Patent ID: 8256797
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A steering wheel with an airbag device that is assembled with a steering wheel body together with a horn switch mechanism, the steering wheel comprising: a bag holder provided in the airbag device, the horn switch mechanism being secured to the bag holder; a pad secured to the bag holder; a bag accommodation space for accommodating a folded airbag being arranged between the bag holder and the pad; an attachment hole is formed in the bag holder, the horn switch mechanism being inserted in and secured to the attachment hole; and a switch support portion provided in the pad, the switch support portion supporting the horn switch mechanism, wherein: the pad has an outer cover and an accommodation wall extending from the outer cover, the outer cover, the accommodation wall and the bag holder define the bag accommodation space, and the bag accommodation space is enclosed by the outer cover, the accommodation wall and the bag holder, and the switch support portion is integrally formed with the accommodation wall and projects from a side surface of the accommodation wall.