Patent ID: 7000949
Filing Date: 2006-02-21
Classification: B60Q,B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering column connected to a vehicle electronic system having an electronic jack and a vehicle steering mechanism for a motor vehicle comprising: a steering wheel; a clock spring in electronic communication with said steering wheel, said clock spring comprising a first electronic connector for communication with said vehicle electronic system; an electronic conduit comprising a first end and a second end for providing electronic communication from said clock spring to said vehicle electronic system; a second electronic connector including a plug having at least one pin and located at said first end of said electronic conduit to thereby connect with the electronic jack upon assembly within said vehicle; and a third electronic connector at said second end of said electronic conduit in connection with said first electronic connector of said clock spring; wherein electronic communication throughout the steering column is established by connection of said electronic conduit to said vehicle electronic system; and wherein said steering column further comprises a rocker mount proximate said steering mechanism, whereby said system electronic jack is fixed on said rocker mount to facilitate electronic communication with said steering column while adjusting the tilt of said steering column.