Winker automatic canceling device
US4939540A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/425
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic canceling device for a winker system of an automobile that can effectively reduce the size of the solenoid incorporated and hence the overall size as well as the manufacturing cost of the device is provided. Such an automatic canceling device comprises a case, a winker operating lever pivotably fitted to the case, an expandable engaging section connected to the lever by way of a compression spring, a locking cam unit provided within the case and engaged with the engaging section to hold the lever in a neutral, left or right position, a releasing member provided in abutment with a cam provided on the lever to return the lever to its unlocked position and a solenoid to be energized by a release signal to activate the releasing member.
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