Fitting structure of rotary connector and switch
US5747763A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/1461
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary connector 1 has a resilient engagement plate 3d to be snap-fitted to a base 5 of a switch 4. The base 5 has a first engagement portion 5b with which the resilient engagement plate 3d of the rotary connector 1 engages, and a second engagement portion 5c to which an engagement protuberance 7b of a bracket 7 fixed to a steering column, or the like, is fitted. The bracket 7 has the engagement protuberance 7b. The invention provides a fitting structure that permits the rotary connector to be easily fixed to the base, and the base to be easily fixed to the bracket.
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