Patent ID: 6874386
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A steering wheel assembly comprising: a rim having a substantially circular shape with a plurality of first plates extending from an interior region of the rim, the first plate having at least one aperture therethrough; a hub plate fixedly attached to a steering shaft and having a plurality of second plates radiating therefrom, wherein the number of second plates correspond in number to first plates, the second plate having at least one aperture therethrough, the second plate having two raised edges defining a recess with a depth for receiving the first plate and first plate having a thickness that is substantially equivalent to the depth of the recess; and a fastening means for attaching the first plate to the second plate, wherein the at least one aperture through the first plate is aligned with the at least one aperture through the second plate.