Steering wheel cover
A professional safety device designed for emergency services (Fire Brigade, Medical Services) for use during operational activities and training. The shield is used to neutralise the risk posed by the uncontrolled deployment of the driver’s airbag in vehicles involved in accidents.
Key safety principles and specifications
Intended Use: For vehicles at risk of SRS system deployment only.
• Limitations: The cover is a supplementary measure and does not replace the standard procedure for disconnecting the battery or pyrotechnic systems.
• No Modifications: Unauthorized modifications to the design will invalidate the Declaration of Conformity.
The following data specify the physical characteristics of the device, necessary to assess its compatibility with steering wheels of various vehicle types:
Technical parameters:
• Protective disc diameter: 300 mm (30 cm)
• Arm adjustment range: up to 150 mm (15 cm)
• Material: DC04 steel sheet (1.5 mm thick)
• Total weight: 3.5 kg
Design and functionality
The shield consists of:
• Three mounting arms designed for installation on the steering wheel rim.
• One movable arm that allows for quick and intuitive installation of the shield.
• Working handles located on the other two arms, used to pull and secure the shield.
• A central protective shield that absorbs the energy of a potential explosion, equipped with blades to immediately pierce the airbag material. The shield’s weight and design allow it to be installed in a very short time
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