Title:
【発明の名称】方向指示キャンセル機構
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH11506992
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A turn signal cancellation mechanism has an actuator and a pawl engagably interfacing therewith. In one aspect of the present invention, the pawl is disposed on an opposite side of a steering shaft from a handle interfacing segment of the actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, a unique pawl movably engages with a modified T-shaped slot within an actuator. A further aspect of the present invention provides a modularized system wherein a common housing interchangeably retains differing circuit boards, pivoting actuators coupled to handles, and various switches, depending on the specific options desired. In still another aspect of the present invention, a detent plunger has a shaft with a quadrilateral cross sectional shape along a portion thereof and an integrally formed semi-spherical cap. An improved fastening means is also employed to attach the present invention turn signal cancellation mechanism onto the steering column.
Inventors:
Paul Shuke, Leroy A.
Wright, James Bee.
Jesselson, Dale Earl.
Wright, James Bee.
Jesselson, Dale Earl.
Application Number:
JP52355796A
Publication Date:
June 22, 1999
Filing Date:
January 16, 1996
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Utility Automotive Dearborn, Incorporated
International Classes:
B60Q1/14; B60Q1/42; (IPC1-7): B60Q1/42
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Fujiya Shiga (2 outside)