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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 1997
Filed:
Jun. 02, 1995
Dan Persson, Alingsas, SE;
Michael Ahlkvist, Gothenburg, SE;
Autoliv Development AB, Vargarda, SE;
Abstract
A safety device for a steering wheel unit. The safety device includes a one-piece metal core having: a rim; a plurality of spokes extending from the rim; a hub structure being disposed such that the spokes extend from the rim to the hub structure; and a mounting structure disposed adjacent the hub structure. The safety device further includes an air-bag assembly having: a gas generator directly connected to the mounting structure; an air-bag adapted to be in gas communication with the gas generator and being directly connected to the mounting structure; and an air-bag cover adapted to cover the air-bag and being directly connected to the mounting structure.