摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a steering switch that enables an operator to reliably and simply operate it without impairing traveling safety of a vehicle even when vibration is suddenly transmitted to a steering wheel. <P>SOLUTION: A steering switch 10 fitted to a vehicle steering wheel has an operation rod 14 operated by a thumb of a hand-holding the steering wheel. The tip of the operation rod 14 is fitted with a contact part 12. The contact face 13 of the contact part is recessed while being curved along the finger cushion. The steering switch 10 is switched when detecting axial push-in and tilt in the four directions of upper, lower, right, and left directions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT</p> |