Dial system for a steering wheel of an automobile
US7565180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/001
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dial system for steering wheel of an automobile is divided into two portions electrically connected by a cable and each includes a first casing and a dial set received in the first housing. The dial set includes a number button partially extending the first housing for being operated. A circuit board is received in the first housing for wirelessly transmitting signals when the buttons are operated. A second housing is mounted to the first housing to form a space for receiving the dial set and the circuit board. A battery seat with battery is laterally inserted into the space for providing power to the circuit board. A clamp is mounted to a bottom of the second housing and clamps the steering wheel to hold the dial system in place on the steering wheel for an easy operation.
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