Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Patent
1996-12-20
1999-11-23
Elms, Richard T.
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
180287, B60R 2504
Patent
active
059905743
ABSTRACT:
The present invention teaches an integrated steering system for use with a directional control system and an electronic control system for controlling an engine and a first and a second feature. The integrated steering system comprises an integrated ignition system and a multifunction switch. The integrated ignition system comprises a lock having a key, an ignition, and a microcomputer for coupling the ignition with the electronic control system if the lock is enabled by the key, and for preventing the ignition from being coupled with the electronic control system if the lock is disabled by the key. Moreover, the multifunction switch is coupled with the microcomputer for enabling and disabling the first and second features such that the microcomputer controls the first and second features in response to the multifunction switch.
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Branch Jeffrey A.
Kopacz Gary J.
Lecznar Mark T.
Newman LaVerne R.
Tscherne Michael J.
Elms Richard T.
Lear Automotive Dearborn Inc.
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