Patent ID: 7332684
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: B60Q,B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A turn signal switch for a vehicle, comprising: a switch case; a pivot provided in the switch case; a switch operating element whose portion protrudes into the switch case, and which is supported by the pivot so that the switch operating element can be pushed-in and returned between a pushed-in position and a returned position which are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the pivot, and so that, in the returned position, the switch operating element can be swung about the axis of the pivot among a neutral position, and a left-turn indicating position and a right-turn indicating position on opposite sides of the neutral position; a resiliently urging means provided between the switch case and the switch operating element so as to urge the switch operating element toward the neutral position and the returned position; and a switch mechanism operatively connected to the switch operating element, and adapted to close a left-turn indicating circuit or a right-turn indicating circuit in response to swinging of the switch operating element to the left-turn or right-turn indicating position when the switch operating element is in the returned position, and adapted to open the left-turn or right-turn indicating circuit in response to movement of the switch operating element from the returned position to the pushed-in position, wherein the resiliently urging means includes: wherein the guide recess is curved into a substantially triangular shape, and includes: wherein the return springs are provided on the opposite sides of the valley and between the return plate and the switch case.