This standard specifies the performance and test methods for automobile steering wheel.
This standard is applicable to automobile steering wheel.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 250 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Grey scale for assessing change in color
GB/T 251 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Grey scale for assessing staining
GB/T 3920 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Color fastness to rubbing
GB 8410 Flammability of automotive interior materials
GB 11121 Gasoline engine oils
GB 11557 The stipulation protecting drivers from being injured by motor vehicle steering mechanism
GB/T 16422.2 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
GB/T 19949.2 Road vehicle - Airbag components - Part 2: Testing of airbag modules
GB/T 19949.3 Road vehicle - Airbag components - Part 3: Testing of inflator assemblies
QC/T 198 General technical specification for automotive switch
QC/T 703-2004 Specification of PU foam wrap layer for auto steering-wheel
QC/T 704 Test methods for overall hardness of PU foam wrap layer for auto steering-wheel
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
steering wheel
component used by a driver to change and maintain the driving direction of an automobile
3.2
steering wheel rim
toroidal part of the steering wheel directly operated by the driver's hand, which can bear external force and has certain rigidity and strength
3.3
steering wheel hub
part connecting steering shaft and steering wheel
3.4
steering wheel spoke
part connecting steering wheel rim and steering wheel hub
