Modularly constructed vehicle control stalk with interchangeable

Details Modularly constructed vehicle control stalk with interchangeable Modularly constructed vehicle control stalk with interchangeable

1988-07-29

1989-07-18

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Special application

Steering wheel, shaft or column mounted

74484R, H01H 900, G05G 1100

Patent

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048495859

ABSTRACT:
A modularly constructed motor vehicle control stalk 10 comprises a handle base 20 that engages any of a plurality of vehicle steering column switch actuator assemblies 14. The base 20 accommodates an interchangeable trim sleeve 48 for styling the control stalk 10 to be cosmetically compatible with any of a variety of vehicle interiors. The trim sleeve 48 is secured to the base 20 and supported by a standardized stalk handle 56 which also acts as a receptacle for a switch knob 84 for actuating any of a variety of vehicle operator functions. The switch knob includes interiorly mounted contacts which engage contact surfaces of a printed circuit board when the switch knob is compressed or rotated.

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