Production of a steering wheel comprises manufacturing a steering wheel frame having a closed annular section with an open hollow profile, inserting a body into the open hollow profile, and coating the frame with foam and/or leather

摘要

Production of a steering wheel having a closed annular steering wheel rim (24) and spokes (26) comprises manufacturing a one-piece steering wheel frame (10) having a closed annular section (12) with an open hollow profile cross-section, inserting a body (16) into the open hollow profile as a place marker and to almost completely fill the hollow profile, and coating the steering wheel frame at least in the region of the steering wheel rim with foam and/or leather. An Independent claim is also included for a steering wheel manufactured by the above process. Preferred Features: The steering wheel frame is made of sheet metal deformed in the region of the annular section to an open hollow profile. The body is made of cellulose.