wheel according to claim 15 , wherein the outer skin is formed of leather or artificial leather.17. The steering wheel according to claim 15 , wherein two opposed edges of the outer skin are both received within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert therein by ultrasonic welding.18. The steering wheel according to claim 17 , wherein the opposed edges of the outer skin are each fixed to spaced apart side walls of the insert.19. The steering wheel according to claim 15 , wherein the gripping formation includes a rim of the steering wheel and the fixing groove or recess is formed around substantially the entire extent of the rim claim 15 , generally circumferentially with respect to the steering wheel.20. The steering wheel according to claim 15 , further comprising a decorative element affixed to the insert so as to substantially cover ...

STEERING WHEEL

A steering wheel has a rim having an armature encapsulated by a cover of resilient material. The cover has a fixing groove or recess formed therein so as to extend around the rim generally circumferentially with respect to the steering wheel. An outer skin is formed from flexible material and is provided over and around the cover such that two opposed edges of the outer skin are both positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed therein. The outer skin includes at least one seam terminating in a seam-end located along one of the opposed edges of the outer skin such that each edge of the outer skin positioned within the fixing groove or recess has at least one seam-end, and wherein each seam-end formed along one of the edges is circumferentially offset around the rim from each seam-end formed along the other edge. 115-. (canceled)16. A steering wheel comprising:a rim having an armature encapsulated by a cover of resilient material having a fixing groove or recess formed therein so as to extend around the rim generally circumferentially with respect to the steering wheel;an outer skin formed from a flexible material and provided over and around the cover such that two opposed edges of the outer skin are both positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed therein, the outer skin having at least one seam terminating in a seam-end located along the edge of the outer skin such that each edge of the outer skin positioned within the fixing groove or recess has at least one seam-end;wherein each seam-end formed along each edge is circumferentially offset around the rim from each seam-end formed along the other edge.17. The steering wheel according to claim 16 , wherein the outer skin is formed from a plurality of discrete interconnected panels.18. The steering wheel according to claim 17 , wherein the panels are interconnected by the seams claim 17 , each seam including overlapped regions of at least two discrete panels.19. The steering wheel according to ...

Steering Wheel Cover

A steering wheel cover that includes an outer cover layer and an inner core layer coupled to the outer cover layer is disclosed herein. The inner core layer includes an inner surface shaped to form and self-maintain an annular channel sized to receiving an automobile steering wheel therein. The inner core layer has a composition that includes ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and on or more hardening agents. The composition of the inner core layer may also include a flexibility agent, a de-molding agent, a flowing agent, an emollient, an oxidizing agent, a cross-linking agent, a coloring agent, a curing agent, and a foaming agent. The inner core layer may also include one or more ribs extending from an inner surface of the inner core layer.

HANDLE

A lower spoke cored bar of a spoke cored bar constituting a spoke portion couples one end portion of a first coupling portion to a rim cored bar. The lower spoke cored bar couples one end portion of a second coupling portion to a boss cored bar. The lower spoke cored bar is provided with a vertical wall portion which couples a bending-shaped first bent portion to the other end portion of the first coupling portion, and which couples a second bent portion in a bending form to the other end portion of the second coupling portion. The rim cored bar is provided with a deformation allowing portion capable of deforming. The vertical wall portion and deformation allowing portions are arranged substantially on the same line. 1. A handle comprising: an operating rim portion arranged at a position facing an occupant;', 'a boss portion connected to a steering device;', 'a spoke portion connecting the rim portion and the boss portion;', 'a rim cored bar constituting the rim portion;', 'a boss cored bar constituting the boss portion; and', 'a spoke cored bar being connected to the rim cored bar and the boss cored bar and constituting the spoke portion, and, 'a handle main body comprisinga module attached to the handle main body,wherein the spoke cored bar is provided with a first coupling portion, a second coupling portion and a continuous portion,wherein one end portion of the first coupling portion is coupled to the rim cored bar,wherein one end portion of the second coupling portion is coupled to the boss cored bar,wherein the continuous portion has a first bent portion coupled to the other end portion of the first coupling portion at its one end portion,wherein the continuous portion has a second bent portion coupled to the other end portion of the second coupling portion at its other end portion,wherein the handle main body is further provided with an engagement pawl portion provided in a protruding manner in the spoke cored bar,wherein the module is provided with an ...

STEERING APPARATUS

A steering apparatus includes a grip core and a rim part. The grip core has a cross-sectional area substantially constant in a longitudinal direction of the grip core. The rim part is molded by foaming of a material liquid in a mold, and configured to cover the grip core. A first portion of the rim part is smaller in cross-sectional area than a second portion of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a vent opening facing the first portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a material liquid infusion opening facing the second portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, and wherein the material liquid is infused into the mold through the material liquid infusion opening, and allowed to flow toward the vent opening. 1. A steering apparatus comprising:a grip core whose cross-sectional area is substantially constant in a longitudinal direction of the grip core; anda rim part molded by foaming of a material liquid in a mold, and configured to cover the grip core, wherein a first portion of the rim part is smaller in cross-sectional area than a second portion of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a vent opening facing the first portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a material liquid infusion opening facing the second portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, and wherein the material liquid is infused into the mold through the material liquid infusion opening, and allowed to flow toward the vent opening.2. The steering apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the grip core has an annular wheel shape;the first portion of the rim part is provided with a spacer covering the grip core; and{'b': '90', 'the spacer has a length covering a range of about degrees around a center of the annular wheel shape of the grip core.'}3. The steering apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the spacer includes a pair of parts sandwiching the grip core ...

Heating and cooling device for handles, especially of steering mechanisms

The present invention relates to a device for influencing at least one climatic parameter and more specifically the device is provided to influence a zone meant for handling.

STEERING WHEEL

A steering wheel includes a core metal, a resin layer molded so as to cover a part of the core metal, a wiring including a base part covered with the resin layer so as to be integral with the part of the core metal and an extending part configured to be continuous to the base part and extend from the resin layer, a covering member deformably covering at least a part of the wiring, and an accommodating part provided in the core metal and configured to accommodate the part of the wiring together with the covering member. 1. A steering wheel , comprising:a core metal;a resin layer molded so as to cover a part of the core metal;a wiring including a base part covered with the resin layer so as to be integral with the part of the core metal and an extending part configured to be continuous to the base part and extend from the resin layer;a covering member deformably covering at least a part of the wiring; andan accommodating part provided in the core metal and configured to accommodate the part of the wiring together with the covering member.2. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating part is partitioned by a pair of ribs protruding from the core metal.3. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating part is recessed in the core metal. The present application is based on, and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-128427, filed Jun. 30, 2017, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.The present application relates to a steering wheel which can be used in a vehicle, such as an electric vehicle.In recent years, as one of efforts to preserve the global environment and suppress the generation of greenhouse gas emissions, electric vehicles with less environmental impact have been spreading instead of gasoline engine vehicles.In a case of an electric vehicle, its power source is configured by a combination of storage batteries and an electric motor and basically, the electric vehicle must ...

STEERING WHEEL

Provided is a steering wheel which includes a spacer () having a first base portion () and a second base portion () which are respectively disposed on a front side and a rear side with a rim metal core portion () interposed therebetween and are engaged with each other to cover the rim metal core portion (), in which the first base portion () and the second base portion () are each divided into a plurality of portions at positions different from each other in a circumferential direction of the rim metal core portion (). 1. A steering wheel , comprising:a grip portion for operation;a grip portion metal core of the grip portion; anda base portion including a first base portion and a second base portion which are engaged with each other with the grip portion metal core interposed therebetween and are fixed with each other while covering the grip portion metal core, whereinthe first base portion and the second base portion are each divided into a plurality of portions at positions different from each other in a circumferential direction of the grip portion metal core.2. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , further comprising:a resin layer which covers the grip portion metal core and the base portion, and constitutes at least a portion of the grip portion.3. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , further comprising:an electronic component to be attached to the base portion. This application is entitled to the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-128428 filed on Jun. 30, 2017, the disclosure of which including the specification, drawings and abstract is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The disclosure relates to a steering wheel including a grip portion which is gripped and operated by an occupant.In recent years, as part of efforts to preserve the global environment and to suppress generation of greenhouse gas emissions, electric vehicles (EV) with less environmental load to replace gasoline engine vehicles have become widespread.Since an ...

Changeable-Shape Steering Wheel

A changeable-shape steering wheel of a motor vehicle has a steering wheel rim composed of a plurality of rim parts, of which some can be pivoted relative to one another, in order for it to be possible, in addition to a circular shape, for it to also be transferred into an approximately oval shape. In a neutral position of the steering wheel which is rotatable about a circular shape center point, the semi-major axis in an oval shape is oriented at least substantially horizontally. The rim parts are movable by way of levers which are provided on the steering wheel rim, such that, in the neutral position, the semi-major axis of the oval shape of the steering wheel is no longer than half the diameter in the case of a circular shape of the steering wheel. In the neutral position, central rim side parts are preferably connected rigidly to a central steering wheel hub structure, whereas a single actuator which brings about a shape change can pivot, and pivot back, the lower rim side parts in the neutral position of the steering wheel in the direction of the circular shape center point in the case of the transition from the circular shape to the oval shape. 15.-. (canceled)6. A changeable-shape steering wheel of a motor vehicle , comprising:a plurality of rim parts forming a steering wheel rim, some of which are pivotable relative to one another, in order, in addition to a circular configuration, to also be convertable into an approximately oval shape having a semi-major axis, whereinin a neutral position of the steering wheel, which steering wheel is rotatable about a circular shape center point, the semi-major axis in the oval shape is oriented at least approximately horizontally,the plurality of rim parts are displaceable via a mechanism provided on the steering wheel rim such that, in the neutral position, the semi-major axis of the oval shape of the steering wheel is no longer than half a diameter of the circular configuration of the steering wheel.7. The changeable- ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER

An exemplary steering wheel cover is presented. The steering wheel cover is useful for providing a mental diversion for a driver when waiting in traffic or waiting to pick someone up at a hotel, store, airport, etc. The steering wheel cover is round. The steering wheel cover may be any size but should fit tightly around a steering wheel. The steering wheel cover is preferably made of a vinyl material but other materials are hereby contemplated including, but not limited to, plastic, rubber, etc. The steering wheel cover has one or more sensor/pad combinations that have a predetermined sound associated with each of them, such as a snare drum, tom drum, cymbal, etc. When any of the pad/sensor combinations is actuated the predetermined sound is heard over the speaker system. 1. A steering wheel cover for providing a mental diversion for a parked driver , the steering wheel cover consisting of:a plurality of sensors;a plurality of pads, each of the plurality of pads being coupled to each of the plurality of sensors;each of the plurality of sensors being coupled to a speaker in a vehicle;the plurality of pads and the plurality of sensors being coupled to the steering wheel cover, wherein the steering wheel cover being made of a rubber material; andpredetermined sounds, wherein a first of the predetermined sounds being a guitar sound, and wherein when one of the plurality of pads is actuated, the coupled one of the plurality of sensors is activated and a predetermined sound of the predetermined sounds being communicated to the speaker.2. The steering wheel cover of claim 1 , wherein a second of the predetermined sounds being a snare drum.3. The steering wheel cover of claim 1 , wherein a second of the predetermined sounds being a tom drum.4. The steering wheel cover of claim 1 , wherein a third of the predetermined sounds being a cymbal.5. The steering wheel cover of claim 1 , wherein a fourth of the predetermined sounds being a hi hat drum.6. The steering wheel cover of ...

STEERING WHEEL DECORATIVE MEMBER

A steering wheel decorative member is used for being attached to a resin member covering a periphery of a ring core of a steering wheel. The decorative member includes a hollowed-out portion including an opening that is formed on a surface of the decorative member facing the resin member and that extends in a longitudinal direction of the decorative member. 1. A steering wheel decorative member , which is used for being attached to a resin member covering a periphery of a ring core of a steering wheel , comprising a hollowed-out portion comprising an opening that is formed on a surface of the decorative member facing the resin member and that extends in a longitudinal direction of the decorative member.2. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the hollowed-out portion comprises a groove formed in communication with the opening claim 1 , andwherein at least part of the groove is filled with a softer material than the decorative member.3. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 2 , wherein the soft material comprises an adhesive that bonds the decorative member to the resin member.4. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the hollowed-out portion comprises a curved surface having an arc-shape in cross section.5. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative member further comprises a wood material.6. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the hollowed-out portion comprises a plurality of hollowed-out portions at a position symmetrical with respect to a center axis along the longitudinal direction of the decorative member.7. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the hollowed-out portion comprises a cross section with no stress concentrated in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member.8. The steering wheel decorative member according to claim 1 , wherein the hollowed- ...

FLEXIBLE AND STRETCHABLE HEATERS OF HIGH ROBUSTNESS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

A flexible electric heating device includes a planar flexible carrier foil, at least two electrically conductive bus lines attached to a surface of the carrier foil, and at least one electric heating member, including first and second electrically conductive electrodes, electrically connected to one of the bus lines. Each electrode has at least one curved edge, wherein the curved edges are located at a distance and are facing each other. The heating member further includes a resistive heater layer, at least partially overlapping the curved edges of the electrodes to form a resistive connecting region. The curved edges are arranged such that locations of the resistive connecting region are facing the first electrode or the second electrode in directions parallel to at least three mutually orthogonal directions that lie in the carrier foil, wherein one of the orthogonal directions is aligned parallel to an edge of the carrier foil. 2. The electric heating device as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a plurality of electric heating members claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electric heating members is divided into subsets of electric heating members that are characterized in that the conductive electrodes of a subset of electric heating members are electrically connected to one of the bus lines by the same electric line.3. The electric heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the curved edge of the first electrode is formed as a circular arc of a first radius claim 1 , and the curved edge of the second electrode is formed as a circular arc of a second radius that is larger than the first radius claim 1 , and wherein the circular arcs are arranged in a substantially concentric manner claim 1 , and the second circular arc forms a central angle that is larger than 180°−2 arcsin(R/R) by at least 30% claim 1 , and wherein the circular arcs are arranged symmetrically about a direction that is arranged parallel to an edge of the planar flexible carrier foil.4. The electric ...

ABSORPTION TOWEL

An absorption towel disclosed here illustrates a towel arrangement, which will effectively protect the workout equipment from damage or stains, and protecting the user from contacting disease-causing germs. The absorption towel comprises a fabric section and a pocket section. The fabric section is configured to cover a body contact component of a workout equipment. The pocket section is defined at an upper portion of the fabric section, where the pocket section is configured to conform to an end surface the body contact component. The fabric section is configured to absorb secretions from body of a user, and to prevent the surface of the body contact component from damages due to the contact of the user's body with the body contact equipment. 1. An absorption towel comprising;a fabric section configured to frontally cover a body contact component of a workout equipment; anda pocket section defined at an upper portion of the fabric section, wherein the pocket section is configured to conform to an end surface the body contact component, wherein the fabric section is configured to absorb secretions from body of a user, and to prevent the surface of the body contact component from damages due to the contact of the users body with the body contact equipment.2. The absorption towel of claim 1 , wherein the body contact component is a backrest member of the workout equipment.3. The absorption towel of claim 1 , wherein the workout equipment is one of an adjustable bench claim 1 , a utility bench claim 1 , and a flat bench.4. The absorption towel of claim 1 , wherein the pocket section is generally configured to absorb secretions generated proximal to a head of the user.5. The absorption towel of claim 1 , wherein the fabric section is configured to frontally cover a car seat claim 1 , wherein the secretions from the body of the user permeating through a cloth worn by the user is absorbed by the fabric section.6. The absorption towel of claim 1 , wherein the fabric section ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER

A steering wheel cover has an inner core and an outer casing. The inner core has a series of alternating ribs and openings that together form a spring-like structure that more easily fits over a steering wheel while retaining its initial shape once installed. The inner core requires significantly less material than conventional steering wheel cover cores 1. A steering wheel cover comprising:an inner core made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material or molded ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam and comprising front and rear spines and a plurality of ribs extending in arcs between the front and rear spines and separated by openings; andan outer casing that at least partially encloses the core.2. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , each of the front and rear spines having a lip.3. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , each of the ribs including:a stem connected to the front spine and a stem connected to the rear spine; anda plurality of branches connected to each stem and separated by a slot.4. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 3 , the inner core further comprising conjoined areas between the branches of adjacent ribs.5. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the core has a thickness of approximately 0.55 inches claim 1 , which is approximately 13.97 mm.6. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the ribs are wider than the openings.7. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the ribs are narrower than the openings.8. A steering wheel cover comprising: front and rear spines;', 'a plurality of spaced slots extending from the front spine and a plurality of spaced slots extending from the rear spine, the slots defining a plurality of spaced arc-shaped ribs extending between the front and rear spines; and, 'an inner core comprisingan outer casing that at least partially encloses the core.9. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 8 , wherein the ribs are wider than the ...

Steering wheel decorative member

A steering wheel decorative member configured to be mounted on a resin member covering a periphery of a ring core of a steering wheel. An adhesion region in which the decorative member is adhered to the resin member is provided so that a width of the adhesion region is reduced from a central portion on a back surface facing the resin member toward a circumferential end portion.

STEERING WHEEL

A rim of the steering wheel includes a core member, a cladding layer mounted around the core member, a decorative garnish which covers an outer circumference of the rim, and a mounting base on which the decorative garnish is mounted. The decorative garnish includes a decorative region covering the outer circumference of the rim, a positioning projection which protrudes out of the back surface of the decorative region for positioning against the mounting base, and a rib which protrudes out of the back surface of the decorative region in a vicinity of a root region of the positioning projection. The mounting base includes an insert recess for receiving the positioning projection. The cladding layer is disposed in an entire inner circumference of the insert recess and at an abutment seat against which the rib abut when the positioning projection is inserted into the insert recess. 1. A steering wheel having a generally annular rim to be hand held for steering a vehicle , the rim comprising:a core member;a mounting base that is fabricated from a hard synthetic resin having a shape retention property and mounted on the core member, the mounting base including a fastening recess that is formed generally along a rotational center axis of the rim and an insert recess; a decorative region formed into an elongated shape extending generally along a circumferential direction of the rim and exposed on an outer circumference of the rim;', 'a first fastening element and a second fastening element that are located at opposite end regions in a width direction of the decorative region in a spaced-apart fashion and protrude out of a back surface of the decorative region generally along the rotational center axis of the rim, the fastening elements being inserted into and caught by the fastening recesses of the mounting base;', 'a positioning projection that protrudes out of the back surface of the decorative region generally along the rotational center axis of the rim and is inserted ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER AND VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL

A composite cover for a vehicle steering wheel, comprising at least two adjacent parts connected to one another by at least one stitched seam connection, wherein the seam between the two parts comprises at least two seam finishing stitches, and the connection being free of stitching between the two finishing stitches, so as to allow the cover to be incised between the two finishing stitches.

STEERING WHEEL

A steering wheel is provided that is able to prevent damage to a layer adjacent to an outer surface layer due to an external force applied when a joined portion between outer surface layer material parts is finished.

REFLECTIVE STEERING WHEEL COVER AND METHOD

A cover which may be useful for preventing irradiation of a steering wheel. The cover includes a cover-face, a lip, and a radiant barrier. The cover-face is flat, is constructed of a flexible material, and may be defined by a diameter. The lip is affixed to the cover-face and is rounded away from the cover-face, being shaped to deform about and grasp the curved outer surface of a steering wheel. The lip may be sufficiently flexible to be expanded in diameter up to one inch, such that it may be bent about a steering wheel during installation. The radiant barrier is attached to the cover face. The radiant barrier is able to reflect ultraviolet radiation, thereby preventing irradiation of the steering wheel when the cover is installed. 1. A cover able to envelop a steering wheel , the cover comprising:a flexible cover-face having a cover-diameter, the cover-face being substantially planar;a rounded lip affixed to and circumscribing the cover-face, the lip being configured to partially circumscribe and grasp the steering wheel, thereby retaining the cover-face to the steering wheel, the lip having sufficient flexibility to be expanded in diameter up to at least one inch;anda radiant barrier having an emissivity of less than 0.1 laminated to and alternatively integral to each of the cover-face and the lip, the radiant barrier being configured to reflect ultraviolet radiation away from the steering wheel when the lip is installed about the steering wheel.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the cover-face includes an aperture claim 1 , the aperture being concentric to the lip claim 1 , the aperture being configured to expose a center of the steering wheel when the lip is installed about the steering wheel.3. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the lip includes an elastic element enabling a user to expand the lip around the steering wheel when installing the cover about the steering wheel.4. (canceled)5. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the cover further includes an insulating layer ...

STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A steering wheel for a motor vehicle, includes a rim skeleton and at least one rim casing surrounding the rim skeleton, wherein the rim skeleton and the at least one rim casing rest upon each other with respective border surfaces, and wherein the border surfaces are displaceable relative to each other in at least one section. 1. A steering wheel for a motor vehicle , comprising:a rim skeleton; andat least one rim casing surrounding the rim skeleton, wherein the rim skeleton and the at least one rim casing rest upon each other with respective border surfaces, said border surfaces being displaceable relative to each other in at least one section.2. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the border surfaces outside of the at least one section are adhesively connected with each other.3. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein a displacability of the border surfaces relative to each other is accomplished by a material pairing and/or surface property of the border surfaces.4. The steering wheel of claim 1 , further comprising a glide element provided between the border surfaces in the at least one section.5. The steering wheel of claim 4 , wherein the glide element is a silicone.6. The steering wheel of claim 4 , wherein the glide element is a braid.7. The steering wheel of claim 4 , wherein the glide element is a granulate.8. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the rim casing is constructed multilayered. This application claims the priority of German Patent Application, Serial No. 10 2015 013 009.9, filed Oct. 7, 2015, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d), the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.The present invention relates to a steering wheel for vehicleThe following discussion of related art is provided to assist the reader in understanding the advantages of the invention, and is not to be construed as an admission that this related art is prior art to this invention.Steering wheels in vehicles are used by ...

Steering Wheel Cover Having Clips

A cover for a steering wheel of an automobile includes at least one fastening member that has a plurality of resilient, generally C-shaped clips that are spaced apart to define an outer periphery. Each clip includes a base portion and first and second oppositely disposed arms. The clips are configured to be received over the rim of a steering wheel, whereby the cover may be selectively attached to and removed from the steering wheel. 1. A selectively removable cover for a steering wheel having a rim and a hub , the cover comprising:at least one fastening member including a plurality of resilient and generally C-shaped clips spaced apart to define an outer periphery, wherein the clips each include a base portion and first and second oppositely disposed arms, and wherein the clips are configured to be received over the rim of the steering wheel.2. The selectively removable cover of claim 1 , further comprising a band claim 1 , and wherein the at least one fastening member is coupled to the band.3. The selectively removable cover of claim 2 , wherein the band defines a generally annular shape.4. The selectively removable cover of claim 2 , wherein the band includes a radially inwardly facing surface and a radially outwardly facing surface claim 2 , and wherein the at least one fastening member is attached to at least one of the radially inwardly facing surface or the radially outwardly facing surface.5. The selectively removable cover of claim 2 , wherein the at least one fastening member includes an aperture and wherein the band is positioned within the aperture for mechanically coupling the at least one fastening member to the band.6. The selectively removable cover of claim 2 , wherein the at least one fastening member defines a channel claim 2 , and wherein the band is positioned within the channel.7. The selectively removable cover of claim 1 , further comprising at least one spacer portion positioned among the clips such that the at least one spacer portion ...

STEERING WHEEL SHEATH WITH COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

A steering wheel sheath includes a carbon fiber-comprising composite element and a leather element. The composite element forms a notch and a receiving space axially. Two ends of the composite element extend to form two connection portions bending by a predetermined angle. Inner walls of openings at two ends of the leather element form two engaging portions corresponding in position to the two connection portions of the composite element. An adhesive is applied to outer walls of the two connection portions of the composite element or inner walls of the two engaging portions of the leather element; hence, the composite element and the leather element are connected, coupled and fixed together. The customized manufacturing process allows the steering wheel sheath to be mounted by users and enhances overall feel. 1. A steering wheel sheath , comprising:a carbon fiber-comprising composite element comprising an arcuate pipe portion and two connection portions, the two connection portions extending to connect to two ends of the arcuate pipe portion, respectively, wherein the two ends of the arcuate pipe portion bend by a predetermined angle toward an imaginary center, and the arcuate pipe portion forms a notch and a receiving space axially, the notch being in communication with the receiving space; andan arcuate leather element forming a notch and a receiving space axially, the notch being in communication with the receiving space, wherein inner walls of openings at two ends of the leather element each sink to form an engaging portion, the two engaging portions corresponding in position to the two connection portions of the composite element, respectively,wherein an adhesive is applied to outer walls of the two connection portions of the composite element or inner walls of the two engaging portions of the leather element such that the two engaging portions of the leather element are connected to the two connection portions of the composite element, respectively, and thus ...

STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A STEERING WHEEL

A steering wheel for a motor vehicle, with a steering wheel base body and a jacket that comprises at least one strip surrounding the steering wheel base body on the outer circumference. A first free end of the at least one strip is held in position securely in a groove formed in the steering wheel base body. A second free end of the at least one strip is also held in position securely in a groove formed in the base body of the steering wheel. In addition, the invention concerns a process for the production of such a steering wheel. 1. A steering wheel for a motor vehicle , including:a steering wheel base body having an outer circumference; and at least two strips surrounding the steering wheel base body on the outer circumference, with a first free end of the at least two strips being held in position in a common first groove formed in the steering wheel base body, and with a second free end of the at least two strips held in position and secured in a second groove formed in the base body of the steering wheel, and', 'wherein the at least two strips are equipped with at least one mechanically-sewn decorative seam proximate its first free end., 'a jacket that includes2. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the first free ends of the at least two strips are connected by a mechanically-sewn functional seam separate from the at least one mechanically-sewn decorative seam.3. The steering wheel according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one mechanically-sewn decorative seam is circumferentially offset from the mechanically-sewn functional seam.4. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the common first groove is wider than a combined thickness of the first free ends.5. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , further including an adhesive in the second groove claim 1 , wherein the second free ends of the at least two strips are held in the second groove by the adhesive.6. The steering wheel according to claim 1 , wherein a lighting element is ...

Steering Wheel Cover Having Clips

A selectively removable cover for a steering wheel having a rim and a hub comprises a plurality of fastening members including a resilient clip and spaced apart to define an outer periphery. The clips each include first and second oppositely disposed arms, and are configured to be received over the rim of the steering wheel. The clips may generally have a C-shape. The cover further comprises at least one band overmolded onto the plurality of fastening members. 1. A selectively removable cover for a steering wheel having a rim and a hub , the cover comprising:a plurality of fastening members each including a resilient clip and spaced apart to define an outer periphery, wherein the clips each include first and second oppositely disposed arms, and wherein the clips are configured to be received over the rim of the steering wheel; andat least one band overmolded onto the plurality of fastening members.2. The selectively removable cover of claim 1 , wherein the at least one band defines a generally annular shape.3. The selectively removable cover of claim 1 , wherein the at least one band includes first and second bands.4. The selectively removable cover of claim 3 , wherein the first and second bands are overmolded to distal ends of the first and second oppositely disposed arms claim 3 , respectively.5. The selectively removable cover of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second oppositely disposed arms of at least one of the clips includes an engagement structure for mechanically interlocking with the at least one band.6. The selectively removable cover of claim 5 , wherein the engagement structure includes a recess.7. The selectively removable cover of claim 5 , wherein the engagement structure includes a projection.8. The selectively removable cover of claim 5 , wherein the engagement structure and a portion of the at least one band define complementary interlocking shapes when the at least one band is overmolded to the respective fastening member.9. The ...

FOLDING STEERING WHEEL

A folding steering wheel includes a first section, a second section and a pivot. The pivot connects the first section to the second section. The first section is displaced about the pivot between a home position and a folded position. A related method of converting a steering wheel into a support surface for a laptop computer or other device is also disclosed. 1. A folding steering wheel , comprising:a first section;a second section; anda pivot connecting said first section to said second section and about which said first section is displaced with respect to said second section between a home position and a folded position.2. The folding steering wheel of claim 1 , further including a lock releasably securing said first section in said home position.3. The folding steering wheel of claim 2 , wherein said pivot includes a first pivot pin aligned with a second pivot pin.4. The folding steering wheel of claim 3 , further including a damper spring received around said first pivot pin.5. The folding steering wheel of claim 4 , wherein said lock includes a first locking lever having a first locking lug at a first end.6. The folding steering wheel of claim 5 , including a first fulcrum about which said first lever pivots.7. The folding steering wheel of claim 6 , including a first return spring biasing said first locking lever into a first locking position.8. The folding steering wheel of claim 7 , wherein said lock includes a second locking lever having a second locking lug at a second end.9. The folding steering wheel of claim 8 , including a second fulcrum about which said second lever pivots.10. The folding steering wheel of claim 9 , including a second return spring biasing said second locking lever into a second locking position.11. The folding steering wheel of claim 10 , further including a hub carried on said second section.12. The folding steering wheel of claim 2 , wherein said lock includes a first locking lever having a first locking lug at a first end.13. ...

HEATER DEVICE, STEERING WHEEL, AND TRANSPORT DEVICE

A heater device includes: a base member; a heater wire; and a sensor which measures capacitance of the heater wire, wherein the heater wire forms a first wiring pattern and a second wiring pattern connected in series, the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern each include N wire blocks, the N wire blocks included in the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern are disposed in a manner that arrangement of the N wire blocks included in the first wiring pattern and arrangement of the N wire blocks included in the second wiring pattern are reversed in the circumferential direction of the rim and facing each other in a direction perpendicular to the circumferential direction, and a sum of sensitivity of the sensor to capacitance of a pair of wire blocks facing each other is substantially equal to that of another pair. 1. A heater device disposed on a steering wheel which includes a rim , the heater device comprising:a base member attached to the rim;a heater wire disposed on the base member; anda sensor which is connected to one of a leading end and a trailing end of the heater wire and measures capacitance of the heater wire, whereinthe heater wire forms a first wiring pattern and a second wiring pattern which are connected in series,the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern each include N wire blocks connected in series, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2,the N wire blocks included in the first wiring pattern and the N wire blocks included in the second wiring pattern are (a) disposed along a first direction, which is a circumferential direction of the rim, in a manner that arrangement of the N wire blocks included in the first wiring pattern from the leading end of the heater wire to the trailing end and arrangement of the N wire blocks included in the second wiring pattern from the leading end of the heater wire to the trailing end are reversed, and (b) facing each other in a second direction perpendicular to the ...

Steering Wheel Cover with Inflatable Hand-holds

The disclosed invention is a steering wheel cover with inflatable bladders thereon that provide the driver with a comfortable place to position his or her hands on the steering wheel while preventing injuries associated with maintaining a tight grip on the steering wheel for long periods of time. Said inflatable bladders are placed at roughly the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions and at locations roughly equidistant between the ten and eleven o'clock positions and roughly equidistant between the one and two o'clock positions on the steering wheel, where drivers tend to rest their hands. The bladders are inflatable so that they fit comfortably within the driver's cupped hands, thus avoiding the need to grip the wheel. When the driver's hands are on the bladders, his or her wrists remain in line with the palm of his or her hand, thus relieving fatigue while reducing vibration from the wheel. 1. A steering wheel cover comprising:a cover for a steering wheel; andinflatable bladders attached to said cover.2. The steering wheel cover of further comprising:an inner layer made of a non-slip material, that maintains direct contact with the steering wheel;a core that is made of a semi-firm, rubber-like material, that is adhered to the outer surface of said inner layer;a gel layer that is adhered to the outer surface of said core; anda removable outer cover made of a non-slip material that fits around the outer surface of said gel layer.3. The steering wheel cover of further comprising:one inflatable bladder that is attached at roughly the four o'clock position, from the driver's perspective, on said steering wheel, andone inflatable bladder that is attached at roughly the eight o'clock position, from the driver's perspective, on said steering wheel cover.4. The steering wheel cover of further comprising:one inflatable bladder that is attached roughly equidistant between the one o'clock and two o'clock positions, from the driver's perspective, on said steering wheel ...

FORM FITTED ANTIMICROBIAL STEERING WHEEL COVER FOR USE IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS

Embodiments described herein provide a form fitted antimicrobial steering wheel cover dimensioned to fit a plurality of varying sized steering wheel. The inside surface is configured of an elastic material which enables stretching around the circumference of a steering wheel. The outside surface includes a silane based antimicrobial coating portion which inhibits and destroy micro-organism from being transferred to the hands of the user when gripping the cover. 1. A form fitted antimicrobial steering wheel cover cover , the cover comprising:at least two elongated and elastic material layers affixed a leading hem and a trailing hem and annularly configured to form a memory shaped housing about a perimeter of a steering wheel; the at least two elongated and elastic material layers layers further including an antimicrobial textured portion to prevent the transfer of at least one microorganism to the hands of user when gripping a steering wheel.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the leading hem and the trailing hem are opposite each other and further define a width of the cover.3. The cover of claim 2 , wherein the antimicrobial textured portion of the outer layer is organosilane based nanocoating polymer.4. The cover of claim 3 , wherein the at least two elongated and elastic material layers further includes a polymer or a synthetic rubber.5. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer further enables a user to affix a plurality of customized logo through a heat transfer means.6. A form fitted antimicrobial steering wheel cover claim 1 , the cover comprising:an annularly shaped housing comprised of at least an inner layer and outer layer of elongated and flexible synthetic rubber material configured to form a contoured and memory shaped wrap about a perimeter of a steering wheel, the outer layer of elongated and flexible synthetic rubber material further including a silane based textured antimicrobial nanocoating to inhibit a transfer of bacteria to a users hand when ...

STEERING WHEEL LIGHT BAR

The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element. The PCB may be thermally coupled to a heat exchange component such that heat from the light element is transferred from the PCB to the steering wheel grip. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method of illuminating at least one infrared light emitting diode mounted adjacent to a steering grip of a steering apparatus in a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving instructions for controlling at least a portion of the operation of the at least one infrared light emitting diode, the instructions received by a steering grip processor; andvarying an illumination characteristic of the infrared light emitting diode in response to the instructions,wherein the infrared light emitting diodes emit infrared light in a direction toward an operator of the vehicle.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the illumination characteristic comprises an intensity.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the illumination characteristic further comprises an on/off illumination cycle.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the on/off illumination cycle is associated with a camera-based driver monitoring system claim 18 , and the instructions are received from the camera-based driver monitoring system.20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the intensity is varied to control an amount of heat transferred from the infrared light emitting diodes to an exterior surface of the steering grip.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein the illumination characteristic comprises an on/off illumination cycle.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the on/off illumination cycle is associated with a camera-based driver monitoring system claim 21 , and the instructions are received from the camera-based driver monitoring system ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER

A steering wheel cover includes an annular inner core having first and second flanks, a looped skin layer having first and second marginal zones, and first and second fasteners. The first marginal zone of the looped skin layer is fastened to an inner flank surface of the first flank by virtue of the first fastener. The second marginal zone of the looped skin layer is detachably fastened to an inner flank surface of the second flank by virtue of the second fastener. 1. A steering wheel cover for a steering wheel which has a wheel rim , said steering wheel cover comprising: a base extending in a circumferential direction to surround the central axis, and having two inner boundary regions opposite to each other in a direction of the central axis, and', 'first and second flanks each having inner and outer flank surfaces, and each extending from a corresponding one of said inner boundary regions in radial directions to terminate at a flank edge so as to permit said flank edges of said first and second flanks to be spaced apart from each other by an annular gap which is configured such that when said annular inner core is brought to wrap around the wheel rim by enlarging said annular gap, said first and second flanks are deformed to generate a biasing force against the wheel rim, thereby permitting said annular inner core to be in frictional engagement with the wheel rim;, 'an annular inner core which is made of a deformable material, which defines a central axis, and which includes'} a base segment extending in the circumferential direction to cover said base, and having two outer boundary regions opposite to each other in the direction of the central axis,', 'first and second lateral segments each of which extends from a corresponding one of said outer boundary regions in the radial directions to terminate at a lateral juncture to cover a corresponding one of said first and second flanks, and', 'first and second marginal zones each of which extends from said lateral ...

STEERING WHEEL

There is provided a steering wheel to make it possible to install a covering member on a rim section main body portion in a wide range and with a good external appearance. A steering wheel base section includes the rim section main body portion that configures a rim section. The rim section main body portion is provided with a groove along the rim section main body portion. The groove is provided with a first line-shaped groove and a second line-shaped groove that is less bent than the first groove. The covering member is wrapped around the rim section main body portion of the steering wheel base section. The covering member is provided with divergence covering sections disposed along the first groove with the first groove interposed therebetween. The covering member straddles the second groove at a position of the second groove and connects the divergence covering sections by a covering base portion. 1. A steering wheel having a grip section that is gripped and operated by a driver , the steering wheel comprising:a steering wheel base section provided with a grip section main body portion, of which at least a part is formed to be bent and which configures the grip section, and a groove formed along the grip section main body portion; anda covering member that is wrapped around the grip section main body portion of the steering wheel base section,wherein the groove is provided witha first groove that is formed in a line shape, anda second groove that is formed in a line shape and is less bent than the first groove, andwherein the covering member is provided witha plurality of divergence covering sections that are disposed along the first groove and are positioned with the first groove interposed therebetween, anda covering base portion that straddles the second groove at a position of the second groove and connects the plurality of divergence covering sections to each other.2. The steering wheel according to claim 1 ,wherein the covering member is a heater unit ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER DRIVER SAFETY SYSTEM

A steering wheel cover that houses the sensor, indicator, power and communication elements of a driver safety system is disclosed. The objective is to discourage texting, eating, primping one's self and cell phone use that distract drivers and causes accidents. The steering wheel cover is light, easy to install and lock in place but strong and difficult to forcibly remove. The driver safety system senses the positions of the driver's hands on the wheel rewarding safe habits. When the system senses bad habits the driver is warned, incidence is recorded for third party information in addition to alerting and annoying dis-rewards are given. 1. A steering wheel cover driver safety system , comprising:two or more cover sections, covering a front, back and periphery of the rim of the steering wheel and for supporting the driver safety apparatus;two or more connecting members for immovably securing the two or more cover sections to the steering wheel;wherein at least one of the two or more connecting members prevents unauthorized removal of the two or more cover sections from the outer periphery of the steering wheel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:at least one of the two or more connecting members includes one or more or combinations from the list of: i. a hinge; ii. a draw latch; iii. a resilient element; a lock and key.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:two or more sensors of one or more designs or technologies for detecting a hands of a driver.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein:the two or more sensors detect the positions of the hands of the driver for determining whether the hands are in a safe or unsafe position for driving.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the two or more sensors detect occasional movement of the hands for determining if sensing of the true position of the hands is being circumvented.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising:a battery mounting for powering at least a portion of the safety system.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein: ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COVERED STEERING WHEEL FOR A VEHICLE, AND STEERING WHEEL THAT IS PRODUCED BY THE METHOD

A method for producing a covered steering wheel for a vehicle. A steering wheel skeleton is overmolded with a matrix material. A covering material is coated on its non-visible side with an activatable material. The coated covering material is applied to the overmolded steering wheel skeleton so that its non-visible side faces the overmolded steering wheel skeleton. Longitudinal edges of the covering material are joined together. The activatable material is activated with creation of an integral connection between the covering material and the matrix material. 1. A method for producing a covered steering wheel for a vehicle , the method comprising:providing a steering wheel skeleton overmolded with a matrix material;coating a covering material on a non-visible side with an activatable material;applying the coated covering material to the overmolded steering wheel skeleton so that the non-visible side faces the overmolded steering wheel skeleton;joining longitudinal edges of the covering material together; andactivating the activatable material with creation of an integral connection between the covering material and the matrix material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the activatable material is an activatable adhesive claim 1 , and wherein the integral connection is an adhesive bond.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the activatable material is a foamable material that foams when activated.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the activation is accomplished by thermal treatment and/or irradiation.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the joining of longitudinal edges of the covering material includes stitching.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the joining of longitudinal edges of the covering material includes a closure of zipper halves that were attached to the longitudinal edges of the covering material prior to the application of the covering material.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the joining of ...

DECORATIVE PART FOR A STEERING WHEEL OF A VEHICLE

A decorative piece of a vehicle steering wheel decoration arranged to be mounted on a steering wheel of the vehicle includes a decorative core made from a decorative material, such as wood. A protective portion of the decorative core made from a transparent or translucent material covering at least part of a surface of the decorative core is arranged to be visible by a user. A fastening portion is arranged to fasten the decorative part on the steering wheel. The fastening portion is made from the same transparent or translucent material as the protective portion. 230. The decorative piece of claim 1 , wherein the fastening portion () has at least one U-shaped section.3. The decorative piece according to of claim 1 , wherein the translucent material is polyurethane.4. The decorative piece according to of claim 1 , wherein the protective portion and the fastening portion are made in a single and same operation.5. The decorative piece of claim 1 , wherein the decorative core is completely covered by the transparent or translucent material.6. The decorative piece of in combination with the vehicle steering wheel.7. The decorative piece of in combination with the vehicle.8. A method of manufacturing a decorative piece of a vehicle decoration arranged to be mounted on a steering wheel claim 1 , the method comprising:positioning a decorative core made from a decorative material such as wood, 'a protective portion of the decorative core made from transparent or translucent material covering at least part of a surface of the decorative core arranged to be visible by a user, and', 'injecting a transparent or translucent material so as to simultaneously producea fastening portion arranged to fasten the decorative piece on the steering wheel, made from the transparent or translucent material. The present invention generally relates to a decorative piece intended to be mounted on a motor vehicle, and in particular on a steering wheel of said vehicle.It is known in the prior art ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER

A steering wheel cover includes an annular resilient body having a C-shaped cross-section, defining an axis, and adapted for gripping onto an annular portion of a steering wheel. The resilient body includes opposite annular end portions and an annular connecting portion. The end portions are spaced apart from each other along the axis. The connecting portion interconnects radial outer ends of the end portions, and cooperates with the end portions to define a receiving space that is adapted to receive the annular portion of the steering wheel. At least one of the end portions and the connecting portion is formed with multiple angularly spaced-apart gaps that communicate the receiving space with the external environment. 1. A steering wheel cover comprising: opposite annular end portions that are spaced apart from each other along the axis, and', 'an annular connecting portion that interconnects radial outer ends of said end portions, and that cooperates with said end portions to define a receiving space which is adapted to receive the annular portion of the steering wheel,', 'at least one of said end portions and said connecting portion being formed with a plurality of angularly spaced-apart gaps that communicate said receiving space with the external environment., 'an annular resilient body having a C-shaped cross-section, defining an axis, and adapted for gripping onto an annular portion of a steering wheel, said resilient body including'}2. The steering wheel cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said gaps are formed in one of said end portions of said resilient body.3. The steering wheel cover as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of said gaps is formed as a slot extending substantially radially with respect to the axis.4. The steering wheel cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said gaps are formed in said end portions of said resilient body.5. The steering wheel cover as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said end portions are symmetrical to each other along the axis. ...

Proximity and contact sensor device in motor vehicle steering wheels

A proximity and contact sensor device in motor vehicle steering wheels includes an extendable band, the length of which is slightly less than the circumference of the steering wheel and of which one surface has fixed to it at least one conductive track covered with a bi-adhesive layer, the conductive track consisting of a flat metal path obtained by treating a metal sheet applied to the extendable band, the conductive track being connected to a multi-channel capacitive sensor circuit connected by a field bus to the vehicle control unit. 1. A motor vehicle steering wheel with a proximity and contact sensor device comprising:{'b': 2', '6', '6', '6', '14, 'an extendable band (), a length of which is slightly less than a circumference of the steering wheel and of which one surface has fixed thereto at least more than one conductive tracks (, ′, ″) covered with a biadhesive layer (),'}said conductive tracks each consisting of a flat metal path obtained by treating a metal sheet applied to said extendable band,{'b': 8', '10', '12, 'said conductive tracks being connected to a multi-channel capacitive sensor circuit () connected by a field bus () to a vehicle control unit ().'}2. The motor vehicle steering wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal sheet is an aluminum sheet.36. The motor vehicle steering wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one () of the conductive tracks extends through the entire circumference of the steering wheel.46620. The motor vehicle steering wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said conductive tracks ( claim 1 , ″) are partly covered with an insulating material (). The present invention relates to a proximity and contact sensor device in motor vehicle steering wheels.Vehicle steering wheels are known provided with a proximity and contact sensor.A first known type of steering wheel comprises a metal wire, wrapped about the annular portion of the steering wheel and connected to a capacitive sensor. The wire is covered with a sponge layer to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DECOUPLING VEHICLE STEERING ASSEMBLIES WITH INDICATION OF VEHICLE DIRECTION

A vehicle includes a steering column assembly including a steering column. A steering wheel apparatus is connected to the steering column. The steering wheel apparatus includes a steering wheel hub that is connected to the steering column and a steering wheel rim that is connected to the steering wheel hub. A clutch mechanism selectively decouples the steering wheel rim from the steering wheel hub thereby allowing rotation of the steering wheel hub within the steering wheel rim. 1. A vehicle comprising:a steering column assembly comprising a steering column; a steering wheel hub that is connected to the steering column;', 'a steering wheel rim that is connected to the steering wheel hub; and', 'a clutch mechanism that selectively decouples the steering wheel rim from the steering wheel hub thereby allowing rotation of the steering wheel hub within the steering wheel rim., 'a steering wheel apparatus connected to the steering column, the steering wheel apparatus comprising2. The vehicle of further comprising an object detection system including logic that detects presence of a target object within a sensing range of a sensor and determines if an autonomous driving condition is present due to presence of the target object.3. The vehicle of further comprising a controller that controls operation of the clutch mechanism during presence of the autonomous driving condition.4. The vehicle of further comprising an actuator that rotates the steering wheel hub relative to the steering wheel rim during presence of the autonomous driving condition.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein angular position of the steering wheel hub provides a visual indication to an occupant of driving direction of the vehicle during presence of the autonomous driving condition.6. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the controller couples the steering wheel rim and the steering wheel hub using the clutch mechanism upon completion of the autonomous driving condition.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the ...

VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL

A vehicle steering wheel includes at least one plastic part made from a fluid base material using a process such as injection. At least one electrical conductor includes at least a first portion which is at least partially overmolded by the at least one plastic part and further includes at least one second portion that extends outside of the at least one plastic part. The steering wheel further includes at least one sheath that is added around a third portion of the at least one electrical conductor and extends from the at least one first portion to the at least one second portion, with the at least one sheath forming a sealing interface for preventing leakage of base material along the at least one electrical conductor during the overmolding of the at least one first portion by the at least one plastic part. 2. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sheath is a heat-shrinkable sheath that is shrunk around the at least one electrical conductor.3. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrical conductor is a bundle comprising at least two electrical cables or wires.4. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 3 , wherein the bundle is a cable bundle.5. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 1 , further comprising a glue disposed between the at least one sheath and the at least one electrical conductor.6. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 1 , further comprising at least one other plastic part made prior to the at least one plastic part and comprising retaining means provided to retain and/or position the at least one second portion on the steering wheel claim 1 , at least during the fabrication of the at least one plastic part.7. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 6 , wherein the at least one other plastic part comprises at least one cavity for receiving the at least one second portion.8. The vehicle steering wheel of claim 6 , wherein the at least one other plastic part is made of polyurethane.9. The vehicle steering ...

FOLDABLE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND STEERING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME

Embodiments may allow the steering wheel to be received in a vehicle body to secure a space for the driver's seat in autonomous driving mode and prevent the steering wheel from interfering with the driver's body, thereby allowing for the driver's comfortable movement while preventing the driver from intervening in steering. 1. A foldable steering wheel assembly , comprising:a shaft coupled with a steering shaft while crossing the steering shaft;a steering wheel including at least one coupling part coupled to the shaft and provided to be rotatable around an axial direction of the shaft;a cam unit including a fixed cam fixed to the shaft in a circumferential direction and a movable cam coupled to the at least one coupling part and supported by the fixed cam; anda driver applying torque to the movable cam to locate the steering wheel in a first position where the steering wheel may be manipulated by a driver or a second position to which the steering wheel is rotated around the shaft from the first position.2. The foldable steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coupling part is formed to protrude forward from a hub of the steering wheel.3. The foldable steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coupling part includes a coupling hole through which the shaft is inserted.4. The foldable steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coupling part includes a pair of coupling parts coupled to two opposite ends of the shaft claim 1 , and wherein a central portion of the shaft is coupled with the steering shaft.5. The foldable steering wheel assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe shaft includes a supporting part supported by one of the pair of coupling parts in the axial direction of the shaft, wherein the movable cam is fixed to the other of the pair of coupling parts, and whereinthe one of the pair of coupling parts is pressurized by the cam unit in a direction in which the one of the pair of coupling parts faces the ...

STITCHLESS STEERING WHEEL FITTED WITH LEATHER

A stitchless steering wheel fitted with leather, which is formed by covering a grip body with leather may include a first rim bezel mounted in a wheel groove of the grip body, and including a bezel groove to receive end portions of the leather, and a second rim bezel fastened in the bezel groove of the first rim bezel and fixing the end portions of the leather received in the bezel groove. 1. A stitchless steering wheel fitted with leather , which is formed by covering a grip body with the leather , the steering wheel comprising:a first rim bezel mounted in a wheel groove of the grip body, and including a bezel groove to receive end portions of the leather; anda second rim bezel fastened in the bezel groove of the first rim bezel and fixing the end portions of the leather received in the bezel groove.2. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the first rim bezel and the second rim bezel are fastened to each other through coupling of first hooks formed on wall surfaces of the bezel groove of the first rim bezel and second hooks formed at a lower end portion of the second rim bezel.3. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein flanges having an arc-shaped cross section to support portions adjacent to the end portions of the leather claim 1 , are formed around an upper end portion of the first rim bezel.4. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 3 , wherein the flanges of the first rim bezel are divided into a plurality of flange sections by a plurality of cut-away portions which is disposed at predetermined intervals along a rim circumference.5. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein an adhesive for attaching the end portions of the leather is applied onto wall surfaces of the bezel groove of the first rim bezel.6. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the first rim bezel is mounted onto the grip body through a plurality of pins.7. The stitchless steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of pierced portions is formed in ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL

A method for manufacturing a vehicle steering wheel, the steering wheel comprising: —a rim, —an outer sheath formed by at least one strip attached around at least one part of the rim, —at least one device passing through the outer sheath, the method comprising at least the following steps: —positioning the strip around the rim, —attaching the strip to the rim in order to form the outer sheath, —forming an opening in the outer sheath facing an internal part of the device, —folding portions of the outer sheath towards the inside of the rim. 1. A method for manufacturing a vehicle steering wheel , the steering wheel comprising:a rim,{'b': 20', '20, 'an outer sheath (; ′) formed by at least one strip attached around at least part of the rim,'}{'b': 30', '30', '20', '20, 'at least one device (; ′) across the outer sheath (; ′), the method comprising at least the steps ofpositioning the strip around the rim,{'b': 20', '20, 'attaching the strip to the rim to form the outer sheath (; ′),'}{'b': 20', '20', '30', '30, 'forming an opening in the outer sheath (; ′) onto an inner part of the device (; ′),'}{'b': 20', '20', '21', '21', '30', '30, 'folding portions of the outer sheath (; ′) surrounding the opening towards the inside of the rim to form flaps (; ′) and provide access to the inner part of the device (; ′).'}2202025. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step consisting of forming an opening in the outer sheath (; ′) comprises a step consisting of opening a slit () previously formed in the strip claim 1 , and kept closed by temporary closure means fitted prior to the step of positioning and attaching the strip around the rim.32525. The method according to claim 2 , comprising claim 2 , prior to the step of positioning and attaching the strip claim 2 , steps consisting of forming the slit () in the strip laid flat and closing the slit () with the temporary closure means claim 2 , such as a slide fastener claim 2 , a temporary seam claim 2 , or adhesive means. ...

STEERING WHEEL

There is provided a steering wheel including (1) a resin body made of resin, (2) a decorative body that is provided separately from the resin body, and (3) a placement member that is disposed between the resin body and the decorative body and that is moved by the decorative body when the decorative body has been relatively displaced. 1. A steering wheel comprising:a resin body made of resin;a decorative body that is provided separately from the resin body; anda placement member that is disposed between the resin body and the decorative body and that is moved by the decorative body when the decorative body has been relatively displaced.2. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the placement member is moved by being deformed by the decorative body.3. The steering wheel of claim 1 , further comprising:an attachment portion that is provided at the placement member and that is attached to the placement member,wherein the attachment to the placement member is released, and the placement member is moved, by the decorative body.4. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the placement member is moved by being broken by the decorative body.5. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein the placement member is moved by being tilted by the decorative body.6. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein only an outer peripheral side portion of the placement member moved by the decorative body presses the resin body.7. The steering wheel of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the placement member at the opposite side to an occupant is moved by the decorative body.8. A steering wheel comprising:a resin body made of resin;a decorative body that is provided separately from the resin body; anda placement member that is disposed between the resin body and the decorative body; andcovering material that covers the placement member and that is provided with an insertion portion inserted between the decorative body and the placement member,wherein the insertion portion is moved inside the placement ...

STEERING WHEEL COVER

A steering wheel cover has an inner core and an outer casing. The inner core has a series of alternating ribs and openings that together form a spring-like structure that more easily fits over a steering wheel while retaining its initial shape once installed. The inner core requires significantly less material than conventional steering wheel cover cores 1. A steering wheel cover comprising:an inner core comprising a plurality of ribs separated by openings that together form a spring-like structure; andan outer casing that at least partially encloses the core.2. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , the inner core further comprising front and rear spines claim 1 , the ribs extending in arcs between the front and rear spines.3. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 2 , each of the front and rear spines having an enlarged lip.4. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 2 , each of the ribs including:a stem connected to the front spine and a stem connected to the rear spine; anda plurality of branches connected to each stem and separated by a slot.5. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 4 , the inner core further comprising conjoined areas between the branches of adjacent ribs.6. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the core is made of TPE material.7. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the core is made of molded EVA foam.8. The steering wheel cover as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the core has a thickness of approximately 0.55 inches.9. A steering wheel cover comprising: front and rear spines;', a stem connected to the front spine and a stem connected to the rear spine; and', 'a plurality of branches connected to each stem and separated by a slot;, 'a plurality of arc-shaped ribs extending between the front and rear spines, each of the ribs including, 'conjoined areas between the branches of adjacent ribs; and, 'an inner core comprisingan outer casing that at least partially encloses ...

STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

A motor vehicle steering wheel assembly may include a ring-shaped member comprising a slot and an internal recess, wherein the slot and internal recess extend circumferentially about the ring-shaped member, the slot being provided in a surface of the ring-shaped member and forming an aperture into the internal recess; a support portion configured to be coupled to a vehicle support structure, the support portion extending through the slot; and a guide portion coupled to the support portion, the guide portion being slidably disposed in the internal recess such that the ring-shaped member is rotatable. 1. A motor vehicle steering wheel assembly comprising:a ring-shaped member defining a hollow internal recess and a slot providing an aperture into the recess;a support portion coupled to a vehicle support structure and extending through the slot; anda guide portion configured to couple to the support structure and be slidably disposed in the internal recess such that the ring-shaped member is rotatable about the guide portion.2. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide portion is arc shaped.3. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide portion has a circular cross-section and extends about the internal recess.4. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more bearings provided between the guide portion and an inner surface of the internal recess.5. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support portion and guide portion are integral.6. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors configured to determine a rotational position of the ring-shaped member relative to the guide portion.7. The steering wheel assembly of claim 6 , wherein the sensors include magnets.8. The steering wheel assembly of claim 7 , wherein the magnets are configured to selectively apply a force to the ring-shaped member.9. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more ...

Steering Wheel Cover with Inflatable Hand-holds

The disclosed invention is a steering wheel cover with inflatable bladders thereon that provide the driver with a comfortable place to position his or her hands on the steering wheel while preventing injuries associated with maintaining a tight grip on the steering wheel for long periods of time. Said inflatable bladders are placed at roughly the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions and at locations roughly equidistant between the ten and eleven o'clock positions and roughly equidistant between the one and two o'clock positions on the steering wheel, where drivers tend to rest their hands. The bladders are inflatable so that they fit comfortably within the driver's cupped hands, thus avoiding the need to grip the wheel. When the driver's hands are on the bladders, his or her wrists remain in line with the palm of his or her hand, thus relieving fatigue while reducing vibration from the wheel. 1. A steering wheel cover for covering a steering wheel to be operated by a driver , the steering wheel cover comprising: a. an inner layer that contacts the steering wheel;', 'b. a core that is adhered to said inner layer; and', 'c. a outer layer that fits around said core; and, '(a) a piece of flexible material extending around the circumference of the steering wheel comprising ["a. a first bladder of said plurality of inflatable bladders, wherein said first bladder is substantially ellipsoidal and is attached at a first acute angle extending clockwise from a twelve o'clock position, from the driver's perspective, on said steering wheel;", "b. a second bladder of said plurality of inflatable bladders, wherein said second bladder is substantially ellipsoidal and is attached at a second acute angle extending counterclockwise from a twelve o'clock position, from the driver's perspective, on said steering wheel;", 'wherein each of said first and second bladders are 12 to 18 centimeters in width, with the width being the dimension running along the circumference of the ...

GRIP SENSOR

A grip sensor includes: a plurality of capacitive detectors which are disposed in a grip of a steering wheel of a vehicle, and output values which vary according to whether a human body is in contact; and a controller which determines, at a preset timing, a reference value to be subtracted from the values output from the plurality of capacitive detectors, to determine whether the human body is in contact, wherein the controller identifies, from among values output from the plurality of capacitive detectors at the preset timing, one or more values each having an absolute value smaller than a first threshold, and determines, as the reference value, one of the one or more values identified or an average of the one or more values identified.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHIELDING A HAND SENSOR SYSTEM IN A STEERING WHEEL

Systems and methods of shielding a hand sensor system in a steering wheel are disclosed herein. An exemplary hand sensor system includes a sensor mat and a heater mat that is disposed between the sensor mat and a frame of the steering wheel. A power source selectively provides a heating current to the heater mat to provide heat to the steering wheel and a shielding voltage signal to the heater mat to provide electrical shielding for the sensor mat when heating is not needed or when sensing takes priority over heating. Alternatively, the system may include a shield mat that is separate from the heater mat and is disposed between the sensor mat and the heater mat. In addition, to isolate the signal carried by individual sensor return wires, a metallic or insulating covering or conduit may be provided around the wires or portions thereof. 18-. (canceled)9. A system for shielding a hand sensor system in a steering wheel comprising:a sensor mat comprising one or more sensing loops, each of the sensing loops defining a sensing zone;a heater mat disposed between a steering wheel frame and the sensor mat, the heater mat comprising one or more conductive loops, each of the conductive loops defining a conductive zone; andan electronic control unit in communication with the heater mat, the electronic control unit comprising a power source configured for selectively generating an electrical current configured for heating at least a portion of the steering wheel and a voltage signal configured for shielding the sensor mat from interference from the steering wheel frame, wherein the electrical current for heating is larger than an electrical current for shielding.10. (canceled)11. The system of claim 39 , wherein the power source is further configured for generating the shielding voltage signal in response to receiving an override signal indicating that sensing takes priority over heating.12. The system of claim 39 , wherein the power source is further configured for generating ...

STEERING WHEEL STRUCTURE

An inner face portion of a first heat generating body and an inner face portion of a second heat generating body, configuring a steering wheel, are respectively disposed facing a surface portion of a rim core metal section via a space portion. Configuring the space portion in a hollow state enables the inner face portion of the first heat generating body and the inner face portion of the second heat generating body to be configured in a non-constrained state. Accordingly, difference in deformation amounts between an outer face portion and the inner face portion of the first heat generating body can be suppressed from occurring when the first heat generating body generates heat. Moreover, difference in deformation amounts between an outer face portion and the inner face portion of the second heat generating body can be suppressed from occurring when the second heat generating body generates heat. 1. A steering wheel structure comprising:a rim core metal section that configures a portion of a frame of a steering wheel;a decorative member that covers the rim core metal section, and that is gripped by an occupant; anda heat generating body that includes an outer face portion which is joined to an inner peripheral face portion of the decorative member via a joining member and which transmits heat to the decorative member, and that includes an inner face portion which is disposed facing a surface portion of the rim core metal section via a space portion.2. A steering wheel structure comprising:a rim core metal section that configures a portion of a frame of a steering wheel;a decorative member that covers the rim core metal section, and that is gripped by an occupant; anda heat generating body that includes an outer face portion which abuts an inner peripheral face portion of the decorative member so as to be capable of relative displacement with respect to the inner peripheral face portion of the decorative member and which transmits heat to the decorative member, and ...

Lenkrad für ein Fahrzeug

Lenkrad (1) für ein Fahrzeug, mit zwei seitlichen Lenkradteilen (2, 3), welche mittels einer Verstelleinrichtung (6) aus einer ersten Stellung in eine zweite Stellung verstellbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die seitlichen Lenkradteile (2, 3) über ein oberes und ein unteres Kranzteil (12, 13) miteinander verbunden sind, welche in der ersten Stellung sich mit jeweiligen Kranzteilen (4, 5) der seitlichen Lenkradteile (2, 3) zu einem Lenkradkranz (16) ergänzen.

一种基于温度闭环调节的方向盘加热控制方法

本发明公开的一种基于温度闭环调节的方向盘加热控制方法，包含加热目标温度，实时温度，加热目标温度和实时温度之间的温度差值，依据温度差值的PID调节算法，得出的相应PWM占空比增量，以及实际控制输出的PWM波占空比，控制加热元件输出的电压占空比，控制加热元件的功率输出这几个关键控制因素。本发明的有益效果在于：通过基于实时温度和加热目标温度的差值PID调节算法，自动调节方向盘加热执行元件的输出功率，达到方向盘温度的准确控制，同时采用加热元件驱动模块直接驱动加热元件的功率输出，省去了继电器的带来的触点寿命短且可维护性差的劣势，降低了方向盘加热系统的成本。

Steering wheel associated with heater

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

A handle cover

The present invention relates to a handle cover naturally wound and installed in a handle by an elastic force of a cover body made of an elastic synthetic resin by forming a circumferential length of the cover body to be the same as an inner length shorter than an outer length of the handle, firmly maintaining a handle mounting state, preventing a spread in an upper side of the handle, and providing a massaging effect by acupressure projections when the handle is gripped. In other words, according to the handle cover of the present invention, a plate-type strip made of an elastic synthetic resin forms a circularly connected cover body, and the width of the cover body is sized to cover 60 to 70% of the outer face with respect to the handle′s cross section. The diameter of the cover body is formed to be the same as the inner diameter of the handle. The cover body forms a tension maintaining ring in which both ends in the width direction are formed thicker than the center part to be in elastically close contact with the handle. A tension limiting belt is provided, which is sewed and coupled to the tension maintenance ring, exposed to the upper face of the handle when the handle of the tension maintenance rings is mounted at both ends, and acupressure protrusions are formed at the same interval on the outer face of the cover body. According to the present invention, the handle cover is naturally wound and installed in the handle by the elastic force of a cover body by forming the circumferential length of the cover body to be the same as the inner length shorter than the outer length of the handle when the handle cover is mounted on the handle. The mounting state of the handle cover installed in the handle is maintained by tension of the tension maintenance ring part. The handle cover is not stripped off toward a lower part of the handle by a gripping force during use as the inner diameter of the cover body is maintained at the upper side of the handle, and the present ...

Steering wheel heating control method based on temperature closed-loop adjustment

本发明公开的一种基于温度闭环调节的方向盘加热控制方法，包含加热目标温度，实时温度，加热目标温度和实时温度之间的温度差值，依据温度差值的PID调节算法，得出的相应PWM占空比增量，以及实际控制输出的PWM波占空比，控制加热元件输出的电压占空比，控制加热元件的功率输出这几个关键控制因素。本发明的有益效果在于：通过基于实时温度和加热目标温度的差值PID调节算法，自动调节方向盘加热执行元件的输出功率，达到方向盘温度的准确控制，同时采用加热元件驱动模块直接驱动加热元件的功率输出，省去了继电器的带来的触点寿命短且可维护性差的劣势，降低了方向盘加热系统的成本。

Steering wheel, manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus thereof

【課題】ヒータ線を組み込みつつ、良好な外観を確保でき、かつ、生産性を向上できるハンドル、その製造方法及び製造装置を提供する。 【解決手段】円形状のリム部15の被覆部20に、円弧の周方向に沿って溝部21を設ける。溝部21にヒータ線22を収納する。ヒータ線22及びリム部15の被覆部20を覆う表皮部23を設ける。簡単な構成でリム部15の被覆部20及びヒータ線22を覆う表皮部23にヒータ線22のラインが浮き出しにくくなる。良好な外観を確保しつつ、生産性を向上できる。 【選択図】図１

Handle cover for a car having a finger-pressure effect and excellent grasp

본 고안은 운행 중 핸들을 잡은 운전자의 손바닥 피로감을 더는 손바닥 지압효과를 높이고, 핸들을 조작할 때 손땀 때문에 핸들에서 손바닥이 미끄러지는 것을 더욱 효과적으로 방지할 수 있는 자동차용 핸들 커버를 제공하기 위한 것으로서, 고무나 연질 합성수지 또는 실리콘과 같이 탄성이 있어서 손바닥으로 느껴지는 촉감과 복원력이 우수한 재료로 두께가 얇은 판상의 탄성 지압돌기가 핸들 커버의 방사방향 또는 그 방사방향에 대하여 일측으로 경사지게 좁은 간격으로 형성된 지압판을 탄성 지압돌기가 외피의 겉으로 드러나도록 내피와 외피 사이에 삽입하여 재봉 등의 방법으로 고정시킨 자동차용 핸들 커버를 특징으로 한다. The object of the present invention is to provide a steering wheel cover for a vehicle that can increase the palm acupressure effect of a driver who holds a steering wheel while driving and more effectively prevent the palm from slipping from the handle due to hand sweat when operating the steering wheel. , Rubber, soft synthetic resin, or silicone, which is elastic and feels like a palm, and has excellent restoring ability. A thin plate-shaped elastic acupressure projection is formed in a narrow gap at an inclined side toward the radial direction of the handle cover or its radial direction. It is characterized in that the handle cover for the automobile is inserted between the inner skin and the outer shell so that the elastic acupressure protrusion is exposed to the outer surface of the outer shell.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Turning device for a steering wheel cover of automobile

A turning device is provided to facilitate installation and separation works of the turning device by using a steering handle cover with which the turning device is integrally formed. A turning device comprises a turning device body and a rotating member(120). The turning device body comprises a steering handle cover connection section(111) installed at a steering handle cover(200), and a rotating member connection section(112) installed at the upper portion of the steering handle cover connection section. The rotating member rotates at the member connection section. The member connection section comprises a bearing seating section(112a) and a guide section(112b). The rotating member comprises a rotating member body(121) and a rotating shaft(S). A bearing(130) is installed to prevent friction between the bearing seating section and the rotating shaft.

Assistance handle for steering wheel of automobile

The present invention relates to an auxiliary handle for a steering wheel for a vehicle. A fixing means fixing a handle unit to a fixed ring fixed to a rim of the steering wheel comprises: an inner fixture bent upward on the other end of an upper ring; an outer fixture bent upward from the other end of a lower ring; a fixing stand protruding from the outer circumference of a handle shaft to the inner fixture; and a fixing screw coupled to the fixing stand by penetrating through the inner and outer fixtures. The entire auxiliary handle including the handle unit and the fixed ring is not arbitrarily rotated even though a force pressing the handle unit downward is applied to the handle unit during a step of steering by using the auxiliary handle as the handle unit is positioned in the right upper side of the fixed ring. Accordingly, a rotary plane of the handle constituting the auxiliary handle maintains the state parallel to a rotary plane of the steering wheel even though the auxiliary handle is used for a long term so that a function of the auxiliary handle is sufficiently demonstrated. As a work for fixing the handle unit to the fixed ring is performed in a lateral side of the steering wheel, not in the lower side of the steering wheel, the auxiliary handle is rapidly and conveniently mounted to the steering wheel. As a gap between the top surface of the upper ring and the underside of the handle shaft is formed, so a cover can be covered on the steering wheel while the auxiliary handle is mounted in the steering wheel. In addition, the gap between the top surface of the upper ring and the underside of the handle shaft can be filled with a gap filling member when the steering wheel is covered with a wheel cover.

a sub steering-wheel

본 고안은 보조핸들에 관한 것으로 더욱 상세하게는 자동차 또는 선박 등의 조향핸들에 부가적으로 장착하여 운전자가 한손만으로도 핸들을 간편하게 회전 시킬 수 있도록 한 보조핸들에 관한 것으로서, 자동차의 방향을 조절하는 조향핸들의 일측에 편심되게 고정되는 외곽프레임과; 상기 외곽프레임의 내측에 측방으로 회전가능하게 결합되는 회전손잡이부와; 상기 외곽프레임이 상하로 틸팅되도록 하는 틸팅부;로 구성된다. The present invention relates to an auxiliary handle, and more particularly, to an auxiliary handle that is additionally mounted on a steering wheel such as a car or a ship so that a driver can easily rotate the steering wheel with only one hand. An outer frame fixed to one side of the handle eccentrically; A rotation handle part rotatably coupled to the inner side of the outer frame; It consists of a tilting unit for tilting the outer frame up and down. 이에 따라, 차량의 충돌 및 추돌 사고가 발생하여 운전자의 상체가 조향핸들에 닿을 때 보조핸들에 의한 상해를 방지할 수 있으면서도, 자동차의 방향 전환이 더욱 간편해지는 효과를 가지게 된다. Accordingly, while the collision of the vehicle and the collision occurs, when the upper body of the driver touches the steering wheel, injuries caused by the auxiliary handle can be prevented, and the direction of the vehicle can be more easily changed. 자동차, 핸들, 자전, 공전, 틸팅 Car, steering wheel, rotating, static, tilting

Steering wheel

본 발명은 자동차용 핸들구조에 관한 것으로, The present invention relates to a steering wheel structure for automobiles, 일반 자동차에 장착되는 핸들(1)의 상측을 탈착하도록 하여 사용자가 원할 시에는 그때 그때 상황에 따라 선택하여 사용할 수 있도록 창안한 것이다. The upper side of the handle (1) to be mounted on a general vehicle is removable so that when the user wants it can be selected and used according to the situation at that time. 상기 목적을 구현하기 위하여 본 발명은 핸들(1)의 상측에 공간부(2)를 형성하고 핸들(1)의 양단부에 결착홈(3)을 형성하되 상기 결착홈(3)의 내측에 사각요홈(4)을 형성하고 보조핸들(5)의 양단부에는 돌부(6)을 형성하되 그 중심부에 사각돌기(7)를 형성한 것으로 상기 사각요홈(4)에 사각돌기(7)를 삽입고정하여 보조핸들(5)이 고정되도록 한 것이다. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention forms a space portion 2 on the upper side of the handle 1, and forms a binding groove 3 at both ends of the handle 1, but a square recess is formed inside the binding groove 3. (4) to form the projections (6) at both ends of the auxiliary handle (5) to form a square projection (7) in the center of the square groove (4) by inserting and fixing the square projection (7) auxiliary The handle 5 is to be fixed.

Steering wheel

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Steering wheel

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Car steering wheel lever

Car steering wheel structure

본 발명은 자동차용 핸들구조에 관한 것으로, 일반 자동차에 장착되는 핸들(1)의 상측을 탈착하도록 하여 사용자가 원할 시에는 그때 그때 상황에 따라 선택하여 사용할 수 있도록 창안한 것이다. 상기 목적을 구현하기 위하여 본 발명은 핸들(1) 상측에 공간부(2)를 형성하고 핸들(1)의 양단부에 결착홈(3)을 형성하되 상기 결착홈(3)의 내측에 사각요홈(4)을 형성하며 보조핸들(5)의 양단부에 돌부(6)를 형성하되 그 중심부에 사각돌기(7)를 형성한 것으로 상기 사각요홈(4)에 사각돌기(7)를 삽입고정하여 보조 핸들(5)이 고정되도록 한 것이다.

Steering wheel of car

본 발명은 자동차의 스티어링 휠에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a steering wheel of a motor vehicle. 본 발명은 차량의 조향장치와 연결되며 내부에는 금속으로 제작된 골조가 배치되어 합성수지로 제작된 표피층에 의해 씌워지며 경적이 설치되는 부분과 연결 프레임에 의해 일체로 연결되며 원형으로 형성되는 자동차의 스티어링 휠에 있어서, 상기 골조는 반원 형상으로 형성되며; 상기 골조에는 합성수지로 제작된 표피층이 반원 형상으로 씌워지며; 상기 표피층의 나머지 부분은 빛이 투과되는 투명체로 제작된 반원 형상의 합성수지가 장착되며 원형을 형성하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention is connected to the steering device of the vehicle and the interior of the frame is made of metal is covered by the skin layer made of synthetic resin and is integrally connected by the connection frame and the portion of the horn is installed, the steering of the car is formed in a circular shape In a wheel, the frame is formed in a semicircular shape; The frame is covered with a semi-circular surface of the skin layer made of synthetic resin; The remaining portion of the epidermal layer is mounted with a semi-circular synthetic resin made of a transparent material through which light is transmitted, and is characterized by forming a circle. 따라서 스티어링 휠의 위 부분을 통하여 차량의 계기판에 배치된 여러 가지의 속도미터 계 등을 식별할 수 있도록 함으로써 운전자의 시야를 확보할 수 있다. Accordingly, the driver's view can be secured by identifying various speed meters and the like arranged on the dashboard of the vehicle through the upper part of the steering wheel. 스티어링 휠, 골조, 투명체, 표피층 Steering wheel, frame, transparent body, skin layer

Steering wheel of automobile

(57)【要約】 【課題】 無端の舵取りハンドル輪縁（２）とこの舵取 りハンドル輪縁に径方向に突出したスポーク（４）を介 して結合されている舵取りハンドル中央ハブ（３）とを 備え、舵取りハンドル輪縁が横断面内において互いに結 合されている複数の部分を含み、その一つが少なくとも 外面に特徴的な材料を有する装飾部分（８）を形成して いる自動車の舵取りハンドルにおいて、これをいつでも 快適な感じで握れるように形成する。 【解決手段】 装飾部分（８）が舵取りハンドル輪縁 （２）の走行運転中に手でつかまれる握り範囲（１３） においてその握れる幅（１４）を、周囲を一層大きくめ ぐらされた舵取りハンドル輪縁部分（９）によって狭め られている。

Fingerpressure tool of handle

본 고안은 자동차 핸들에 착탈되는 지압구로서, 종래에 자동차 핸들에 지압기능을 가지는 핸들커버의 구성이, 원단에 지압 돌기를 다수개 부착하고 핸들 전부를 씌우는 방법으로 핸들에 장착하므로, 지압 돌기가 약한 충격에도 쉽게 떨어지거나 훼손되어 지압구의 기능을 발휘하지 못하는 문제점이 있으며, 또한 탈·부착이 용이하지 않아, 운전자의 취향에 관계없이 부착된 핸들 커버를 사용해야 하거나, 필요시 핸들 커버를 부착하는 경우에도 상당한 힘을 요구하므로, 힘이 약한 여성운자들은 쉽게 커버를 탈·부착하지 못하여, 불편함을 감수하고 운전을 해야 하는 불편함이 발생하므로, 본 고안은 상기의 문제점을 감안하여, 상·하로 분리되어 있는 원단에 지압 돌기가 형성된 돌기판을 내설하여, 찍찍이로 탈·부착할 수 있도록 하므로, 사용자의 운전습관에 맞도록 지압구의 위치를 조절하여 부착이 가능하여, 운행중에 항시 지압효과를 얻을 수 있도록 고안한 것이다. The present invention is a shiatsu opening and detaching to the car handle, the conventional structure of the handle cover having a shiatsu function on the car handle, because it is attached to the handle by attaching a number of acupressure protrusions to the fabric and cover the whole handle, It is difficult to exert the function of acupressure ball because it is easily dropped or damaged even by a weak impact.In addition, it is not easy to attach / detach, so the handle cover attached should be used regardless of the driver's taste or when the handle cover is attached if necessary. In order to require considerable power, women who are weak have difficulty in removing and attaching the cover easily, so that inconveniences occur due to inconvenience and driving. User's luck can be installed by attaching and detaching a projection board with acupressure protrusions on the separated fabric. And to fit in the habit of controlling the pressure sphere can be attached position, it was designed to achieve permanent pressure effect on while driving.

Handle cover for vehicle

본 고안은 자동차의 조향핸들에 부착하는 핸들커버에 관한 것으로, 특히 자동차의 운전시 운전자가 편안하고 안전하게 조향핸들을 조작할 수 있도록 핸들커버(3)의 외주연에 수개의 보조손잡이(5)를 형성한 보조손잡이를 갖춘 자동차의 핸들커버에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a steering wheel cover attached to a steering wheel of a vehicle, and in particular, several auxiliary handles (5) on the outer circumference of the steering wheel cover (3) so that the driver can operate the steering wheel comfortably and safely when driving the vehicle. It relates to a steering wheel cover of a vehicle having an auxiliary handle formed. 핸들커버 보조손잡이 조향핸들 Handle Cover Auxiliary Handle Steering Handle

Steering wheel including an auxiliary knob

본 고안은 보조핸들이 내장된 핸들에 관한 것으로 일측에 양방으로 핀(13)을 돌출시키고, 다른 일측 하부에는 요홈(15)을 형성시킨 연결봉(12)과, 상기 핀(13)의 반대쪽 연결봉(12) 끝단에는 손잡이(11)를 부착하여 구성한 보조핸들(10)과, 상기 보조핸들(10)을 수용할 수 있도록 핸들(H)의 소정부위를 파내어 안착부(19)를 형성하되, 상기 안착부(19)에 상기 핀(13)이 삽입되는 핀공(18)을 형성하여 상기 보조핸들(10)을 회동 가능하게 결합시키고, 상기 요홈(18)에 삽입 및 일탈 가능한 고리(31)와 핸들(H)의 외부로 노출되어 푸쉬할 수 있는 푸쉬부(32)가 일체로 형성되며 상기 고리(31)의 해드부(33)를 밀어주는 탄성력을 지닌 스프링(34)이 제공된 스위치(30)를 상기 보조핸들(10)과 안착부(19)사이에 설치하며, 상기 보조핸들(10)의 전개상태를 유지하기 위하여 상기 보조핸들(10)의 모서리(16)와 상기 안착부(19)의 접착부(17)에 양단이 고정되어 있는 스프링(14)을 구비하여 필요한 경우에만 보조핸들(10)을 돌출시켜 즉시 사용가능케하여 자동차의 핸들조작을 좀더 편리하게 하는 잇점이 있다. The present invention relates to a handle with a built-in auxiliary handle, protruding the pin 13 on both sides on one side, and the connecting rod 12 formed with a recess 15 on the lower side of the other side, and the connecting rod on the opposite side of the pin 13 ( 12) At the end, the auxiliary handle 10 formed by attaching the handle 11 and a predetermined portion of the handle H to receive the auxiliary handle 10 are formed to form a seating portion 19, but the seating portion 19 is formed. A pin hole 18 into which the pin 13 is inserted into the portion 19 is rotatably coupled to the auxiliary handle 10, and the hook 31 and the handle 31 which can be inserted into and detached from the groove 18. The switch 30 provided with a spring 34 having an elastic force for integrally forming a push portion 32 which is exposed to the outside of the H) and pushes the head portion 33 of the ring 31 is provided. It is installed between the auxiliary handle 10 and the seating portion 19, the auxiliary handle 10 to maintain the deployed state of the auxiliary handle 10 A spring 14 having both ends fixed to the corners 16 of the crankshaft and the adhesive part 17 of the seating part 19, and protrudes the auxiliary handle 10 only when necessary so that it can be immediately used to handle the car. This has the advantage of making it more convenient.

Method of producing a car steering wheel rim using liquid pressure transfer and car steering wheel rim produced thereby

본 발명은, 자동차용 스티어링휠 림의 수압전사방법에 있어서, 피전사부분의 표면 전체를 수압전사하여 전체적으로 전사면을 형성시키되, 상기 전사면의 이음매를 상기 스티어링휠 림의 전후면 중 어느 한쪽 면에 형성시키는 공정과, 상기 전사면 중 이음매가 형성되지 않은 부위를 마스킹부재를 사용하여 마스킹하는 공정과, 탈지된 부분을 다시 수압전사하는 공정과, 그리고 상기 마스킹부재를 제거하는 공정을 포함하는 자동차용 스티어링휠 림의 수압전사방법에 관한 것으로, 제조공정이 단순하고 낮은 비용과 짧은시간이 소요되면서도 정합된 이음매가 발생되는 효과를 가지는 것이다. According to the present invention, in the method of hydraulically transferring a steering wheel rim for a vehicle, the entire surface of the transfer portion is hydraulically transferred to form a transfer surface as a whole, and the joint of the transfer surface is either one of the front and rear surfaces of the steering wheel rim. And a step of masking a portion of the transfer surface on which the joint is not formed using a masking member, hydraulically transferring the degreased portion again, and removing the masking member. The present invention relates to a hydraulic transfer method of a steering wheel rim for a manufacturing process, which has a simple and low cost and a short time, but has a matching seam.

Steering wheel preheater

本发明公开了一种方向盘预热器，其特征在于包括发热体和导风环，导风环为一360度环形橡胶套管，套管内圈设有环形缺口，导风环内径较方向盘外径小3厘米至5厘米，导风环外径较方向盘外径大1厘米至5厘米，导风环径向一侧外缘连接有一进风口，与进风口相对在导风环径向另一侧外缘设有一出风口，进风口处连接有与套管内部联通的圆筒，圆筒内设有铝合金散热片，散热片上设有纵向风道，发热体镶嵌在散热片主体内，圆筒连接有后壳，后壳内靠近散热片设有风扇，风扇连接有固定在后壳上的电机，靠近电机后壳上设有风孔；本发明热气流可以迅速的加热方向盘，为驾驶带来舒适和安全。

wrist support

본 고안은 모든 차량의 핸들에 부착할 수 있는 차량용 손목받침대의 기능을 갖는 보조핸들에 관한 것이다. 본 고안에 따르면 차량의 핸들에 고무재질카바(1)가 덧씌워진 「 」형상의 손목 받침부(2)의 하부(2a)에 고정부(3)의 상부(3a)를 삽입한후, 연결볼트(4)로써 연결하고 연결핀(5)과 고정볼트(6)를 사용하여 고정부(3) 를 핸들에 고정하여, 장시간 운전시 피로해지기 쉬운 손과 팔의 피로부담을 덜어주며 아울러 보조핸들로서의 효과도 볼 수 있는 차량용 손목받침대의 기능을 갖는 보조핸들이다. The present invention relates to an auxiliary handle having the function of a vehicle wrist rest that can be attached to the handle of any vehicle. According to the present invention, the rubber cover 1 is covered with the handle of the vehicle. Insert the upper part 3a of the fixing part 3 into the lower part 2a of the wrist support part 2, and connect it with the connecting bolt 4 and connect the connecting pin 5 and the fixing bolt 6 to each other. By using the fixed portion 3 to the handle, the handle is a secondary handle having the function of the wrist rest for the vehicle to reduce the fatigue burden of the hand and arm tend to be tired during long time driving and also can see the effect as an auxiliary handle. 고무재질카바, 손목받침부,고정부,연결핀 Rubber cover, wrist rest, fixing part, connecting pin

Detachable steering wheel cover

本发明公开了一种可拆卸方向盘套，包括上套体和下套体；上套体和下套体均为一体成型且为环形套体；上套体和下套体之间以扣合的方式互相固定；上套体的下部内侧具设有中部轮辐片；在中部轮辐片的上方设置有一对对称的上轮辐片；在上轮辐片上方设有上凸起部；下套体设有中部轮辐片和下轮辐片，与上凸起部互相匹配的下凸起部；下套体的外板面设有按钮通孔。发明为两片扣合式可拆卸式地安装在方向盘中，且对方向盘本身没有任何的改动，不会对方向盘的使用寿命或者性能等产生不良影响。采用三层复合材料成型，轻薄且硬度强度高且耐磨寿命超长，强度是普通钢材的10倍，重量是普通钢材的四分之一。

Method of making veneer covering for curved furniture - involves sticking bands of laminate together in split modules of suitable dimensions

The system is for making annular veneers in plywood to cover rounded furniture. A hollow mould (1) is made in two parts (1a,1b) to make a cavity (3) of the shape required. The mould is placed flat on a surface (4) with play (2) between the mould halves. Plywood in strips is placed perpendicular to the outer wood grain, with the width equal to the covering height. The parts are assembled into end to end strips with total length equal to successive circumferences of each layer. Several layers are stuck to the mould walls (3a).

Handle with electric heater for handlebars of motorcycles, bicycles and the like

Steering wheel

Heating circuit for steering wheel

According to the present invention, disclosed is a heating circuit for a steering wheel which can control heating on the whole part of the steering wheel. The heating circuit according to the present invention is for heating the steering wheel comprising a wood part and a leather part. The heating circuit of the present invention includes a wood part hot wire formed in an even shape on an outer circumference of the wood part and a leather part hot wire formed in an even shape on an outer circumference of the leather part. The hot wire of the wood part has a structure where a wood part upper plate hot wire and a wood part lower plate hot wire are in parallel. The wood part hot wire and the leather part hot wire have a temperature sensor to prevent overheating of each hot wire, and comprise a hot wire control part which maintains a proper temperature through the temperature sensor. Therefore, the present invention provides can heat the whole part of the steering wheel, by installing a hot wire heater in the leather part and the wood part of the steering wheel, and installing a unit to operate a partial heater, respectively. Moreover, the present invention can secure stability of the heating system, by operating the temperature sensing sensor as to the hot wire installed in the leather part and the wood part of the steering wheel, respectively.

ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTORIZATION

Volant de direction réglable pour véhicule automobile, comportant une jante en plusieurs parties (2) qui sont reliées par des bras (4) au moyeu fixe (8) de ce volant, et un mécanisme (32) permettant de faire varier la distance de cette jante par rapport à l'axe du volant, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme de variation de distance comporte une motorisation électrique (32). Adjustable steering wheel for a motor vehicle, comprising a rim in several parts (2) which are connected by arms (4) to the fixed hub (8) of this steering wheel, and a mechanism (32) making it possible to vary the distance of this rim relative to the axis of the steering wheel, characterized in that the distance variation mechanism comprises an electric motor (32).

Vehicle steering wheel with friction pad

(1) 고안이 속한 기술분야 (1) The technical field to which the invention belongs 자동차 핸들에 관한 것으로 미끄럼방지 및 보조손잡이의 기능을 달성할 수 있도록 핸들의 링 부분에 마찰 패드를 장착한 것 Regarding the steering wheel of a car, the friction pad being mounted on the ring part of the steering wheel to achieve the function of anti-slip and auxiliary handle. (2) 고안의 목적 (2) Purpose of devising 자동차 핸들을 조작할 때 미끄러짐을 방지하기 위하여 다양한 종류의 핸들 카바가 있고 주차장 등에서 빠른 핸들 회전조작을 하기 위하여 다양한 종류의 핸들 보조 손잡이가 개발되어 있다. There are various types of handlebars to prevent slippage when operating the steering wheel, and various types of handle assist knobs have been developed for quick steering wheel rotation in parking lots. 이러한 기능은 자동차 핸들에 악세사리로써 별도의 장치를 하여야 하나 본 고안은 별도의 장치를 하지 않고 두 가지 기능을 할 수 있도록 자동차 핸들을 제작하는 것이다. Such a function should be a separate device as an accessory to the car handle, but the present invention is to manufacture a car handle to perform two functions without a separate device. (3) 고안의 구성 (3) constitution 자동차 핸들의 소재에 있어서 기존 폴리우레탄등의 단일 소재로 되어있는 링부분(10)에 자동차 운전 중 자연스럽게 손이 얹혀지는 부분(20)을 실리콘 고무등 마찰계수가 높은 소재로 대체하여 성형한 것이다. In the material of the automobile handle, the part 20, which is naturally placed on the ring part 10, which is made of a single material such as polyurethane, is naturally formed by replacing a material having a high coefficient of friction, such as silicone rubber. (4) 고안의 효과 (4) effect of design 마찰계수가 높은 실리콘고무를 소재로 만들어진 손잡이 부분(20)을 이용하여 운전 중 미끄럼을 방지 할 수 있고, 주차장 등에서 핸들의 빠른 회전 조작이 요구될 경우 보조손잡이의 기능을 달성할 수 있다. By using the handle portion 20 made of silicone rubber with a high coefficient of friction, it is possible to prevent slippage during operation, and can achieve the function of the auxiliary handle when a quick rotation operation of the handle is required in a parking lot.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STEERING WHEEL

Steering wheel for motor vehicles.

STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Cockpit for cab interior of motor vehicle, has air distribution units i.e. vents, for distributing air inside cab interior without interfering with handset, where handset and vents are supported in whole or in part by fascia

La présente invention concerne un cockpit pour habitacle de véhicule automobile comprenant une planche de bord , une colonne de direction et un volant de direction (4) pour véhicule automobile, ledit volant comportant un moyeu (5) et un moyen de préhension solidaire du moyeu formant une jante (6), ledit moyeu (5) étant solidaire d'une extrémité de la colonne de direction, caractérisé en ce que le moyeu (5) supporte à la fois, toutes les fonctions d'affichage, regroupées dans un moyen d'affichage appelé combiné (7), ainsi que des moyens de répartition d'air à l'intérieur de l'habitacle, appelés aérateurs (9, 10) sans interférer sur le combiné (7) ; ledit combiné (7) et lesdits aérateurs (9, 10) étant supportés habituellement en tout ou partie par la planche de bord. Application : Volant de direction pour véhicule automobile

Steering wheel for automobiles

Spade Making Machine

Advanced steering wheel

SHEATH FOR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL

PIECE OF DECORATION OF VEHICLE WHEEL

Handwheel for motor vehicles and other applications

FRILL WITH SHEATH AND UNDERCUT

Volant de véhicule (1) comprenant :- un moyeu, au moins une branche et une jante (6) reliée au moyeu par l’au moins une branche, - une gaine (9) recouvrant au moins une partie de la jante (6), et/ou du moyeu et/ou de l’au moins une branche,- une pièce (13) comprenant une gorge (15) agencée pour recevoir une première portion de la gaine (9) présentant une première épaisseur, la gorge (15) comprenant un renfoncement (16), caractérisé en ce que :- la première portion de gaine (9) comprend en outre une portion d’accroche (14) présentant une deuxième épaisseur, supérieure à la première épaisseur, agencée au moins en partie dans le renfoncement (16). Figure de l’abrégé : figure 2 Vehicle steering wheel (1) comprising: - a hub, at least one branch and a rim (6) connected to the hub by the at least one branch, - a sheath (9) covering at least part of the rim (6) , and/or of the hub and/or of the at least one branch, - a part (13) comprising a groove (15) arranged to receive a first portion of the sheath (9) having a first thickness, the groove (15 ) comprising a recess (16), characterized in that:- the first sheath portion (9) further comprises a gripping portion (14) having a second thickness, greater than the first thickness, arranged at least partly in the recess (16). Abstract Figure: Figure 2

Improved process for the manufacture of pulleys of wood or the like

VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A WHEEL

Heating device for the steering organs of motor vehicles and others

Steering wheel for motor vehicle, has inner shell including rim housed in groove in manner to maintain inner shell by one set of maintaining units, where inner and outer shells are made of lightweight material i.e. expanded polypropylene

The steering wheel (1) has a rigid frame (2) including a U-shaped ring (20) housed in a circular open groove (34) of an outer shell (3) and maintained by a set of maintaining units that are in the form of recesses. An inner shell (4) has a rim (40) that is housed in the groove in a manner to sandwich the ring between the shells and to maintain the shell (4) by another set of maintaining units that are in the form of protrusions, where the shells are made of lightweight material i.e. expanded polypropylene. The former set of maintaining units are extended towards the interior of the groove. An independent claim is also included for a method for assembling a steering wheel of a motor vehicle.

Device for wheelwrights