STEERING WHEEL THAT HAS AN INTERMEDIATE CORK COVER AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME

摘要

The present invention describes an automotive steering wheel having a frame, which includes a central hub portion; a ring radially spaced from the central hub portion and having a gripping section; and spokes or arms joining the ring to the central hub portion; the steering wheel is provided with an intermediate cork cover wrapping at least a segment of the ring of said frame; said intermediate cover being formed by two complementary halves joining each other. On this intermediate cork cover there is a decorative layer for the purpose giving the steering wheel an aesthetic appearance and a sense of comfort, preferably, such decorative layer is made of wood. A process for manufacturing this kind of steering wheel is also disclosed.