Steering column control module
US9147534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10356
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column control module comprises a housing having at least two receptacles. A printed circuit board is mounted in the housing, the printed circuit board carrying first and second electrical connectors. A third electrical connector is mounted in the housing remote from the printed circuit board. A ribbon cable is connected between the second and third electrical connectors. The receptacles are adapted to receive respective switch modules. The first and third electrical connectors are positioned and configures so that, when plugged into respective receptacles, the switch modules connect to respective ones of the first and third electrical connectors.
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