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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2002
Takeshi Kai, Wako, JP;
Morimasa Asai, Fuji, JP;
Masami Tonooka, Fuji, JP;
Katsuhiro Tokita, Fuji, JP;
Other;
Abstract
For improving horn switch operability, an air bag apparatus supports the side wall of the cover body and is movable back and forth on the outer periphery of the surrounding wall of the base plate . Hook protrudes from the surrounding wall and is locked onto lock receiving portion of the side wall , thereby regulating the moving range of the cover body . Bracket is mounted on the under surface of the covering portion and is positioned at each of the spokes . A movable first contact is mounted on the bracket . A fixed contact support portion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the side wall of the base plate to protrude therefrom or support in the shape of a pillar is provided integrally to protrude from the core metal of the spoke . A fixed second contact that is opposed to the movable contact is provided to oppose the movable contact