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Electrical switch for a vehicle steering wheel assembly

US8658922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B7/104
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical switch for a vehicle steering wheel assembly is provided. The electrical switch includes a pressure actuated cable having a compressible semi-conductive material between a plurality of conductors therein. The electrical switch further includes a mechanical actuator configured to compress the pressure actuated cable such that an electrical path is formed through the plurality of conductors to activate a component of the vehicle.

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