公开(公告)号：US4386538A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-07

申请号：US304745

申请日：1981-09-23

Applicant: Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

Inventor： Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

IPC: B62D1/04 ,  B62D1/11 ,  G05G1/10

CPC classification number: B62D1/11 ,  B62D1/04 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: A steering wheel mounted on a hub. The steering wheel is molded of a high impact grade nylon and comprises an integral rim, spokes and a thin wall energy absorbing sleeve. The rim is disposed in coaxial relationship to and axially spaced from the hub.The energy absorbing sleeve when viewed in plan view has a substantially rectangular configuration of decreasing size from its upper end downwardly toward the hub. The walls of the sleeve have a generally ogival configuration from top to bottom. The construction and arrangement is such that the energy absorbing sleeve produces a large amount of crush at relatively constant load for obtaining a high degree of energy absorption.

Abstract translation: 安装在轮毂上的方向盘。 方向盘由高冲击级尼龙模制而成，包括整体轮缘，轮辐和薄壁能量吸收套筒。 轮辋与轮毂同轴设置并与其轴向间隔开。 能量吸收套筒在平面图中观察时具有从其上端向下朝向毂的尺寸减小的大致矩形构造。 袖子的墙壁从上到下具有通常的椭圆形配置。 该结构和布置使得能量吸收套筒在相对恒定的载荷下产生大量的挤压以获得高的能量吸收。

公开(公告)号：US4280372A

公开(公告)日：1981-07-28

申请号：US57940

申请日：1979-07-16

Applicant: Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

Inventor： Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

IPC: B62D1/04 ,  B62D1/11

CPC classification number: B62D1/11 ,  B62D1/04 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: A steering wheel assembly having an energy absorbing sleeve 13 supported on a hub 12 and a steering wheel 14 supported on the sleeve. The energy absorbing sleeve has a plurality of concentric, substantially rectangular rings 19 formed in stepped relationship to provide essentially crush force throughout its range of usable crush.The steering wheel 14 comprises an armature 15 forming a housing 22 for the energy absorbing sleeve, the upper end of the housing being complementary to the rectangular configuration of the sleeve. The armature further has an annular rim core 24 and a plurality of spokes 25 extending from the housing to the rim core. The housing 22, the spokes 25 and the rim core 24 are integrally molded of plastic, preferably a polycarbonate selected for its impact strength over a wide temperature range.

Abstract translation: 方向盘组件，其具有支撑在轮毂12上的能量吸收套筒13和支撑在套筒上的方向盘14。 能量吸收套筒具有多个同心的基本矩形的环19，其形成为阶梯式关系，以在其可用挤压范围内提供基本上的挤压力。 方向盘14包括形成用于能量吸收套筒的壳体22的电枢15，壳体的上端与套筒的矩形构型互补。 电枢还具有环形边缘芯24和从壳体延伸到边缘芯的多个辐条25。 壳体22，轮辐25和轮辋芯24由塑料，优选为在宽的温度范围内的冲击强度选择的聚碳酸酯一体地模制。

公开(公告)号：UST963004I4

公开(公告)日：1977-10-04

申请号：US772401

申请日：1977-02-28

Applicant: Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

Inventor： Warren A. Van Wicklin, Jr.

IPC: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/06

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/042 ,  B60C17/06 ,  B60C17/061 ,  B60C17/10

Abstract: a run-flat system comprising, in combination, a vehicle wheel having a tubeless tire mounted thereon and a run-flat support structure within the tire comprising a plurality of arcuate segments interposed between the rim of the wheel and the tread section of the tire. The segments are fastened to the rim and in normal inflated condition of the tire are radially spaced from the tire tread section. The improvement comprises each arcuate segment having an elongated hollow base section seated in the drop center channel of the wheel rim, side walls extending outwardly from the base wall toward the tubeless tire retention beads, and a compression resistant wall spanning the segment base section side walls. An energy absorbent elastomeric arcuate liner externally covers the upper section of the segment base section, the liner extending over the side edges of the segment base section in abutting relation to the retention beads to compress the latter against the retention flanges of the rim.