DE102011113921A1 - Steering device for vehicle, has cover that is adapted to open the ramp portion which inflates airbag without hindrance at parasitic elements - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has steering wheel comprising a wheel rim (3) and intermediately arranged airbag module (4) with air bag. A cover (6) covers front side of airbag module. An outlet is arranged in a region of airbag in airbag deployment direction, and a parasitic element (7) is arranged adjacent to the region of airbag. The cover is adapted to open the ramp portion which inflates the airbag without hindrance at the parasitic elements.

Description

The invention relates to a steering device for a vehicle and a vehicle with the steering device.

A steering device with a steering wheel is integrated in almost every vehicle to control and / or steer the vehicle. Often, the steering devices include an airbag that deployed in the event of an impact of the vehicle in the direction of an occupant sitting on a vehicle seat in order to protect it from injury. It is important here that the airbag can expand in the direction of the occupant without hindrance and can fully develop its protective effect.

For example, the document discloses EP 1 243 482 A2 a vehicle steering device with a steering wheel, which has an airbag module with a gas bag and a front-side cap, wherein the cap closes an outlet opening for the gas bag until it is activated. On the cap, a display and / or operating device is arranged, wherein the outlet opening for the gas bag extends around the display and / or operating device around.

The invention has for its object to provide a functionally improved steering device for a vehicle. This object is achieved by a steering device with the features of claim 1 and by a vehicle having the features of claim 15.

Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and / or the accompanying figures. It is proposed a steering device for a vehicle, in particular a car, truck or bus, which includes a steering wheel. Preferably, the steering device is configured to direct and / or control the vehicle. In particular, the steering wheel transmits steering movements of a driver to the vehicle.

The steering wheel has at least one steering wheel rim and an airbag module preferably arranged therebetween. The airbag module comprises an airbag which is optionally integrated in a module housing. Preferably, the airbag is designed as a driver's airbag. In particular, the airbag is activated by an impact, in particular a frontal impact, of the vehicle, wherein a gas generator of the airbag module generates gas which is introduced into the airbag.

The airbag module has a cover which closes the airbag module on the front side. Upon and / or after the activation of the airbag, the cover opens along at least one opening line, which is preferably formed by a predetermined breaking point in the material of the cover.

When opening along the opening line, the cover provides an exit opening for the airbag. It is preferred that the cover fold away to the side to provide the outlet opening.

The air bag deploys through the exit opening in a deployment direction and inflates within a deployment area. Preferably, the deployment direction is directed against a direction of travel of the vehicle to the driver.

The deployment area of the airbag optionally extends in the deployment direction from the steering wheel to the driver and across the deployment direction from a driver's door to a center console of the vehicle. In the deployment area, the airbag inflates z. B. funnel-shaped or mushroom-shaped, with a narrow side of the inflated airbags are directed to the steering wheel and a broadside to the driver.

The steering wheel has at least the interference element adjacent to or adjacent to the deployment area of the airbag. For example, the interference element may be formed by steering wheel spokes, the steering wheel rim, switches and / or levers and / or other components of the steering wheel or the steering device. The interference element is preferably formed by elements arranged on and / or protruding from the steering wheel rim, the steering wheel spokes and / or the airbag module. It is particularly preferred that the interference element between the steering wheel rim and the airbag module is arranged.

Preferably, the interference element z. B. hook or pin-like from the steering wheel rim in the direction of the airbag module.

When and / or after opening, the preferably laterally folded cover forms a ramp for the airbag. The ramp is designed to guide the unfolding, in particular inflating airbag without hindrance to the interference element over. Preferably, the ramp ensures that the unfolding airbag does not get caught on the interfering element and / or can freely develop its protective effect on the driver.

It is advantageous that the driver can be safely protected by the hinderungsfree deployment of the airbag within the deployment area upon impact of the vehicle. In particular, prevents the ramp that the unfolding airbag is disturbed in its Aufblaskinematik. Furthermore, the ramp can prevent the unfolding Airbag damaged, fragmented or even completely destroyed the interfering elements. In addition, it can be prevented by the ramp that the unfolding airbag is torn open at the interfering element or by damage of the interference element.

Preferably, the folded cover, in particular in the form of a ramp, has a first and a second end, wherein the first end is fastened to a pivot axis of the cover, around which the cover pivots or folds over. For example, the pivot axis is arranged in plan view on the outer edge of the cover. Preferably, the second end of the cover pivots in the direction of the interference element. At the second end of the cover, an end portion is arranged, which, viewed from the second end of the cover, preferably has a length of up to 30 mm, in particular up to 20 mm, in particular up to 10 mm.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover is in contact with the interfering element when the cover forms the ramp for the airbag. It is particularly preferred that an end region, in particular at the second end of the cover, is in contact with the interfering element. When the airbag is activated, the cover preferably folds around the pivot axis in the direction of the interfering element, the cover, in particular its end region at the second end, resting against the interfering element.

It is advantageous that the folded cover is supported in the training as a ramp when applied to the interfering element. As a result, hinge devices arranged on the pivot axis are less stressed overall. In particular, it can be avoided that the hinge devices are stressed to their breaking points. As a result, it is advantageously possible to carry out the cover and / or the hinging devices more easily and inexpensively. In particular, costly reinforcements for the cover and / or the hinge devices can be omitted. The hinges can z. B. be formed as a taper or weakening of the cover.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the interference element in the deployment direction of the airbag is spaced from the airbag module, in particular in front of the closed cover arranged. Preferably, the top of the airbag module and the top of the interfering element define a plane between which the distance is measured. One or the distance between the interfering element and the airbag module, in particular the closed cover, is preferably at least 10 mm, in particular at least 15 mm, in particular at least 20 mm.

In a preferred implementation of the invention, the steering wheel at least or exactly on a first and a second interference element. Preferably, the first and second interfering element is arranged in a plan view of the steering wheel symmetrical to a perpendicular axis of symmetry of the steering wheel.

It is particularly preferred that the first and second interference element is designed as a first and second control element, in particular as a first and second user interface. Preferably, the first and second operating element each comprise at least one operating device for controlling electronic devices, such. B. an on-board system of the vehicle. For example, the operating device as a push button, capacitive switch, touchpad, touch screen, o. Ä. Is formed. Optionally, the operating device is arranged on the front side on the operating elements. It is possible that the first and / or second control element, alternatively or optionally in addition to its / its lateral flanks has an operating device with scroll function.

The first and second operating elements are preferably arranged on the steering wheel such that the driver can actuate the operating device during the steering of the vehicle without having to take his / her hands off the steering wheel. It is preferred that the driver can operate the operating device during the steering with his fingers, in particular the thumb.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the steering wheel comprises an emblem which is arranged on the cover. Preferably, the emblem is circular in shape and includes a lightning-like symbol. It is particularly preferred that the emblem is arranged centrally and / or centrally on the cover.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the cover has a first opening line and optionally additionally a second opening line. Preferably, the first opening line extends in the plan view of the cover at least partially perpendicular along the axis of symmetry from an upper edge portion of the cover in the direction of a lower, in particular directed to a vehicle floor edge portion of the cover.

Preferably, the first opening line, optionally together with the second opening line, divides the cover into a first and a second cover section. Optionally complementary, the first opening line extends on the outside at least partially around the first and / or second cover portion.

It is particularly preferred that the first cover portion forms a first ramp at and / or after opening the cover, and that the second cover portion forms a second ramp for the deploying airbag at and / or after opening the cover. In particular, the first cover section works as a first ramp in the direction of the first interference element when the airbag is activated. In this case, the first cover section optionally bears against the first interference element with its end region of the second end.

It is preferred that the second cover portion folds over as a second ramp in the direction of the opposing second interference element and preferably comes to rest with its end portion of the second end of the second interference element. It is also possible that the first and / or second ramp not abut the interfering element, but at a distance from these form the ramp.

It is particularly preferred that the first ramp is adapted to prevent the inflating airbag on the first interfering element hinderungsfrei and that the second ramp is adapted to guide the inflating airbag on the second interfering element without hindrance.

A further possible embodiment of the invention provides that the first opening line in the plan view of the cover extends perpendicularly from the upper edge portion of the cover in the direction of an upper edge region of the emblem. It is possible that the first opening line in the further course extends semicircularly to a lower edge region of the emblem and further extends to a lower edge portion of the cover. Alternatively, it is also possible that the first opening line, starting from the lower edge region of the emblem, runs in a serpentine manner to the lower edge section of the cover, wherein the first opening line intersects the symmetry axis.

By the aforementioned arrangement of the first opening line can be ensured that the emblem in the activation of the airbag integrally folds down together with the first or the second cover portion and forms the first or second ramp for the unfolding airbag.

Alternatively, the first opening line is perpendicular and congruent with the axis of symmetry of the steering wheel through the emblem, whereby the emblem is divided at the opening of the cover along the first opening line in a first emblem section and in a second emblem section. Thereby, the first emblem portion with the first cover portion and the second emblem portion with the second cover portion, wherein the first cover portion together with the first emblem portion forms the first ramp and wherein the second cover portion forms the second ramp together with the second emblem portion. In particular, the first emblem portion in this case is part of the first ramp and the second emblem portion is part of the second ramp. It is also possible within the scope of the invention that the cover has the second opening line in addition to the first opening line. Preferably, the second opening line extends vertically and optionally complementarily parallel offset from the axis of symmetry of the steering wheel, from the lower edge region of the emblem to the lower edge portion of the cover. As an additional option, the second opening line runs partially around the lower edge region of the emblem. It is preferable that the first and second opening lines together define a third cover portion. Preferably, the third cover portion folds down when the cover opens to release the deploying airbag.

Alternatively or optionally in addition to the at least one ramp, the steering device comprises a displacement device. Preferably, the displacement device is adapted to move the airbag module in the deployment direction of the airbag. Preferably, the displacement device is adapted to move the airbag module by at least 10 mm, in particular at least 15 mm, in particular at least 20 mm in the unfolding direction. In particular, the airbag module is displaced by the displacement device so far in the unfolding direction that is arranged at the level of the interfering element or in the deployment direction in front of the interfering element. In the latter case, it is preferred that the at least one ramp is not applied to the interfering element.

It is advantageous to provide the displacement device alternatively or optionally in addition to the at least one ramp, in particular if the airbag module, the cover and / or the interference element have a complex geometry. In particular, the outlet opening formed by the open cover can be positioned by the displacement of the airbag module in the deployment direction relative to the interfering element so that the airbag, with or without ramp, unfettered in the direction of the driver and there is no risk of snagging on the interfering element.

It is particularly preferred that the airbag module is moved mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically, electromechanically and / or pyrotechnically. For example, the displacement device be formed as at least one compression spring or as a compression spring block. Preferably, the airbag module is under bias of the compression spring / the compression spring block stored on this / this. Simultaneously with, just before or during activation of the airbag, the preloaded compression spring / preloaded compression spring block is unlocked, thereby pushing the airbag module in the deployment direction.

Alternatively or optionally in addition, the displacement device z. B. as at least one magnetic device and / or as at least one inflatable displacement cushion, etc. be formed.

In particular, the steering device is formed, the airbag module upon activation of the airbag or as an immediate preparation for the activation of the airbag, z. B. after a collision of the vehicle to move.

Another object of the invention relates to a vehicle with the steering device according to one of claims 1 to 14 and / or the previous description.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. Showing:

1 a plan view of a steering wheel of a steering device;

2 a sectional view through the steering wheel 1 ;

3 an alternative sectional view of the off 2 ;

4a a plan view of a cover of an airbag module of the steering wheel;

4b an alternative plan view of the cover 4a ,

Corresponding or identical parts are each provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

1 shows a plan view of a steering wheel 2 a steering device 1 as an embodiment of the invention.

The steering device 1 is designed to be integrated in a vehicle, in particular in a car, truck or bus. A driver sitting on a driver's seat can drive the vehicle with the steering device 1 steer, taking the steering movements over the steering wheel 2 performs.

The steering wheel 2 has a steering wheel rim 3 and an airbag module 4 on, the center of the steering wheel rim 3 is arranged and obliquely to the rear, in the direction of travel of the vehicle (in accordance with the directed into the image plane arrow H) extending steering wheel spokes 5a ; 5b ; 5c with the steering wheel rim 3 connected is. The airbag module 4 is front, forward, especially against the direction of travel of the vehicle, (opposite arrow H, out of the picture plane out) by a cover 6 covered. The cover 5 has a first opening line 12 and optionally a second opening line 13 on (see 4a ; 4b ), as the predetermined breaking point / s in the base material of the cover 6 is / are trained.

The steering wheel 2 has a first and a second interference element 7 ; 8th which hook or peg-like from the steering wheel rim 3 out to the airbag module 4 extend. The interfering elements 7 ; 8th are symmetrical to a vertical, the steering wheel 2 arranged centrally dividing axis of symmetry S.

The interfering elements 7 ; 8th are as a first and a second control panel, each with multiple controls 9 is trained.

The controls 9 are formed as a touchpad with a touch-sensitive surface. Alternatively, they can also be designed as pushbuttons or switches. Also possible is a training as a touch screen, with which not only user input can be made, but these are displayed simultaneously. About the controls 9 the driver, preferably with the thumb, electronic devices of the vehicle, such as. As a car radio, air conditioning, a navigation system, etc. operate.

As in the sectional view of the steering wheel 2 according to 2 shown includes the airbag module 4 an airbag 10 in a module housing 11 rolled up and / or arranged folded. The airbag 10 is designed as a frontal airbag to protect the driver in an impact.

If the airbag module 4 activated by the impact, the airbag unfolds 10 by gas flowing from a gas generator abruptly and inflates in a deployment direction (according to arrow E) to the driver out. Here, the deployment direction E is directed against the direction of travel of the vehicle.

The airbag 10 Expands in a range of development 14 on that between the steering wheel 2 and the driver is arranged. It has a funnel-shaped outer contour, wherein a narrow side of the deployment area 14 to the steering wheel 2 and a broadside are directed to the driver.

The interfering elements 7 ; 8th are in the deployment direction E in front of the airbag module, in particular spaced in front of the airbag module 4 arranged and border on both sides of the deployment area 14 at.

During inflation of the airbag 10 this occurs through a through the opening line / n 12 ; 13 ( 4a ; 4b ) formed outlet opening 15 the cover 6 from the module housing 11 out. The first opening line 12 and optionally additionally the second opening line 13 divide the cover 6 in a first cover portion 16 and a second cover portion 17 ,

The first cover section 16 pivots and / or folds according to arrow U1 about a first pivot axis 29 , The second cover section 17 pivots and / or works, however, according to arrow U2 about a second pivot axis 30 when the airbag is activated. The first and second pivot axis 29 ; 30 are at the outer edge of the cover 6 arranged and run into the image plane of the 2 into it. They are positioned so that the first cover section 16 in the direction of the first interfering element 7 and the second cover portion 17 in the direction of the second interfering element 8th can fold over.

Along the pivot axes 29 ; 30 Hinges, not shown, are arranged by a taper in the base material of the cover 6 are formed.

When the first cover section 16 folded, he comes with his end 18 at the first interfering element 7 to the plant. The second cover section 17 settles with his end area 19 at the second interfering element 8th at. In this case, the folded-over first cover section forms 16 a first ramp, the folded second cover portion 17 a second ramp for the inflating airbag 10 , In particular, take the unfolded and adjacent cover sections 16 . 17 in the sectional view in the 2 an angle to the deployment direction E between 30 ° and 60 °, in particular about 45 °.

The first and second ramps are configured to deploy the deploying airbag 10 hindering free at the Störelementen 7 ; 8th to pass by. When expanding the airbag 10 in the field of development 14 the airbag slides 10 at the ramps 16 ; 17 along at the interfering elements 7 ; 8th past. Through the ramps 16 ; 17 This avoids the airbag 10 during deployment and / or inflation at the interfering elements 7 ; 8th gets stuck, gets ripped open and / or damages it.

In 3 is an alternative sectional view through the steering wheel 2 out 1 shown. The steering device 1 includes a displacement device 20 located below the airbag module 4 is arranged. The displacement device 20 is alternative or complementary to the ramps 16 ; 17 arranged so that they can take over or support their function.

The displacement device 20 is designed to the airbag module 4 to move in deployment direction E, just before or at the time when the airbag 10 is activated. The airbag module 4 is thereby transferred from a rest position A into an operative position B.

The displacement device 20 is as a mechanical displacement device with z. B. two compression springs formed. The compression springs are behind (according to arrow H) the airbag module 6 arranged under bias. Just before or at the time when the airbag 10 is activated, the bias of the compression springs is released, leaving the airbag module 4 is moved from the rest position A to the operative position B.

Alternatively, the displacement device 20 move the airbag module hydraulically, pneumatically, electromechanically, pyrotechnic or combinations thereof.

By the displacement of the airbag module 4 from the rest position A to the operative position B becomes the closed cover 6 positioned so that it is level with the interfering elements 7 ; 8th or in unfolding direction E before the interfering elements 7 ; 8th is arranged. The airbag 10 can thus be unhindered and through the ramps 16 ; 17 directed at the interfering elements 7 ; 8th extend past and deploy its full protective effect to the driver.

When the displacement device 20 in addition to the ramps 16 ; 17 is provided, lie the ramps 16 ; 17 no longer at the interfering elements 7 ; San, but run at a distance and obliquely to the direction of development E before this past.

4a shows a plan view of the cover 6 of the airbag module 4 , Along the axis of symmetry S is the cover 6 in the first cover section 16 and in the second cover portion 17 divided. The cover 6 has an upper edge portion 21 and a lower edge portion 22 on, with the upper edge portion 21 in a straight ride of the vehicle to a vehicle ceiling and the lower edge portion 22 is directed to a vehicle floor.

Center in the cover 6 is a circular emblem 23 arranged on which a lightning symbol is arranged. The emblem 23 has an upper edge area 26 and a lower edge area 27 on.

The first opening line 12 partially runs around the first cover portion 16 around. From there it extends congruently with the axis of symmetry S from the upper edge portion 21 the cover 6 to the upper edge area 26 of the emblem 23 , Then the first opening line runs 12 semicircular to the lower edge area 27 around the emblem 23 around. Now the first opening line extends 12 on the first cover section 16 perpendicular and parallel spaced to the axis of symmetry S to the lower edge portion 22 the cover 6 , Thus, the first cover portion 16 according to the arrow U1 about the first pivot axis 29 fold over to the side and, as in 2 shown at the first interfering element 7 as the first ramp 16 Apply to the inflating airbag 10 at the first interfering element 7 to pass by.

The second opening line 13 runs arcuately at the lower edge area 27 of the emblem 23 from the first opening line 12 out to the second cover section 17 , There it extends from the lower edge area 27 of the emblem 23 parallel to the axis of symmetry S to the lower edge portion 22 the cover 6 , The second opening line 13 also runs partially around the second cover portion 17 around. Thereby, the second cover portion 17 along with the emblem 23 according to arrow U2 about the second pivot axis 30 fold over sideways when the airbag 10 is activated. In this case, the second cover section sets 17 , as in 2 shown to the second interfering element 8th and forms the second ramp 17 for the inflating airbag 10 ,

The first and second opening line 12 ; 13 limit a third cover section 28 which folds downwards according to arrow U3 when the airbag 10 is activated.

In 4b is an alternative opening line on the cover 6 shown. The cover 6 has only the first opening line 12 on top of the cover 6 in the first and second cover portion 16 ; 17 divided.

The first opening line 12 runs partially around the first and second cover portion 16 ; 17 around. It extends congruent with the axis of symmetry S from the upper edge portion 21 the cover 6 to the lower edge area 27 of the emblem 23 , Thus, the first opening line intersects 12 the emblem 23 along the symmetry axis S, so that this in a first and in a second emblem section 24 ; 25 is divided.

Then the first opening line runs 12 arched at the lower edge area 27 of the emblem 23 to the first cover section 16 into it. From there, the first opening line extends 12 curved back into the second cover section 17 where it crosses the axis of symmetry S.

By dividing the emblem 23 in the first and second emblem section 24 ; 25 works the first emblem section 24 together with the first cover portion 16 according to the arrow U1 about the first pivot axis 29 around. The second emblem section 25 works together with the second cover section 17 according to the arrow U2 about the second pivot axis 30 around.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

steering device

2

steering wheel

3

steering wheel rim

4

airbag module

5a

first steering wheel spoke

5b

second steering wheel spoke

5c

third steering wheel spoke

6

cover

7

first interfering element

8th

second interfering element

9

controls

10

air bag

11

module housing

12

first opening line

13

second opening line

14

deployment area

15

outlet opening

16

first cover section, first ramp

17

second cover section, second ramp

18

End area of the first ramp

19

End of the second ramp

20

shifter

21

upper edge portion of the cover

22

lower edge portion of the cover

23

emblem

24

first emblem section

25

second emblem section

26

upper border area of the emblem

27

lower edge of the emblem

28

third cover section

29

first pivot axis

30

second pivot axis

A

rest position

B

acting position

e

deployment direction

H

directed in the direction of travel or to the rear

S

axis of symmetry

U1-U3

Flap direction of coverage areas

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1243482 A2 [0003]

Claims (15)

Steering device ( 1 ) for a vehicle with a steering wheel ( 2 ), whereby the steering wheel ( 2 ) a steering wheel rim ( 3 ) and an interposed airbag module ( 4 ) with an airbag ( 10 ) and a cover ( 6 ) comprising the airbag module ( 4 ) at the front and at and / or after activation of the airbag ( 10 ) along at least one opening line ( 12 ; 13 ) opens and an outlet opening ( 15 ) in a deployment direction (E) within a deployment area (E) 14 ) deploying airbag ( 10 ), whereby the steering wheel ( 2 ) at least one interfering element ( 7 ; 8th ), which is at the area of development ( 14 ) of the airbag ( 2 ) adjacent to or adjacent to the deployment area ( 14 ) is arranged, wherein the cover ( 6 ) at and / or after opening a ramp ( 16 ; 17 ) for the airbag ( 2 ), which is adapted to the deploying airbag ( 10 ) without interference at the interfering element ( 7 ; 8th ) to pass by. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein an end region ( 18 ; 19 ) of the ramp ( 16 ; 17 ) with the interference element ( 7 ; 8th ) is in plant. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the interference element ( 7 ; 8th ) in the deployment direction (E) of the airbag ( 10 ) spaced in front of the airbag module ( 4 ) is arranged. Steering device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the interference element ( 7 ; 8th ) between the steering wheel rim ( 3 ) and the airbag module ( 4 ) is arranged. Steering device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the steering wheel ( 2 ) a first and a second interference element ( 7 ; 8th ), which in a plan view of the steering wheel ( 2 ) symmetrical to a perpendicular axis of symmetry (S) of the steering wheel ( 2 ) are arranged. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 5, wherein the first and second interfering elements ( 7 ; 8th ) as a control panel with at least one operating device ( 9 ) is designed to control electronic devices of the vehicle, wherein the operating device ( 9 ) is preferably designed as a pushbutton, capacitive switch, touchpad, touchscreen, etc. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a first opening line ( 12 ) in a plan view of the cover ( 6 ) at least partially perpendicular along the axis of symmetry (S) of an upper edge portion ( 21 ) of the cover ( 6 ) in the direction of a lower, in particular directed to a vehicle floor edge portion ( 22 ) of the cover ( 6 ) and the cover ( 6 ), optionally together with a second opening line ( 13 ), in a first and in a second cover portion ( 16 ; 17 ), wherein the first cover section ( 16 ) forms a first ramp at and / or after opening and wherein the second cover section (FIG. 17 ) forms a second ramp at and / or after opening, the first ramp ( 16 ) the airbag ( 10 ) at the first interfering element ( 7 ) and the second ramp ( 17 ) the airbag ( 10 ) at the second interfering element ( 8th ) passes by. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 7, wherein the steering wheel ( 1 ) an emblem ( 23 ), which is on the cover ( 6 ), wherein the first opening line ( 12 ) in a plan view of the cover ( 6 ) congruent with the axis of symmetry ( 5 ) from the upper edge portion ( 21 ) of the cover ( 6 ) towards an upper edge region ( 26 ) of the emblem ( 23 ). Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the emblem ( 23 ) in the middle of the cover ( 6 ) is arranged and has a circular outer contour, wherein the first opening line ( 12 ) semicircular around the emblem ( 23 ), so that the emblem ( 23 ) integrally with the first or second cover portion (FIG. 16 ; 17 ) flips over to the exit opening ( 15 ) for the airbag ( 10 ). Steering device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the first opening line ( 12 ) by the emblem ( 23 ), whereby the emblem ( 23 ) when opening the cover ( 6 ) along the first opening line ( 12 ) in a first emblem section ( 24 ) and a second emblem section ( 25 ), so that the first emblem section ( 24 ) together with the first cover section ( 16 ) and the first ramp ( 16 ) and wherein the second emblem section ( 25 ) together with the second cover portion ( 17 ) and the second ramp ( 17 ). Steering device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the second opening line ( 13 ) perpendicular and parallel offset to the axis of symmetry (S) of a lower edge region ( 27 ) of the emblem ( 23 ) to the lower edge section ( 22 ) of the cover ( 6 ) and together with the first opening line ( 12 ) a third cover section ( 28 ) limited. Steering device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the steering device ( 1 ) instead of or in addition to the ramp ( 16 ; 17 ) a displacement device ( 20 ), which is adapted to the airbag module ( 4 ) in the unfolding direction (E). Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 12, wherein the displacement device ( 20 ) the airbag module ( 4 ) as far as the direction of unfolding (E) shifts, that the cover ( 6 ) at the level of the interfering element ( 7 ; 8th ) or in the unfolding direction (E) in front of the interfering element ( 7 ; 8th ) is arranged. Steering device ( 1 ) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the displacement device ( 20 ) is adapted to the airbag module ( 4 ) Move mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically, electromechanically and / or pyrotechnically. Vehicle with the steering device ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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