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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2021
Autoliv Development Ab, Vargarda, SE;
Autoliv Development AB, Vårgårda, SE;
Abstract
A vehicle steering wheel comprising a central part; a movable structure comprising at least a portion of a rim pivotally mounted with respect to the central part () between: a locked position and at least one retracted position; an actuator for pivoting the movable structure between its locked position and its retracted position; a locking device which is movably mounted between an engaged position for locking the movable structure in its locked position, and a disengaged position allowing the pivoting of the movable structure, wherein the locking device comprises a hinge portion, a locking portion arranged to lock the movable structure, a locking arm connecting the hinge portion and the locking portion, wherein the locking arm comprises a resilient inner hinge to allow recovery of mechanical play between the locking portion and the movable structure.