18218223. LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Lighting Device for Steering Wheel
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Soo Hee Kim of Seongnam-si (KR)
Hyo Ryeol Sim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
In Taek Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jong Hyun Koo of Gwangju-si (KR)
LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18218223 titled 'LIGHTING DEVICE OF STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a lighting device for a steering wheel and a method for assembling the lighting device. The innovation aims to simplify the assembly process and improve mass productivity by streamlining the structure of the lighting device.
Key Features and Innovation
- Grip body forms the rim of the steering wheel and includes a body groove portion cut along the rim.
- Bezel fits into the body groove portion, covering it, and includes a light transmission hole in the center.
- Light emitting body overlaps the light transmission hole, emitting light through it.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the automotive industry for steering wheels with integrated lighting features. It can also be used in other applications where illuminated controls are needed.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of complex assembly processes and low mass productivity in manufacturing lighting devices for steering wheels. By simplifying the structure, the assembly becomes more efficient.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved assembly processes, increased mass productivity, and enhanced aesthetics of steering wheels with integrated lighting.
Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for steering wheels
- Interior design for illuminated controls
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to lighting devices for steering wheels, assembly methods, and integrated lighting features in automotive design.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in lighting technology for automotive applications, assembly methods for integrated lighting features, and innovations in steering wheel design.
Questions about Lighting Device for Steering Wheel
What are the key components of the lighting device for a steering wheel?
The key components include the grip body, body groove portion, bezel, light transmission hole, and light emitting body.
How does the assembly method simplify the production process of the lighting device?
The assembly method simplifies the production process by streamlining the structure and components of the lighting device, making it more efficient and improving mass productivity.
Original Abstract Submitted
A lighting device of a steering wheel and an assembling method of the lighting device improving an assembly process and mass productivity of the lighting device by simplifying an assembly structure thereof, includes a grip body forming a rim of the steering wheel and including a body groove portion formed in a shape in which the body groove portion is cut away along the rim, a bezel fitted to the body groove portion and assembled to the grip body so that the body groove portion is covered by the bezel, the bezel including a center portion provided with a light transmission hole, and includes a light emitting body assembled to the bezel to overlap the light transmission hole from between the body groove portion and the bezel, the light emitting body being configured to emit light through the light transmission hole.
