Horn control system responsive to rapid changes in resistance of

Details Horn control system responsive to rapid changes in resistance of Horn control system responsive to rapid changes in resistance of

1995-05-17

1996-11-19

Walberg, Teresa J.

Electrical resistors

Mounted on wheels or vehicle

H01C 1300

Patent

active

055766846

ABSTRACT:
An automobile control system includes a flexible potentiometer that is connected to a horn control circuit. The flexible potentiometer changes resistance as it is deflected. The flexible potentiometer is adjacent to a steering wheel hub cover. The horn control circuit activates a horn in response to deflection of the flexible potentiometer when a driver presses against the hub cover. The horn control circuit responds to rapid changes in the resistance of the flexible potentiometer, but not to more gradual changes caused by, for example, temperature changes. Additional flexible potentiometers may be used to control other functions such as cruise control.

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