Steering assemblies
    1.
    发明授权
    Steering assemblies 失效
    转向总成

    公开(公告)号:US06357794B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-19

    申请号:US09485264

    申请日:2000-04-13

    IPC分类号: B62D199

    CPC分类号: B62D1/192 B62D1/195

    摘要: An energy absorbing steering column assembly is disclosed in which a steering column shaft (3a, 3b) is supported within a two part steering column housing. The two part housing comprises a first part (1) secured to the vehicle body and a second (2) part which is supported by the first part (1) and adapted to slide telescopically relative to the first part in an accident. A spring (5) is provided in a space between the two parts, and upon relative movement between the first and second part (1, 2), the spring (5) slides along at least one of the two parts to generate a friction force which provides a damping effect. An additional, separate embodiment is also disclosed in which the two part housing (1, 2) is fixed to the vehicle through an energy controlling mechanism (300, 400) which comprises a first portion which is “squeezed” along or through an opening on a second portion. Varying the cross section of the first portion as it passes through the opening in the second portion allows a predetermined damping force to be generated.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种能量吸收式转向柱组件,其中转向柱轴(3a,3b)支撑在两部分转向柱壳体内。 两部分壳体包括固定到车身的第一部分(1)和由第一部分(1)支撑并适于在事故中相对于第一部分可伸缩地滑动的第二部分(2)。 弹簧(5)设置在两个部分之间的空间中,并且在第一和第二部分(1,2)之间的相对运动时,弹簧(5)沿两个部分中的至少一个滑动以产生摩擦力 这提供了阻尼效果。 还公开了一个另外的单独的实施例,其中两部分壳体(1,2)通过能量控制机构(300,400)固定到车辆上,该能量控制机构包括沿着或通过开口上的“挤压”的第一部分 第二部分。 当第一部分穿过第二部分中的开口时,改变第一部分的横截面允许产生预定的阻尼力。

    Steering column stalk switch apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Steering column stalk switch apparatus 失效
    转向柱杆开关装置

    公开(公告)号:US5610378A

    公开(公告)日:1997-03-11

    申请号:US533639

    申请日:1995-09-25

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/14 H01H3/16

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/1476

    摘要: A steering column mounted stalk switch apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a hub fixedly mounted at one end. The hub fixedly engages one end of a hollow knob housing. An aperture is formed in the opposite end of the housing and movably receives a button therein having at least one electrical contact mounted thereon. A carrier is slidably mounted in the housing for movement between a plurality of discrete positions and includes a projection extending externally through a side wall of the housing. Electrical contacts are mounted on the carrier and engage conductive tracings on the circuit board as the carrier is moved between the discrete positions.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱安装的杆开关装置包括细长轴,其具有固定地安装在一端的轮毂。 轮毂固定地接合中空旋钮壳体的一端。 在壳体的相对端形成有孔,并且可移动地容纳其中安装有至少一个电触头的按钮。 载体可滑动地安装在壳体中,用于在多个离散位置之间移动,并且包括从壳体的侧壁向外延伸的突出部。 电触点安装在载体上,并在载体在离散位置之间移动时与电路板上的导电跟踪接合。

    Steering wheel angle sensor
    3.
    发明授权
    Steering wheel angle sensor 有权
    方向盘角度传感器

    公开(公告)号:US06884991B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-26

    申请号:US10238529

    申请日:2002-09-10

    摘要: Apparatus (10) includes a first data ring (72) rotatable with a member (24) and includes bit indicators (76) for indicating an absolute angular position of the member. Sensors (100, 102) read the bit indicators (76) of the first data ring (72) and provide a first signal indicative of the absolute angular position of the member (24). A second data ring (74) is rotatable with the member (24) and includes bit indicators (76) for indicating incremental changes in the angular position of the member. Sensors (104, 106) read the bit indicators (76) of the second data ring (74) and provide a second signal, having about twice the resolution of the first signal, indicative of incremental changes in angular position of the member (24). A processor (200) receives the first and second signals and calculates an absolute angular position of the member (24) having a resolution equal to the second resolution.

    摘要翻译: 设备(10)包括可与构件(24)一起旋转的第一数据环(72),并且包括用于指示构件的绝对角位置的钻头指示器(76)。 传感器(100,102)读取第一数据环(72)的位指示器(76)并且提供表示构件(24)的绝对角位置的第一信号。 第二数据环(74)可随着构件(24)旋转并且包括用于指示构件的角位置的增量变化的位指示器(76)。 传感器(104,106)读取第二数据环(74)的位指示器(76)并且提供具有大约是第一信号的分辨率的两倍的第二信号,指示构件(24)的角位置的增量变化, 。 处理器(200)接收第一和第二信号并计算具有等于第二分辨率的分辨率的构件(24)的绝对角位置。

    Steering wheel rotary connector
    4.
    发明授权
    Steering wheel rotary connector 有权
    方向盘旋转连接器

    公开(公告)号:US06854977B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-15

    申请号:US10242814

    申请日:2002-09-13

    摘要: Apparatus (10) includes a vehicle steering wheel (14), a device (220) mountable on the steering wheel, a rear cover (60) that at least partially covers the steering wheel, a rotary connector (100) including a housing (110) for providing an electrical connection with the device. A first electrical connector (210) includes a first connector piece (212) and a second connector piece (214). The first connector piece (212), housing (110) and rear cover (60) are molded as a single piece of plastic material. The second connector piece (214) is guided to interconnect with the first connector piece (212) when the device (220) is installed on the steering wheel (14). The first and second connector pieces (212 and 214) when interconnected provide, an electrical connection between the device (220) and a cable (150) of the rotary connector (100).

    摘要翻译: 装置(10)包括车辆方向盘(14),可安装在方向盘上的装置(220),至少部分地覆盖方向盘的后盖(60),包括壳体(110)的旋转连接器 ),用于提供与该装置的电连接。 第一电连接器(210)包括第一连接器部件(212)和第二连接器部件(214)。 第一连接器件(212),壳体(110)和后盖(60)被模制成单件塑料材料。 当装置(220)安装在方向盘(14)上时,第二连接件(214)被引导以与第一连接件(212)互连。 当互连时,第一和第二连接器件(212和214)提供设备(220)和旋转连接器(100)的电缆(150)之间的电连接。

    Turn signal cancel mechanism
    5.
    发明授权
    Turn signal cancel mechanism 失效
    转向信号取消机制

    公开(公告)号:US5313028A

    公开(公告)日:1994-05-17

    申请号:US908683

    申请日:1992-07-02

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/42 H01H3/18 H01H3/16

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/425

    摘要: An improved turn signal cancel mechanism for a vehicle. The cancel mechanism uses a dual finger cancel pawl which rotates into and out of the necessary operational position for contact with a cancelling member of a vehicle's steering column. The cancel mechanism obviates the need for a complicated centering system and also lessens the amount of force required by restoring plungers which results in less operational noise, easier assembly and more reliable operation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的改进的转向信号取消机构。 取消机构使用双手指取消爪,其旋转进出必要的操作位置,以便与车辆转向柱的抵消构件接触。 取消机构避免了对复杂的定心系统的需要,并且还减少了恢复柱塞所需的力量,这导致较少的操作噪音,更容易的组装和更可靠的操作。

    Collapsible steering shaft apparatus and method of making same
    6.
    发明授权
    Collapsible steering shaft apparatus and method of making same 失效
    可拆卸的转向轴装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US5235734A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-17

    申请号:US787190

    申请日:1991-11-04

    摘要: A collapsible steering shaft apparatus includes first and second telescopingly arranged steering shaft members. A plurality of longitudinally extending projections are formed in one of the steering shaft members and engage a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves formed in the other steering shaft member. The mating projections and grooves join the steering shaft members together for longitudinal sliding movement under external forces exerted on the steering shaft apparatus. The mating projections and grooves also prevent rotation of the two steering shaft members relative to each other and insure that the two steering shaft member rotate together as a unit without backlash upon rotation of the vehicle steering wheel. A method of forming the projections and grooves in the tubular steering shaft members is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 可折叠的转向轴装置包括第一和第二可伸缩地设置的转向轴构件。 在一个转向轴构件中形成有多个纵向延伸的突起,并且与形成在另一个转向轴构件中的多个纵向延伸的槽接合。 配合突起和槽将转向轴构件连接在一起,以在施加在转向轴装置上的外力下纵向滑动运动。 配合突起和槽也防止两个转向轴构件相对于彼此旋转,并且确保两个转向轴构件作为一个单元一起旋转,而不会在车辆方向盘转动时产生反向间隙。 还公开了在管状转向轴构件中形成突起和槽的方法。

    Ignition switch with self-adjusting headlamp dimmer
    7.
    发明授权
    Ignition switch with self-adjusting headlamp dimmer 失效
    点火开关带自调节前照灯调光器

    公开(公告)号:US4617437A

    公开(公告)日:1986-10-14

    申请号:US618525

    申请日:1984-06-08

    CPC分类号: H01H3/58 H01H3/40 H01H89/02

    摘要: A multi-functional electromechanical vehicular switch having a linear ignition switch and a headlamp dimmer combined in a single unit. The ignition switch is constructed as a conventional design. The headlight dimmer employs a self-adjusting mechanism to insure the actuator gear remains in contact with a rack through a biased action if the rack over travels the partial gear of the dimmer mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 具有线性点火开关和头灯调光器的多功能机电车辆开关组合在一个单元中。 点火开关构造为常规设计。 前照灯调光器采用自调节机构来确保致动器齿轮通过偏置动作保持与齿条接触,如果齿条超过调光器机构的部分齿轮。

    Fret assembly
    9.
    发明授权
    Fret assembly 失效
    拼接装配

    公开(公告)号:US06468106B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-22

    申请号:US09772162

    申请日:2001-01-29

    IPC分类号: H01R1224

    CPC分类号: H01R12/62

    摘要: An apparatus (10) includes a base (20) and a plurality of electrically conductive frets (14) connected to the base. The frets (14) have exposed portions (82) on a first surface (40) of the base (20). The apparatus (10) further includes a cover (22) and a pad (80) that is connected with a second surface (62) of the cover (22). The cover (22) is connected with the base (20) such that the second surface (62) of the cover overlies the first surface (40) of the base and the pad (80) overlies the exposed portions (82) of the frets (14). The pad (80) is compressed between the frets (14) and the cover (22).

    摘要翻译: 设备(10)包括基座(20)和连接到基座的多个导电片(14)。 带状物(14)在底座(20)的第一表面(40)上具有露出部分(82)。 所述设备(10)还包括与所述盖(22)的第二表面(62)连接的盖(22)和垫(80)。 盖(22)与基部(20)连接,使得盖的第二表面(62)覆盖在基部的第一表面(40)上,并且垫(80)覆盖在所述基座(20)的暴露部分(82) (14)。 垫片(80)在金属片(14)和盖子(22)之间被压缩。