Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
074558000 | Rim grips and covers | 35 |
20080295640 | Cover of Steering Wheel for Vehicle - This invention relates to a cover of steering wheel. The main body of the cover is a sleeve ( | 12-04-2008 |
20090000420 | STEERING WHEEL AND METHOD OF MAKING - A steering wheel assembly, comprising: an insert comprising an armature, a rim portion and at least one spoke connecting the armature to the rim portion; a rim assembly comprising a first rim portion and a second rim portion, the first rim portion and the second rim portion each being configured to be disposed around a periphery of the rim portion of the insert and the first rim portion and the second rim portion are configured to be secured to each other about the rim portion of the insert, the first rim portion and the second rim portion each being separately formed from a polymeric material prior to the securement of the rim assembly to the rim portion of the insert; and a decorative cover disposed about an exterior surface of the rim assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
20090007721 | Steering Wheel with Modular Rim Assembly - A steering wheel includes a rim assembly having a pair of preformed half-shells secured to the steering wheel skeleton. Each half-shell includes an annular rigid substrate having an outer surface bordered by an inner and an outer peripheral edge, and a cover that overlies both the substrate's outer surface and its peripheral edges. When the two half-shells are mounted to the skeleton, the covered peripheral edges abut one another to provide finished inner and outer peripheral seams on the rim. Nonfunctional stitching in the covers, advantageously provided prior to covering the substrates, cooperate to simulate a functionally-stitched seam on the finished rim assembly. A decorative trim element, such as a trim ring, is mechanically captured between the opposed peripheral edges of the two half-shells. An internal passage defined within the rim assembly is advantageously used in conjunction with a Peltier device to heat and cool the rim assembly. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013820 | STEERING SYSTEM - A steering system has a steering wheel with an opening configured to mount a steering knob. In one embodiment, the system includes a cover removably coupled to the steering wheel to at least partially cover the opening. In one embodiment, the steering knob has three protuberances equally spaced about the knob. | 01-15-2009 |
20090090213 | STEERING WHEEL COVER - A steering wheel cover includes: an inner sleeve; an outer cover provided with a plurality of intersected stitching lines so as to form a plurality of recesses at intersections of the intersected stitching lines and a plurality of convex portions among the recesses, each of the convex portions protruding in a direction away from the inner sleeve; and a plurality of shape-retaining pieces, each of which is disposed securely in a respective one of the recesses in the outer cover and each of which engages the outer cover in such a manner so as to retain the shape of the respective one of the recesses. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095121 | STEERING WHEEL COVER - A steering wheel cover includes: a wheel sleeve having an inner wall that defines an inner space which is adapted to receive a steering wheel therein, the wheel sleeve further has a radial cross section that has first and second circumferential ends; and a plurality of anti-slip ribs formed on the inner wall of the wheel sleeve. Each of the anti-slip ribs extends from the first circumferential end to the second circumferential end of the radial cross section and radiates inwardly from the inner wall of the wheel sleeve into the inner space in the wheel sleeve. | 04-16-2009 |
20090211394 | Leather And Manufacturing Method Of Leather - In a leather | 08-27-2009 |
20090314128 | STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A steering wheel is provided for a motor vehicle, having a hub area, a steering wheel rim, which is situated at least partially around this hub area, and a spoke for connecting the steering wheel rim to the hub area, the hub area, the spoke, and the steering wheel rim each being molded essentially from a high-strength plastic material and the steering wheel rim is implemented around the circumference of the steering wheel at least sectionally as a self-supporting hollow profile. Alternatively or additionally, the steering wheel rim is implemented around the circumference of the steering wheel at least sectionally as a self-supporting hollow profile made of a high-strength plastic material and is at least partially encapsulated with a steering wheel cover. | 12-24-2009 |
20100018343 | Steering Wheel For A Vehicle And Method For Producing The Same - A method is provided for producing a steering wheel for a vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle. The method according to one form of the invention comprises the following steps: producing a steering wheel frame having a hub base, a steering wheel rim and at least one spoke by providing a hub insert, injection-molding a plastic matrix around the hub insert to give the hub base, the hub base having a hollow shape forming the interior and reinforcing structures being arranged in the interior of the hub base, injection-molding and/or gas-assisted injection molding or water injection molding the at least one spoke and the steering wheel rim from the plastic matrix, the at least one spoke connecting the hub base to the steering wheel rim, and at least partially coating the steering wheel frame with a coating. The invention also relates to a steering wheel produced by this method. | 01-28-2010 |
20100139449 | STEERING WHEEL THAT HAS AN INTERMEDIATE CORK COVER AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME - The present invention describes an automotive steering wheel having a frame, which includes a central hub portion; a ring radially spaced from the central hub portion and having a gripping section; and spokes or arms joining the ring to the central hub portion; the steering wheel is provided with an intermediate cork cover wrapping at least a segment of the ring of said frame; said intermediate cover being formed by two complementary halves joining each other. On this intermediate cork cover there is a decorative layer for the purpose giving the steering wheel an aesthetic appearance and a sense of comfort, preferably, such decorative layer is made of wood. A process for manufacturing this kind of steering wheel is also disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100199802 | Steering Wheel Enhancement Apparatus - An enhancement apparatus for a steering wheel includes a front arcuate shell having first and second opposed ends and an interior area. The apparatus includes a rear arcuate shell having first and second opposed ends and an interior area, the rear arcuate shell having a configuration complementary to a configuration of the front arcuate shell for attachment thereto. The apparatus includes compressible foam in the front arcuate shell and compressible foam in the rear arcuate shell configured to jointly sandwich an exposed structural core of the steering wheel. At least one fastener couples the front arcuate shell to the rear arcuate shell while the compressible foam in the front and rear arcuate shells sandwich the exposed structural core of the steering wheel. | 08-12-2010 |
20100229674 | VEHICLE STEERING DEVICE - A vehicle steering device includes a rotatable steering handle including grips lying on left and right sides of the steering handle in a straight-ahead driving position with a non-grip space left on at least one of upper and lower sides of the steering handle; and an airbag provided in the steering handle that is deployed between the steering handle and a driver to restrain the driver in the event of a collision. The steering handle includes a support unit movable from a stowed position to an operative position on the vehicle's forward side from a reference plane including a rotating trajectory of a portion of the steering handle normally facing the driver. The support unit supports the rear surface of the airbag deployed in the non-grip space. | 09-16-2010 |
20100282018 | ADJUSTABLE PALM SWELLS FOR A STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel having a manually adjustable palm swell is disclosed. To accommodate vehicle operators of a wide range of grip sizes, an adjustable palm swell is desired. A steering wheel having a generally hoop shaped core material is covered in thermoplastic resin and then with an outer cover. A bladder assembly is provided within the outer cover. The bladder assembly includes a bladder, a bulb connected to the bladder, the bulb having check valves on its inlet and outlet. The bulb, if depressed successively, causes air to flow into the bladder, thereby increasing the diameter of the steering wheel in the vicinity of the bladder. The bladder assembly further has a relief check valve connected to the bladder, which is manually actuated to allow air to be released from the bladder and decrease the diameter of the steering wheel in the vicinity of the bladder. | 11-11-2010 |
20110179902 | BACK LIGHT OF STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel comprises a rim connected to spokes. A covering material is provided to enclose at least a portion of the rim and/or the spokes. The covering material includes an outer cover and a light element positioned under the outer cover. The light element is configured to emit light through at least a portion of the outer cover. The light element is positioned over a casing that is provided to give shape to the steering wheel so that a vehicle driver may easily grasp the steering wheel. The light element may provide continuous, pulsed, or non-continuous lighting. | 07-28-2011 |
20110219910 | Grip Sleeve Assembly - A grip sleeve assembly is adapted to be mounted on a grip portion of a steering wheel. The grip sleeve assembly includes an anti-slip sleeve, a resilient clamp, and a grip sleeve. The anti-slip sleeve is adapted to be sleeved on and in frictional contact with the grip portion, has a C-shaped cross-section, and is formed with a gap adapted for permitting the grip portion to be removed from the anti-slip sleeve therethrough. The resilient clamp has a C-shaped cross-section, and is mounted to the anti-slip sleeve to thereby bias the anti-slip sleeve to clamp the grip portion. The grip sleeve is mounted fixedly around the anti-slip sleeve. | 09-15-2011 |
20120006148 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING APPARATUS - The disclosure discloses a steering wheel for steering a vehicle, comprising: a steering wheel metal core that forms a wheel frame; and a covering portion that covers an area surrounding the steering wheel metal core; the steering wheel metal core having: a boss portion that connects the steering wheel metal core and a steering shaft; an annular portion; and a spoke portion that connects the boss portion and the annular portion; and the covering portion having: an annular covering portion that covers the annular portion of the steering wheel metal core; a harness housing groove portion that is configured to house an electric harness for an electrical structure arranged in the covering portion and is formed into a groove shape on a surface facing to an occupant of the annular covering portion; and a harness cover, that covers the electric harness housed in the harness housing groove portion. | 01-12-2012 |
20120240721 | STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel has a gripping portion including an armature substantially encapsulated by a cover, and an outer skin provided over the cover. The outer skin comprises a layer of fabric material defining first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface of the fabric material has a polymeric coating. The first surface is attached to the outermost surface of the cover and the second surface defines a peripheral surface of the gripping portion. Preferably, the second surface of the fabric layer is substantially uncoated. In preferred arrangements, the second surface of the fabric layer has a surface relief pattern substantially defined by a weave of the fabric and thus defines a peripheral surface pattern. | 09-27-2012 |
20120285289 | Magnetic steering device for physically handicapped persons - The present invention relates to an improved steering wheel rotating apparatus that utilizes magnetic forces to permit an individual with reduced strength and/or functioning of his/her arms to more easily control the steering of an automobile. | 11-15-2012 |
20120297923 | ADJUSTABLE WHEELCHAIR HANDRIM WITH MOVABLE FRICTION BAND - An adjustable manual wheelchair handrim with a moveable elastomeric friction band. The position of the tubular handrim can be moved to a desired location relative to the wheel rim depending on the needs and limits of the user. The movable friction band is stretched around the drive surface of the handrim at a desired location preventing it from moving and providing increased frictional properties when gripped by the user during pushes. The friction band can be permanently affixed at a location to further prevent movement and slippage between the handrim and the friction band. | 11-29-2012 |
20130032002 | Vibration Arrangement for a Vehicle Steering Wheel - A vibration arrangement for a vehicle steering wheel includes at least one steering wheel vibrator assembly at or in the ring of the steering wheel, the steering wheel ring having a metallic part that is mechanically coupled to a steering wheel hub and where the at least one vibrator assembly is arranged to produce a frequency of vibration. The vibrator assembly includes a vibrator coupled to an elongate ring-shaped vibration body, arranged to lie around at least a majority of the steering wheel ring without being in contact with the metallic part of the steering wheel ring. The vibration body is arranged to be positioned close to an external surface cover of the steering wheel, which a driver grips while controlling the vehicle. The vibrator assembly can produce a vibration to alert the driver. | 02-07-2013 |
20130055849 | STEERING APPARATUS THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A steering wheel system can comprise: an armature comprising a rim comprising a plastic core, a covering between the plastic core and the protective outer layer, and a thermal management provision; a hub with a bush; and a spoke connecting the rim to the hub. A method for making a thermal management steering wheel can comprise: forming a plastic rim with a core having a channel with ribs, wherein during use, the ribs induce a change in direction and a change in velocity of a fluid flow through the channel; laser direct structuring electrically conductive material onto the core; disposing a foam material around the core; and disposing a protective material around the foam material. | 03-07-2013 |
20130192412 | CONDUCTIVE LEATHER AND STEERING WHEEL - A conductive leather with high conductivity and durability and a steering wheel with such conductive leather. The conductive leather includes a coating layer formed of a base coat layer and a top coat layer, both made up of resin based materials. The top coat layer includes a first top coat layer formed on the base coat and a second top coat layer formed on the first top coat layer. The resin based material used in the second top coat layer is a crosslinked resin and the resin based material used in the first top coat layer is non-crosslinked resin. At least one of the first top coat layer and the second top coat layer includes carbon-based conductive particles. | 08-01-2013 |
20130263692 | STEERING WHEEL WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A steering wheel is provided that may include a central member, a rim, a structural member, a switch-frame and a switch assembly. The rim may be spaced apart from the central member. The structural member may extend between the central member and the rim. The switch-frame may be secured relative to the structural member and may include first, second, and third members cooperating to define an opening. The first member may be disposed between the central member and the rim and may extend laterally across the structural member. The second and third members may be spaced apart from each other and may extend from the first member toward the rim. The switch assembly may be mounted to the switch-frame and may at least partially extend through the opening. | 10-10-2013 |
20130276573 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STEERING WHEEL AND COVERING FOR COVERING A STEERING WHEEL RIM OF A STEERING WHEEL - A method for producing a steering wheel for a vehicle is provided with the method including the following steps: providing a steering wheel rim, providing a first and a second blank, in particular made of leather, for producing a covering of the steering wheel rim which covering is visible after the steering wheel is completed; producing the covering by connecting a first edge section of the first blank to a first edge section of the second blank via a seam; and finally covering the steering wheel rim with the covering in such a manner that the seam, which connects the first and the second blank to each other, continues essentially along an inner circumference of the steering wheel rim and is visible from the outside in the completed steering wheel. | 10-24-2013 |
20130312568 | HEATING PAINT COATING METHOD FOR STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING WHEEL MADE BY THE SAME - Disclosed is a heating paint coating method for steering wheel and a steering wheel made by the same. The heating paint coating method uniformly form a heating paint layer on an object having a waved surface like in a steering wheel, and also facilely control a thickness of the heat-patterns. In addition, since it is possible to facilely control a position forming the heating paint layer, and a shape and thickness of the heating paint layer, the resistance division by regions is facilitated, and the loss of the heating paint is reduced, and also the processing cost is reduced. | 11-28-2013 |
20130333512 | 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. | 12-19-2013 |
20140013898 | 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. | 01-16-2014 |
20140026711 | 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. | 01-30-2014 |
20140053679 | 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. | 02-27-2014 |
20140083239 | 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. | 03-27-2014 |
20140331815 | 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. | 11-13-2014 |
20160090116 | 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. | 03-31-2016 |
20160107674 | 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. | 04-21-2016 |
20160129928 | 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. | 05-12-2016 |
20160194022 | Steering Wheel Cover with Inflatable Hand-holds | 07-07-2016 |