Patent ID: 7159897
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: B60Q,B60R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for providing an isolated ground of a horn activation circuit of a steering wheel assembly comprising an airbag module, the apparatus comprising: a non-conductive insulator for receiving and engaging a conductive wire, wherein said wire and said insulator are configured to engage at least one electrically isolated securement member of the steering wheel assembly, wherein the airbag module is movably secured to said insulator for movement between a first position and a second position wherein the horn circuit is completed as said airbag module moves from said first position to said second position; and a wire harness electrically communicating with said wire and another wire harness electrically communicating with at least one contact portion of the airbag module, said at least one contact portion making contact with said wire as said airbag module moves from said first position to said second position.