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Steering wheel and method of manufacturing the same

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-04
KIA MOTORS CORP +1
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The patent describes a steering wheel with a decorative pattern on the first rim portion and a cover on the second rim portion. The second rim portion is made of two shells with bends mounted in seats, and there is a space between the two rim portions. The method of manufacturing involves injection molding the first and second rim portions and attaching them together. The technical effect is a steering wheel with improved aesthetics and a unique design.

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Many steering wheel rims are made of expensive injection molded polyurethane.

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[0011]Embodiments of the invention are described hereafter in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012]As shown in the figures, a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the invention includes a boss 1 that is connected with a steering shaft (not shown), a plurality of spokes 3 radially disposed around boss 1, and a rim 7 that is coaxial with boss 1, attached to the outer ends of spokes 3. Rim 7 is radially divided into an outer rim 9 and an inner rim 11 that join at the center of rim 7.

[0013]Outer rim 9 covers the entire circumference of a metallic armature 5 of rim 7 and may have a decorative pattern A, such as a wood pattern, on its surface. Outer rim 9 may be formed by injection molding of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) resin around the surface of armature 5, and a film with the decorative pattern A may then be applied to the surface of outer rim 9.

[0014]Inner rim 11 is attached to outer rim 9. A soft pliable cover B may be attached to the surface of ...

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Abstract

A steering wheel includes a rim that is rotatable around a steering shaft. The rim includes an armature; a first rim portion surrounding the armature; and a second rim portion, covering part of the surface of the first rim portion. A method of manufacturing a steering wheel includes providing an armature; injection molding a first rim portion such that the it surrounds the armature; injection molding a second rim portion; and attaching the first and second rim portions such that the second rim portion covers part of the surface of the first rim portion.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 167,006, filed Jul. 2, 2008, which claims priority to Korean Application Serial Number 10-2007-0131758, filed on Dec. 15, 2007, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein for all purposes by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a decorative steering wheel and a method of manufacturing the steering wheel.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many steering wheel rims are made of expensive injection molded polyurethane. Some include portions with wood patterned surfaces.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]A steering wheel includes a rim that is rotatable around a steering shaft. The rim includes an armature; a first rim portion surrounding the armature; and a second rim portion, covering part of the surface of the first rim portion.[0005]Another part of the surface of the first rim portion may have a decorative pattern. A cover may be...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B29C45/14
CPCY10T74/20834B62D1/06B60Y2410/12B60Y2304/03
Inventor PARK, JOONMO
Owner KIA MOTORS CORP
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