Autoliv Development Ab

W.e.t. Automotive Systems Ag

Peter Bramberger

Martin Krobok

Joachim Aigner

Norbert Friedrich

Martin Thorbjornsson

Thomas Andersson

Horst Herzing

Bernhard Hermann

Markus Voelk

Halit Ozek

Wilfried Burghardt

A surface structure () that is at least partially electrically conductively coated by a conductor coating (), and which can be connected to an electric power source by at least one electric connecting conductor (). The connecting conductor () electrically contacts the conductor coating () at at least one solder point (), and the conductive coating () is thickened at least at one contact zone () in the area of the solder point () as opposed to other areas () of the surface structure ().

Electrically conductive textile

A steering wheel for motor vehicles is provided and has a horn switch that is disposed thereon as well as an air bag device that has a receiving chamber for receiving a gas generator as well as an air bag that is folded therein. The opening of the receiving chamber is closed off by a protective cover that has a predetermined breaking point and that can be opened when the device is activated by the inflating air bag. To carry out a honking function, the protective cover is disposed so as to be relatively movable. The receiving chamber for the air bag is closed off by a hold-down part that absorbs the packing pressure, is held in place on the receiving chamber, and opens as a consequence of the inflating air bag. To be able to open, the hold-down part is provided with a predetermined breaking point.

Steering wheel with integrated horn switch and air bag device

Process for folding an airbag for a passenger restraint system

Growing community of inventors

Welshofen, Germany

Peter Bramberger