Labyrinth seal for slip ring switch for steering wheels of motor vehicles
AssigneeDaimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsHeinz Waldschutz, Franz Rauner, Helmut Patzelt
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Abstract
A slip ring arrangement for steering wheels of motor vehicles, with the slip ring arrangement being adapted to not only supply power to a signal horn of the motor vehicle but also to a gas generating unit for an inflatable air bag installation. The slip ring arrangement is sealed with respect to a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle by a contact sealing system in the form of a labyrinth seal.
Claims8
A slip ring arrangement for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, the arrangement including at least one slip ring, spring-mounted mating contact means cooperable with the at least one slip ring for enabling a transmitting of an electrical current to components of the motor vehicle, characterized in that a labyrinth seal means is provided for sealing the slip ring arrangement with respect to a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.
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