US4735573A
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Aligning device for a current connector of protective gas bag impact installations
Assignee: Petri AG
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Filing: 1986-03-24
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Granted: 1988-04-05
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Expires: 2006-03-24
Abstract
Abstract Aligning device for a current carrying connector of protective gas bag impact installations having a helical conductor arranged with several concentric windings within a fixedly mounted housing surrounding a core. The core is fastened to a steering spindle and rotates with the steering wheel. A first end of the helical strip terminates in terminals associated with the housing. The second end terminals are associated with the core. The core is equipped with a bore and the housing with a locking recess. The housing and the core may be immobilized in relation to each other using locking means having a clip pin insertable into the bore of the core and a locking projection fitting into the locking recess. The locking means may exhibit a ring surrounding the steering spindle and resting on the core or a pot surrounding a steering spindle. The locking recess and locking projection have respective widths which allow a slight rotational clearance between the core and the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregor Zeller
- 👤 Helmut Bonn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/023; B60R16/027; H; H01; H01R; H01R35/00; H01R35/02; H01R35/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53961; Y10T29/5397; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/1608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An aligning device for a current carrying connector of protective gas bag impact installations, comprising a helical strip current conductor arranged in a plurality of concentric windings within a fixedly mounted housing, and a core fastened to a steering spindle and rotating with a steering wheel, ends of the helical strip terminating in terminals on the housing and on the core wherein the core exhibits a bore and the housing exhibits a locking recess; means for immobilizing the housing and the core in relation to each other comprising means for locking exhibiting a clip pin insertable into the bore of the core and a locking projection fitting into the locking recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An aligning device for a current carrying connector of protective gas bag impact installations, comprising a helical strip current conductor arranged in a plurality of concentric windings within a fixedly mounted housing, and a core fastened to a steering spindle and rotating with a steering wheel, ends of the helical strip terminating in terminals on the housing and on the core wherein the core exhibits a bore and the housing exhibits a locking recess; means for immobilizing the housing and the core in relation to each other comprising means for locking exhibiting a clip pin insertable into the bore of the core and a locking projection fitting into the locking recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An aligning device for a current connector according to claim 1, wherein said locking means further comprises a ring surrounding a core passage bore for the steering spindle and rests on the core.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An aligning device for a current connector according to claim 1, wherein said locking means further comprises a pot surrounding a core passage bore for the steering spindle and rests on the core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An aligning device for a current connector according to claim 2, wherein said locking recess exhibits a width assuring a slight clearance relative to the locking projection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An aligning device for a current connector according to claim 3, wherein said locking recess exhibits a width assuring a slight clearance relative to the locking projection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
A steering wheel conductor installation aligning device for a steering apparatus having a fixed housing and a rotating core arranged within said housing comprising a locking member exhibiting: means for interlocking with said rotating core; and means for fixing relative motion of said rotation core and said fixed housing to a preset alignment connected to said means for interlocking; wherein said means for interlocking exhibits a clip pin configured for removable insertion into a bore and said means for fixing is a locking projection configured for insertion in a locking recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
A steering wheel conductor installation aligning device for a steering apparatus having a fixed housing and a rotating core arranged within said housing comprising a locking member exhibiting: means for interlocking with said rotating core; and means for fixing relative motion of said rotation core and said fixed housing to a preset alignment connected to said means for interlocking; wherein said means for interlocking exhibits a clip pin configured for removable insertion into a bore and said means for fixing is a locking projection configured for insertion in a locking recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said locking member further comprises ring means for fitting around a spindle bore in said core.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said locking projection is configured with a predetermined degree of play relative to said locking recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said locking member further comprises pot means for fitting over a spindle bore in said core.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein said locking projection is configured with a predetermined degree of play relative to said locking recess.
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