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Pressure sensitive horn switch

US7205493B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q5/001
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A horn activation system for a lightweight utility vehicle can comprises a pressure sensitive horn switch (PSHS) operably connected to a horn button. The horn button is operable with the PSHS such that pressing the horn button compresses the PSHS. The horn activation system additionally can comprise an electronic switching device communicatively connected to the PSHS. The electronic switching device is responsive to a horn activation signal transmitted by the PSHS when the PSHS is compressed in response to depression of the horn button. The horn activation system further can comprise a horn configured to receive a current flow resulting from the electronic switching device closing a horn control circuit upon receipt of the horn activation signal.

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