| 摘要 |
<p>A steering wheel is disclosed which is arranged in such a manner that an impact energy absorbing member (20) made of sheet metal and having an upper wall portion (22) and side walls (23, 24) downward extending from the two longitudinal end portions of the upper wall is fastened to the upper surface of a boss portion (B) and a pad (10) is fitted to cover the impact energy absorbing member and which is provided with projecting portions (11c) made of a rigid synthetic resin, which are brought into contact with the portion adjacent to the two longitudinal ends of the upper wall (22) of the energy absorbing member, formed on the reverse side of the upper wall of the pad (10). When impact force acts, from a substantially upper portion, on the central portion of the upper wall of the pad (10), the projecting portions (11) assuredly crush the side walls (23, 24) of the energy absorbing member. As a result, impact energy can be assuredly absorbed. <IMAGE></p> |
