Steering wheel horn switch arrangement
US5235146A · kind A · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/122
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A horn switch arrangement for a vehicle steering wheel comprises a steering wheel affixed to a steering shaft of a vehicle, a horn plate movably mounted on the steering wheel with a spring urging the horn plate away from the steering wheel. The horn plate is provided with insulating members above and below for resiliently and mounting the horn plate in an insulated condition. A base plate is mounted on the upper insulating member the base plate being normally covered with a pad. The base plate may be further utilized to conveniently mount an airbag module on the steering wheel.
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