VIBRATION RESISTIVE STEERING WHEEL AND METHOD

摘要

A steering wheel (310) for a motor vehicle includes a core member with a circular rim (312). At least one dampening element (314) is attached to the rim (312) and is supported and sprung in a sleeve (318) by at least one spring element (316). A method of manufacturing a steering wheel (310) is also provided, the method including steps of providing a steering wheel core member (312), and securing a sleeve (318) having at least one dampening element (314) supported and sprung therein to the core member (312). A method of optimizing vibration in a vehicle steering wheel assembly is further provided.