Abstract: A continous cable is passed through a rotatable member which has axially adjacent non-rotatable members on both sides of the rotatable member. The continuous cable is coiled around one non-rotatable or stationary member, passed over deflectors mounted on and rotatable with the rotating member, passed through an opening in the rotatable member to a second non-rotatable member and is coiled around the second non-rotatable or stationary member. As the rotatable member rotates, the deflectors transfer the cable linearly from one coil to the other coil across the rotatable member, that is, through the opening thus maintaining continuity in the cable.

Abstract: A strip for carrying a plurality of small size electronic parts such as LEDs enclosed hermetically in resin and a method of manufacturing the same. A grid-like conductor strip member is formed by interconnecting lead wires for the electronic parts in a grid-like pattern. The conductor strip member is partially embedded within resin to form a strip segment in which the plurality of electronic parts are mutually connected by runner member. The strip segment has a connecting portion formed integrally at least at one end thereof. By connecting together continuously a number of the strip segments by means of the connecting portions through repetitive cycles of molding operation, the electronic part carrying strip of any desired length up to a semi-endless length can be manufactured.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for retaining a pad or hub of a rotatable steering wheel of a motor vehicle in a non-rotating state, relative to the driver of the vehicle, irrespective of the rotation of the steering wheel provides for two retaining collars supporting a pair of rollers for retaining an endless belt. The endless belt is biased by an idler roller using a three point pressure applying flat spring with two of the pressure points located on the retaining collar.

Abstract: A small electric device accommodating therein a printed substrate having electric circuitry and employing terminal connecting devices for connecting electric wires from external devices to terminals on the printed substrate, the terminal connecting devices being fastened to a terminal section of a holding member. Positions of the terminals on the substrate and mounting positions of the corresponding terminal connecting devices are so arranged that the terminals on the substrate and portions of the terminal connecting devices are brought into contact and are connected electrically upon assembly of the substrate and the holding member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compact switch includes steps of(a) forming a base by insert molding on terminal members such that terminal pins of the terminal members are extended downward through the base when the terminal members, one of which has a bimetallic plate-fixing portion and another of which has engaging grooves to be engaged with a movable spring member, are punched in a hoop member;(b) fixing a bimetallic plate to the fixing portion of the one terminal member, a fixed contact being attached to a free end of the bimetallic plate which is displaced when temperature of the bimetallic plate is raised;(c) bringing a movable spring member into engagement with the engaging grooves of the other terminal member, a movable contact to be faced to the fixed contact being attached to a free end of the movable spring member;(d) bringing a lower end portion of a push button member into engagement with the movable spring member;(e) cutting the terminal pins at predetermined positions from a lead frame of the hoop

Abstract: A push switch includes a central contact member arranged on a contact support member with an annular peripheral contact member surrounding the central contact member. An elastic conductive member such as a belleville spring and the peripheral contact member along their entire outer edge portions are fixedly held within an insulating case in a manner to seal the space around the central contact. In addition, an elastic spring member may be provided in a position covering the elastic conductive member. A plurality of the push switches may easily be manufactured on an assembly line by forming a multiplicity of central contacts, peripheral contacts and conductive members in separate processes and sequentially going through a first and second insert molding processes.

Abstract: A plurality of control switches are located in the hub of a steering wheel of a vehicle. The switches are connected to a remote control distribution terminal by a single lead connector. Actuation of each switch creates a switching voltage identifiable with that switch by a control circuit in the remote control distribution network. Reference voltages of predetermined values are applied selectively to individual control circuits in a circuit network. A control circuit in the network identifies the actuation of its associated switch by comparing the value of the switch created voltage with a predetermined threshold voltage or reference and the effect of the switch created voltage value on the adjacent control circuit. Switch components are actuated for control of selected vehicle accessories.

Abstract: An operation indicating device for electromagnetic relay which comprises a working member interlockable with an armature of an electromagnetic relay and extending into a space above a yoke, and an indicating member coupled to the working member and having an axis rotatably supported in the space above the yoke, the indicating member having a recognizable indicating portion and being rotatable by the working member interlocking with the armature during the operation of the armature, the indicating portion of indicating member thus rotated arriving at a position corresponding to an indication window formed in a case cover.When the armature is activated, the working member, interlockable with armature, is activated and the indicating member coupled to the working member is rotated around a supporting shaft serving as the fulcrum.

Abstract: A plurality of control switches are located in the hub of a steering wheel of a vehicle. The switches are connected to a remote control distribution terminal by a single connector. Actuation of each switch creates a switching voltage identifiable with that switch by a control circuit in the remote control distribution network. Reference voltages of predetermined values are applied selectively to individual control circuits in a circuit network. A control circuit in the network identifies the actuation of its associated switch by comparing the value of the switch created voltage with a predetermined voltage reference and the effect of the switch created voltage value on the adjacent control circuit.

Abstract: A printing apparatus for printing on both surfaces of a chip type article comprises first and second transfer paths for transferring the chip type article, an article feed device for feeding the article to the first transfer path, a printing device for printing on the article on the first transfer path and on another article on the second transfer path, an article removing device for removing the printed article on the second transfer path, and an article reversing device for reversing upsidedown the printed article on the first transfer path and for delivering to the second transfer path.

Abstract: In a terminal stage for connecting a wire terminal thereto for use in an electrical apparatus comprising an electrically conductive terminal plate having at least two threaded holes at least two terminal screws to be screwed in the respective threaded holes, and an electrically insulating supporting member having a first wall portion substantially perpendicular to the terminal plate and for supporting the terminal plate, there are provided at least two movable members each being movable in the direction substantially perpendicular to the terminal plate and each having a first portion extending in the direction substantially parallel to the terminal plate and supporting the terminal screws, a second portion formed integrally with the first portion substantially perpendicularly to the terminal plate, and a third portion integrally formed with the second portion and extending in the direction substantially parallel to the terminal plate, each of the movable members being adapted to be stably held in at least one

Abstract: Disclosed is a wire terminal connector for use in an electric device, comprising an electrically conductive terminal plate formed with at least one screw hole, and at least one terminal screw to be screwed into the screw hole, for fixing a wire terminal between the terminal plate and the terminal screw, in which the terminal connector further comprises: a movable electrically conductive member slidably supported perpendicularly to the terminal plate, the movable member including a first portion extending parallel with the terminal plate and supporting the terminal screw, and a second portion integrally formed with the first portion and extending perpendicularly to the first portion from one end of the first portion, the second portion being formed with a rectangular stopper portion for restricting a range of movement of the first portion; a compression spring with its one end supported by the second portion of the movable member; and a fixed spring-support portion for supporting the compression spring at the

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital switch which is manually rotated step by step and which comprises a casing, a wheel rotatably supported in the casing, device for manually rotating the wheel step by step, an electrical contact carried by the wheel, an electrical circuit board attached to the casing and provided with a plurality of electrical contacts which are successively touched by the electrical contact carried by the wheel when the wheel is rotated step by step, for producing an electrical signal in accordance with a stepping rotary position of the wheel, and a locking device for disabling the wheel rotating device.