Abstract: A fastener for securing a gas bag module to a steering wheel includes two fastening arms and a fastener part. The fastening arms enter into a snap-action connection with the fastener part and clasp the fastener part in a connected condition.

Abstract: A steering wheel has a skeleton with a foamed sheathing, a hub, spokes and a steering wheel rim. A gas bag module is inserted in a central recess of the steering wheel. The gas bag module has a cover cap at the side facing the driver. For actuating a horn switch, the module is movable in the direction of the steering wheel axis relative to the steering wheel. A movement gap is formed between the cover cap and the foamed sheathing. Mounting studs on the skeleton extend parallel to the steering wheel axis. The positioning of the mounting studs is defined by the foamed sheathing. The mounting studs have free ends which are slidingly accommodated in guide recesses provided in the cover cap.

Abstract: A steering wheel has a skeleton with a foamed sheathing, a hub, spokes and a steering wheel rim. A gas bag module is inserted in a central recess of the steering wheel. The gas bag module has a cover cap at the side facing the driver. For actuating a horn switch the module is movable in the direction of the steering wheel axis relative to the steering wheel. A movement gap is formed between the cover cap and the foamed sheathing. Mounting studs on the skeleton extend parallel to the steering wheel axis. The positioning of the mounting studs is defined by the foamed sheathing. The mounting studs have free ends which are slidingly accommodated in guide recesses provided in the cover cap.

Abstract: A steering wheel has a skeleton with a foamed sheathing, a hub, spokes and a steering wheel rim. A gas bag module is inserted in a central recess of the steering wheel. The gas bag module has a cover cap at the side facing the driver. For actuating a horn switch the module is movable in the direction of the steering wheel axis relative to the steering wheel. A movement gap is formed between the cover cap and the foamed sheathing. Mounting studs on the skeleton extend parallel to the steering wheel axis. The positioning of the mounting studs is defined by the foamed sheathing. The mounting studs have free ends which are slidingly accommodated in guide recesses provided in the cover cap.

Abstract: A gas bag module has a gas bag with a gas bag wall. The gas bag wall has a front wall which faces an occupant to be restrained and has a center section, and a rear wall with an inflation opening to connect to a gas generator. A fastener fastens the center section to the module and prevents the center section from a free movement so that a depression is formed by the center section. A module covering has an annular, predetermined outlet opening which surrounds the fastening. The module covering has a holding section encircled by the outlet opening. An emblem adjoins the holding section. The emblem is fastened to the module by the fastener which fastens the center section of the wall to the module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas bag restraint device comprising a gas bag module having an outlet opening. The module has a gas generator and a gas bag, the latter including a front wall with a center section. This front wall, onto which an occupant who is to be restrained can strike in a case of restraint, has a depression. The depression is defined by the center section of the front wall being permanently fastened to the module and, on inflation of the gas bag, is prevented from a free movement. The restraint device further comprises a module covering closing said outlet opening. A holding part is provided surrounding the gas generator and fastened to the module, to which holding part the center section is fastened.

Abstract: A gas bag restraint device for restraining an occupant comprises a gas bag module, which has a gas generator and a gas bag with a gas bag wall. The gas bag wall has a front wall facing the occupant, which front wall has a center section with a depression, in relation to an inflated state of the gas bag, so that an annular gas bag chamber surrounding the depression is formed. The device further comprises a module covering which on inflation of the gas bag opens an outlet opening, and a fastening device for the center section, with which the center section is prevented from a movement out of the gas bag module even in the inflated state of the gas bag, so that the depression is formed. The fastening device includes a reinforcement insert integrated into the module covering and fastened to the gas bag module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel, with a switch movably mounted on the steering wheel. The steering wheel comprises a bearing for the switch, the bearing having a guide piece and a bearing piece that encloses the guide piece. The guide piece has a free end with a cone widening outwards towards the free end and transversely to a direction of movement of the switch. The free end forms an end stop in a non-actuated switch position and rests against the bearing piece.

Abstract: A detent connection comprises two retaining parts, one of which is provided with at least one detent nose. The detent nose is designed such that on shifting of the two retaining parts relative to each other one of the retaining parts is arched by a force acting substantially perpendicular to a shifting direction before the detent nose latches in place. Further, a gas bag module is proposed which comprises such a detent connection.

Abstract: A device for closing an electrical switch, for installation in a steering wheel of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The switch has a first contact element (1) which is essentially fixed, a second contact element (2) moveable against a return force, and an actuating means (6). The contact elements (1, 2) consist of elongated wire shaped or strip shaped material sections which are held parallel to one another within a spacer cage (3) at a defined distance from each other. Sections (4) of the cage (3) with fixed distance between the contact elements alternate, as seen in a longitudinal direction, with sections (5) where the second contact element (2) can be pressed against the first contact element (1) by means of the actuating means (6), accompanied by an elastic deformation of the material section of the second contact element (2).

Abstract: An air bag module for a motor vehicle steering wheel having a steering wheel axis comprises the following components: a gas bag, an inflator having a housing, a cover cap, an inflator support, an annular mounting plate arranged on the inflator support, and a mounting cylinder made of an elastic material and oriented parallel to the steering wheel axis. Further, a device for interconnecting the components into the module are provided. The mounting cylinder has free rims connected, on the one hand, to the mounting plate and, on the other, to the inflator.

Abstract: A gas bag restraint device for restraining an occupant comprises a gas bag module, which has a gas generator and a gas bag with a gas bag wall. The gas bag wall has a front wall facing the occupant, which front wall has a center section with a depression, in relation to an inflated state of the gas bag, so that an annular gas bag chamber surrounding the depression is formed. The device further comprises a module covering which on inflation of the gas bag opens an outlet opening, and a fastening device for the center section, with which the center section is prevented from a movement out of the gas bag module even in the inflated state of the gas bag, so that the depression is formed. The fastening device comprises a reinforcement insert integrated into the module covering and fastened to the gas bag module.

Abstract: A steering wheel comprises a plug-in connector adapted to be inserted into a complementary plug-in connector for connecting a component mounted on the steering wheel, the plug-in connector being mounted at the steering wheel so as to be shiftable in a direction which corresponds to a direction of insertion of the plug-in connector. The steering wheel further comprises a flip-flop spring element which extends from the steering wheel to the plug-in connector. The spring element is able to assume a first stable position in which it biases the plug-in connector into an installation position, and a second stable position in which it biases the plug-in connector away from the complementary plug-in connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas bag restraint device comprising a gas bag module having an outlet opening. The module has a gas generator and a gas bag, the latter including a front wall with a center section. This front wall, onto which an occupant who is to be restrained can strike in a case of restraint, has a depression. The depression is defined by the center section of the front wall being permanently fastened to the module and, on inflation of the gas bag, is prevented from a free movement. The restraint device further comprises a module covering closing said outlet opening. A holding part is provided surrounding the gas generator and fastened to the module, to which holding part the center section is fastened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas bag module comprising a gas bag with a gas bag wall, the latter including a front wall which faces an occupant to be restrained and which has a center section, and including a rear wall with an inflation opening to connect up a gas generator. The gas bag module also comprises a fastening which holds the center section in a fully inflated state of the gas bag fastened to the module and, upon inflation of the gas bag, prevents the center section from a free movement towards outside the module, so that a depression is formed by the center section. The gas bag module further comprises a module covering which is opened in a case of restraint for an emergence of the gas bag, the module covering having an annular, predetermined outlet opening which surrounds the fastening. The module covering has a holding section encircled by the outlet opening, and an emblem being provided adjoining the holding section.

Abstract: A steering wheel has a skeleton with a foamed sheathing, a hub, spokes and a steering wheel rim. A gas bag module is inserted in a central recess of the steering wheel. The gas bag module has a cover cap at the side facing the driver. For actuating a horn switch the module is movable in the direction of the steering wheel axis relative to the steering wheel. A movement gap is formed between the cover cap and the foamed sheathing. Mounting studs on the skeleton extend parallel to the steering wheel axis. The positioning of the mounting studs is defined by the foamed sheathing. The mounting studs have free ends which are slidingly accommodated in guide recesses provided in the cover cap.

Abstract: A steering wheel comprises a plug-in connector adapted to be inserted into a complementary plug-in connector for connecting a component mounted on the steering wheel, the plug-in connector being mounted at the steering wheel so as to be shiftable in a direction which corresponds to a direction of insertion of the plug-in connector. The steering wheel further comprises a flip-flop spring element which extends from the steering wheel to the plug-in connector. The spring element is able to assume a first stable position in which it biases the plug-in connector into an installation position, and a second stable position in which it biases the plug-in connector away from the complementary plug-in connector.

Abstract: An impact protection device for motor vehicle drivers includes a steering wheel, an air bag module and a module cover. The steering wheel, the air bag module and the module cover each form a separate assembly unit. Two mounting studs project from the module cover towards the steering wheel. The module cover and the air bag module are connected to the steering wheel by means of the mounting studs. The mounting studs are attached to the steering wheel. Fastening means are provided on the end of each mounting stud. A washer of insulating material, a coil spring and a mounting flange of the module cover are clamped between the flange of the mounting stud and the fastening means. Support for an electrical switch contact is embedded in the washer of insulating material and a mass contact of an electrical switch is provided on the mounting flange of the module cover.

Abstract: A device for fastening a steering wheel to a steering column, transmitting both torque and axial forces without play, whereby the end of the column and the hub of the wheel are designed to ensure form-fit transmission of torque at the site of their engagement. The device has a groove-like depression around the site of engagement on the column, the site of engagement on the hub comprises a stationary component and a component that pivots around it on an axis that parallels the axis of the column, the stationary component can be attached form-fit to the column, an elevation on the pivoting component that matches the groove-like depression and extends along at least part of it, and the pivoting component can be pivoted in two directions by a nut-and-bolt assembly installed axially non-displaceable in both the stationary component and the pivoting component, engaging and disengaging the elevation with the depression.