Direct application automotive steering wheel heater

摘要

A primary support member defining a general shape of the steering wheel. A rigid over-molding layer generally encasing said primary support member. An electrically resistive layer disposed on said over-molding layer for being energized to create a heat source on the steering wheel. A first electrically conductive strip applied to said electrically resistive layer defining a positive electrical connection to said electrically resistive layer. A second electrically conductive strip applied to said electrically resistive layer defining a negative electrical connection to said electrically resistive layer. A dielectric layer encasing said electrically resistive layer and said first and second electrically conductive strips for insulation. A finishing cover layer applied over said dielectric layer generally encasing said dielectric layer.