公开(公告)号：US20080143092A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11638132

申请日：2006-12-13

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  Richard P. Nash ,  Stephen E. Koehr

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  Richard P. Nash ,  Stephen E. Koehr

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： A position control apparatus for a motor vehicle steering column includes an outer bracket, an inner bracket moveable relative to the outer bracket, and a jacket mounted to the inner bracket for telescoping movement along a longitudinal axis and for tilting movement. A first rack is mounted to the inner bracket and extends along the longitudinal axis. A first pinion is rotatable along the first rack during telescoping movement. A second rack is mounted to the outer bracket and extends angularly relative to the longitudinal axis. A second pinion is rotatable along the second rack during tilting movement. The first pinion has a first locking surface and the second pinion has a second locking surface. The first locking surface and the second locking surface may be engaged with each other to prevent telescoping and tilting movement or may be disengaged from each other to allow telescoping and tilting movement.

摘要翻译： 用于机动车辆转向柱的位置控制装置包括外托架，可相对于外支架移动的内托架和安装到内支架上的护套，用于沿纵向轴线伸缩运动并用于倾斜运动。 第一个机架安装在内支架上并沿着纵向轴线延伸。 在伸缩运动期间，第一小齿轮可沿着第一齿条旋转。 第二个机架安装到外部支架上并相对于纵向轴线成角度地延伸。 在倾斜运动期间，第二小齿轮可沿着第二齿条旋转。 第一小齿轮具有第一锁定表面，并且第二小齿轮具有第二锁定表面。 第一锁定表面和第二锁定表面可以彼此接合以防止伸缩和倾斜运动或者可以彼此脱离以允许伸缩和倾斜运动。

公开(公告)号：US07886631B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

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：US20090267336A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12131540

申请日：2008-06-02

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18 ,  E05B65/12

CPC分类号： B62D1/184 ,  Y10T70/596

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis. A mounting bracket is coupled to the column jacket and includes a first plate disposed adjacent the column jacket and a second plate disposed opposite the column jacket from the first plate. A first clamp shaft is coupled to and extends through the first plate along a first transverse axis. A second clamp shaft is coupled to and extends through the second plate along a second transverse axis. The first and second transverse axes intersect the column jacket. A cam mechanism is coupled to the first clamp shaft for moving the first clamp shaft axially along the first transverse axis. A bridge includes a generally U-shaped cross section partially encircling the column jacket to interconnect the first clamp shaft and the second clamp shaft for moving the second clamp shaft concurrently with the first clamp shaft.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的柱护套。 安装支架联接到柱护套，并且包括邻近柱护套设置的第一板和与柱护套相对设置的第一板与第一板相对置的第二板。 第一夹紧轴沿着第一横向轴线联接并延伸穿过第一板。 第二夹持轴沿着第二横向轴线联接并延伸穿过第二板。 第一和第二横轴与柱护套相交。 凸轮机构联接到第一夹持轴，用于沿第一横向轴线轴向移动第一夹持轴。 桥梁包括部分环绕柱护套的大致U形横截面，用于互连第一夹紧轴和第二夹紧轴，用于与第一夹紧轴同时移动第二夹持轴。

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：US07533594B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11638132

申请日：2006-12-13

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  Richard P. Nash ,  Stephen E. Koehr

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  Richard P. Nash ,  Stephen E. Koehr

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： A position control apparatus for a motor vehicle steering column includes an outer bracket, an inner bracket moveable relative to the outer bracket, and a jacket mounted to the inner bracket for telescoping movement along a longitudinal axis and for tilting movement. A first rack is mounted to the inner bracket and extends along the longitudinal axis. A first pinion is rotatable along the first rack during telescoping movement. A second rack is mounted to the outer bracket and extends angularly relative to the longitudinal axis. A second pinion is rotatable along the second rack during tilting movement. The first pinion has a first locking surface and the second pinion has a second locking surface. The first locking surface and the second locking surface may be engaged with each other to prevent telescoping and tilting movement or may be disengaged from each other to allow telescoping and tilting movement.

摘要翻译： 用于机动车辆转向柱的位置控制装置包括外托架，可相对于外支架移动的内托架和安装到内支架上的护套，用于沿纵向轴线伸缩运动并用于倾斜运动。 第一个机架安装在内支架上并沿着纵向轴线延伸。 在伸缩运动期间，第一小齿轮可沿着第一齿条旋转。 第二个机架安装到外部支架上并相对于纵向轴线成角度地延伸。 在倾斜运动期间，第二小齿轮可沿着第二齿条旋转。 第一小齿轮具有第一锁定表面，并且第二小齿轮具有第二锁定表面。 第一锁定表面和第二锁定表面可以彼此接合以防止伸缩和倾斜运动或者可以彼此脱离以允许伸缩和倾斜运动。

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：US07635149B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-22

申请号：US11726209

申请日：2007-03-21

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  William D. Cymbal ,  Stephen E. Koehr ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Neal R. Roller

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Allan L. Dickinson ,  Melvin L. Tinnin ,  Troy Daenzer ,  William D. Cymbal ,  Stephen E. Koehr ,  Michael P. Anspaugh ,  Neal R. Roller

IPC分类号： B62D1/184

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： A steering column assembly of a vehicle has a rocker-arm lock device for locking an adjustable steering housing and co-extending steering shaft to a stationary bracket or chassis. For driver convenience and comfort, the steering housing and shaft are together adjustable with respect to the bracket. The rocker-arm lock device has a slot in at least one of the housing and bracket and a carrier for longitudinal movement through the slot that is substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis of the steering shaft. An indexing apparatus of the device has first and second indexing rails carried by at least one of the housing and the bracket having the first slot and a carriage engaged rigidly to the carrier. A rocker arm of the apparatus is supported pivotally to the carriage about a rocker axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the carrier. The rocker arm carries first and second pads spaced diametrically outward from one another with respect to the rocker axis and facing laterally toward respective first and second indexing rails for selective engagement of at least one of the first and second pads to the respective first and second indexing rails.

摘要翻译： 车辆的转向柱组件具有摇臂锁定装置，用于将可调节转向壳体和共同延伸转向轴锁定到固定支架或底盘。 为了驾驶员的便利性和舒适性，转向壳体和轴可以相对于支架一起可调。 摇臂锁定装置在壳体和支架中的至少一个中具有槽，以及用于纵向运动的载体，其基本上垂直于转向轴的旋转轴线。 该装置的分度装置具有由壳体和支架中的至少一个承载的第一和第二分度轨道，该第一和第二分度轨道具有第一狭槽和刚性地接合到载体的滑架。 装置的摇臂绕绕基本上垂直于载体设置的摇摆轴线枢转地支撑在托架上。 摇臂承载相对于摇臂轴线彼此径向向外间隔开的第一和第二垫，并且横向朝向相应的第一和第二分度轨道，用于将第一和第二垫中的至少一个选择性地接合到相应的第一和第二分度 轨道