Multi-function switch for automotive vehicles

Details Multi-function switch for automotive vehicles Multi-function switch for automotive vehicles

1988-06-03

1990-02-13

Scott, J. R.

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Vehicle mounted systems

Automobile

200 6127, 200 6154, 307 108, 340468, B60Q 126, H01H 316

Patent

active

049009460

ABSTRACT:
A multi-function turn signal switch comprises a cylindrical switch body on which an operating lever is mounted for pivotal motion about a pivot located on the longitudinal axis of the body. Located internally of the body on a transverse end wall through which the lever passes, is a circular array of four sealed membrane switches, arranged at 90 degree intervals about the longitudinal axis. The lever is mounted in ball and socket type joint enabling the interior end of the lever to describe a frustoconical zone of swivelling. Internal mechanism, including an electromagnetic cancellation mechanism, within the body bears against the interior end of the lever to define various operating positions for the lever around the zone of swivelling, each correlated with actuation of a particular one of the membrane switches by means of a transverse circular disc that is on the lever between the lever mounting and the interior end of the lever. The lever is also displaceable longitudinally for simultaneous actuation of all the array's switches. Circumferential arrays of membrane switches are disposed on the outside of the switch body for selective actuation by rotary actuators. Compressible, resilient pads overlie all arrays to permit membrane switch actuation by the corresponding actuating device while absorbing a certain amount of the actuating device's travel.

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