Steering column switch for automobiles
US5606156A · kind A · utility
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6References
12Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/1461
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive steering column switch arranged on the end of a jacket (7) accommodating the steering column (8) and featuring several separate switches (12) consisting each of a casing (5, 15) with electrical connectors (13) and an actuating member (3, 16), at least one separate switch (2) can be slipped on the other separate switch (1) against the force of a spring (20) and with interaction of appropriate guiding means (19). The limit position of the separate switches (1, 2) relative to each other is fixed by a releasable clip connector (21).
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