US 9,308,930 B2 · Steering wheel with switch assembly

Abstract

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.

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Dependent claims

A steering wheel comprising:

a central member;
a rim spaced apart from the central member;
a structural member extending between the central member and the rim;
a switch-frame secured relative to the structural member and including first, second, and third members cooperating to define a through-opening, the first member being disposed between the central member and the rim and extending laterally across the structural member, the second and third members being spaced apart from each other and extending from the first member toward the rim;
and
a switch assembly mounted to the switch-frame and at least partially extending through the through-opening.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Steering wheel with switch assembly

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Abstract

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