Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
March 2011
Patent Number
7895918
Abstract
The present invention pertains to an ergonomic steering wheel rim designed to promote a neutral position to the forearm, reducing stress and fatigue by discouraging fixed wrist positions, i.e., flexion and ulnar deviation. The steering wheel rim of the invention provides a more comfortable driving position, reduces injury associated with airbag deployment, and reduces stress on hands and wrists. The steering wheel rim has one or more hand grip portions that deviate from the XY plane away from the driver. The present invention further concerns steering wheels comprising the rim of the invention and vehicles comprising the steering wheel of the invention.
Application Number
11/526,397
Recommended Citation
Belsole, Robert J., "Ergonomic safety steering wheel" (2011). USF Patents. 383.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/383
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
09/25/2006
Primary/U.S. Class
74/52
