BMW applied for a patent for a new steering wheel with deformation function.

A few days ago, BMW applied to the Patent Office for registration of a new patented steering wheel technology. The steering wheel registered by BMW this time has deformation function, which may be the first to be applied to the "iNEXT" listed this year.

This brand-new steering wheel is specially designed by BMW for self-driving vehicles, which can change from round to square or oval in the self-driving mode, thus giving users more spacious interior space.

As shown in the patent drawing, the steering wheel is designed with hinges in all directions, which can shrink and deform under the control of the motor, thus changing its appearance. It can also actively deform in an emergency, giving users better safety protection.

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