Patent ID: 6131946
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B60Q,B60R,B62D

Abstract:
A steering wheel mounted on a steering shaft to steer an automobile, wherein the steering wheel comprises:a shaft frame coupled to the steering shaft;a main frame coupled to the shaft frame, wherein the main frame is manipulated to steer the automobile;an electric device arranged in the steering wheel;an air bag device for protecting passengers during a collision;a coupling member provided with the air bag device to couple the air bag device to the main frame;a pad integrally formed with said main frame to cover the air bag device;a connector assembly comprising a connector and a connector plug, providing electric power to the electric device;a mount coupled to the main frame which holds the connector;a hole extending through the shaft frame near the mount, wherein the connector plug is inserted through the hole; anda guide for guiding the connector plug toward the mount when the connector plug is inserted through the hole, wherein the guide is located between the steering shaft and the main frame.