Steering module

Details Steering module Steering module

1998-11-23

2000-11-14

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

74498, 439 34, B62D 118, B62D 302

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061454028

ABSTRACT:
A steering module comprises: a steering wheel attached to a member which is attached to a car body portion, the steering wheel being connected to a steering shaft which passes through the member; a pad having at least one electric part, the pad being attached to the member through the steering wheel; a first connector arranged in the member; and a second connector arranged in the pad, the second connector electrically connecting with the electrical part, and electrically connected to the first connector. The steering module further comprises: an external gear secured to the steering shaft; an internal gear connected to the steering wheel, the internal gear being arranged to surround the external gear; and an intermediate gear rotatably supported by the member attached to the car body portion, the intermediate gear being located between and engaged with the external gear and the internal gear. In the steering module, the first connector is located at an inside of the internal gear. The first connector electrically connects with a wire harness arranged in the car body portion. The electric part includes one of a display unit and an operation switch mounted in the pad.

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patent: 5072628 (1991-12-01), Oki
patent: 5152358 (1992-10-01), Kozuka

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