Modular steering wheel assembly with integrated switch housing

Details Modular steering wheel assembly with integrated switch housing Modular steering wheel assembly with integrated switch housing

1995-10-20

1998-02-03

Gellner, Michael L.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Special application

Steering wheel, shaft or column mounted

439 15, H01F 3504

Patent

active

057147272

ABSTRACT:
An improved steering wheel assembly includes an integrated switch housing that includes the stalk switch for the vehicle, and further provides the fixed housing for a clock spring. The integrated switch housing reduces the overall size and length of the switches adjacent the steering wheel. Moreover, the integrated switch housing is preferably used with a modular steering wheel and air bag combination that is attached to the wheel after pre-assembly of the modular units. Locking structure ensures there is no relative rotation between the clock spring rotating plate, the clock spring fixed housing, and the modular steering wheel combination until the entire assembly is mounted to the steering column. The combined integrated modular assembly allows testing of all electrical connections prior to mounting the combined assembly to the vehicle.

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