System and method for attaching a steering column to a vehicle structure
    41.
    发明授权
    System and method for attaching a steering column to a vehicle structure 有权
    用于将转向柱附接到车辆结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08973944B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13484976

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly comprises an upper column for supporting a steering wheel and a position lock bracket disposed about the upper column. The position lock bracket is configured to be fixed to the upper column when the position lock bracket occupies a locked mode. The position lock bracket is further configured to be selectively fixed to a rigid structure of the vehicle when operating in a fixed mode and to be instantaneously released from the vehicle structure when operating in a release mode.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括用于支撑方向盘的上柱和围绕上柱设置的位置锁定支架。 当位置锁定支架占据锁定模式时,位置锁定支架被配置为固定到上部列。 位置锁定支架还被构造成当以固定模式操作时被选择性地固定到车辆的刚性结构,并且当以释放模式操作时被立即从车辆结构释放。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A STEERING COLUMN TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURE
    42.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A STEERING COLUMN TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURE 有权
    将转向柱连接到车辆结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130319162A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13484976

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly comprises an upper column for supporting a steering wheel and a position lock bracket disposed about the upper column. The position lock bracket is configured to be fixed to the upper column when the position lock bracket occupies a locked mode. The position lock bracket is further configured to be selectively fixed to a rigid structure of the vehicle when operating in a fixed mode and to be instantaneously released from the vehicle structure when operating in a release mode.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括用于支撑方向盘的上柱和围绕上柱设置的位置锁定支架。 当位置锁定支架占据锁定模式时,位置锁定支架被配置为固定到上部列。 位置锁定支架还被构造成当以固定模式操作时被选择性地固定到车辆的刚性结构,并且当以释放模式操作时被立即从车辆结构释放。

    STEERING COLUMN HAVING AN ACTUATOR FOR APPLYING A RESULTANT FORCE
    43.
    发明申请
    STEERING COLUMN HAVING AN ACTUATOR FOR APPLYING A RESULTANT FORCE 有权
    具有执行机构的转向柱用于施加结果力

    公开(公告)号:US20100032933A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-11

    申请号:US12186238

    申请日:2008-08-05

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: The invention provides for a collapsible steering column assembly and method for applying a varying resultant force to resist the collapse of the steering column assembly during an emergency condition. The steering column assembly includes a column jacket adapted to be releasably coupled to the frame for movement along the longitudinal axis L in the emergency condition. The column jacket includes an anvil and is supported by a support bracket. An absorbing strap secured to the supporting bracket is routed around the anvil. The absorbing strap is plastically deformed as the column jacket moves along axis L and an actuator supported by the support bracket applies a force against the absorbing strap. The actuator selectively varies the applied for as the absorbing strap is drawn over the anvil in the emergency condition to optimize the resultant force for the emergency condition.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种可折叠的转向柱组件和方法,用于施加变化的合力以在紧急情况期间抵抗转向柱组件的塌陷。 转向柱组件包括适于可释放地联接到框架上的柱护套,用于在紧急情况下沿着纵向轴线L移动。 柱护套包括砧座,并由支撑支架支撑。 固定到支撑托架上的吸收带围绕砧座布置。 当柱护套沿轴线L移动时,吸收带塑性变形,并且由支撑支架支撑的致动器向吸收带施加力。 致动器选择性地改变所施加的吸收带在紧急情况下被拉过砧座以优化用于紧急情况的合力。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster
    44.
    发明授权
    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster 失效
    具有附接的仪表盘的可调节的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US07611165B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-03

    申请号:US11728072

    申请日:2007-03-23

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/187 B60K35/00 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a rake adjustment mechanism, and is attached to a vehicle by a mounting bracket. A rake bracket is coupled to the mounting bracket. A column jacket is collapsible in response to an emergency event and is supported by the mounting bracket and the rake bracket, and is rotationally moveable with the rake bracket about a rake axis relative to the mounting bracket. An instrument cluster is coupled to the rake bracket for movement along with the rake bracket and the column jacket to prevent obstruction of the instrument cluster by a steering wheel upon re-positioning the steering wheel, while not restricting movement of the column jacket during collapse of the column jacket in response to the emergency event. A dynamic absorber interconnects the instrument cluster and the rake bracket to reduce vibration of the steering column assembly caused by additional weight of the instrument cluster.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括耙调节机构,并通过安装支架附接到车辆。 耙架与安装支架相连。 响应于紧急事件,柱式护套可折叠,并且由安装支架和耙架支撑,并且与耙架相对于安装支架围绕耙轴可旋转地移动。 仪器组合件连接到耙架上,用于与耙架和柱护套一起移动,以在重新定位方向盘时防止方向盘阻塞仪表组,同时不限制柱during塌陷期间的运动 响应紧急事件的柱夹克。 动态吸收器将仪表盘和耙架相互连接,以减少由于仪表组的额外重量而引起的转向柱组件的振动。

    Multi piece bearing for telescoping steering column assembly
    45.
    发明授权
    Multi piece bearing for telescoping steering column assembly 失效
    用于伸缩转向柱组件的多片轴承

    公开(公告)号:US07516985B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-14

    申请号:US11133079

    申请日:2005-05-19

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    摘要: A telescoping steering column assembly includes upper and lower jackets having inner and outer surfaces and telescoping ends, respectively, and two sleeves disposed therebetween and having an annular cavity defined within each of the sleeves to hold bearings therewithin. One bearing is connected to the outer jacket and the other bearing is connected to the inner jacket. A method of making the assembly includes the steps of disposing the inner jacket within the outer jacket followed by disposing the sleeves therebetween and injecting a plastic material therethrough to form bearings. The plastic material is extracted from one of the apertures in each of the jackets to provide a sliding engagement between one of the bearing and the inner jacket and another bearing and the outer jacket.

    摘要翻译: 伸缩式转向柱组件包括分别具有内表面和外表面和伸缩端的上夹套和下夹套,两个套筒设置在其间并且具有限定在每个套筒内的环形空腔以在其中保持轴承。 一个轴承连接到外护套,另一个轴承连接到内护套。 制造组件的方法包括以下步骤:将内护套设置在外护套内,然后在其间设置套管,并将塑料材料注入其中以形成轴承。 每个夹套中的一个孔中提取塑料材料以在轴承和内护套之一以及另一轴承和外护套之间提供滑动接合。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster
    47.
    发明申请
    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster 失效
    具有附接的仪表盘的可调节的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20070296195A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-27

    申请号:US11728072

    申请日:2007-03-23

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/187 B60K35/00 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a rake adjustment mechanism, and is attached to a vehicle by a mounting bracket. A rake bracket is coupled to the mounting bracket. A column jacket is collapsible in response to an emergency event and is supported by the mounting bracket and the rake bracket, and is rotationally moveable with the rake bracket about a rake axis relative to the mounting bracket. An instrument cluster is coupled to the rake bracket for movement along with the rake bracket and the column jacket to prevent obstruction of the instrument cluster by a steering wheel upon re-positioning the steering wheel, while not restricting movement of the column jacket during collapse of the column jacket in response to the emergency event. A dynamic absorber interconnects the instrument cluster and the rake bracket to reduce vibration of the steering column assembly caused by additional weight of the instrument cluster.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括耙调节机构,并通过安装支架附接到车辆。 耙架与安装支架相连。 响应于紧急事件,柱式护套可折叠,并且由安装支架和耙架支撑,并且与耙架相对于安装支架围绕耙轴可旋转地移动。 仪器组合件连接到耙架上,用于与耙架和柱护套一起移动,以在重新定位方向盘时防止方向盘阻塞仪表组,同时不限制柱during塌陷期间的运动 响应紧急事件的柱夹克。 动态吸收器将仪表盘和耙架相互连接,以减少由于仪表组的额外重量而引起的转向柱组件的振动。

    Steering column mounted power transmission shifter
    48.
    发明授权
    Steering column mounted power transmission shifter 有权
    转向柱安装式变速器

    公开(公告)号:US07137499B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-21

    申请号:US10887410

    申请日:2004-07-08

    IPC分类号: B60W10/10 F16H59/04

    摘要: The invention provides an apparatus for shifting an automatic transmission having a shift position select lever. The invention selectively shifts the transmission to one of a plurality of different transmission shift positions. The invention includes a steering column positionable in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. A switch is mountable in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and operable to emit a first signal representative of a desired change with respect to a transmission shift position. A motor generates a moving force and a linkage associated with the motor to transmit the moving force from the motor to a shift lever of a transmission of the vehicle. A sensor is responsive to a current transmission shift position and emits a second signal corresponding to the sensed current transmission shift position. A controller is responsive to the switch and to the sensor. The controller selectively controls the motor to engage in response to the first and second signals received from the switch and the sensor, respectively. The motor is mounted on the steering column of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于移动具有换档位置选择杆的自动变速器的装置。 本发明有选择地将变速器转移到多个不同变速档位之一。 本发明包括可定位在车辆的乘客舱中的转向柱。 开关可安装在车辆的乘客舱中,并且可操作地发射代表相对于变速器档位的期望变化的第一信号。 电动机产生移动力和与电动机相关联的联动装置,以将来自电动机的移动力传递到车辆变速器的变速杆。 传感器响应于当前变速器换档位置,并发出对应于感测到的当前变速器档位的第二信号。 控制器响应于开关和传感器。 控制器选择性地控制电动机以分别响应于从开关和传感器接收到的第一和第二信号。 电机安装在车辆的转向柱上。

    Adaptive energy absorber
    49.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorber 有权
    自适应能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US07118131B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-10

    申请号:US10881755

    申请日:2004-06-30

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    摘要: An apparatus and method is provided for absorbing energy. The energy absorbing device includes an anvil movable relative to a spaced axis. The anvil defines a plurality of profiles corresponding to different rates of energy absorption. The plurality of profiles are radially adjacent to one another with respect to axis. The anvil can be moved by explosive charges. For example, the anvil can define a follower portion adjacent a first explosive charge and move in response to an explosion of the first explosive charge.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于吸收能量的装置和方法。 能量吸收装置包括相对于间隔开的轴线移动的砧座。 砧座限定了对应于不同能量吸收速率的多个轮廓。 多个型材相对于轴线彼此径向相邻。 铁砧可以通过爆炸手段移动。 例如,砧座可以限定与第一炸药相邻的随动部分,并响应于第一炸药的爆炸而移动。

    Adaptive energy absorption system
    50.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorption system 有权
    自适应能量吸收系统

    公开(公告)号:US06877775B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-12

    申请号:US10431824

    申请日:2003-05-08

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19 F16F7/12

    CPC分类号: F16F7/123 B62D1/195

    摘要: An energy absorbing assembly (20) providing variable energy absorption from an energy transmitting component (10) is mounted upon a mounting bracket (16) for mounting the energy absorbing assembly (20) to the energy transmitting component (10). An elongated strap (22) immovably secured at a first end (24) absorbs energy received from the energy transmitting component (10) during a collision. Cooperating anvils (30A,B) are slidably received by the mounting bracket (16) and the elongated strap (22) is interwoven between the anvils (30). The anvils (30A,B) include generally parallel axes (a) along which each anvil (30A, 30B) defines stepped diameters (A,B,C,D), and are slidable along the axes (a) in response to a predetermined force to provide variable energy absorption relative to the stepped diameters (A,B,C,D).

    摘要翻译: 从能量传递部件(10)提供可变能量吸收的能量吸收组件(20)安装在用于将能量吸收组件(20)安装到能量传递部件(10)的安装支架(16)上。 不可移动地固定在第一端(24)处的细长带(22)在碰撞期间吸收从能量传递部件(10)接收的能量。 合砧(30A,B)可滑动地被安装支架(16)容纳,并且细长带(22)在砧座(30)之间交织。 砧座(30A,B)包括大致平行的轴线(a),每个砧座(30A,30B)沿着该平行轴线(a)定义阶梯直径(A,B,C,D),并且可响应于预定的 力相对于阶梯直径(A,B,C,D)提供可变能量吸收。