Patent ID: 6453769
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B60Q,B60R,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
An assembly for supporting a steering wheel accessory panel, the assembly comprising:a steering wheel including: a ring, a plurality of spokes extending from the ring toward the middle of the steering wheel, and a pad encompassed by the ring, the accessory panel having a switch secured to the spokes; and an accessory panel mounting structure including: a support member for supporting the accessory panel with respect to the spokes; and a fastening member for fastening the accessory panel to the spokes, the support member being located separately from the fastening member, wherein the support member includes: a support formed in the associated spoke; an engaging projection projecting from an upper end of the support; a first extended portion extending laterally from the accessory panel; an engaging recess formed in the first extended portion and engaging with the engaging projection; a support seat provided in the associated spoke; a second extended portion extending laterally from the accessory panel; and an engaging recess formed in the second extended portion and engaging with the support seat; wherein: the pad includes a mounting plate; and the mounting plate includes a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion, the first pressing portion pressing the first extended portion toward the support, the second pressing portion pressing the second extended portion toward the support seat.