Steering switch assembly structure
US6639160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/0082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering switch assembly structure which facilitates mounting of a pad member and switch assemblies to a metal core of a steering wheel, and which reduces assembly steps and is low in cost. The pad member is disposed between first leg pieces and second leg pieces on a bracket, compression coil springs are arranged between mount pieces of the pad member and the second leg pieces. In this state, the first leg pieces are inserted into mount slots of the switch assemblies. When the mount pieces are moved against elastic force of the springs and brought into contact with horn contacts, a horn device is actuated. The pad member is engaged by bottom surfaces of the switch assemblies, and is prevented from falling off the bracket, which is secured to the metal core, in a direction of separation from the bracket, without use of any further fastening means.
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