Vehicle steering wheel with movable structure and locking device
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United States of America Patent
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Mar 5, 2024
Grant Date -
Jun 15, 2023
app pub date -
Apr 12, 2021
filing date -
Apr 6, 2020
priority date (Note) -
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Abstract
A vehicle steering wheel comprising a central part; a movable structure comprising at least a portion of a rim pivotally mounted with respect to the central part (120, 16) between: a locked position and at least one retracted position; an actuator for pivoting the movable structure between its locked position and its retracted position; a locking device which is movably mounted between an engaged position for locking the movable structure in its locked position, and a disengaged position allowing the pivoting of the movable structure, wherein the locking device comprises a hinge portion, a locking portion arranged to lock the movable structure, a locking arm connecting the hinge portion and the locking portion, wherein the locking arm comprises a resilient inner hinge to allow recovery of mechanical play between the locking portion and the movable structure.
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International Classification(s)
- 2021 Application Filing Year
- B62D Class
- 2517 Applications Filed
- 1466 Patents Issued To-Date
- 58.25 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 1 Citation Count
- B62D Class
- 94.94 % this patent is cited more than
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Sep 5, 2027 |
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Sep 5, 2031 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Sep 5, 2035 |
