摘要 |
<p>A steering wheel comprises a ring section (R), a boss section (B) arranged at the center of the ring section (R), at least two spoke sections (S) extending radially outward from the boss section (B) and connected to the ring section (R), a ring core arranged in the ring section, a boss arranged in the boss section, and a unitary integral connecting plate (12) connecting the ring core member and the boss, which connecting plate comprises a base part (22) adjacent to the boss and a spoke part (23) extending radially outward from the base part and connected to the ring core member, the connecting plate undergoing plastic deformation when subjected to a deforming force of impact, the deformation causing the ring section to become substantially perpendicular to the direction of the force of impact.</p> |