Abstract: An apparatus for signal transmission between terminals (6, 8), between which at least one cable (10) is arranged, which is accommodated in an essentially circular cassette (K), to which ongoing cables can be connected at the terminals, and whose length is greater than the distance between the terminals. The cassette (K) comprises a rotor (R), which can rotate about its axis and bears at least one terminal, and a stationary stator (S), which likewise bears at least one terminal. The rotor (R) and stator (S) delimit a circular accommodating area (15) having a rectangular cross section, which serves the purpose of accommodating the cable (10) and has a cover face (18) and a base (19), running parallel thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for signal and/or current transmission between terminals which can move in relation to one another and which are fitted, on the one hand, on a fixed stator and, on the other hand, on a rotor of a cassette that can rotate about a common axis with the stator. At least one flat ribbon cable, which is equipped with electrical conductors, runs in turns and forms a wound body (W), is arranged within the cassette between the terminals, the ends of the flat ribbon cable being connected to contact parts (19, 20) for the purpose of connecting ongoing cables. In order to accommodate the complete wound body (W) for its protection during transport and/or during storage, a pot-like cover (22) is provided which engages around said wound body and is fitted detachably to an essentially disc-shaped carrier (21).

Abstract: A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotor rotatably fitted to the stator, a cable chamber surrounded by the stator and the rotor and also formed around a rotating center of the rotor circumferentially, a flexible flat cable accommodated in the cable chamber so as to allow rotating of the rotor in relation to the stator, the cable having one end led to the stator and another end led to the rotor, and a slip ring mechanism having two conductive rings fixed to the stator and two sliding terminals fixed to the rotor. The stator has a stationary top face part formed so as to cover an upside of the cable chamber, while the rotor has a rotary top face part formed so as to adjoin the stationary top face part of the stator. The slip ring mechanism is arranged in a clearance between the stationary top face part of the stator and the rotary top face part of the rotor.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus including a housing and a spool disposed in the housing for rotation. The apparatus also includes a wire disposed in the housing and having a first end fixedly engaged with the housing and a second end fixedly engaged with the spool. The wire is moveable between a first configuration generally wound around the spool and a second configuration generally unwound with respect to the spool and arranged along an inner surface of the housing. The wire moves between the first and second configurations in response to relative rotation between the spool and the housing. The apparatus also includes at least one guide member disposed in the housing and movable along an arcuate path. The guide member moves in an opposite direction of rotation of the spool to guide movement of the wire between the spool and the housing.

Abstract: A rotary connector includes a stator housing including a bottom cover having a central hole and an outer cylindrical portion provided along the outer edge of the bottom cover; an upper rotor including an inner cylindrical portion and a top plate protruding outward from the top end thereof; a lower rotor inserted into the central hole and snap-fitted to the inner circumferential surface of the inner cylindrical portion; a holder rotatably disposed in an accommodation space defined between the upper rotor and the stator housing; a flat cable wounded and accommodated in the accommodation space with the winding direction thereof reversed at any point of the length; and a spacer fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the bottom part of the inner cylindrical portion. The spacer and the flange hold the edge of the bottom cover around the central hole.

Abstract: In the rotating connector wherein the rotor having the inner tube is rotatably coupled with the stator having the outer tube, and the flat cable is contained in the annular space defined between the outer tube and the inner tube, the cable winding direction is reversed at the intermediate section, and the intermediate reversing section of the flat cable is passed through the opening of the holder that is rotatably arranged in the annular space. A guiding wall having the outer surface eccentric to the rotating axis of the rotor is provided on the annular flat plate of the holder, and the flat cable is wound on the outer surface of the guiding wall in the wound-back state.

Abstract: A rock arm having repulsion is provided in a protruding condition in a rotary case in a spiral cable unit, and an engagement portion with which a hook of the rock arm engages is formed in a male connector. The male connector engages with the spiral cable unit by the engagement of the hook of the rock arm with the engagement portion, to prevent bending of the rock arm, in the state with the female connector fitted in a fitting hood portion.

Abstract: It is the primary object of the invention to provide an improved structure of a hub, said hub having two cables that are drawn out and recoiled independently thereof; whereby the cable lengths are adjusted in a multitude of stages to the desired length, and means mounted in said hub to smoothly recoil the cables.

Abstract: A vehicle air bag electrical system including an air bag control module; electrical conductors connected to the control module; an electrical connector connected to the electrical conductors; and a filter circuit coupled to the electrical conductors. The filter circuit includes a plurality of capacitors provided as a module. The electrical connector is adapted to be connected to an air bag gas initiator.

Abstract: Electrical connection device, for arrangement between a steering wheel and a steering column module of a vehicle, which includes a rotor part (2) and a stator part (3) for enclosure of at least one electrical conductor connected to it at the end, in which the rotor part (2) inserted into the stator part (3) is non-rotatably connected with a guide ring (6) mounted in the stator part (3), and a blocking rocker (12) acted upon by a compression spring, to be released by mounting the steering wheel (1), is present for fastening the rotor part (2) in an assembly position. The blocking rocker (12) acts between the guide ring (6) and the stator part (3) so that a relative rotation is prevented when the steering wheel (1) is not installed.

Abstract: A component, equipped for rotational insertion into a circuit module, has at least one contact electrically coupled to a first terminus of a connecting wire. The connection wire has a second terminus electrically coupled to a counter-contact on the circuit module. The contact has an annular extension in the circumferential direction which encloses the counter-contact even when a radial center line of the contact area angular extension lies outside the counter-contact angular extension. The contact may be ring-segment shaped or ring shaped. Numerous contacts may be arranged at different radial distances from the component's axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rotary connector includes a case, a cover, a rotor having a top panel part and a first cylindrical part, a rotor snap having locking parts locked with an outer surface of the cover and a second cylindrical part snap-fitted to the first cylindrical part, flexible cables wound windably/rewindably in the case, and a ring-shaped plate part. In this case, a holding projection project outward in a radial direction from the outer circumferential surface of the second cylindrical part between a lower end of the first cylindrical part and the locking parts, and an inner rim of the cover is provided with a holding step so as to form a step. Furthermore, a wall surface forming the step of the holding step faces side surface of the holding projection, and an inner rim of the cover is rotatably interposed between lower surface of the holding projection and an upper surface of the ring-shaped plate part.

Abstract: An automatic retractable device of a flexible printed circuit board is described. The automatic retractable device of the flexible printed circuit board comprises a bracket, two elastic components and two rollers. By combining the elastic components, the rollers and the flexible printed circuit board, the flexible printed circuit board can revert to an original position after the flexible printed circuit board is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connecting device, especially for arrangement between a steering wheel and a steering column switch module of a motor vehicle, comprising a stationary housing part and a rotationable housing part which respectively include a connecting unit and enclose at least one spiral-shaped wound-up, flexible electric conductor whose respective end is connected to the connecting unit and which is guided in a reverse-direction loop inside the housing. The conductor is associated with a forced guidance element in a positive fit, engaging the peripheral side of the conductor and resulting in a defined winding or unwinding of the conductor during a rotational movement of the rotationable housing part. The forced guidance element comprises a toothing that engages into the respective recesses in the conductor and may be assigned to the rotatable housing part, the stationary housing part, or both.

Abstract: A connecting structure of a connector includes: a first connector having a housing for containing a plurality of terminal metal pieces connected to a plurality of wires, a shield shell including a hood portion projected to a front side and surrounding the housing, and a shield member connected with the shield shell and surrounding the plurality of the wires; and a second connector capable of being fitted to the first connector, the second connector having a housing capable of containing a plurality of terminal metal pieces and capable of being fitted to the housing of the first connector and a shield shell surrounding the housing. At least one of the shield shell of the first connector and the shield shell of the second connector is made by diecasting.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a flat flex cable (1) or a so-called FFC, in particular for use in vehicles, wherein said cable contains at least two electric conductors (2) that are surrounded by an insulating layer (3) of a plastic material. The invention is characterized by the fact that electronic components (11) are arranged on a circuit layout (6) on the surface of the flat flex cable (1) and connected to at least one conductor (2) of the flat flex cable. The invention also pertains to a method for manufacturing such an FFC.

Abstract: A spiral cable device is provided with a cylindrical casing, an inner cylinder rotatable relative to the cylindrical casing, and a flexible flat cable connected to the inner cylinder at one end thereof and to the cylindrical casing at the other end thereof. The flexible flat cable has plural leads arranged in a single layer and is folded to form multiple layers of the leads, so that even where the flexible flat cable is to have many leads, the spiral cable device can be made short in the axial direction thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrical contact assembly in a steering wheel that allows the contacts of a primary circuit board to move relative to the corresponding contacts of a secondary circuit board without disengaging the electrical connection. Thus, any minor deviation in the positioning of the primary or secondary circuit board may be compensated for without the loss of electrical contact. The primary circuit board is located in the center of the steering wheel around the steering column. The primary circuit board includes left and right arms which engage and cooperate with left and right button assemblies on the steering wheel to actuate various vehicle controls, such as radio volume and tuning control, in the vehicle. The arms include leaf-spring contacts which resiliently and non-fixedly engage the secondary circuit board which is connected to control buttons on the steering wheel.

Abstract: A connecting device includes first and second housing parts which are rotatable relative to one another and are coupled together to define a space therebetween. At least one flexible cable is provided in the space defined by the housing parts. Each cable includes first and second end sections which are configured to be rolled and unrolled in a spiral or helix on associated contact surfaces of the housing parts, respectively. The end sections normally extend in opposite directions from each other circumferentially around the housing parts so that a U-shaped turning area at which cable movement reverses is formed in the space defined by the housing parts. Magnetic areas are arranged on at least one of each cable, the first housing part, and the second housing part to cause the end sections of each cable to removably adhere to the respective contact surfaces of the housing parts.

Abstract: An electrical connector between relatively movable end points, comprises a cassette having a stator which is stationary in the mounted position and a rotor which is rotatable relative to the stator about a common axis, the stator and rotor each bearing one of the end points. In the cassette, between the stator and the rotor, an electrical conductor (10) running in a coiled fashion is situated with its ends fixed to the end points in order to connect to continuing connecting lines. To simplify connection of the connecting lines, an identical electrical contact element is attached to each end of the conductor (10). The electrical contact element is provided with pins (22) which are suitable as contact pins for attaching a plug and as contact surfaces for fixedly connecting the conductors of a connection line.

Abstract: A clockspring for electrically connecting an airbag of a vehicle to crash sensors. The clockspring including a housing that has an inner chamber, and a flat electrical cable with an upper insulator layer, a lower insulator layer connected to the upper layer along substantially continuous parallel spaced-apart seam, and an intermediate layer comprised of individual strands of conductors which lie adjacent and substantially parallel to the seams and the conductors do not have an adhesive residue thereon. The flat electrical cable is mounted in the chamber of the clockspring. Seams positioned between adjacent conductors have a textured surface pattern, and seams positioned along edges of the flat electrical cable have a substantially smooth surface pattern.

Abstract: A rotary connector includes a first part, a second part configured to rotate relative to the first part, and an electrical cable housed within the rotary connector. A viewing window is configured to reveal a feature of the electrical cable when the rotary connector is in a neutral position.

Abstract: An upper case (32) is rotatably provided in a body portion (31) to be fixed to an end face on the column side, and a spiral cable (29) capable of transmitting electrical signals is spirally accommodated in an annular space between the body portion (31) and the upper case (32). A cancel cam (40) for pressing a cancel portion (42) of a turn signal lever (36) with return rotation of a steering column assembly is protruded in a predetermined position on an outer peripheral surface of the upper case (32). A flange portion (41) is integrally formed on the cancel cam (40) over the outer peripheral surface of the upper case (32). A side wall (31B) to circulate and surround the flange portion (41) of the upper case (32) is erected on an upper surface of the body portion (31).

Abstract: A clockspring with a housing that includes a stationary member having a first wall and a hub member rotatably coupled to the stationary member having a second wall. A flat cable is wound between the first and second walls. The flat cable has opposite first and second ends with the first end being coupled to the stationary member at a first connection area and the second end being coupled to the hub member at a second connection area. A flexible strain relief member is integrally formed as one-piece with one of the first and second walls proximate one of the respective first and second connection areas with one of the first and second ends of the flat cable being disposed between the flexible strain relief member and the one of the first and second walls.

Abstract: Connection board is provided at one end of flexible board. Connector is formed on either connection board or circuit board, and connector socket is formed on the other board not having the connector. Connector socket and connector can be electrically connected by joining them together. A sealing member is provided between connection board and circuit board, for tightly sealing the periphery of connector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular clockspring to be used in automobile steering columns that allow modular parts of the clockspring to be modified without the need to alter the design of the entire clockspring. The clockspring is composed of at least six modules, a cover module, a housing module, an inner diameter (ID) connector module, an outer diameter (OD) connector module, a locking module, and a flat electrical cable module. The modular nature of the clockspring allows a single generic clockspring to be used in various steering columns. Minor differences in mounting styles, connector styles or the number of circuits within the differing steering columns can be accommodated with minor changes to the relevant modules without having to redesign the entire clockspring.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) includes a vehicle steering wheel (14), a device (220) mountable on the steering wheel, a rear cover (60) that at least partially covers the steering wheel, a rotary connector (100) including a housing (110) for providing an electrical connection with the device. A first electrical connector (210) includes a first connector piece (212) and a second connector piece (214). The first connector piece (212), housing (110) and rear cover (60) are molded as a single piece of plastic material. The second connector piece (214) is guided to interconnect with the first connector piece (212) when the device (220) is installed on the steering wheel (14). The first and second connector pieces (212 and 214) when interconnected provide, an electrical connection between the device (220) and a cable (150) of the rotary connector (100).

Abstract: The rotary connector comprises a stationary housing 11 having a cylindrical portion 17 therein, a movable housing 12 having a cylindrical portion 19 therein provided on the stationary housing so as to be rotatable relatively thereto, and a flexible cable 14 accommodated within a housing section 13 formed between the stationary housing and the movable housing, in which the rotary connector further includes temperature detection means 41 for detecting the temperature of the flexible cable in a state of the temperature detection means being exposed within the housing section.

Abstract: A rotating connector 1 comprising a rotating case 2 and a stationary case 3 connected together in a manner that the rotating case 2 can rotate relative to the stationary case 3 and that an annular space S is formed inside, and a plurality of flat cables 6, 7 held in the annular space S. In the annular space S, the flat cables 6, 7 are wound like a swirl, being U-turned at about the middle thereof with the help of a roller 8 arranged in the space S, and fixed to the rotating case 2 at one end and the stationary case 3 at the other end. The rotating case 2 can rotate relative to the stationary case 3 a plurality of times, with the winding of flat cables 6, 7 being tightened or loosened. The flat cable 7 is smaller in thickness than the flat cable 6 which is U-turned by being directly guided by a U-turn roller 9. Thus, the flap noise which tends to be produced when the winding is tightened is reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A cable reel is provided for more secure attachment of a flat cable within a cable holder installed in a rotatable housing on an automobile steering column. A rib member extending downward from the top wall of the rotatable housing presses against a flange portion and upper portion of the cable holder when the cable holder is installed within a space in the rotatable housing. This structure reinforces the end of the cable holder to prevent deformation that can damage the soldered joint that connects the flat cable conductors to the bus bar within the cable holder.

Abstract: a rotary connector including a first part, a second part rotationally coupled to the first part to form an interior of the rotary connector, and an electrical cable housed within the interior of the rotary connector. An over current protection device is housed within an integral space of the rotary connector and configured to provide over current protection for the electrical cable.

Abstract: A rotary connector includes a first part, a second part configured to rotate relative to the first part, and an electrical cable housed within the rotary connector. A viewing window is configured to reveal a feature of the electrical cable when the rotary connector is in a neutral position.

Abstract: An escape groove (26), which is in the shape of an end-closed annulus having its center disposed on an axis of a steering shaft (1), is formed in an upper surface of a rotating case of a SRC (7). A convex portion (9) is formed on a bottom portion (3a) of a steering wheel (3), and the convex portion (9) is received in the escape groove (26). Even when the steering wheel (3) is operated or turned, the rotating case (16) will not rotate until the convex portion (9) abuts against a circumferential end of the escape groove (26). Therefore, the amount of movement of the rotating case (16) of the SRC (7) and hence the amount of movement of the flat cable (20) are reduced.

Abstract: A device for transmitting current between two terminals of a cassette (K) between which at least one ribbon cable is arranged that extends in turns. The cassette includes a fixed stator and a rotatable rotor between which the ribbon cable is positioned. One of the two terminals is movable relative to the other. The ribbon cable at its ends is located in the area of the terminals. It is brought out of the cassette at the terminals for the connection of continuing cables (17). At least two plate-shaped contact carriers (18, 19) are mounted to the outside of the stator of the cassette. The conductors of the ribbon cable on the one hand and the conductors of a continuing cable on the other hand can be connected to the contact carriers. The contact carriers are connected with one another by elastic snap-in elements to form a unit.

Abstract: A loop back type clockspring connector includes a first housing section and a second housing section that are rotatable with respect to each other. The first housing section and second housing section define an accommodating space. Within the accommodating space, the clockspring connector includes two or more flexible cables and two or more guiding mechanisms. The cables conduct current from one housing section to the other. The guiding mechanisms divide the accommodating space into inner and outer portions where the cable accumulates as the housing sections rotate relative to one another. The guiding mechanisms move radially inwardly and outwardly within the accommodating space as the cable accumulates with the inner and outer spaces, thereby reducing the potential for the flexible cables to bind up during operation of the connector.

Abstract: The rotary connector comprises a stationary housing 11 having a cylindrical portion 17 therein, a movable housing 12 having a cylindrical portion 19 therein provided on the stationary housing so as to be rotatable relatively thereto, and a flexible cable 14 accommodated within a housing section 13 formed between the stationary housing and the movable housing, in which the rotary connector further includes temperature detection means 41 for detecting the temperature of the flexible cable in a state of the temperature detection means being exposed within the housing section.

Abstract: A steering column switch is provided with an electrical connecting device mounted in a housing that is affixed to the steering column jacket between the steering wheel and the steering column, said connecting device comprising a flexible, electrical conductor wound in the form of a spiral, which is inserted in an upper part of the housing and covered by a lid affixed to the steering wheel, wherein the conductor is coupled to the side of the steering wheel by means of a connecting unit and to a central printed circuit board that is connected to the electric system of the vehicle. A rotor of a steering angle sensor is assigned to the connecting device inside the housing, the stator on the housing side of said sensor contacting the printed circuit board.

Abstract: In order to provide a roll connector structure for a vehicle in which there is no complicated or complex wiring in the steering wheel and the space within the steering wheel can be utilized efficiently, a roll connector structure for a vehicle including a stator side casing which is fixed to a steering column, a rotor side casing which is mounted to the stator side casing and rotates integrally with a steering wheel, and a cable which is accommodated between the stator side casing and the rotor side casing, wherein at least one steering switch is connected to the rotor side casing without wiring, is provided.

Abstract: A cable reel includes a fixed body, configured to attach to a steering column, and a movable body, rotatably connected to the fixed body and configured to rotate interlockingly with a steering wheel. The fixed body includes a peripheral wall, which defines a cut-out portion at an upper end. A flat cable, electrically connected to the fixed body and the movable body, is wound in an annular hollow portion defined between the fixed body and the movable body. An annular elastic sheet, formed on a surface of the movable body above the hollow portion, has an outer diameter that exceeds the inner diameter of the peripheral wall. Therefore, a peripheral end of the elastic sheet extends past the inner diameter into the cut-out portion of the peripheral wall. An edge portion of the flat cable is thus covered by the elastic sheet during rotation of the movable body.

Abstract: A rotary connector includes a stationary housing, a rotative housing, a rotative holder, floating spacers, and flat cables. The flat cables provide a low-current path to a steering wheel of a vehicle. The rotary connector also includes a slip ring mechanism to provide a large-current path to electrical apparatuses on the steering wheel. The slip ring mechanism includes annular stationary contacts, annular movable contacts, and floating contacts. The annular stationary contacts are provided on the stationary housing and oppose the floating spacers to extend along a path of pivotal movement thereof. The annular movable contacts are provided on the rotative housing and oppose the floating spacers to extend along the path of pivotal movement thereof. The movable contacts are connected to electrical apparatuses on the steering wheel side. The floating contacts are provided on the floating spacers and are in resilient contact with the stationary contacts and the movable contacts.

Abstract: A steering column switch is provided with an electrical connecting device mounted in a housing that is affixed to the steering column jacket between the steering wheel and the steering column, said connecting device comprising a flexible, electrical conductor wound in the form of a spiral, which is inserted in an upper part of the housing and covered by a lid affixed to the steering wheel, wherein the conductor is coupled to the side of the steering wheel by means of a connecting unit and to a central printed circuit board that is connected to the electric system of the vehicle. A rotor of a steering angle sensor is assigned to the connecting device inside the housing, the stator on the housing side of said sensor contacting the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transmitting electric current between two components, which twist in relation to one another, of a steering device for motor vehicles. The inventive device comprises a rotor which is assigned to the steering wheel and which can turn together with the same, a stator which is assigned to a stationary subassembly of the motor vehicle, and at least one flexible printed circuit board which runs from the rotor to the stator. When the steering wheel is turned, said printed circuit board can, according to the direction of turning, be wound onto a winding element or unwound therefrom. In addition, the printed circuit board comprises a flat flexible support on which the conductor tracks run from the stator to the rotor. According to the invention, each opposing surface (28, 29) of the flexible support (30) is provided with conductor tracks (40a, 40b) running from the stator to the rotor.

Abstract: The rotary connector comprises a stationary housing 11 having a cylindrical portion 17 therein, a movable housing 12 having a cylindrical portion 19 therein provided on the stationary housing so as to be rotatable relatively thereto, and a flexible cable 14 accommodated within a housing section 13 formed between the stationary housing and the movable housing, in which the rotary connector further includes temperature detection means 41 for detecting the temperature of the flexible cable in a state of the temperature detection means being exposed within the housing section.

Abstract: A loop back type clockspring connector includes a first housing section and a second housing section that are rotatable with respect to each other. The first housing section and second housing section define an accommodating space. Within the accommodating space, the clockspring connector includes two or more flexible cables and two or more guiding mechanisms. The cables conduct current from one housing section to the other. The guiding mechanisms divide the accommodating space into inner and outer portions where the cable accumulates as the housing sections rotate relative to one another. The guiding mechanisms move radially inwardly and outwardly within the accommodating space as the cable accumulates with the inner and outer spaces, thereby reducing the potential for the flexible cables to bind up during operation of the connector.

Abstract: In a cable reel, a stationary body and a movable body are combined together to define an annular hollow section. A guide member is disposed in the annular hollow section, the guide member including a C-shaped ring and a plural rollers. A flat cable is wound round an inner circumferential passage and wound round an outer circumferential passage, a winding direction of the flat cable in the inner circumferential passage and that of the flat cable in the outer circumferential passage are inverted to each other. The intermediate portion of each roller is rotatably held by the ring, a lower end portion of the roller on the outer cylindrical section side contacts with the bottom plate section under the condition that the inner cylindrical section side of the roller is raised from the bottom plate section, and the inner cylindrical section side of the roller contacts with the flat cable.

Abstract: Field-effect transistors, and methods of their fabrication, having channel regions formed separately from their source/drain regions and having monocrystalline material interposed between the channel regions and the source/drain regions. The monocrystalline material includes monocrystalline silicon and silicon-germanium alloy.

Abstract: An escape groove (26), which is in the shape of an end-closed annulus having its center disposed on an axis of a steering shaft (1), is formed in an upper surface of a rotating case of a SRC (7). A convex portion (9) is formed on a bottom portion (3a) of a steering wheel (3), and the convex portion (9) is received in the escape groove (26). Even when the steering wheel (3) is operated or turned, the rotating case (16) will not rotate until the convex portion (9) abuts against a circumferential end of the escape groove (26). Therefore, the amount of movement of the rotating case (16) of the SRC (7) and hence the amount of movement of the flat cable (20) are reduced.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling apparatus includes a ring case, a coil and a connector. The ring case has an annular groove. The coil is an electrical wire and is disposed in the annular groove of the ring case. An opening is formed through the ring case in its closed end surface. The connector is disposed on the closed end surface of the ring case and covers the opening. Each of a first end and a second end of the coil are connected to one of a pair of lead wires, respectively, of an electric circuit via one of a pair of contacts, respectively in the connector. The connector has a housing supporting the first and the second ends of the coil and the contacts and a cap closing an end opening of the housing. The coil is covered substantially by an annular resin case, and the housing is formed integrally with the annular resin case.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rotating connector comprising an inner cylinder 2 and an outer cylinder 3 combined together to permit the relative rotation in a concentric state, and a flat cable 1 spirally housed in an annular space 20 formed between the inner cylinder 2 and the outer cylinder 3, and connected at its inner end to the inner cylinder 2 while being connected at its outer end to the outer cylinder 3, wherein the flat cable 1 is composed of a plurality of flat-type conductors 10 placed in parallel arrangement and an insulating coat layer 11 placed over the flat-type conductors 10, and the insulating coat layer 11 is formed by coating the flat-type conductor 10 with a thermoplastic resin by means of direct extrusion.

Abstract: A cable reel is provided for more secure attachment of a flat cable within a cable holder installed in a rotatable housing on an automobile steering column. A rib member extending downward from the top wall of the rotatable housing presses against a flange portion and upper portion of the cable holder when the cable holder is installed within a space in the rotatable housing. This structure reinforces the end of the cable holder to prevent deformation that can damage the soldered joint that connects the flat cable conductors to the bus bar within the cable holder.