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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 1986
Filed:
May. 31, 1984
Takaaki Nakazawa, Toyota, JP;
Kenichi Kazaoka, Nagoya, JP;
Nobuo Okazaki, Konan, JP;
Kunihiko Nakashima, Green, JP;
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya, JP;
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Nishikasugai, JP;
Abstract
A steering wheel assembly with a centralized control system including terminal component such as an input and output member disposed in a center pad of the steering wheel. In this assembly; the terminal component and a computer for controlling said terminal component are disposed in a center pad of the steering wheel, the terminal component being mounted to the center pad in a selectively exchangeable manner. The terminal component may be formed as an exchangable cassette unit. The terminal component is also provided with a variety of switches and/or accessory equipment to thereby permit the same to be readily replaced with another cassette unit in accordance with driver's demands. Therefore, the improved steering wheel assembly of this invention is convenient and it can promptly and easily respond to the user's demands.