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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 04, 1997
Tadashi Sano, Miyagi-ken, JP;
Katsuya Mitsuzuka, Miyagi-ken, JP;
Hironori Kato, Miyagi-ken, JP;
Yukari Sano, Miyagi-ken, JP;
Alps Electric Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
Disclosed is a steering sensor unit which can highly accurately detect the rotational angle of a steering wheel, can be easily mounted on a steering shaft, and ensures satisfactory operability after mounted on the steering shaft. A rotor of a steering sensor has joint portions provided thereon for transmitting rotation of a steering wheel to the rotor. When the steering sensor unit is mounted on a steering shaft, the steering sensor is disposed in a position close to the steering wheel and the rotary connector is disposed below the steering sensor. Elastic engagement bosses are formed at distal ends of the joint portions. The rotor and the steering wheel are coupled to each other by fitting the elastic engagement bosses into engagement holes bored in a central hub of the steering wheel.