Patent ID: 6082758
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B60Q,B60R

Abstract:
An air bag module and steering wheel assembly comprising:an air bag module includinga base plate,an air bag mounted on the base plate,a container enclosing the air bag and connected to the base plate,a horn switch in the air bag module electrically connected to the base plate and connectable to a power source whereby a horn circuit is closed and a horn is activated when the container is depressed, anda plurality of elongated cylindrical mounting members affixed to the base plate for securing the module to a steering wheel insert;the steering wheel insert attachable to an electrically grounded steering column and having a plurality of apertures receiving the mounting members; anda conical spring surrounding at least one of the mounting members and compressed between the base plate and the steering wheel insert for biasing the air bag module outwardly away from the steering wheel insert and providing an electrical contact between the air bag module and the steering wheel insert whereby the horn circuit is grounded through the conical spring.