公开(公告)号：US20070157756A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11328372

申请日：2006-01-09

申请人： William Cymbal ,  Michael Anspaugh ,  Damir Menjak ,  Olivier Pugliese

发明人： William Cymbal ,  Michael Anspaugh ,  Damir Menjak ,  Olivier Pugliese

IPC分类号： G05G1/04

CPC分类号： B62D1/184 ,  Y10T74/20582 ,  Y10T74/20612

摘要： The invention provides a lever assembly for controlling a lock of a steering column assembly. The lever assembly includes a first lever portion pivotable about a locking axis between a locked position for substantially preventing adjusting movement of a steering column assembly and an unlocked position spaced from the locked position. The steering column assembly is moveable in adjusting movement when the first lever portion is in the unlocked position. The lever assembly also includes a second lever portion defining a handle portion and operable to rotate about the locking axis. The lever assembly also includes a lost motion linkage disposed between the first lever portion and the second lever portion. The lost motion linkage is operable to transmit rotation of the second lever portion about the locking axis to pivot the first lever portion between the locked position and the unlocked position. The lost motion linkage is also operable to yield in response to movement of the second lever portion in a direction parallel to the locking axis.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于控制转向柱组件的锁的杆组件。 杠杆组件包括第一杠杆部分，该第一杠杆部分围绕锁定轴线枢转在锁定位置之间，用于基本上阻止转向柱组件的调节运动和与锁定位置间隔开的解锁位置。 当第一杆部分处于未锁定位置时，转向柱组件可调节运动。 杠杆组件还包括限定手柄部分并且可操作以围绕锁定轴线旋转的第二杠杆部分。 杠杆组件还包括设置在第一杆部分和第二杆部分之间的空动联动装置。 空动联动装置可操作地传递第二杠杆部分围绕锁定轴线的旋转，以使第一杠杆部分在锁定位置和解锁位置之间枢转。 空动联动装置还可操作以响应于第二杠杆部分在平行于锁定轴线的方向上的运动而产生。

公开(公告)号：US08960050B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US12429647

申请日：2009-04-24

申请人： William D. Cymbal ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Damir Menjak ,  Olivier Pugliese

发明人： William D. Cymbal ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Damir Menjak ,  Olivier Pugliese

IPC分类号： B62D1/184

CPC分类号： B62D1/184 ,  Y10T74/20582 ,  Y10T74/20612

摘要： The invention provides a lever assembly for controlling a lock of a steering column assembly. The lever assembly includes a first lever portion pivotable about a locking axis between a locked position for substantially preventing adjusting movement of a steering column assembly and an unlocked position spaced from the locked position. The steering column assembly is moveable in adjusting movement when the first lever portion is in the unlocked position. The lever assembly also includes a second lever portion defining a handle portion and operable to rotate about the locking axis. The lever assembly also includes a lost motion linkage disposed between the first lever portion and the second lever portion. The lost motion linkage is operable to transmit rotation of the second lever portion about the locking axis to pivot the first lever portion between the locked position and the unlocked position. The lost motion linkage is also operable to yield in response to movement of the second lever portion in a direction parallel to the locking axis.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于控制转向柱组件的锁的杆组件。 杠杆组件包括第一杠杆部分，该第一杠杆部分围绕锁定轴线枢转在锁定位置之间，用于基本上阻止转向柱组件的调节运动和与锁定位置间隔开的解锁位置。 当第一杆部分处于未锁定位置时，转向柱组件可调节运动。 杠杆组件还包括限定手柄部分并且可操作以围绕锁定轴线旋转的第二杠杆部分。 杠杆组件还包括设置在第一杆部分和第二杆部分之间的空动联动装置。 空动联动装置可操作地传递第二杠杆部分围绕锁定轴线的旋转，以使第一杠杆部分在锁定位置和解锁位置之间枢转。 空动联动装置还可操作以响应于第二杠杆部分在平行于锁定轴线的方向上的运动而产生。

公开(公告)号：US08033574B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11906428

申请日：2007-10-02

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/123

摘要： A collapsible steering column assembly having a variable energy absorption curve is disclosed. The assembly includes a column jacket and an energy absorption device defining a deformation channel. A strap, interconnecting the column jacket and the energy absorption device, is disposed within the channel and moves along a deformation path in response to collapse of the column jacket. A pin is moveable into the deformation channel by a pyrotechnic device to alter the deformation path. Accordingly, the energy absorption device absorbs energy at a first rate when the pin is not disposed in the deformation channel, and absorbs energy at a second higher rate when the pin is disposed in the deformation channel.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有可变能量吸收曲线的可折叠转向柱组件。 组件包括限定变形通道的柱护套和能量吸收装置。 将柱套和能量吸收装置互连的带子设置在通道内并且响应于柱套的塌陷而沿变形路径移动。 销可通过烟火装置移动到变形通道中以改变变形路径。 因此，当销未设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第一速率吸收能量，并且当销设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第二较高的速率吸收能量。

公开(公告)号：US20090090210A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12236988

申请日：2008-09-24

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a column jacket longitudinally collapsible along a longitudinal axis. A release module is releasably coupled to the column jacket and attaches the column jacket to the vehicle at a connection point laterally offset from a first position along the longitudinal axis. An energy absorption system includes a strap attached to the column jacket at an attachment point latterly offset from a second position along the longitudinal axis and a deformation device disposed on the release module. The deformation device is laterally offset from a third position along the longitudinal axis disposed between the first position and the second position.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括沿纵向纵向可折叠的柱护套。 释放模块可拆卸地联接到柱护套，并且将柱套件沿着沿着纵向轴线的第一位置横向偏移的连接点附接到车辆。 能量吸收系统包括附着在柱护套上的带，该附着点在后沿距离纵向轴线的第二位置偏移的附接点处以及设置在释放模块上的变形装置。 变形装置沿着设置在第一位置和第二位置之间的纵向轴线的第三位置横向偏移。

公开(公告)号：US07380828B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11076222

申请日：2005-03-09

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy W. Kaufmann ,  Stephen V. Gillman ,  Brian J. Magnus ,  Michael J. Cole ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy W. Kaufmann ,  Stephen V. Gillman ,  Brian J. Magnus ,  Michael J. Cole ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/16

CPC分类号： B62D1/16 ,  B60K2350/928 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/04

摘要： The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件和用于制造转向柱组件的方法。 转向柱组件包括具有沿轴线延伸的孔的转向柱构件。 转向柱组件还包括至少部分地可旋转地设置在孔中的转向轴。 转向轴包括与该轴向轴向间隔开的方向盘啮合端。 转向柱组件还包括用于支撑车辆附件的支撑构件。 支撑构件从转向柱构件悬臂，并与转向柱构件配合，以限定基本上围绕方向盘啮合端的槽。

公开(公告)号：US07278660B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10960824

申请日：2004-10-07

申请人： Jason R. Ridgeway ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Jason R. Ridgeway ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/181 ,  B60R21/33

摘要： An apparatus has an adjustable steering column that moves between first and second positions along a path. The path defines tilting movement of at least a portion of the steering column, telescoping movement of at least a portion of the steering column, or both tilting and telescoping movement. The apparatus also includes a lock moveable between locked and unlocked positions. When the lock is in the locked position, the steering column can not move adjustably along the path. When the lock is in the unlocked position, the steering column can be adjusted along the path. The apparatus also includes a switch operable to emit an unlock signal, and a controller communicating with the switch to receive the unlock signal. The controller controls the lock to move to the unlocked position in response to the unlock signal. The apparatus also includes a signal generator operable to emit a second signal to the controller. The controller overrides the unlock signal and controls the lock to move to the locked position in response to the second signal.

摘要翻译： 一种装置具有可调节的转向柱，其沿着路径在第一和第二位置之间移动。 该路径限定转向柱的至少一部分的倾斜运动，转向柱的至少一部分的伸缩运动，或倾斜运动和伸缩运动。 该装置还包括可在锁定位置和解锁位置之间移动的锁。 当锁处于锁定位置时，转向柱不能沿路径可调整地移动。 当锁处于解锁位置时，可以沿着路径调整转向柱。 该装置还包括可操作以发出解锁信号的开关，以及与开关通信以接收解锁信号的控制器。 响应于解锁信号，控制器控制锁移动到解锁位置。 该装置还包括可操作以向控制器发射第二信号的信号发生器。 控制器覆盖解锁信号并且响应于第二信号控制锁移动到锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090114056A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12262287

申请日：2008-10-31

申请人： Samuel Nashef ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Samuel Nashef ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： An adjustable steering column assembly including a column jacket moveable in at least one of a telescoping direction and a raking direction is disclosed. First and second gears are coupled to a rake bracket and mesh with each other with the first gear rotatable about a first pivot axis transverse to a longitudinal axis and the second gear rotatable about a second pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis and spaced above the first pivot axis such that rotation of the first gear causes rotation of the second gear. A cam mechanism is coupled to the rake bracket and to each of the first and second gears with the cam mechanism movable along the first and second pivot axes during rotation of the first and second gears for selectively engaging the rake bracket to prevent movement of the column jacket in at least one of the telescoping and raking directions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种可调节的转向柱组件，其包括可在伸缩方向和耙动方向中的至少一个中移动的柱护套。 第一和第二齿轮联接到耙架并且彼此啮合，其中第一齿轮围绕横向于纵向轴线的第一枢转轴线旋转，并且第二齿轮围绕横向于纵向轴线的第二枢转轴线旋转并且间隔在第一 枢转轴线使得第一齿轮的旋转引起第二齿轮的旋转。 凸轮机构联接到前刀架和第一和第二齿轮中的每一个，凸轮机构可在第一和第二齿轮旋转期间沿着第一和第二枢转轴线移动，用于选择性地接合耙架以防止柱的移动 夹克在至少一个伸缩和耙子的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20060076763A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US10960824

申请日：2004-10-07

申请人： Jason Ridgway ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Jason Ridgway ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/181 ,  B60R21/33

摘要： The present invention provides an apparatus including a steering column movable between first and second positions along a path. The path defines tilting movement of at least a portion of the steering column, telescoping movement of at least a portion of the steering column, or both tilting and telescoping movement. The apparatus also includes a lock moveable between locked and unlocked positions. When the lock is in the locked position, the steering column is locked along the path. When the lock is in the unlocked position, the steering column is moveable along the path. The apparatus also includes a switch operable to emit an second signal. The apparatus also includes a controller communicating with the switch to receive the unlock signal. The controller controls the lock to move to the unlocked position in response to the unlock signal. The apparatus also includes a signal generator operable to emit a second signal to the controller. The controller overrides the unlock signal and controls the lock to move to the locked position in response to the second signal.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种装置，其包括可沿着路径在第一和第二位置之间移动的转向柱。 该路径限定转向柱的至少一部分的倾斜运动，转向柱的至少一部分的伸缩运动，或倾斜运动和伸缩运动。 该装置还包括可在锁定位置和解锁位置之间移动的锁。 当锁处于锁定位置时，转向柱沿路径被锁定。 当锁处于解锁位置时，转向柱可沿着路径移动。 该装置还包括可操作以发射第二信号的开关。 该装置还包括与开关通信以接收解锁信号的控制器。 响应于解锁信号，控制器控制锁移动到解锁位置。 该装置还包括可操作以向控制器发射第二信号的信号发生器。 控制器覆盖解锁信号并且响应于第二信号控制锁移动到锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US06997076B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10364021

申请日：2003-02-10

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： F16H55/18

CPC分类号： F16D1/104 ,  B62D1/105 ,  B62D5/008 ,  F16H55/18 ,  F16H57/0006 ,  Y10T74/19623 ,  Y10T74/19898

摘要： The gear mechanism for minimizing backlash may include a convoluted spring positioned between an external spline of a gear or shaft and an internal spline of a gear. The gear mechanism may include a cam and cam follower arrangement upon two adjacent gears positioned on the same shaft. Two stacked gears may include a U-shaped backlash eliminating element passing through both gears. The gear mechanism may include rollers which may be conically shaped.

摘要翻译： 用于最小化齿隙的齿轮机构可以包括位于齿轮或轴的外花键和齿轮的内花键之间的旋转弹簧。 齿轮机构可以包括位于相同轴上的两个相邻齿轮上的凸轮和凸轮从动装置。 两个叠置的齿轮可以包括穿过两个齿轮的U形齿隙消除元件。 齿轮机构可以包括可以是圆锥形的辊。

公开(公告)号：US20050288143A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10879599

申请日：2004-06-29

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven Collier-Hallman ,  Karen Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven Collier-Hallman ,  Karen Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D5/00 ,  B62D11/06

CPC分类号： B62D5/008 ,  F16H48/12 ,  Y10T74/19 ,  Y10T74/19005

摘要： A vehicle steering device may include a rotatable input shaft, a motor in communication with an input augmentation shaft, the input augmentation shaft and the input shaft sharing a longitudinal axis, and the motor further having a stator stationary with respect to rotation of the input shaft. The vehicle steering device may further include a differential mechanism for providing variable ratio steering to the steering device. The differential mechanism may be a harmonic drive differential or a planetary gearing system. In one embodiment, an external wave generator may be used within the harmonic drive differential gearing mechanism. The vehicle steering device may include a sensorless synchronous machine.

摘要翻译： 车辆转向装置可以包括可旋转的输入轴，与输入增加轴连通的电动机，输入增加轴和输入轴共享纵向轴线，并且电动机还具有相对于输入轴的旋转静止的定子 。 车辆转向装置还可以包括用于向转向装置提供可变比率转向的差动机构。 差速机构可以是谐波驱动差速器或行星齿轮传动系统。 在一个实施例中，可以在谐波驱动差动齿轮传动机构内使用外部波发生器。 车辆转向装置可以包括无传感器同步机。