US3823618A
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Steering wheels for automobile vehicles
Assignee: Peugeot & Renault
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A steering-wheel for an automobile vehicle constituted by a preformed assembly of a rim, and arms for coupling the rim to a steering column, fixed to the rim in which the pre-formed assembly is entirely over-moulded by a coating of synthetic material such as a polyurethane foam forming a skin and giving the coating a homogeneous appearance without discontinuity between the rim and said arms, the coating of said arms being such as to be temporarily detachable by lifting away from said arms in order to provide access to the mounting on said steering column.
Inventors
- 👤 R Broyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/20876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An automobile steering wheel, comprising: a preformed assembly, including a rim, a hub for mounting said assembly to a steering column, and arms fixed to said rim and said hub; and a cover member of a molded synthetic material substantially entirely covering said preformed assembly, the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub being molded with and continuous with the portion of said cover member covering said rim, the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub being sufficiently flexible in the region adjacent the area of attachment of said hub to said steering column to permit access to said area of attachment by lifting said cover member away from said arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An automobile steering wheel, comprising: a preformed assembly, including a rim, a hub for mounting said assembly to a steering column, and arms fixed to said rim and said hub; and a cover member of a molded synthetic material substantially entirely covering said preformed assembly, the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub being molded with and continuous with the portion of said cover member covering said rim, the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub being sufficiently flexible in the region adjacent the area of attachment of said hub to said steering column to permit access to said area of attachment by lifting said cover member away from said arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein: said rim is generally circular and said arms extend substantially radially inward from said rim to said steering column; the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub contains no discontinuities and is continuous with the portion of said cover member covering said rim; and the portion of said cover member covering said hub is movable in a direction substantially normal to the plane of said rim to permit access to said area of attachment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The steering wheel according to claim 2, further comprising an anti-adhesion agent deposited on said arms to pervent adhesion of said cover member to the surface of said arms and hub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the portion of said cover member covering said arms and hub is continuous with the portion of said cover member covering said rim, said portion covering said arms and hub having a transverse discontinuity adjacent said area of attachment of said hub to said steering column to permit said portion covering said arms and hub to be folded back to thereby permit access To said area of attachment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The steering wheel according to claim 4, further comprising an anti-adhesion agent deposited on said arms and hub to prevent adhesion of said cover member to the surface of said arms and hub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The steering wheel according to claim 1, further comprising a further covering member composed of said synthetic material and coupled to the portion of said cover member covering said arms, said arms being sandwiched between said portion of said cover member covering said arms and said further covering member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |