US3557328A
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Direction signal and hazard warning switch assembly
Assignee: Lear Corp EEDS and Interiors
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Filing: 1968-02-02
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle direction signal assembly having direction signal operating means and independent hazard warning switch operating means including an actuating member movable linearly into and out of the path of a cam, rotatable in response to rotation of the vehicle''s steering mechanism, movement of the actuator being transmitted to a contact carrier movable laterally of the actuator into and out of engagement with fixed contacts, the actuator and carrier having cooperable latch means for latching the actuator in the path of rotation of the cam whereby engagement between the cam and the actuator effects restoration of the latter and the carrier to their initial positions. The direction signal operating means and the hazard warning switch actuator include cooperable means operable in response to movement of the direction signal operating means to restore the hazard warning actuator and the contact carrier to their initial positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray F Winogrocki
- 👤 Stephen J Brzozowski Jr
- 👤 Gerald L Mcclure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/40; B60Q1/42; B60Q1/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a switch construction, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for movement along a path from a first position to a second position; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement along a path from a first position to a second position; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and latch means acting between said members when they are in their respective second positions for holding said members in their second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a switch construction, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for movement along a path from a first position to a second position; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement along a path from a first position to a second position; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and latch means acting between said members when they are in their respective second positions for holding said members in their second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 including means acting on at least one of said members and biasing the latter to its said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 including return means carried by said actuating member for returning the latter from its second position to its first position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 including electrical contact means carried by one of said members and movable with the latter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The construction set forth in claim 4 including electrically conductive means; and means mounting said conductive means in the path of movement of said contact means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 wherein the paths of said members are substantially normal to each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a switch construction for use with cam means rotatable in an orbital path, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for movement along a first path from a first position to a second position; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement from a first position to a second position along a second path and substantially diametrically of said orbital path; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and means for releasably latching said members in their respective second positions, said actuating member being clear of the path of movement of said cam means when in its said first position and in the path of movement of said cam means when in its said second position, engagement between said cam means and said actuating member effecting release of said latching means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a switch construction for use with cam means rotatable in an orbital path, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for movement along a first path from a first position to a second position; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement from a first position to a second position along a second path and substantially diametrically of said orbital path; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and means for releasably latching said members in their respective second positions, said actuating member being clear of the path of movement of said cam means when in its said first position and in the path of movement of said cam means when in its said second position, engagement between said cam means and said actuating member effecting release of said latching means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The construction set forth in claim 7 wherein said motion transmitting means comprises a drive member carried by one Of said members and accommodated in a guide slot formed in the other of said members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction set forth in claim 7 wherein said first and second paths are substantially normal to one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The construction set forth in claim 9 wherein said motion transmitting means comprises a drive member carried by one of said members and accommodated in a guide slot formed in the other of said members, said slot extending obliquely of each of said first and second paths.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The construction set forth in claim 10 wherein said latching means comprises an extension in said slot for reception of said drive member, said extension extending substantially parallel to said second path.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The construction set forth in claim 11 including spring means acting on one of said members and constantly biasing the latter to its said first position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The construction set forth in claim 12 wherein the said spring means exerts forces on said actuating member and said carrier member parallel to their respective paths of movement.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a switch construction, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for reciprocation along a first path; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for reciprocation along a second path substantially normal to said first path; means connected to one of said members for moving the latter in one direction along its path; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and means acting on one of said members for moving the latter in a direction opposite to said one direction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a switch construction, operating means comprising a carrier member; means mounting said carrier member for reciprocation along a first path; an actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for reciprocation along a second path substantially normal to said first path; means connected to one of said members for moving the latter in one direction along its path; motion transmitting means connecting said members to each other for transmitting movement in either direction of either one of said members to the other; and means acting on one of said members for moving the latter in a direction opposite to said one direction.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The construction set forth in claim 7 including movable means mounted for movement independently of said actuating member; and cooperable means on said movable means and on said actuating member operable in response to movement of said movable means relatively to said actuating member to release said latching means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The construction set forth in claim 15 wherein said cooperable means comprises a first part on said movable means movable in a path and a second part on said actuating member movable into the path of said first part.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
The construction set forth in claim 16 wherein said second part comprises a cam on said actuating member and wherein said first part comprises at least one pin engageable with said cam.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
84 words
Direction and hazard warning signaling apparatus comprising support means; direction signal operating means mounted on said support means for movement from a neutral position to an operating position; hazard warning signal actuating means; means mounting said actuating means on said support means for movement independently of said operating means from an inoperative position to an operative position; and means cooperable between said operating means and said actuating means for returning the latter to said inoperative position in response to movement of said operating means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
84 words
Direction and hazard warning signaling apparatus comprising support means; direction signal operating means mounted on said support means for movement from a neutral position to an operating position; hazard warning signal actuating means; means mounting said actuating means on said support means for movement independently of said operating means from an inoperative position to an operative position; and means cooperable between said operating means and said actuating means for returning the latter to said inoperative position in response to movement of said operating means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 18 wherein said cooperable means comprises driving means on said operating means movable therewith and abutment means on said actuating means movable into the path of movement of said driving means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
155 words
Direction and hazard warning signaling apparatus for use with cam means movable in an orbital path, said apparatus comprising a direction signal operating member mounted for rocking movements from a neutral position to either one of two operating positions, and return; a hazard warning signal actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement from an inoperative position to an operative position; return means carried by said actuating member and movable in response to movement of said actuating member to said operative position into the path of said cam means for engagement therewith, engagement between said return means and said cam means effecting return of said actuating member to said inoperative position; and cooperable means on said members opeRable in response to movement of said operating member from said neutral position to either of said operating positions when said actuating member is in said operative position to return said actuating member to said inoperative position.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
155 words
Direction and hazard warning signaling apparatus for use with cam means movable in an orbital path, said apparatus comprising a direction signal operating member mounted for rocking movements from a neutral position to either one of two operating positions, and return; a hazard warning signal actuating member; means mounting said actuating member for movement from an inoperative position to an operative position; return means carried by said actuating member and movable in response to movement of said actuating member to said operative position into the path of said cam means for engagement therewith, engagement between said return means and said cam means effecting return of said actuating member to said inoperative position; and cooperable means on said members opeRable in response to movement of said operating member from said neutral position to either of said operating positions when said actuating member is in said operative position to return said actuating member to said inoperative position.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 20 wherein said cooperable means comprises an abutment on said actuating member and a pair of driving pins on said operating member straddling said abutment and engageable therewith.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 21 wherein one of said pins is engageable with said abutment in response to movement of said operating member from either of said operating positions to said neutral position.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
95 words
In combination with signaling apparatus for a vehicle having normally inactive left-hand and right-hand signaling indicators, means for turning said vehicle selectively to the left or to the right, operating means for operating selectively either said left-hand or said right-hand signaling indicators, and actuating means movable from an inoperative position to an operative position for operating said left-hand and said right-hand signaling indicators simultaneously: the improvement comprising of means for returning said actuating means from its operative position to its inoperative position in response to operation of either said turning means or said operating means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
95 words
In combination with signaling apparatus for a vehicle having normally inactive left-hand and right-hand signaling indicators, means for turning said vehicle selectively to the left or to the right, operating means for operating selectively either said left-hand or said right-hand signaling indicators, and actuating means movable from an inoperative position to an operative position for operating said left-hand and said right-hand signaling indicators simultaneously: the improvement comprising of means for returning said actuating means from its operative position to its inoperative position in response to operation of either said turning means or said operating means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The construction set forth in claim 23 wherein said operating means and said actuating means are operable independently of one another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |