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Direction change device for motor vehicle

US7453048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/425
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An indicator device for vehicles includes a fixed support mounted in the vicinity of a steering column, an actuation lever, a moveable finger mechanically connected to the actuation lever, and safety means. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the moveable finger is mounted on the fixed support slidingly between a position of engagement of its free end, pivoting of the moveable finger being possible only in the engagement position. Return means are provided to return the finger into its disengaged position. The moveable finger and the fixed support each include an indexing surface, and the two surfaces are superimposed as to co-operate with an elastic push button on the end of the actuation lever.

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