DE19956872B4 - Steering wheel for a motor vehicle - Google Patents
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- DE19956872B4 DE19956872B4 DE1999156872 DE19956872A DE19956872B4 DE 19956872 B4 DE19956872 B4 DE 19956872B4 DE 1999156872 DE1999156872 DE 1999156872 DE 19956872 A DE19956872 A DE 19956872A DE 19956872 B4 DE19956872 B4 DE 19956872B4
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- steering wheel
- motor vehicle
- airbag module
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
- B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
- B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
- B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
- B60R21/203—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
- B60R21/2035—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns using modules containing inflator, bag and cover attachable to the steering wheel as a complete sub-unit
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q5/00—Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
- B60Q5/001—Switches therefor
- B60Q5/003—Switches therefor mounted on the steering wheel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
- B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
- B62D1/04—Hand wheels
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Abstract
Lenkrad für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem aus Speichen, Kranz und zentralem Topfteil bestehenden Lenkradkörper und mit einem in den zentralen Topfteil einsetzbaren Airbagmodul sowie mit mindestens einer am Lenkrad angeordneten Schaltereinheit für ein weiteres Fahrzeug-Funktionselement, gekennzeichnet durch eine das Airbagmodul . (5) nicht überdeckende, es ringförmig umgebende, im wesentlichen als Blende ausgebildete, modulartige Baueinheit (8, 9), die der Aufnahme der Schaltereinheit (6, 7) dient.steering wheel for a Motor vehicle with one of spokes, wreath and central pot part existing steering wheel body and with an insertable into the central cup part airbag module and at least one switch unit arranged on the steering wheel for a another vehicle functional element, characterized by a the airbag module. (5) non-covering, surrounding it annularly, essentially designed as a diaphragm, modular assembly (8, 9), which serves to receive the switch unit (6, 7).
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Lenkrad für ein Kraftfahrzeug gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The The invention relates to a steering wheel for a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1
Als
vorbekannter Stand der Technik wird auf die
Andere
Beispiele für
Lenkradanordnungen mit integrierten Airbag-Modulen sind in der
Aus
der
Die
Da die Einbeziehung der Schalter in das Lenkrad in den beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen stets konstruktive Gestaltungsmaßnahmen (Vorsehen von Ausnehmungen usw.) am Lenkrad erforderlich macht ergibt sich die Notwendigkeit, eine entsprechende Vielzahl von Lenkradvarianten vorzusehen, um der entsprechenden Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten der Schalteranordnung gerecht zu werden. Eine weitere Lenkradvariante ist für den Fall notwendig, wo auf die Anordnung von Schaltern bzw. Tastern im Bereich des Lenkrades verzichtet wird.There the inclusion of the switch in the steering wheel in the described embodiments always constructive design measures (provision of recesses etc.) on the steering wheel makes it necessary to to provide a corresponding plurality of steering wheel variants to the corresponding variety of possibilities of the switch assembly to meet. Another steering wheel variant is for the case necessary, where on the arrangement of switches or buttons in the area the steering wheel is omitted.
Davon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, das bekannte Lenkrad für ein Kraftfahrzeug gemäß Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 konstruktiv so weiterzubilden, dass trotz einer möglichen Einbeziehung verschiedenerlei Schalteranordnungen eine weitgehend einheitliche Lenkrad-Bauweise möglich ist, auf das Vorhalten einer gewissen Variantenvielfalt insoweit also verzichtet werden kann.From that the invention is based on the object, the well-known Steering wheel for a motor vehicle according to the preamble of the patent claim 1 constructive so that despite a possible Inclusion of various switch arrangements a largely uniform steering wheel design possible is, on the provision of a certain variety in this respect So can be dispensed with.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Lenkrad gemäß dem Kennzeichen des Patentanspruches 1 gestaltet wird.These Task is inventively characterized solved, that the steering wheel according to the license plate of claim 1 is designed.
Die erfindungsgemäße weitere Baueinheit, die den Airbag umgibt, kann in einfacher Weise auf den Lenkradkörper, z. B. Speichen, aufgesteckt bzw. aufgeklipst werden. In Anpassung an Anzahl und Anordnung darauf montierter Tast- oder Folienschalter sowie in weiterer Anpassung daran, ob es sich beispielsweise um ein Drei- oder Vier-Speichenlenkrad handelt, kann diese weitere Baueinheit vielfältige Gestaltungsvarianten aufweisen. Dabei bleiben die Variationen aber vorteilhafterweise auf diese Baueinheit beschränkt, die übrigen Lenkradkomponenten können weitgehend einheitlich gestaltet sein.The further according to the invention Assembly that surrounds the airbag can easily on the Steering wheel body, z. As spokes, plugged or clipped. In adaptation in number and arrangement mounted thereon tactile or membrane switch as well further adaptation to whether it is, for example, a three- or four-spoke steering wheel, this can further unit diverse Have design variants. But the variations remain advantageously limited to this unit, the remaining steering wheel components can largely be uniform.
In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung gemäß Patentanspruch 2 kann die weitere modulartige Baueinheit auch als Hptaste dienen. Hier ist dann in bekannter Weise eine eine Relativbewegung (Hupenweg) zwischen Lenkradkörper bzw. Airbag und der separaten modulartigen Baueinheit zulassende Aufnahme bzw. Befestigung zu wählen.In an advantageous embodiment according to claim 2, the Another modular unit also serve as a Hasteaste. Here is then in a known manner a relative movement (Hupenweg) between steering wheel body or airbag and the separate modular assembly permitting Pick or fix to choose.
Der der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Gedanke wird in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen, die in der Zeichnung dargestellt sind, näher erläutert. Es zeigen:Of the The invention is based on the idea below Description of exemplary embodiments, which are shown in the drawing, explained in more detail. Show it:
Bei
dem Drei- bzw. Vier-Speichenlenkrad gemäß der
Die
Schaltereinheiten
Aus
der Schnittdarstellung gemäß
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| DE1999156872 DE19956872B4 (en) | 1999-11-26 | 1999-11-26 | Steering wheel for a motor vehicle |
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| DE19956872A1 DE19956872A1 (en) | 2001-06-07 |
| DE19956872B4 true DE19956872B4 (en) | 2005-09-01 |
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| DE102017107762A1 (en) | 2017-04-11 | 2018-10-11 | Trw Automotive Safety Systems Gmbh | STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE |
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| DE20116306U1 (en) | 2001-10-05 | 2002-02-14 | TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH & Co. KG, 63743 Aschaffenburg | vehicle steering wheel |
| DE10212781A1 (en) * | 2002-03-22 | 2003-10-02 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Vehicle steering wheel has switches or buttons on steering wheel spoke which can be operated in mutually perpendicular directions |
| EP1415857A2 (en) | 2002-10-30 | 2004-05-06 | TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH | Vehicle steering wheel |
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| DE4111883A1 (en) * | 1990-04-12 | 1991-10-17 | Gen Engineering Bv | AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT |
| DE4438195C1 (en) * | 1994-10-26 | 1995-11-02 | Daimler Benz Ag | Automobile steering wheel incorporating air-bag device |
| DE19511878A1 (en) * | 1995-03-31 | 1996-10-02 | Eaton Controls Gmbh | Electrical push button |
| DE19717629A1 (en) * | 1996-04-25 | 1997-11-06 | Trw Inc | Steering wheel with airbag module |
| DE19725684C1 (en) * | 1997-06-18 | 1998-12-10 | Autoliv Dev | Steering wheel airbag module for motor vehicle |
| DE19731314A1 (en) * | 1997-07-16 | 1999-01-28 | Petri Ag | Steering wheel with airbag module |
| DE29822832U1 (en) * | 1998-12-14 | 1999-02-25 | Petri Ag, 63743 Aschaffenburg | Steering wheel for motor vehicles |
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| DE4111883A1 (en) * | 1990-04-12 | 1991-10-17 | Gen Engineering Bv | AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT |
| DE4438195C1 (en) * | 1994-10-26 | 1995-11-02 | Daimler Benz Ag | Automobile steering wheel incorporating air-bag device |
| DE19511878A1 (en) * | 1995-03-31 | 1996-10-02 | Eaton Controls Gmbh | Electrical push button |
| DE19717629A1 (en) * | 1996-04-25 | 1997-11-06 | Trw Inc | Steering wheel with airbag module |
| DE19725684C1 (en) * | 1997-06-18 | 1998-12-10 | Autoliv Dev | Steering wheel airbag module for motor vehicle |
| DE19731314A1 (en) * | 1997-07-16 | 1999-01-28 | Petri Ag | Steering wheel with airbag module |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102017107762A1 (en) | 2017-04-11 | 2018-10-11 | Trw Automotive Safety Systems Gmbh | STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE |
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