Security Component - Clock Spring

The clock spring is a critical electrical rotary connector used in automotive airbags, installed beneath the car’s steering wheel. It serves as a highly reliable current-transmitting device connecting two components that rotate relative to each other. Primarily composed of a flexible flat cable, a housing designed for rotational movement, wire harnesses (conductive lead wires), and connectors, the clock spring ensures seamless electrical connections for essential components like the driver-side front airbag and horn switch during the left-to-right rotational motion of the steering wheel. In automotive airbag systems, the clock spring plays a vital role in transmitting electrical signals and completing circuits, enabling the proper functioning of the airbag's Electronic Control Unit (ECU) after a collision.

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　　The clock spring is a critical electrical rotary connector used in automotive airbags. Installed beneath the car steering wheel, it serves as a highly reliable current-transmitting device connecting two components that rotate relative to each other. Primarily composed of a flexible flat cable, a housing designed for rotational movement, wiring harnesses (including conductive lead wires), and connectors, the clock spring ensures seamless electrical connections for essential components such as the driver-side front airbag and horn switch during the left-to-right rotational motions of the steering wheel.
　　The clock spring plays a critical role in automotive airbags by facilitating the transmission of electrical signals and completing circuits, ensuring that, in the event of a collision, the airbag’s ECU can reliably, promptly, and effectively send signals to the inflator, triggering the deployment of the airbag and safeguarding the lives of the driver and passengers. If the individual circuits within the clock spring aren’t properly connected, the airbag may fail to deploy correctly during a crash, leaving occupants inadequately protected. This underscores the vital importance of the clock spring in the vehicle’s safety system.

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