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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 23, 1998
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A steering module comprises: a steering wheel attached to a member which is attached to a car body portion, the steering wheel being connected to a steering shaft which passes through the member; a pad having at least one electric part, the pad being attached to the member through the steering wheel. A first connector is arranged in the member. A second connector is arranged in the pad. The second connector electrically connects with the electrical part, and is electrically connected to the first connector. A car-body-side securing portion is arranged in the member. A pad-side securing portion is disposed on the pad. The car-body-side securing portion and the pad-side securing portion are engaged with each other so as to secure the member and the pad and connect the first connector with the second connector.