Column mounted turn signal, wiper-washer switch
AssigneeNiles Parts Co., Ltd.
InventorsTsuyoshi Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Sato
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Abstract
A combination switch is mounted with switch bodies at recesses formed at a base and is provided with a steering sensor for detecting a steering angle of a steering wheel. The combination switch is provided with a rotor rotated along with the steering wheel. The rotor is provided with a sensor board of the steering sensor. The switch bodies are provided with a detecting portion for detecting pivotal movement of the sensor board.
Claims13
A combination switch for an automobile mounted to a steering column, comprising a base formed with recesses on left and right sides thereof, switch bodies mounted to the recesses and a steering sensor for detecting a steering angle of a steering wheel, wherein:
- the combination switch includes a rotor rotated along with the steering wheel;
- the rotor includes a sensor board of the steering sensor;
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- one of the switch bodies include a detecting portion for detecting pivotal movement of the sensor board.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.