Electrical connectors – With relatively guided members and intermediate pliable... – Relatively movable about axis
Patent
1995-03-09
1996-10-08
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With relatively guided members and intermediate pliable...
Relatively movable about axis
439 15, H01R 3504
Patent
active
055624669
ABSTRACT:
A rotary connector including a first housing rotatably connected to a second housing and forming an annular space therebetween, and a flexible cable wound within the annular spacing. According to a first aspect, the conductors of the flexible cable associated with an airbag circuit are spaced further apart than conductors for other circuits mounted on a steering wheel. A direct connector includes first terminals connected to the airbag conductors and second terminals connected to the other conductors. The first and second terminals are spaced apart and/or divided by a divider to prevent interference during assembly. In accordance with the second aspect, a locking member for preventing relative rotation of the first and second housings prior to assembly on a vehicle includes a cover portion for covering an open end of the direct connector.
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Ida Yuichi
Kato Hironori
Nakao Masanori
Alps Electric Co. ,Ltd.
Bever Patrick T.
Paumen Gary F.
Shoup Guy W.
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