Clock spring

Details Clock spring Clock spring

1990-12-26

1991-11-19

Desmond, Eugene F.

Electrical connectors

With relatively guided members and intermediate pliable...

Relatively movable about axis

439 13, H01R 3500, H01R 3902

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050662392

ABSTRACT:
A clock spring is used in a steering system for automobile cars and comprises a stationary member and a movable member provided rotatably relative to the stationary member, both of which are electrically connected to each other by using cables. The cables are received in the receiving portions formed by the stationary member and the movable member, and a spacer having an opening is rotatably provided between the stationary member and the movable member. The cables are wound in one of the cable receiving portions, the remaining portions of the cables being passed through the opening and wound in the other receiving portion in the reverse direction. Guide members are rotatably supported in the opening so that the cables are respectively wound on the free ends of the guide members to form half loops.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4721469 (1988-01-01), Carlson
patent: 4978191 (1990-12-01), Hasegawa et al.

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