US3876844A
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Steering wheel for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A steering wheel for motor vehicles whose steering wheel rim consists of an inner rigid part and of an elastically deformable part surrounding the former in which are arranged contact devices which close an energizing circuit for the actuation of an accessory such as, for example, a signal horn upon application of pressure on the elastically deformable part; the contact devices which consist, for example, of contact bands or contact bars are thereby arranged on the inside of a hose embedded in the elastically deformable part.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans O Scherenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:45
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
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A steering wheel for motor vehicles whose steering wheel rim includes an inner relatively rigid part and an elastically deformable part surrounding the rigid part, and in which contact means are arranged in the elastically deformable part which, upon application of pressure on the elastically deformable part are operable to close an energizing circuit for actuation of an accessory, characterized in that the contact means are arranged on the inside of a hose embedded in the elastically deformable part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A steering wheel for motor vehicles whose steering wheel rim includes an inner relatively rigid part and an elastically deformable part surrounding the rigid part, and in which contact means are arranged in the elastically deformable part which, upon application of pressure on the elastically deformable part are operable to close an energizing circuit for actuation of an accessory, characterized in that the contact means are arranged on the inside of a hose embedded in the elastically deformable part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact means are contact bands secured to the walls of the hose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact means are contact bars secured to the walls of the hose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that the hose essentially consists of synthetic resinous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that said accessory is a signal horn.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that the hose has an oval cross section and in that the contact means are arranged within the area of the minor axis of the oval cross section through the hose.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A steering wheel according to claim 6, characterized in that said accessory is a signal horn.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein said rigid part is a closed tubular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein said contact means includes individual contact members spaced from one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein said hose has an outer surface which is closed upon itself such that portions of said elastically deformable parts are prevented from penetrating between said individual contact members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A steering wheel according to claim 10, wherein said hose has an oval cross-section, and said individual contact members are arranged to the inner surface of said hose at the minor axis of the oval cross section through said hose.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A steering wheel according to claim 10, wherein said rigid part is tubular and is fixed apart from said hose by said elastically deformable part.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |