Thru wire helm assembly

Electrical connectors – Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use – Movement about axis

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439 34, H01R 3900

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050490826

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a wire helm in which a coil of electric wire within the bezel of the helm is contained by a wire coil retainer and a backer plate. The backer plate is mounted on the wheel shaft and rotates therewith, whereas the retainer is mounted in fixed relation to the dashboard. One end of the wire coil is connected to the dash through a hole or slot in the retainer, while the other end of the wire runs along a slot in the shaft to connections of the wheel. As the wheel turns in one direction, the wire coil tightens, whereas when the wheel turns in the opposite direction, the coil partially unwinds. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a bezel which itself contains the wire coil. A bezel-mounted bottom backer plate serves as a barrier to keep the coil within the bezel. A first end of the wire runs along the shaft to the wheel, and a second end is connected to the dash through an opening in the plate. A collar holds the first end securely against the shaft and facilitates the winding and unwinding of the wire.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4744763 (1988-05-01), Suzuki et al.
patent: 4844359 (1989-07-01), Kato

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