WO2013118590A1 - Airbag device and horn switch device - Google Patents

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WO2013118590A1
WO2013118590A1 PCT/JP2013/051482 JP2013051482W WO2013118590A1 WO 2013118590 A1 WO2013118590 A1 WO 2013118590A1 JP 2013051482 W JP2013051482 W JP 2013051482W WO 2013118590 A1 WO2013118590 A1 WO 2013118590A1
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成一 神山
政利 松尾
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/203Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
    • B60R21/2035Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns using modules containing inflator, bag and cover attachable to the steering wheel as a complete sub-unit
    • B60R21/2037Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns using modules containing inflator, bag and cover attachable to the steering wheel as a complete sub-unit the module or a major component thereof being yieldably mounted, e.g. for actuating the horn switch or for protecting the driver in a non-deployment situation
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/217Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together

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  • the present invention relates to an airbag device and a horn switch device provided in a steering wheel.
  • the airbag device includes a retainer assembled with an airbag, an inflator, and a module cover.
  • a hook portion having a substantially arrowhead shape is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall of the retainer, and this hook portion engages with the steering wheel.
  • the retainer can be displaced along the axial direction of the hook portion in a retaining state.
  • this airbag device also serves as a switch operation unit operated by a driver or the like in order to sound the horn. Normally, the retainer is pushed up by the urging force of a coil spring provided so as to surround the hook portion. When the driver or the like presses the airbag device, the retainer is pushed down against the urging force, the contact for the horn switch is conducted, and the horn sounds.
  • the retainer is normally pushed up by the bias of the coil spring.
  • the airbag device may be displaced in the axial direction of the hook portion. In this case, there is a possibility that the hook portion and the torsion spring are brought into sliding contact and abnormal noise is generated.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an airbag device and a horn switch device that can suppress the generation of abnormal noise accompanying sliding contact between a hook portion and a torsion spring.
  • the first invention of the present application is an airbag device provided in a steering wheel, a retainer that is provided in a holding portion of the steering wheel and that stores an airbag on an open side, A cover that covers the airbag housed on the open side; a coil spring that urges the retainer in a direction away from the holding portion; and a protrusion that protrudes from one of the retainer and the holding portion. And a hook part inserted into a through hole provided in the other of the holding parts, and a hook part provided in the other of the retainer and the holding part and elastically engaged with the hook part inserted into the through hole. And a torsion spring for preventing the hook portion from detaching from the through hole, and less than the surface of the hook portion. Also characterized in that a cushioning material contact area at the time of engagement with the torsion spring.
  • the airbag device of the first invention of the present application is provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel.
  • the airbag apparatus is provided with the retainer which accommodates an airbag.
  • the hook part provided in one of the retainer and the holding part is inserted into the through hole provided in the other.
  • the retainer is urged away from the holding portion by the coil spring, but the torsion spring is elastically engaged with the hook portion inserted into the through hole as described above. Accordingly, the hook portion is prevented from being detached from the through hole, and the retainer is elastically displaced with respect to the holding portion by the urging force of the coil spring.
  • the airbag device may be displaced along the biasing direction of the coil spring when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like.
  • the hook portion and the torsion spring are in sliding contact with each other, and abnormal noise is generated. Therefore, in the first invention of the present application, a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook portion. Thereby, the said sliding contact state can be relieve
  • the hook portion is provided to protrude from a wall surface on the opposite side of the open side of the retainer, and is inserted into a through hole provided in the holding portion, and the torsion spring Is provided in the holding portion and elastically engages with the hook portion inserted into the through hole of the holding portion to prevent the hook portion from being detached from the through hole. .
  • the hook portion provided in the retainer is inserted into the through hole provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel, and then engaged with the torsion spring provided in the holding portion, and is held elastically displaceably.
  • the generation of abnormal noise due to the sliding contact between the hook portion and the torsion spring can be prevented.
  • the hook portion is located on the inclined head portion provided on the protruding front end side, and is located on the proximal end side of the head portion, and is associated with the torsion spring.
  • the engaging member is provided on the head portion and the engaging portion.
  • the hook portion having the inclined head portion on the distal end side and the engaging portion on the proximal end side is inserted into the through hole
  • the hook portion is engaged.
  • the retainer is held by the steering wheel by engaging the torsion spring with the joint.
  • the inclined head is inserted into the through hole while spreading the torsion spring against the elastic force of the torsion spring, and the head sufficiently penetrates the through hole.
  • the expanded torsion spring is restored in the direction opposite to the expanded direction, and the engagement is performed at the engagement portion located on the proximal side from the head.
  • the sliding contact between the engaging portion of the hook portion and the torsion spring also occurs during assembly.
  • a cushioning material is provided not only on the engaging portion but also on the head portion.
  • the fourth invention is characterized in that, in the third invention, the cushioning material provided on the head and the cushioning material provided on the engaging portion are provided integrally.
  • a cushioning material for preventing sliding contact at the head and a cushioning material for preventing sliding contact at the engaging portion are integrally provided. Thereby, compared with the case where these two buffer materials are provided separately, said peeling can be made hard to occur.
  • a fifth invention is the above-mentioned fourth invention, wherein a groove is formed on the surface of the head, The shock-absorbing material provided on the head is provided inside the groove.
  • a sixth invention of the present application is a horn switch device provided in a steering wheel, and is provided so as to be close to the fixed contact provided in a holding portion of the steering wheel and the holding portion.
  • a coil spring urging in a direction away from the holding portion, and a protruding portion provided from one of the movable contact support portion and the holding portion, and a penetration provided in the other of the movable contact support portion and the holding portion.
  • a torsion spring for preventing the hook part from being detached from the through hole, and a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range at the time of engagement with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook part. It is provided.
  • the horn switch device is provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel. Further, the horn switch device includes a movable contact support portion provided with a movable contact. And the hook part provided in one of the movable contact support part and the holding part is inserted into the through hole provided in the other. At this time, the movable contact support portion is urged away from the holding portion by the coil spring, but the torsion spring is elastically engaged with the hook portion inserted into the through hole as described above. ing. Accordingly, the hook portion is prevented from being detached from the through hole, and the movable contact support portion is held elastically displaceable with respect to the holding portion by the biasing force of the coil spring.
  • the horn switch device may be displaced along the biasing direction of the coil spring when the vehicle body is vibrated due to vehicle running or the like.
  • the hook portion and the torsion spring are in sliding contact with each other, and abnormal noise is generated. Therefore, in the sixth invention of the present application, a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook portion. Thereby, the said sliding contact state can be relieve
  • FIG. 1 It is sectional drawing of the principal part of the steering wheel to which the airbag apparatus of one embodiment of this invention is applied. It is a top view of the principal part of a steering wheel. It is a disassembled perspective view of the principal part from the back side of a steering wheel. It is a perspective view from the back side of an airbag apparatus.
  • the hook part applied to one embodiment of the present invention is shown, (A) is a perspective view of a hook part before grooving, (B) is a perspective view of a hook part in a grooving state, (C) is a buffer sheet It is a perspective view of the hook part of the pasting state.
  • FIG. 1 It is a side view of the hook part which shows the hook part applied to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a buffer sheet pasting state.
  • the principal part structure which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is sectional drawing of the principal part before hook part engagement, (B) is sectional drawing of the principal part of a hook part engagement state. It is a perspective view of the principal part of the hook part engagement state which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the principal part of the steering wheel to which the horn switch apparatus of one embodiment of this invention is applied.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of an airbag device according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the main part of a steering wheel according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a back side of the steering wheel according to the present embodiment.
  • 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main part from FIG. 4,
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main part from the back side of the airbag device according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 5 shows a hook part applied to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the hook portion before groove processing
  • FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the hook portion in the groove processing state
  • FIG. 5C is a perspective view of the hook portion with the buffer sheet attached
  • FIG. It is a side view of the hook part which shows the hook part applied to one Embodiment, and a buffer sheet affixed state.
  • the vertical and horizontal directions indicate directions that coincide with the vertical and horizontal directions of the vehicle body, based on the time when the vehicle is moving straight ahead.
  • a steering wheel 12 having a known metal frame structure is provided with a base portion 14 (holding portion), and an airbag device 20 is held on the base portion 14.
  • the steering wheel 12 has spoke portions 14L, 14R, and 14D extending from the base portion 14 to the left and right and downward, respectively, when the vehicle body is in a straight traveling operation state.
  • the wheel rim 16 of the outer periphery is provided in the front-end
  • the wheel rim 16 is covered with a cover 18.
  • the base portion 14 is formed with a plurality of (three in this embodiment) through holes 14a.
  • a torsion spring 30 provided with a spring property is arranged so that two opposing wires can be approached and separated by bending the wire in a substantially U shape.
  • the torsion spring 30 is held so as to allow elasticity (approach and separation of two opposing wires) as a spring by the cooperation of the pressing piece 32 fixed to the base portion 14 and the base portion 14. ing.
  • the holding piece 32 has a through hole 32a at a position corresponding to the through hole 14a.
  • the pressing piece 32 may be formed integrally with the base portion 14 or may be fixed to the base portion 14 separately.
  • the airbag device 20 includes a substantially casing-shaped retainer 22 that is open on one side (upper side in FIG. 1), an airbag 24 that is housed in the retainer 22 in a folded state from the opened side, and an airbag 24.
  • An inflator 26 that supplies pressure gas for inflating, and a synthetic resin module cover 28 (cover) mounted on the retainer 22 so as to cover the airbag 24 are provided.
  • the module cover 28 is fixed to the retainer 22 so as to cover the end of the open side that is the one side of the retainer 22 (in other words, so as to cover the airbag 24).
  • the module cover 28 is cleaved by the inflating force of the airbag 24 so as to allow the inflation.
  • the retainer 22 is disposed so as to face the one side of the base portion 14 (in other words, disposed on the lower side in FIG. 1 opposite to the one side in the entire retainer 22).
  • 22a a peripheral wall 22b erected from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 22a to the one side, a plurality of (as many as the guide holes 14b) guide shafts 22c protruding from the outer surface (bottom surface) of the bottom wall 22a, and the bottom wall
  • a plurality of lances 122 (the same number as the through holes 14a) protruding rearward from the outer surface (bottom surface) of 22a.
  • the guide shaft 22c is provided in the vicinity of the middle in the vertical direction of the left and right side edges of the bottom wall 22a. Further, the guide shaft 22c engages with the guide hole 14b, and defines the movement displacement direction of the retainer 22, in other words, the approach and separation directions of the airbag device 20 with respect to the base portion 14.
  • the movement displacement along the axial direction of a hook part can fully be prescribed
  • the lances 122 are respectively provided at three locations near the left and right corners of the upper portion of the bottom wall 22a and near the middle of the lower portion in the left and right direction.
  • the lance 122 is positioned on the base end side (bottom wall 22a side) of the head portion 122a and the inclined head portion 122a provided on the protruding front end side, and is engaged to engage with the torsion spring 30.
  • Part 122b, and support part 222c located further to the base end side than engagement part 122b.
  • the head 122a is projected so as to project in a direction intersecting with the advancing / retreating direction of the retainer 22 (the normal direction of the bottom wall 22a).
  • a buffer sheet 34 (buffer material) having elasticity made of, for example, a non-woven fabric (or soft resin) is provided (see also FIG. 6).
  • the groove 123 is formed so as to straddle substantially the entire width of the surface of the head portion 122a and to be at least the size of the contact range with the torsion spring 30.
  • the buffer sheet 34 includes a first sheet portion 34a provided in the groove 123, and a second sheet portion 34b formed integrally with the first sheet portion 34a and provided in the engaging portion 122b. It is configured (see FIG. 5C).
  • the groove 123 may be formed simultaneously with the lance 122 when the retainer 22 is formed, or may be cut by separate post-processing.
  • a coil spring 36 is provided to urge the retainer 22 in a direction away from the base portion 14 so as to surround the lance 122.
  • the coil spring 36 normally pushes up the retainer 22, and the airbag device 20 resists the bias when the airbag device 20 is pressed to sound the horn horn (hereinafter referred to as “horn operation”).
  • horn operation the horn switch contact 42 on the retainer 22 side (movable contact; see FIG. 1) and the horn switch contact 40 on the steering wheel 12 side (fixed contact; see FIG. 1) are brought into contact with each other to turn on (ON). Then, the horn horn sounds.
  • FIG. 7 shows this embodiment
  • FIG. 7 (A) is a cross-sectional view of the main part before engaging the hook part
  • FIG. 7 (B) is a cross-sectional view of the main part in the hook part engaging state
  • FIG. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows embodiment and a hook part engagement state.
  • the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12 holds the torsion spring 30 that engages the lance 122 at a position facing each lance 122.
  • the torsion spring 30 one of the two wire portions 30a and 30b facing each other is exposed to the through hole 14a and the through hole 32a.
  • the above-mentioned head 122a having a tapered shape is tapered.
  • the wire portion 30a of the torsion spring 30 comes into contact.
  • the wire portion 30a approaches the left side in FIG. 7A toward the other wire portion 30b opposite to the wire portion 30a.
  • the wire portion 30a is on the right side in FIG. 7B opposite to the above. It returns to and engages with the engaging portion 30.
  • the retainer 22 in other words, the airbag apparatus 20
  • the airbag device 20 can be displaced along the axial direction of the lance 122 (protruding direction; vertical direction in FIGS. 7A and 7B), and is normally coil spring 36. The state of being pushed up by the energizing of is maintained.
  • the lance 122 provided in the retainer 22 that houses the airbag 24 is inserted into the through hole 14 a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12.
  • the retainer 22 is urged away from the base portion 14 by the coil spring 36, but the torsion spring 30 is elastically engaged with the lance 122 inserted into the through hole 14a. Accordingly, the lance 122 is prevented from being detached from the through hole 14a, and the retainer 122 is held elastically displaceable with respect to the base portion 14 by the urging force of the coil spring 36.
  • the airbag device 20 moves in the urging direction of the coil spring 36 (vertical direction in FIGS. 7A and 7B). May be displaced along.
  • the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 may be slidably contacted to generate abnormal noise.
  • the sliding contact state is alleviated and abnormal noise generation is prevented. be able to.
  • the buffer sheet 34 in the engagement portion 122b of the lance 122, it is possible to reliably prevent the generation of abnormal noise from the portion where the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 are in sliding contact. .
  • the lance 122 having the inclined head portion 122a on the distal end side and the engaging portion 122b on the proximal end side passes therethrough.
  • the retainer 122 is held on the steering wheel 12 by the torsion spring 30 engaging with the engaging portion 122b.
  • the inclined head portion 122a is inserted into the through hole 14a while expanding the torsion spring 30 against the elastic force of the torsion spring 30, and the head portion 122a sufficiently extends the through hole 14a.
  • the torsion spring 30 that has been spread out is restored in a direction opposite to the direction in which it is spread out, so that the engagement portion 122b is engaged.
  • the sliding contact between the head 122a and the torsion spring 30 also occurs during assembly.
  • the buffer sheet 34 is disposed not only on the engaging portion 122b but also on the head portion 122a. Thereby, the sliding contact between the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 during the assembly can be eased.
  • the buffer sheet 34 when the buffer sheet 34 is provided on the head 122a, for example, when the contact pressing force by the torsion spring 30 is strong, the buffer sheet 34 provided on the head 122a may be partially peeled off as it is. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the cushion sheet, in which the first sheet portion 34a for preventing sliding contact at the head portion 122a and the second sheet portion 34b for preventing sliding contact at the engaging portion 122b are integrated. 34 is provided. Thereby, compared with the case where these two sheet
  • the first sheet portion 34a provided in the head portion 122a is provided in the groove 123 formed in the head portion 122a.
  • the structure in which the lance 122 provided in the retainer 22 is inserted into and engaged with the through hole 14a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12 is described as an example. That is, a lance similar to the lance 22 is provided on the steering wheel 12 side, and this lance is inserted into and engaged with a through hole similar to the through hole 14a provided on the retainer 22 side.
  • the invention may be applied.
  • the torsion spring is provided on the retainer 22 side. In this case, the same effect as described above is obtained.
  • the present invention is applied to the structure of the airbag device 20 provided in the steering wheel 12 as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the present invention may be applied to a horn switch device that does not include an airbag.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing an embodiment of the horn switch device of the present invention, and corresponds to FIG. Components equivalent to those in FIG. 1 and the like are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
  • the horn switch device 220 of this embodiment is illustrated with respect to the horn switch contact (fixed contact) 40 provided on the base portion (holding portion) 14 of the steering wheel 12 and the base portion 14.
  • a movable contact support 222 having a structure equivalent to that of the retainer 22, and a horn switch contact (movable) provided on the movable contact support 222 so as to face the horn switch contact 40.
  • a pad member (cover) 228 configured to be equivalent to the module cover 28, fixed to the movable contact support portion 222 and capable of operating the movable contact support portion 222 in the perspective direction, and the movable
  • the coil spring 36 that urges the contact support portion 222 in a direction away from the base portion 14, the movable contact support portion 222, and the base.
  • One of the portions 14 is provided so as to protrude from the movable contact support portion 222 in this example, and the through hole 14a provided in the other of the movable contact support portion 222 and the base portion 14 (the base portion 14 in this example).
  • the lance (hook part) 122 to be inserted, the movable contact support part 222 and the base part 14 are provided on the other (the base part 14 in this example) and elastically applied to the lance 122 inserted into the through hole 14a.
  • the said buffer sheet (buffer material) 34 is provided in the contact range at the time of engagement with the torsion spring 30 among the surfaces of the lance 122 at least.
  • the horn switch switch 220 has the same effect as described above. That is, as described above, the lance 122 provided in the movable contact support portion 222 is inserted into the through hole 14 a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12. At this time, the movable contact support portion 222 is biased away from the base portion 14 by the coil spring 36, but the torsion spring 30 is elastically engaged with the lance 122 inserted in the through hole 14a. ing. Accordingly, the lance 122 is prevented from being detached from the through hole 14a, and the movable contact support portion 222 is held elastically displaceable with respect to the base portion 14 by the biasing force of the coil spring 36.
  • the horn switch device 220 may be displaced along the urging direction (vertical direction in FIG. 9) of the coil spring 36 when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like. is there.
  • the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 may be slidably contacted to generate abnormal noise. Therefore, as described above, by providing the buffer sheet 34 at least in the contact area with the torsion spring 30 on the surface of the lance 122, the sliding contact state can be relaxed and the generation of abnormal noise can be prevented.

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[Problem] To limit the generation of the strange noises that accompany sliding contact between the hook sections and the torsion springs. [Solution] The airbag device is provided with a substantially case-shaped retainer (22), lances (122) that protrude from the outside surface of the bottom wall of the retainer (22), and torsion springs (30) provided in the base section (14) of the steering wheel (12) as holders to hold the retainer (22) and in which the distance between the opposing ends can be changed by spring energization. The retainer (22) is held in the base section (14) so as to be movable in the axial direction of the hooks when the lances (122) are hooked by engagement with the torsion springs (30), and a shock absorbing sheet (34) is provided on the surface of the lances (122) above the area of contact with the torsion spring (30).

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エアバッグ装置及びホーンスイッチ装置Air bag device and horn switch device
 本発明は、ステアリングホイールに設けられるエアバッグ装置及びホーンスイッチ装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an airbag device and a horn switch device provided in a steering wheel.
 ステアリングホイールに変位可能に設けられるエアバッグ装置が知られている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。このエアバッグ装置は、エアバッグ、インフレータ、及びモジュールカバーを組み付けたリテーナを備えている。リテーナの底壁外面に略矢尻形状のフック部が突出して設けられており、このフック部がステアリングホイールに係合する。これにより、抜け止め状態で、フック部軸線方向に沿ってリテーナの変位が可能となっている。 There is known an airbag device that is displaceably provided on a steering wheel (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The airbag device includes a retainer assembled with an airbag, an inflator, and a module cover. A hook portion having a substantially arrowhead shape is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall of the retainer, and this hook portion engages with the steering wheel. As a result, the retainer can be displaced along the axial direction of the hook portion in a retaining state.
 また、このエアバッグ装置は、ホーンを鳴動させるために運転者等が操作するスイッチ操作部を兼用している。常時は、フック部を取り巻くように設けられたコイルバネの付勢力によってリテーナが押し上げられている。運転者等がエアバック装置を押圧操作すると、上記付勢力に抗してリテーナが押し下げられ、ホーンスイッチ用の接点が導通してホーンが鳴動する。 In addition, this airbag device also serves as a switch operation unit operated by a driver or the like in order to sound the horn. Normally, the retainer is pushed up by the urging force of a coil spring provided so as to surround the hook portion. When the driver or the like presses the airbag device, the retainer is pushed down against the urging force, the contact for the horn switch is conducted, and the horn sounds.
特開2007-050876号JP 2007-050876 A
 上記従来技術では、上述したように、常時は、コイルバネの付勢によってリテーナが押し上げられる。しかしながら、車両走行等によって車体の振動が生じた場合に、エアバッグ装置がフック部の軸線方向に変位する場合があった。この場合、フック部とトーションバネとが摺接し異音が発生する可能性もあった。 In the conventional technique, as described above, the retainer is normally pushed up by the bias of the coil spring. However, when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like, the airbag device may be displaced in the axial direction of the hook portion. In this case, there is a possibility that the hook portion and the torsion spring are brought into sliding contact and abnormal noise is generated.
 本発明の目的は、フック部とトーションバネとの摺接に伴う異音の発生を抑制できるエアバッグ装置及びホーンスイッチ装置を提供することを目的とする。 An object of the present invention is to provide an airbag device and a horn switch device that can suppress the generation of abnormal noise accompanying sliding contact between a hook portion and a torsion spring.
 上記目的を達成するために、本願第1発明は、ステアリングホイールに設けられるエアバッグ装置であって、前記ステアリングホイールの保持部に設けられ、開放側にエアバッグを収納するリテーナと、前記リテーナの前記開放側に収納された前記エアバッグを覆うカバーと、前記リテーナを、前記保持部から離反する方向へ付勢するコイルバネと、前記リテーナ及び前記保持部のうち一方から突出して設けられ、前記リテーナ及び前記保持部のうち他方に設けられた貫通孔に挿入されるフック部と、前記リテーナ及び前記保持部のうち前記他方に設けられ、前記貫通孔に挿入された前記フック部に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部の前記貫通孔からの離脱を防止するためのトーションバネと、を有し、前記フック部の表面のうち、少なくとも前記トーションバネとの係合時における接触範囲に緩衝材を設けたことを特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above object, the first invention of the present application is an airbag device provided in a steering wheel, a retainer that is provided in a holding portion of the steering wheel and that stores an airbag on an open side, A cover that covers the airbag housed on the open side; a coil spring that urges the retainer in a direction away from the holding portion; and a protrusion that protrudes from one of the retainer and the holding portion. And a hook part inserted into a through hole provided in the other of the holding parts, and a hook part provided in the other of the retainer and the holding part and elastically engaged with the hook part inserted into the through hole. And a torsion spring for preventing the hook portion from detaching from the through hole, and less than the surface of the hook portion. Also characterized in that a cushioning material contact area at the time of engagement with the torsion spring.
 本願第1発明のエアバッグ装置は、ステアリングホイールの保持部に設けられる。また、エアバッグ装置は、エアバッグを収納するリテーナを備えている。そして、リテーナ及び保持部の一方に設けたフック部が、他方に設けた貫通孔に挿入される。このとき、コイルバネによって、リテーナは保持部から離反する方向に付勢されているが、上記のように貫通孔に挿入された状態のフック部に対しトーションバネが弾性的に係合している。これにより、貫通孔からのフック部の離脱が防止されるとともに、コイルバネの上記付勢力によって、リテーナは保持部に対し弾性的に変位可能に保持される。 The airbag device of the first invention of the present application is provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel. Moreover, the airbag apparatus is provided with the retainer which accommodates an airbag. And the hook part provided in one of the retainer and the holding part is inserted into the through hole provided in the other. At this time, the retainer is urged away from the holding portion by the coil spring, but the torsion spring is elastically engaged with the hook portion inserted into the through hole as described above. Accordingly, the hook portion is prevented from being detached from the through hole, and the retainer is elastically displaced with respect to the holding portion by the urging force of the coil spring.
 このような弾性的な保持状態では、車両走行等によって車体の振動が生じた場合に、エアバッグ装置が上記コイルバネの付勢方向に沿って変位する場合がある。この場合、フック部とトーションバネとが摺接して異音が発生する。そこで、本願第1発明においては、フック部の表面のうち、少なくともトーションバネとの接触範囲に緩衝材を設ける。これにより、上記摺接状態を緩和し、異音発生を防止することができる。 In such an elastic holding state, the airbag device may be displaced along the biasing direction of the coil spring when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like. In this case, the hook portion and the torsion spring are in sliding contact with each other, and abnormal noise is generated. Therefore, in the first invention of the present application, a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook portion. Thereby, the said sliding contact state can be relieve | moderated and abnormal noise generation | occurrence | production can be prevented.
 第2発明は、上記第1発明において、前記フック部は、前記リテーナのうち前記開放側と反対側の壁面から突出して設けられ、前記保持部に設けられた貫通孔に挿入され、前記トーションバネは、前記保持部に設けられ、前記保持部の前記貫通孔に挿入された前記フック部に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部の前記貫通孔からの離脱を防止することを特徴とする。 According to a second invention, in the first invention, the hook portion is provided to protrude from a wall surface on the opposite side of the open side of the retainer, and is inserted into a through hole provided in the holding portion, and the torsion spring Is provided in the holding portion and elastically engages with the hook portion inserted into the through hole of the holding portion to prevent the hook portion from being detached from the through hole. .
 これにより、リテーナに設けたフック部が、ステアリングホイールの保持部に設けた貫通孔に挿入された後、保持部に設けたトーションバネで係合され、弾性的に変位可能に保持された構造において、フック部とトーションバネとの摺接による異音発生を防止することができる。 As a result, the hook portion provided in the retainer is inserted into the through hole provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel, and then engaged with the torsion spring provided in the holding portion, and is held elastically displaceably. The generation of abnormal noise due to the sliding contact between the hook portion and the torsion spring can be prevented.
 第3発明は、上記第1又は第2発明において、前記フック部は、突出する先端側に設けられた傾斜形状の頭部と、前記頭部の基端側に位置し、前記トーションバネと係合する係合部と、を備え、前記緩衝材は、前記頭部と、前記係合部とに、設けられていることを特徴とする。 According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the hook portion is located on the inclined head portion provided on the protruding front end side, and is located on the proximal end side of the head portion, and is associated with the torsion spring. And the engaging member is provided on the head portion and the engaging portion.
 緩衝材を、フック部の係合部に設けることにより、フック部とトーションバネとが摺接する部位からの異音発生を確実に防止することができる。 By providing the cushioning material at the engaging portion of the hook portion, it is possible to reliably prevent the generation of abnormal noise from the portion where the hook portion and the torsion spring are in sliding contact.
 また、上記のように、本願第3発明では、先端側に傾斜形状の頭部を備えると共に基端側に係合部を備えたフック部が貫通孔に挿入された後、上記フック部の係合部にトーションバネが係合することで、リテーナがステアリングホイールに保持される。このような構造の場合、製造組み立て時には、傾斜形状の上記頭部がトーションバネの弾性力に抗してトーションバネを押し広げながら貫通孔に挿入されていき、頭部が貫通孔を十分に貫通した後に、上記押し広げられたトーションバネが上記押し広げ方向と反対方向に復元されることで、上記頭部より基端側に位置する係合部での係合を行う。 As described above, in the third invention of the present application, after the hook portion having the inclined head portion on the distal end side and the engaging portion on the proximal end side is inserted into the through hole, the hook portion is engaged. The retainer is held by the steering wheel by engaging the torsion spring with the joint. In such a structure, at the time of manufacturing and assembling, the inclined head is inserted into the through hole while spreading the torsion spring against the elastic force of the torsion spring, and the head sufficiently penetrates the through hole. After that, the expanded torsion spring is restored in the direction opposite to the expanded direction, and the engagement is performed at the engagement portion located on the proximal side from the head.
 したがって、前述のようなフック部の係合部とトーションバネとの摺接に加え、組み立て時において上記頭部と上記トーションバネとの摺接も発生する。本願第3発明ではこれに対応し、上記係合部のみならず上記頭部にも緩衝材を設ける。これにより、上記組み立て時におけるフック部とトーションバネとの摺接も緩和することができる。 Therefore, in addition to the sliding contact between the engaging portion of the hook portion and the torsion spring as described above, the sliding contact between the head and the torsion spring also occurs during assembly. In the third invention of the present application, in response to this, a cushioning material is provided not only on the engaging portion but also on the head portion. Thereby, the sliding contact between the hook portion and the torsion spring at the time of assembling can be eased.
 第4発明は、上記第3発明において、前記頭部に設けられる緩衝材と、前記係合部に設けられる緩衝材とを、一体的に設けたことを特徴とする。 The fourth invention is characterized in that, in the third invention, the cushioning material provided on the head and the cushioning material provided on the engaging portion are provided integrally.
 前述のように、フック部の上記頭部に緩衝材を設けることで、組み立てを行う際における頭部とトーションバネとの摺接を緩和することができる。但し、トーションバネによる接触押圧力が強い場合に、頭部に設けた緩衝材が例えば部分的に剥がれる可能性がある。そこで、本願第4発明においては、頭部での摺接防止用の緩衝材と係合部での摺接防止用の緩衝材とを一体的に設ける。これにより、それら2つの緩衝材を別々に設ける場合に比べ、上記の剥がれを起こりにくくすることができる。 As described above, by providing a cushioning material on the head portion of the hook portion, sliding contact between the head portion and the torsion spring during assembly can be eased. However, when the contact pressing force by the torsion spring is strong, the cushioning material provided on the head may be partially peeled off, for example. Therefore, in the fourth invention of the present application, a cushioning material for preventing sliding contact at the head and a cushioning material for preventing sliding contact at the engaging portion are integrally provided. Thereby, compared with the case where these two buffer materials are provided separately, said peeling can be made hard to occur.
 第5発明は、上記第4発明において、前記頭部の表面に溝が形成されており、
 前記頭部に設けられる緩衝材は、前記溝の内部に設けられていることを特徴とする。
A fifth invention is the above-mentioned fourth invention, wherein a groove is formed on the surface of the head,
The shock-absorbing material provided on the head is provided inside the groove.
 これにより、頭部での摺接防止用の緩衝材がトーションバネから受ける押圧力を低減することができるので、前述の剥がれをさらに起こりにくくすることができる。 Thereby, the pressing force received from the torsion spring by the cushioning material for preventing sliding contact at the head can be reduced, so that the above-described peeling can be further prevented.
 上記目的を達成するために、本願第6発明は、ステアリングホイールに設けられるホーンスイッチ装置であって、前記ステアリングホイールの保持部に設けられる固定接点と、前記保持部に対して遠近可能に設けられる可動接点支持部と、前記可動接点支持部に、前記固定接点に対向するように設けられた可動接点と、前記可動接点支持部を前記遠近方向に操作可能なカバーと、前記可動接点支持部を、前記保持部から離反する方向へ付勢するコイルバネと、前記可動接点支持部及び前記保持部のうち一方から突出して設けられ、前記可動接点支持部及び前記保持部のうち他方に設けられた貫通孔に挿入されるフック部と、前記可動接点支持部及び前記保持部のうち前記他方に設けられ、前記貫通孔に挿入された前記フック部に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部の前記貫通孔からの離脱を防止するためのトーションバネと、を有し、前記フック部の表面のうち、少なくとも前記トーションバネとの係合時における接触範囲に緩衝材を設けたことを特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above object, a sixth invention of the present application is a horn switch device provided in a steering wheel, and is provided so as to be close to the fixed contact provided in a holding portion of the steering wheel and the holding portion. A movable contact support portion; a movable contact provided on the movable contact support portion so as to face the fixed contact; a cover capable of operating the movable contact support portion in the perspective direction; and the movable contact support portion. A coil spring urging in a direction away from the holding portion, and a protruding portion provided from one of the movable contact support portion and the holding portion, and a penetration provided in the other of the movable contact support portion and the holding portion. A hook portion inserted into the hole, and provided on the other of the movable contact support portion and the holding portion, and elastically engaged with the hook portion inserted into the through hole. A torsion spring for preventing the hook part from being detached from the through hole, and a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range at the time of engagement with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook part. It is provided.
 本願第6発明のホーンスイッチ装置は、ステアリングホイールの保持部に設けられる。また、ホーンスイッチ装置は、可動接点が設けられる可動接点支持部を備えている。そして、可動接点支持部及び保持部の一方に設けたフック部が、他方に設けた貫通孔に挿入される。このとき、コイルバネによって、可動接点支持部は保持部から離反する方向に付勢されているが、上記のように貫通孔に挿入された状態のフック部に対しトーションバネが弾性的に係合している。これにより、貫通孔からのフック部の離脱が防止されるとともに、コイルバネの上記付勢力によって、可動接点支持部は保持部に対し弾性的に変位可能に保持される。 The horn switch device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is provided in the holding portion of the steering wheel. Further, the horn switch device includes a movable contact support portion provided with a movable contact. And the hook part provided in one of the movable contact support part and the holding part is inserted into the through hole provided in the other. At this time, the movable contact support portion is urged away from the holding portion by the coil spring, but the torsion spring is elastically engaged with the hook portion inserted into the through hole as described above. ing. Accordingly, the hook portion is prevented from being detached from the through hole, and the movable contact support portion is held elastically displaceable with respect to the holding portion by the biasing force of the coil spring.
 このような弾性的な保持状態では、車両走行等によって車体の振動が生じた場合に、ホーンスイッチ装置が上記コイルバネの付勢方向に沿って変位する場合がある。この場合、フック部とトーションバネとが摺接して異音が発生する。そこで、本願第6発明においては、フック部の表面のうち、少なくともトーションバネとの接触範囲に緩衝材を設ける。これにより、上記摺接状態を緩和し、異音発生を防止することができる。 In such an elastic holding state, the horn switch device may be displaced along the biasing direction of the coil spring when the vehicle body is vibrated due to vehicle running or the like. In this case, the hook portion and the torsion spring are in sliding contact with each other, and abnormal noise is generated. Therefore, in the sixth invention of the present application, a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range with the torsion spring on the surface of the hook portion. Thereby, the said sliding contact state can be relieve | moderated and abnormal noise generation | occurrence | production can be prevented.
 本発明によれば、フック部とトーションバネとの摺接に伴う異音の発生を抑制することができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise associated with the sliding contact between the hook portion and the torsion spring.
本発明の一実施の形態のエアバッグ装置が適用されるステアリングホイールの要部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the principal part of the steering wheel to which the airbag apparatus of one embodiment of this invention is applied. ステアリングホイールの要部の平面図である。It is a top view of the principal part of a steering wheel. ステアリングホイールの裏側からの要部の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of the principal part from the back side of a steering wheel. エアバッグ装置の裏側からの斜視図である。It is a perspective view from the back side of an airbag apparatus. 本発明の一実施の形態に適用されるフック部を示し、(A)は溝加工前のフック部の斜視図、(B)は溝加工状態のフック部の斜視図、(C)は緩衝シート張り付け状態のフック部の斜視図である。The hook part applied to one embodiment of the present invention is shown, (A) is a perspective view of a hook part before grooving, (B) is a perspective view of a hook part in a grooving state, (C) is a buffer sheet It is a perspective view of the hook part of the pasting state. 本発明の一実施の形態に適用されるフック部を示し、緩衝シート張り付け状態のフック部の側面図である。It is a side view of the hook part which shows the hook part applied to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a buffer sheet pasting state. 本発明の一実施の形態に係る要部構造を示し、(A)はフック部係合前の要部の断面図、(B)はフック部係合状態の要部の断面図である。The principal part structure which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is sectional drawing of the principal part before hook part engagement, (B) is sectional drawing of the principal part of a hook part engagement state. 本発明の一実施の形態に係るフック部係合状態の要部の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the principal part of the hook part engagement state which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. 本発明の一実施の形態のホーンスイッチ装置が適用されるステアリングホイールの要部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the principal part of the steering wheel to which the horn switch apparatus of one embodiment of this invention is applied.
 次に、本発明の一実施形態に係るエアバッグ装置を図面を参照しつつ説明する。 Next, an airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
 図1は本実施の形態に係るエアバッグ装置の要部の断面図、図2は本実施の形態に係るステアリングホイールの要部の平面図、図3は本実施の形態に係るステアリングホイールの裏側からの要部の分解斜視図、図4は本実施の形態に係るエアバッグ装置の裏側からの要部の斜視図、図5は本実施の形態に適用されるフック部を示し、図5(A)は溝加工前のフック部の斜視図、図5(B)は溝加工状態のフック部の斜視図、図5(C)は緩衝シート張り付け状態のフック部の斜視図、図6は本一実施の形態に適用されるフック部を示し、緩衝シート張り付け状態のフック部の側面図である。 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of an airbag device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the main part of a steering wheel according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a back side of the steering wheel according to the present embodiment. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main part from FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main part from the back side of the airbag device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 shows a hook part applied to the present embodiment, and FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the hook portion before groove processing, FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the hook portion in the groove processing state, FIG. 5C is a perspective view of the hook portion with the buffer sheet attached, and FIG. It is a side view of the hook part which shows the hook part applied to one Embodiment, and a buffer sheet affixed state.
 なお、以下の説明においては、上下・左右方向とは、特に指定しない限り、車両直進時の前進時を基準とした、車体の上下左右と一致した方向を示す。 In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the vertical and horizontal directions indicate directions that coincide with the vertical and horizontal directions of the vehicle body, based on the time when the vehicle is moving straight ahead.
 図1において、公知の金属フレーム構造からなるステアリングホイール12にベース部14(保持部)が備えられており、このベース部14にエアバッグ装置20が保持されている。 In FIG. 1, a steering wheel 12 having a known metal frame structure is provided with a base portion 14 (holding portion), and an airbag device 20 is held on the base portion 14.
 ステアリングホイール12は、図2及び図3に示すように、車体直進操作状態においてベース部14から左右及び下方に向ってそれぞれスポーク部14L,14R,14Dが延出している。そして、各スポーク部14L,14R,14Dの先端に外周のホイールリム16が設けられている。なお、ホイールリム16はカバー18に覆われている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the steering wheel 12 has spoke portions 14L, 14R, and 14D extending from the base portion 14 to the left and right and downward, respectively, when the vehicle body is in a straight traveling operation state. And the wheel rim 16 of the outer periphery is provided in the front-end | tip of each spoke part 14L, 14R, 14D. The wheel rim 16 is covered with a cover 18.
 一方、ベース部14には、複数(本実施の形態では三ヵ所)の貫通孔14aが形成されている。また、ベース部14の上面側には、線材を略U字状に屈曲させて対向する二本の線材が接近・離反可能となるようにバネ性を付与されたトーションバネ30が配置されている。このトーションバネ30は、ベース部14に固定された押さえ片32とベース部14との協働によって、バネとしての弾力性(対向する二本の線材の接近・離反)を許容するように保持されている。また、押さえ片32には、貫通孔14aに対応する位置に貫通孔32aが形成されている。この際、貫通孔14a及び貫通孔32aの中に、トーションバネ30の二本の線材のうちの一方が露出している(図2参照)。なお、本実施の形態においては、ベース部14には貫通孔14aとは別に、複数(本実施の形態では二ヵ所)のガイド穴14bが形成されている。また、押さえ片32はベース部14と一体に形成しても良いし、別体でベース部14に固定しても良い。 On the other hand, the base portion 14 is formed with a plurality of (three in this embodiment) through holes 14a. Further, on the upper surface side of the base portion 14, a torsion spring 30 provided with a spring property is arranged so that two opposing wires can be approached and separated by bending the wire in a substantially U shape. . The torsion spring 30 is held so as to allow elasticity (approach and separation of two opposing wires) as a spring by the cooperation of the pressing piece 32 fixed to the base portion 14 and the base portion 14. ing. The holding piece 32 has a through hole 32a at a position corresponding to the through hole 14a. At this time, one of the two wires of the torsion spring 30 is exposed in the through hole 14a and the through hole 32a (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) guide holes 14b are formed in the base portion 14 in addition to the through holes 14a. Further, the pressing piece 32 may be formed integrally with the base portion 14 or may be fixed to the base portion 14 separately.
 エアバッグ装置20は、一方側(図1中上側)が開放した略筐体形状のリテーナ22と、リテーナ22の内部に上記開放側から折り畳み状態で収納されたエアバッグ24と、エアバッグ24を膨張させるための圧力ガスを供給するインフレータ26と、エアバッグ24を覆うようにリテーナ22に装着された合成樹脂製のモジュールカバー28(カバー)等を備えている。なお、モジュールカバー28は、リテーナ22の上記一方側である上記開放側の端部を覆うように(言い換えればエアバッグ24を覆うように)リテーナ22に固定されている。そして、エアバッグ24が膨張展開する際には、エアバッグ24の膨張力によってモジュールカバー28が開裂することで上記膨出を許容するように構成されている。 The airbag device 20 includes a substantially casing-shaped retainer 22 that is open on one side (upper side in FIG. 1), an airbag 24 that is housed in the retainer 22 in a folded state from the opened side, and an airbag 24. An inflator 26 that supplies pressure gas for inflating, and a synthetic resin module cover 28 (cover) mounted on the retainer 22 so as to cover the airbag 24 are provided. The module cover 28 is fixed to the retainer 22 so as to cover the end of the open side that is the one side of the retainer 22 (in other words, so as to cover the airbag 24). When the airbag 24 is inflated and deployed, the module cover 28 is cleaved by the inflating force of the airbag 24 so as to allow the inflation.
 リテーナ22は、図4に示すように、ベース部14の上記一方側に対面配置された(言い換えればリテーナ22全体における上記一方側と反対側である図1中下方側に配置された)底壁22aと、底壁22aの周縁部から上記一方側へ立設された周壁22bと、底壁22aの外面(底面)から突出された複数(ガイド穴14bと同数)のガイド軸22cと、底壁22aの外面(底面)から後方側へ突出された複数(貫通孔14aと同数)のランス122(フック部)と、を備えている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the retainer 22 is disposed so as to face the one side of the base portion 14 (in other words, disposed on the lower side in FIG. 1 opposite to the one side in the entire retainer 22). 22a, a peripheral wall 22b erected from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 22a to the one side, a plurality of (as many as the guide holes 14b) guide shafts 22c protruding from the outer surface (bottom surface) of the bottom wall 22a, and the bottom wall A plurality of lances 122 (the same number as the through holes 14a) protruding rearward from the outer surface (bottom surface) of 22a.
 ガイド軸22cは、底壁22aの左右の側縁部の上下方向中間付近にそれぞれ設けられている。また、ガイド軸22cは、ガイド孔14bと係合し、リテーナ22言い換えればエアバッグ装置20の、ベース部14に対する接近及び離反方向への移動変位方向を規定する。なお、ランス122によってフック部の軸線方向に沿う移動変位を十分に規定することができる場合には、ガイド軸22cは適宜省略しても良い。 The guide shaft 22c is provided in the vicinity of the middle in the vertical direction of the left and right side edges of the bottom wall 22a. Further, the guide shaft 22c engages with the guide hole 14b, and defines the movement displacement direction of the retainer 22, in other words, the approach and separation directions of the airbag device 20 with respect to the base portion 14. In addition, when the movement displacement along the axial direction of a hook part can fully be prescribed | regulated by the lance 122, you may abbreviate | omit the guide shaft 22c suitably.
 ランス122は、底壁22aの上部の左右のコーナー部付近及び下部の左右方向中間付近の三ヵ所にそれぞれ設けられている。また、ランス122は、突出する先端側に設けられた傾斜形状の頭部122aと、頭部122aの基端側(底壁22a側)に位置し、トーションバネ30と係合するための係合部122bと、係合部122bよりさらに基端側に位置する支持部222cと、を備えている。頭部122aは、リテーナ22の進退方向(底壁22aの法線方向)と交叉する方向に張り出すようにして突設されている。また、ランス122の頭部122aには、図5(A)に示す状態の頭部122aの母材に対し、図5(B)に示すように溝123を形成した後、さらに、図5(C)に示すように、例えば不織布(又は軟質樹脂)等からなる弾性を備えた緩衝シート34(緩衝材)が設けられている(図6も参照)。このとき、溝123は、頭部122aの表面の略全幅に跨り、かつ、少なくともトーションバネ30との接触範囲の大きさ以上となるように、形成されている。また、緩衝シート34は、上記溝123の内部に設けられる第1シート部34aと、上記第1シート部34aと一体的に形成され上記係合部122bに設けられる第2シート部34bと、から構成されている(図5(C)参照)。なお、この溝123は、リテーナ22を形成する際にランス122と同時に形成しても良いし、別途後加工により切削加工しても良い。 The lances 122 are respectively provided at three locations near the left and right corners of the upper portion of the bottom wall 22a and near the middle of the lower portion in the left and right direction. In addition, the lance 122 is positioned on the base end side (bottom wall 22a side) of the head portion 122a and the inclined head portion 122a provided on the protruding front end side, and is engaged to engage with the torsion spring 30. Part 122b, and support part 222c located further to the base end side than engagement part 122b. The head 122a is projected so as to project in a direction intersecting with the advancing / retreating direction of the retainer 22 (the normal direction of the bottom wall 22a). Further, after forming a groove 123 in the head 122a of the lance 122 as shown in FIG. 5 (B) with respect to the base material of the head 122a in the state shown in FIG. As shown in C), a buffer sheet 34 (buffer material) having elasticity made of, for example, a non-woven fabric (or soft resin) is provided (see also FIG. 6). At this time, the groove 123 is formed so as to straddle substantially the entire width of the surface of the head portion 122a and to be at least the size of the contact range with the torsion spring 30. The buffer sheet 34 includes a first sheet portion 34a provided in the groove 123, and a second sheet portion 34b formed integrally with the first sheet portion 34a and provided in the engaging portion 122b. It is configured (see FIG. 5C). The groove 123 may be formed simultaneously with the lance 122 when the retainer 22 is formed, or may be cut by separate post-processing.
 一方、ランス122を取り巻くようにして、リテーナ22をベース部14から離反する方向へ付勢するコイルバネ36が設けられている。コイルバネ36は、常時はリテーナ22を押し上げており、警笛ホーンを鳴動させるためのエアバッグ装置20の押圧操作時(以下、「ホーン操作」と称する)にはその付勢に抗してエアバッグ装置20を変位させ、これによりリテーナ22側のホーンスイッチ接点42(可動接点;図1参照)とステアリングホイール12側のホーンスイッチ接点40(固定接点;図1参照)とが接触して導通(ON)し、警笛ホーンが鳴動する。 On the other hand, a coil spring 36 is provided to urge the retainer 22 in a direction away from the base portion 14 so as to surround the lance 122. The coil spring 36 normally pushes up the retainer 22, and the airbag device 20 resists the bias when the airbag device 20 is pressed to sound the horn horn (hereinafter referred to as “horn operation”). Accordingly, the horn switch contact 42 on the retainer 22 side (movable contact; see FIG. 1) and the horn switch contact 40 on the steering wheel 12 side (fixed contact; see FIG. 1) are brought into contact with each other to turn on (ON). Then, the horn horn sounds.
 次に、上記構成において、エアバッグ装置20をステアリングホイール12へ取り付ける際の手順について、図7、図8等により説明する。図7は本実施の形態を示し、図7(A)はフック部係合前の要部の断面図、図7(B)はフック部係合状態の要部の断面図、図8は本実施の形態を示し、フック部係合状態の要部の斜視図である。既に述べたように、ステアリングホイール12のベース部14には、各ランス122と対面する位置にランス122と係合する上記トーションバネ30が保持されている。そして、トーションバネ30は、互いに対向する二本の線材部分30a,30bの一方30aが貫通孔14a及び貫通孔32aへと露出している。これにより、図7(A)に示すように、コイルバネ36の付勢力に抗してランス122が貫通孔32a側から貫通孔14a側へと挿入されると、先細りの傾斜形状の上記頭部122aにトーションバネ30の線材部分30aが接触する。すると、頭部122aの上記傾斜形状により、上記線材部分30aがこれに対向するもう一方の線材部分30bへ向かって図7(A)中左側へ接近する。 Next, a procedure for attaching the airbag device 20 to the steering wheel 12 in the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows this embodiment, FIG. 7 (A) is a cross-sectional view of the main part before engaging the hook part, FIG. 7 (B) is a cross-sectional view of the main part in the hook part engaging state, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows embodiment and a hook part engagement state. As already described, the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12 holds the torsion spring 30 that engages the lance 122 at a position facing each lance 122. In the torsion spring 30, one of the two wire portions 30a and 30b facing each other is exposed to the through hole 14a and the through hole 32a. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the lance 122 is inserted from the through hole 32a side to the through hole 14a side against the biasing force of the coil spring 36, the above-mentioned head 122a having a tapered shape is tapered. The wire portion 30a of the torsion spring 30 comes into contact. Then, due to the inclined shape of the head portion 122a, the wire portion 30a approaches the left side in FIG. 7A toward the other wire portion 30b opposite to the wire portion 30a.
 その後、さらなるランス122の押し込みにより、図7(B)に示すように、頭部122aがトーションバネ30の位置を通過すると、上記線材部分30aが上記とは逆の図7(B)中の右側へと復帰し、上記係合部30に係合する。これにより、リテーナ22(言い換えればエアバッグ装置20)は、抜け止めされた状態でベース部14に保持される(図8も参照)。そして、この抜け止めされた状態において、エアバッグ装置20は、ランス122の軸線方向(突出方向;図7(A)(B)中の上下方向)に沿って変位可能であり、常時はコイルバネ36の付勢によって押し上げられた状態を維持される。 Thereafter, when the head 122a passes the position of the torsion spring 30 by further pushing the lance 122 as shown in FIG. 7B, the wire portion 30a is on the right side in FIG. 7B opposite to the above. It returns to and engages with the engaging portion 30. Thereby, the retainer 22 (in other words, the airbag apparatus 20) is held by the base part 14 in a state of being prevented from being detached (see also FIG. 8). In this state in which the airbag device 20 is prevented from being detached, the airbag device 20 can be displaced along the axial direction of the lance 122 (protruding direction; vertical direction in FIGS. 7A and 7B), and is normally coil spring 36. The state of being pushed up by the energizing of is maintained.
 次に、上記のように構成した本実施形態のエアバッグ装置20の作用効果について説明する。上記のように、本実施形態では、エアバッグ24を収納するリテーナ22に設けたランス122が、ステアリングホイール12のベース部14に設けた貫通孔14aに挿入される。このとき、コイルバネ36によって、リテーナ22はベース部14から離反する方向に付勢されるが、貫通孔14aに挿入された状態のランス122に対しトーションバネ30が弾性的に係合している。これにより、貫通孔14aからのランス122の離脱が防止されるとともに、コイルバネ36の上記付勢力によって、リテーナ122はベース部14に対し弾性的に変位可能に保持される。 Next, the function and effect of the airbag device 20 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the lance 122 provided in the retainer 22 that houses the airbag 24 is inserted into the through hole 14 a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12. At this time, the retainer 22 is urged away from the base portion 14 by the coil spring 36, but the torsion spring 30 is elastically engaged with the lance 122 inserted into the through hole 14a. Accordingly, the lance 122 is prevented from being detached from the through hole 14a, and the retainer 122 is held elastically displaceable with respect to the base portion 14 by the urging force of the coil spring 36.
 ところがこのような弾性的な保持状態では、車両走行等によって車体の振動が生じた場合に、エアバッグ装置20が上記コイルバネ36の付勢方向(図7(A)(B)中上下方向)に沿って変位する場合がある。この場合、ランス122とトーションバネ30とが摺接して異音が発生する場合がある。本実施形態においては、前述したように、ランス122の表面のうち、少なくともトーションバネ30との接触範囲に上記緩衝シート34を設けることにより、上記摺接状態を緩和し、異音発生を防止することができる。 However, in such an elastic holding state, when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like, the airbag device 20 moves in the urging direction of the coil spring 36 (vertical direction in FIGS. 7A and 7B). May be displaced along. In this case, the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 may be slidably contacted to generate abnormal noise. In the present embodiment, as described above, by providing the buffer sheet 34 at least in the contact area with the torsion spring 30 on the surface of the lance 122, the sliding contact state is alleviated and abnormal noise generation is prevented. be able to.
 また、本実施形態では特に、緩衝シート34を、ランス122の上記係合部122bに設けることにより、ランス122とトーションバネ30とが摺接する部位からの異音発生を確実に防止することができる。 In the present embodiment, in particular, by providing the buffer sheet 34 in the engagement portion 122b of the lance 122, it is possible to reliably prevent the generation of abnormal noise from the portion where the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 are in sliding contact. .
 また、上記のように、本実施形態のエアバッグ装置20では、上述したように、先端側に傾斜形状の頭部122aを備えると共にその基端側に係合部122bを備えたランス122が貫通孔14aに挿入された後、上記係合部122bにトーションバネ30が係合することで、リテーナ122がステアリングホイール12に保持される。そして、製造組み立て時には、傾斜形状の上記頭部122aがトーションバネ30の弾性力に抗してトーションバネ30を押し広げながら貫通孔14aに挿入されていき、頭部122aが貫通孔14aを十分に貫通した後に、上記押し広げられたトーションバネ30が上記押し広げ方向と反対方向に復元されることで、上記係合部122bでの係合を行う。このとき、前述のようなランス122の係合部122bとトーションバネ30との摺接に加え、組み立て時において上記頭部122aと上記トーションバネ30との摺接も発生する。本実施形態ではこれに対応し、緩衝シート34を上記係合部122bのみならず上記頭部122aにも配設している。これにより、上記組み立て時におけるランス122とトーションバネ30との摺接も緩和することができる。 As described above, in the airbag device 20 of the present embodiment, as described above, the lance 122 having the inclined head portion 122a on the distal end side and the engaging portion 122b on the proximal end side passes therethrough. After being inserted into the hole 14a, the retainer 122 is held on the steering wheel 12 by the torsion spring 30 engaging with the engaging portion 122b. At the time of manufacturing and assembling, the inclined head portion 122a is inserted into the through hole 14a while expanding the torsion spring 30 against the elastic force of the torsion spring 30, and the head portion 122a sufficiently extends the through hole 14a. After penetrating, the torsion spring 30 that has been spread out is restored in a direction opposite to the direction in which it is spread out, so that the engagement portion 122b is engaged. At this time, in addition to the sliding contact between the engaging portion 122b of the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 as described above, the sliding contact between the head 122a and the torsion spring 30 also occurs during assembly. In the present embodiment, in response to this, the buffer sheet 34 is disposed not only on the engaging portion 122b but also on the head portion 122a. Thereby, the sliding contact between the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 during the assembly can be eased.
 但し、頭部122aに緩衝シート34を設けるとき、例えばトーションバネ30による接触押圧力が強い場合には、そのままでは、頭部122aに設けた上記緩衝シート34が例えば部分的に剥がれる可能性がある。そこで、本実施形態では、頭部122aでの摺接防止用の第1シート部34aと、係合部122bでの摺接防止用の第2シート部34bとが一体になった、上記緩衝シート34を設ける。これにより、それら2つのシート部を別々に設ける場合に比べ、上記の剥がれを起こりにくくすることができる。 However, when the buffer sheet 34 is provided on the head 122a, for example, when the contact pressing force by the torsion spring 30 is strong, the buffer sheet 34 provided on the head 122a may be partially peeled off as it is. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the cushion sheet, in which the first sheet portion 34a for preventing sliding contact at the head portion 122a and the second sheet portion 34b for preventing sliding contact at the engaging portion 122b are integrated. 34 is provided. Thereby, compared with the case where these two sheet | seat parts are provided separately, said peeling can be made hard to occur.
 また、本実施形態では特に、頭部122aに設けられる第1シート部34aは、頭部122aに形成された溝123の内部に設けられる。これにより、頭部122aでの摺接防止用の緩衝シート34(第1シート部34a)がトーションバネ30から受ける押圧力を低減することができるので、前述の剥がれをさらに起こりにくくすることができる。 In the present embodiment, in particular, the first sheet portion 34a provided in the head portion 122a is provided in the groove 123 formed in the head portion 122a. Thereby, since the pressing force received from the torsion spring 30 by the buffer sheet 34 (first sheet portion 34a) for preventing sliding contact with the head 122a can be reduced, the above-described peeling can be further prevented. .
 なお、以上においては、リテーナ22に設けたランス122が、ステアリングホイール12のベース部14に設けられた貫通孔14aに挿入されて係合する構造を例にとって説明したが、これに限られない。すなわち、上記ランス22と同様のランスがステアリングホイール12側に設けられ、このランスが、リテーナ22側に設けられた上記貫通孔14aと同様の貫通孔に挿入されて係合する構造に対し、本発明を適用してもよい。この場合、トーションバネはリテーナ22側に設けられる。そして、この場合も、上記同様の効果を得る。 In the above description, the structure in which the lance 122 provided in the retainer 22 is inserted into and engaged with the through hole 14a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12 is described as an example. That is, a lance similar to the lance 22 is provided on the steering wheel 12 side, and this lance is inserted into and engaged with a through hole similar to the through hole 14a provided on the retainer 22 side. The invention may be applied. In this case, the torsion spring is provided on the retainer 22 side. In this case, the same effect as described above is obtained.
 また、以上においては、本発明を、ステアリングホイール12に設けられたエアバッグ装置20の構造に適用した場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られない。すなわち、エアバッグを備えない、ホーンスイッチ装置に適用してもよい。 In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to the structure of the airbag device 20 provided in the steering wheel 12 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the present invention may be applied to a horn switch device that does not include an airbag.
 図9は、本発明のホーンスイッチ装置の一実施形態を表す要部断面図であり、上記図1に相当する図である。図1等と同等の部材には同一の符号を付し、適宜説明を省略する。図9に示すように、本実施形態のホーンスイッチ装置220は、ステアリングホイール12の上記ベース部(保持部)14に設けられる上記ホーンスイッチ接点(固定接点)40と、ベース部14に対して図示上下方向に遠近可能に設けられ、上記リテーナ22と同等の構造である可動接点支持部222と、可動接点支持部222に、上記ホーンスイッチ接点40に対向するように設けられたホーンスイッチ接点(可動接点)42と、上記モジュールカバー28と同等の構造に構成され、可動接点支持部222に固定されて当該可動接点支持部222を上記遠近方向に操作可能なパッド部材(カバー)228と、上記可動接点支持部222を、ベース部14から離反する方向へ付勢する上記コイルバネ36と、可動接点支持部222及びベース部14のうち一方(この例では可動接点支持部222)から突出して設けられ、可動接点支持部222及びベース部14のうち他方(この例ではベース部14)に設けられた上記貫通孔14aに挿入される上記ランス(フック部)122と、上記可動接点支持部222及びベース部14のうち他方(この例ではベース部14)に設けられ、貫通孔14aに挿入されたランス122に弾性的に係合して、ランス122の貫通孔14aからの離脱を防止するための上記トーションバネ30と、を有している。そして、前述の図4等に示した構造と同様に、ランス122の表面のうち、少なくともトーションバネ30との係合時における接触範囲に上記緩衝シート(緩衝材)34が設けられている。 FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing an embodiment of the horn switch device of the present invention, and corresponds to FIG. Components equivalent to those in FIG. 1 and the like are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. As shown in FIG. 9, the horn switch device 220 of this embodiment is illustrated with respect to the horn switch contact (fixed contact) 40 provided on the base portion (holding portion) 14 of the steering wheel 12 and the base portion 14. A movable contact support 222 having a structure equivalent to that of the retainer 22, and a horn switch contact (movable) provided on the movable contact support 222 so as to face the horn switch contact 40. Contact) 42, a pad member (cover) 228 configured to be equivalent to the module cover 28, fixed to the movable contact support portion 222 and capable of operating the movable contact support portion 222 in the perspective direction, and the movable The coil spring 36 that urges the contact support portion 222 in a direction away from the base portion 14, the movable contact support portion 222, and the base. One of the portions 14 is provided so as to protrude from the movable contact support portion 222 in this example, and the through hole 14a provided in the other of the movable contact support portion 222 and the base portion 14 (the base portion 14 in this example). The lance (hook part) 122 to be inserted, the movable contact support part 222 and the base part 14 are provided on the other (the base part 14 in this example) and elastically applied to the lance 122 inserted into the through hole 14a. The torsion spring 30 for engaging and preventing the lance 122 from being detached from the through hole 14a. And the structure shown in above-mentioned FIG. 4 etc. WHEREIN: The said buffer sheet (buffer material) 34 is provided in the contact range at the time of engagement with the torsion spring 30 among the surfaces of the lance 122 at least.
 上記ホーンスイッチスイッチ220においても、前述と同様の効果を得る。すなわち、上記のように、可動接点支持部222に設けたランス122が、ステアリングホイール12のベース部14に設けた貫通孔14aに挿入される。このとき、コイルバネ36によって、可動接点支持部222はベース部14から離反する方向に付勢されるが、貫通孔14aに挿入された状態のランス122に対しトーションバネ30が弾性的に係合している。これにより、貫通孔14aからのランス122の離脱が防止されるとともに、コイルバネ36の上記付勢力によって、可動接点支持部222はベース部14に対し弾性的に変位可能に保持される。 The horn switch switch 220 has the same effect as described above. That is, as described above, the lance 122 provided in the movable contact support portion 222 is inserted into the through hole 14 a provided in the base portion 14 of the steering wheel 12. At this time, the movable contact support portion 222 is biased away from the base portion 14 by the coil spring 36, but the torsion spring 30 is elastically engaged with the lance 122 inserted in the through hole 14a. ing. Accordingly, the lance 122 is prevented from being detached from the through hole 14a, and the movable contact support portion 222 is held elastically displaceable with respect to the base portion 14 by the biasing force of the coil spring 36.
 ところがこのような弾性的な保持状態では、車両走行等によって車体の振動が生じた場合に、ホーンスイッチ装置220が上記コイルバネ36の付勢方向(図9中上下方向)に沿って変位する場合がある。この場合、ランス122とトーションバネ30とが摺接して異音が発生する場合がある。そこで、前述したように、ランス122の表面のうち、少なくともトーションバネ30との接触範囲に上記緩衝シート34を設けることにより、上記摺接状態を緩和し、異音発生を防止することができる。 However, in such an elastic holding state, the horn switch device 220 may be displaced along the urging direction (vertical direction in FIG. 9) of the coil spring 36 when vibration of the vehicle body occurs due to vehicle running or the like. is there. In this case, the lance 122 and the torsion spring 30 may be slidably contacted to generate abnormal noise. Therefore, as described above, by providing the buffer sheet 34 at least in the contact area with the torsion spring 30 on the surface of the lance 122, the sliding contact state can be relaxed and the generation of abnormal noise can be prevented.
 また、以上既に述べた以外にも、上記実施形態やその他の変形例による手法を適宜組み合わせて利用しても良い。 In addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above embodiment and other modifications may be used in appropriate combination.
 その他、一々例示はしないが、本発明は、その趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内において、種々の変更が加えられて実施されるものである。 Other than that, although not exemplified one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.
 12  ステアリングホイール
 14  ベース部(保持部)
 20  エアバッグ装置
 22  リテーナ
 28  モジュールカバー(カバー)
 30  トーションバネ
 34  緩衝シート(緩衝材)
 122 ランス(フック部)
 220 ホーンスイッチ装置
 222 固定接点支持部
 228 パッド部材(カバー)
12 Steering wheel 14 Base part (holding part)
20 Airbag Device 22 Retainer 28 Module Cover (Cover)
30 Torsion spring 34 Buffer sheet (buffer material)
122 Lance (hook part)
220 Horn switch device 222 Fixed contact support 228 Pad member (cover)

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  1.  ステアリングホイール(12)に設けられるエアバッグ装置(20)であって、
     前記ステアリングホイール(12)の保持部(14)に設けられ、開放側にエアバッグ(24)を収納するリテーナ(22)と、
     前記リテーナ(22)の前記開放側に収納された前記エアバッグ(24)を覆うカバー(28)と、
     前記リテーナを(22)、前記保持部(14)から離反する方向へ付勢するコイルバネ(36)と、
     前記リテーナ(22)及び前記保持部(14)のうち一方から突出して設けられ、前記リテーナ(22)及び前記保持部(14)のうち他方に設けられた貫通孔(14a)に挿入されるフック部(122)と、
     前記リテーナ(22)及び前記保持部(14)のうち前記他方に設けられ、前記貫通孔(14a)に挿入された前記フック部(122)に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部(122)の前記貫通孔(14a)からの離脱を防止するためのトーションバネ(30)と、
    を有し、
     前記フック部(122)の表面のうち、少なくとも前記トーションバネ(30)との係合時における接触範囲に緩衝材(34)を設けたことを特徴とするエアバッグ装置(20)。
    An airbag device (20) provided on a steering wheel (12),
    A retainer (22) which is provided in a holding part (14) of the steering wheel (12) and houses an airbag (24) on the open side;
    A cover (28) covering the airbag (24) stored on the open side of the retainer (22);
    A coil spring (36) for urging the retainer (22) in a direction away from the holding portion (14);
    A hook that protrudes from one of the retainer (22) and the holding portion (14) and is inserted into a through hole (14a) provided in the other of the retainer (22) and the holding portion (14). Part (122);
    Of the retainer (22) and the holding part (14), the hook part (122) is elastically engaged with the hook part (122) provided in the other and inserted into the through hole (14a). ) From the through hole (14a) to prevent the torsion spring (30);
    Have
    The airbag device (20), wherein a cushioning material (34) is provided at least in a contact range at the time of engagement with the torsion spring (30) on the surface of the hook portion (122).
  2.  請求項1記載のエアバッグ装置(20)において、
     前記フック部(122)は、
     前記リテーナ(22)のうち前記開放側と反対側の壁面(22a)から突出して設けられ、前記保持部(14)に設けられた貫通孔(14a)に挿入され、
     前記トーションバネ(30)は、
     前記保持部(14)に設けられ、前記保持部(14)の前記貫通孔(14a)に挿入された前記フック部(122)に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部(122)の前記貫通孔(14a)からの離脱を防止する
    ことを特徴とするエアバッグ装置(20)。
    In the airbag device (20) according to claim 1,
    The hook part (122)
    The retainer (22) is provided so as to protrude from the wall surface (22a) opposite to the open side, and is inserted into a through hole (14a) provided in the holding portion (14).
    The torsion spring (30)
    The hook portion (122) is elastically engaged with the hook portion (122) inserted in the through hole (14a) of the holding portion (14), and provided in the holding portion (14). An airbag device (20) characterized by preventing separation from the through hole (14a).
  3.  請求項1又は請求項2記載のエアバッグ装置(20)において、
     前記フック部(122)は、
     突出する先端側に設けられた傾斜形状の頭部(122a)と、
     前記頭部(122a)の基端側に位置し、前記トーションバネ(30)と係合する係合部(122b)と、
    を備え、
     前記緩衝材(34)は、
     前記頭部(122a)と、前記係合部(122b)とに、設けられている
    ことを特徴とするエアバッグ装置(20)。
    In the airbag device (20) according to claim 1 or 2,
    The hook part (122)
    An inclined head (122a) provided on the protruding tip side;
    An engagement portion (122b) that is located on the proximal end side of the head (122a) and engages the torsion spring (30);
    With
    The cushioning material (34)
    An airbag device (20), wherein the airbag device (20) is provided on the head (122a) and the engaging portion (122b).
  4.  請求項3記載のエアバッグ装置(20)において、
     前記頭部(122a)に設けられる緩衝材(34a)と、前記係合部(122b)に設けられる緩衝材(34b)とを、一体的に設けたことを特徴とするエアバッグ装置(20)。
    In the airbag device (20) according to claim 3,
    An airbag device (20) characterized in that a cushioning material (34a) provided on the head (122a) and a cushioning material (34b) provided on the engaging portion (122b) are integrally provided. .
  5.  請求項4記載のエアバッグ装置(20)において、
     前記頭部(122a)の表面に溝(123)が形成されており、
     前記頭部(122a)に設けられる緩衝材(34a)は、前記溝(123)の内部に設けられている
    ことを特徴とするエアバッグ装置(20)。
    The airbag device (20) according to claim 4,
    A groove (123) is formed on the surface of the head (122a),
    The airbag device (20), wherein the cushioning material (34a) provided on the head (122a) is provided inside the groove (123).
  6.  ステアリングホイール(12)に設けられるホーンスイッチ装置(220)であって、
     前記ステアリングホイール(12)の保持部(14)に設けられる固定接点(40)と、
     前記保持部(14)に対して遠近可能に設けられる可動接点支持部(222)と、
     前記可動接点支持部(222)に、前記固定接点(40)に対向するように設けられた可動接点(42)と、
     前記可動接点支持部(222)を前記遠近方向に操作可能なカバー(228)と、
     前記可動接点支持部(222)を、前記保持部(14)から離反する方向へ付勢するコイルバネ(36)と、
     前記可動接点支持部(222)及び前記保持部(14)のうち一方から突出して設けられ、前記可動接点支持部(222)及び前記保持部(14)のうち他方に設けられた貫通孔(14a)に挿入されるフック部(122)と、
     前記可動接点支持部(222)及び前記保持部(14)のうち前記他方に設けられ、前記貫通孔(14a)に挿入された前記フック部(122)に弾性的に係合して、前記フック部(122)の前記貫通孔(14a)からの離脱を防止するためのトーションバネ(30)と、
    を有し、
     前記フック部(122)の表面のうち、少なくとも前記トーションバネ(30)との係合時における接触範囲に緩衝材を設けたことを特徴とするホーンスイッチ装置(220)。
    A horn switch device (220) provided on the steering wheel (12),
    A fixed contact (40) provided on a holding portion (14) of the steering wheel (12);
    A movable contact support portion (222) provided so as to be capable of being separated from the holding portion (14);
    A movable contact (42) provided on the movable contact support portion (222) so as to face the fixed contact (40);
    A cover (228) capable of operating the movable contact support portion (222) in the perspective direction;
    A coil spring (36) for urging the movable contact support portion (222) in a direction away from the holding portion (14);
    A through hole (14a) provided to protrude from one of the movable contact support part (222) and the holding part (14) and provided to the other of the movable contact support part (222) and the holding part (14). Hook part (122) inserted into
    The movable contact support portion (222) and the holding portion (14) are provided on the other side and elastically engaged with the hook portion (122) inserted into the through hole (14a), so that the hook A torsion spring (30) for preventing separation of the portion (122) from the through hole (14a);
    Have
    A horn switch device (220), wherein a cushioning material is provided at least in a contact range when engaged with the torsion spring (30) on the surface of the hook portion (122).
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