Patent ID: 7316414
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: B60Q,B60R,H01R

Abstract:
1. A housing for an airbag module arranged on a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, comprising: a hinge device for pivotably mounting the housing on the steering wheel; a fastening device for connecting the housing to the steering wheel, wherein the hinge device and the fastening device are arranged at points of the housing that are spaced apart from each other; and a contact device to trigger a vehicle horn, the contact device is arranged at a point spaced apart from the hinge device, wherein the housing is mounted in a floating manner and is pivotable about the hinge device in order to trigger the vehicle horn by pressure being applied, the housing is capable of only pivoting motion about the hinge device, wherein a centering device is provided to center the housing on the steering wheel, and wherein the floating mounting of the housing is provided by the fastening device and a spring element.