Patent ID: 7254992
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: B60R,B62D,G01D

Abstract:
1. A rotation-sensored rotary connector comprising: a rotary connector for electrically connecting an electrical component installed on a steering shaft or a steering wheel to a vehicle-body side; and a rotation sensor for detecting a rotational angle of the steering shaft; a combination switch bracket fixed to a shaft cover; a cushioning material at a mounting portion of a stator of the rotation sensor and the combination switch bracket; wherein said rotation sensor includes a rotor to be directly fitted on the steering shaft, and said rotary connector includes a rotor to be rotated in compliance with said rotor of said rotation sensor; wherein said rotor of said rotation sensor is configured to rotate integrally with the steering shaft; wherein said rotor of said rotation sensor comprises a rotor sensing portion and a rotor fixing portion; wherein said rotor sensing portion is disposed at a predetermined distance from an outer surface of the reduce diameter portion, the predetermined distance being in a direction away from the steering shaft.