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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2003
Hirofumi Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
An escape groove ( ), which is in the shape of an end-closed annulus having its center disposed on an axis of a steering shaft ( ), is formed in an upper surface of a rotating case of a SRC ( ). A convex portion ( ) is formed on a bottom portion ( ) of a steering wheel ( ), and the convex portion ( ) is received in the escape groove ( ). Even when the steering wheel ( ) is operated or turned, the rotating case ( ) will not rotate until the convex portion ( ) abuts against a circumferential end of the escape groove ( ). Therefore, the amount of movement of the rotating case ( ) of the SRC ( ) and hence the amount of movement of the flat cable ( ) are reduced.
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