Electrical connectors – Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use – Movement about axis
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Reichard, Dean A. (Department: 2831)
Electrical connectors
Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use
Movement about axis
C439S164000, C280S728200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854977
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus (10) includes a vehicle steering wheel (14), a device (220) mountable on the steering wheel, a rear cover (60) that at least partially covers the steering wheel, a rotary connector (100) including a housing (110) for providing an electrical connection with the device. A first electrical connector (210) includes a first connector piece (212) and a second connector piece (214). The first connector piece (212), housing (110) and rear cover (60) are molded as a single piece of plastic material. The second connector piece (214) is guided to interconnect with the first connector piece (212) when the device (220) is installed on the steering wheel (14). The first and second connector pieces (212and214) when interconnected provide, an electrical connection between the device (220) and a cable (150) of the rotary connector (100).
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Du-Rocher Daniel J.
Horner Stephen J.
Jokipii Kevin P.
Nino Adolfo
Reichard Dean A.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.
TRW Inc.
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