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Turn signal mechanism for use in motor vehicles

US4123632A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 1976
Grant dateOct 31, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 27, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/425
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turn signal indicating mechanism for use in motor vehicles comprising a housing, a movable bracket movable to right, left and neutral positions provided in the housing, an operating lever pivotally coupled to the movable bracket which is pivotable back and forth from a neutral position and a turn signal switch actuated the pivotable operating lever whereby turn signals for a lane change are generated by pivoting the operating lever without moving the movable bracket and turn signal for a left or right turn are generated by pivoting the operating lever until the movable bracket is moved to either the right or left turn position.

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