Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Special application – Steering wheel – shaft or column mounted
Patent
1997-02-20
1998-07-14
Gellner, Michael L.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Special application
Steering wheel, shaft or column mounted
B60K 3500, H01H 900
Patent
active
057807957
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use with a vehicle includes an optical switch configured to furnish an electrical output. A mechanical control has a selectable position for controlling a function of the vehicle. The mechanical control has a shutter constructed and arranged to control the electrical output of the optical switch based on the position of the control.
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Cole Hersee Company
Gellner Michael L.
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