Switch Attachment Member for Steering Wheel Reuse
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Solution Overview
Problem
When a genuine steering wheel is replaced with a non-standard steering wheel, the attached switches (such as those for a stereo system or navigation) are often detached, reducing user convenience and making it difficult to reuse them.
Innovation Solution
A switch attachment member with a support system that allows the switches to be detachably attached between the steering wheel and steering boss, enabling their repositioning and adjustment to maintain functionality and user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a genuine steering wheel is replaced with a non-standard steering wheel, then user preference and customization are improved, but the switches from the original steering wheel cannot be reused and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the switch assembly from the steering wheel, creating an independent switch attachment member that can be universally mounted on different steering wheel types. This segmentation allows switches to be reused across different steering wheels without being tied to the original wheel's integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate both standard and non-standard steering wheels. The support structure can be positioned at multiple locations and adjusted to fit various steering wheel configurations, making the switch assembly universally applicable across different wheel types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If switches are detached from the original steering wheel, then steering wheel replacement is enabled, but switch repositioning and adjustment become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow the support to be repositioned along the steering wheel. The fastening mechanism enables easy adjustment of the support position to accommodate different steering wheel sizes and shapes, making repositioning simple rather than difficult.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member serves as an intermediary component between the switches and the steering wheel. This mediator absorbs the variability in steering wheel designs while providing a consistent mounting interface for the switches, simplifying the repositioning process across different wheel types.
3Reliability
If switches are fixed to a specific steering wheel, then switch stability is improved, but switch reuse on different steering wheels becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the switch assembly from the steering wheel into distinct components (switches, support, and attachment member), the invention enables the switch assembly to be detached and transferred to different steering wheels while maintaining stable operation through the dedicated attachment mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member is designed with universal mounting capabilities that work with multiple steering wheel types. It provides reliable, stable attachment through appropriate fastening mechanisms while enabling the same switch assembly to be reused across different steering wheel configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
According to an embodiment, a switch attachment member includes a support that is formed to be attachable between a steering wheel and a steering boss, and supports a switch. The support is formed to be capable of changing a position of the switch.