Method of producing a steering wheel and steering wheel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of producing a steering wheel that comprises a closed annular steering wheel rim and spokes, and further comprises a steering wheel skeleton as well as a sheathing therefore, the sheathing being one of a foam covering and a leather covering that surrounds the steering wheel skeleton. The method comprises the following steps: a) the one-piece steering wheel skeleton is produced, it having, in order to form the steering wheel rim, a closed annular portion the cross-section of which has an open hollow profile; b) a body that serves as a spacer is placed in the open hollow profile in order to almost completely fill the hollow profile, and; c) the steering wheel skeleton is provided with the sheathing at least in an area of the steering wheel rim. The invention further relates to a steering wheel produced by such method.

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       8 . A steering wheel that comprises a closed annular steering wheel rim and spokes and further comprises a steering wheel skeleton as well as a sheathing therefore, said sheathing being one of a foam covering and a leather covering that surrounds said steering wheel skeleton, said one-piece steering wheel skeleton having a closed annular portion to form said steering wheel rim, a cross-section of said steering wheel rim having an open hollow profile, a body that serves as a spacer being inserted in said open hollow profile and almost completely filling said hollow profile, and said steering wheel skeleton being provided with said sheathing at least in an area of said steering wheel rim.