公开(公告)号：US4662238A

公开(公告)日：1987-05-05

申请号：US682494

申请日：1984-12-18

Applicant: Gregor Zeller

Inventor： Gregor Zeller

IPC: B62D1/04

CPC classification number: B62D1/04 ,  Y10T29/49488 ,  Y10T403/345 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: A steering wheel for automotive vehicles is produced by a process of die casting light weight component parts to eliminate the need for extensive welding and self-supporting parts of heavy mass. The component parts comprise a steering wheel hub member and a steering wheel rim member joined together by a plurality of spokes connected to the rim through a sleeve connector member. The rim and spoke members may be of tubular light weight metal.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的方向盘通过压铸轻型组件的方法制造，以消除对大质量焊接和自支撑部件的广泛需求。 组件包括方向盘轮毂构件和方向盘轮缘构件，方向盘轮缘构件通过套筒连接器构件连接到轮缘上的多个轮辐连接在一起。 轮辋和轮辐件可以是管状重量轻的金属。

公开(公告)号：US4660500A

公开(公告)日：1987-04-28

申请号：US842833

申请日：1986-03-24

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

IPC: B62D1/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/027 ,  B60R21/16 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R35/00 ,  B60R21/08

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/025 ,  Y10T403/10

Abstract: Steering wheel with an electric cable to a protective gas bag impact device located in the bowl of the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle, having a conductor formed of several concentric windings of a conducting strip arranged in a housing surrounding the steering wheel spindle and hub. One end thereof terminates in a core fastened to the steering wheel hub and rotates therewith, while the other end terminates in a fixedly mounted housing. A spring-loaded two arm rocker with arms at an angle to each other, is mounted on the hub or spindle. One arm of which projects into the path of a nut securing the steering wheel on the spindle. A recess located in the hub within the pivoting range of said arm and a recess located in the housing within the pivoting range of the other arm. The spring is loading the rocker in a rotating direction against the housing.

Abstract translation: 具有电缆的方向盘到位于机动车辆的方向盘的碗中的保护性气囊撞击装置，具有由布置在围绕方向盘主轴和轮毂的壳体中的导电条的多个同心绕组形成的导体。 其一端终止于固定在方向盘轮毂上并随之旋转的芯，而另一端终止于固定安装的外壳。 一个弹簧加载的双臂摇臂彼此成角度安装在轮毂或主轴上。 其一个臂突出到固定方向盘在主轴上的螺母的路径中。 位于所述轮毂内的位于所述臂的枢转范围内的凹部和位于所述壳体内的位于所述另一臂的枢转范围内的凹部。 弹簧以相对于壳体的旋转方向装载摇臂。

公开(公告)号：US4116087A

公开(公告)日：1978-09-26

申请号：US712357

申请日：1976-08-06

Applicant: Gregor Zeller

Inventor： Gregor Zeller

IPC: B62D1/11 ,  B62D1/04

CPC classification number: B62D1/11 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: An energy absorbing structure for the steering column or steering wheel of a motor vehicle which undergoes energy absorbing plastic deformation under a high axial force, the structure comprising a plurality of angularly adjacent energy absorbing member portions of serpentine shape whose extremities are integral with or welded to the steering assembly, and which, while not deformable under torque, are stretchable in the axial direction, as the serpentine shapes are bent and their loops are twisted.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的转向柱或方向盘的能量吸收结构，其在高轴向力下经历能量吸收塑性变形，所述结构包括多个角度相邻的蛇形形状的能量吸收构件部分，其四肢与或与其成一体 转向组件，并且在扭矩不可变形的同时在轴向方向上是可拉伸的，因为蛇形形状弯曲并且它们的环被扭转。

公开(公告)号：US5183289A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-02

申请号：US711527

申请日：1991-06-10

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Konrad Randelzhofer

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Konrad Randelzhofer

IPC: B60R21/2165

CPC classification number: B60R21/21656

Abstract: An air bag housing for automotive vehicles is disclosed. The housing includes a pot-like generator carrier to hold the air bag, a cover cap surrounding the generator carrier and having a predetermined breaking line, and a safety plate to secure the cover cap against unauthorized removal. The cover cap includes a reinforcing insert having an interrupted portion in the area of the predetermined breaking line. The reinforcing insert includes an essentially rectangular reinforcing frame made of a dimensionally stable material with a high elastic modulus, such as a metal or plastic. The reinforcing insert may be provided with free cuts or cut-out portions simultaneously forming the predetermined breaking lines, so that two flap-like cover surfaces only connected along an essentially linear connecting line with the circumferential wall are formed. The reinforcing insert may be provided with openings along the connecting lines between the flap-like cover surfaces and the reinforcing frame. Openings may also be provided on the circumferential and cover surfaces. Free cuts or cut-out portions to block edge tearing, may extend from the ends of lateral free cuts in the direction of the connecting line, between the cover flaps and the reinforcing frame.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机动车辆的气囊罩。 壳体包括用于保持气囊的盆形发电机载体，围绕发电机载体并具有预定断裂线的盖帽，以及安全板以固定盖帽以防止未经授权的移除。 盖帽包括在预定断裂线的区域中具有中断部分的加强插入件。 加强插入件包括由具有高弹性模量的尺寸稳定的材料制成的基本矩形的加强框架，例如金属或塑料。 加强插入件可以设置有同时形成预定断裂线的自由切口或切口部分，从而形成仅沿着与周壁基本上线性的连接线连接的两个襟翼状盖表面。 加强插入件可以沿着翼状盖表面和加强框架之间的连接线设置开口。 也可以在周向和盖表面上设置开口。 用于阻挡边缘撕裂的自由切割部分或切口部分可以沿着连接线的方向从盖板和加强框架之间的横向自由切割端部延伸。

公开(公告)号：US5139436A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US640738

申请日：1991-01-14

Applicant: Helmut Bonn ,  Gregor Zeller

Inventor： Helmut Bonn ,  Gregor Zeller

IPC: H01R35/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H02G11/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/025 ,  H02G11/00

Abstract: A connecting element establishes an electrical connection between two mutually rotating parts, such as the steering column and the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle. The connecting element includes a stator fastened to the steering column and a rotor fastened to a hub of the steering wheel. A current conductor in the form of a flat ribbon cable is carried on the rotor and passes through the walls of the rotor and the stator for the establishement of electrical contact between the power source and a power consuming device. The rotor and stator of the connecting element are combined in a cassette and each may be equipped with a multiple pole socket to receive a locking pin connector. Each locking pin connector has a predetermined number of poles corresponding at maximum to the number of poles of the multiple pole socket. A short circuit bridge is fastened to the housing of the stator. The multiple pole socket of the rotor is equipped with a receptacle for the connection of a short circuit bridge located on the generator cable. The connector pins may include the ends of the insulated conductor wires or may be reinforced by fitted contact pins. The ends of the conductor wires may be ground off and the flat ribbon cable fitted to a contact part containing connector pins.

Abstract translation: 连接元件在两个相互旋转的部件之间建立电连接，例如机动车辆的转向柱和方向盘。 连接元件包括紧固到转向柱的定子和紧固到方向盘的轮毂的转子。 扁平带状电缆形式的电流导体承载在转子上并通过转子和定子的壁，用于建立电源和电力消耗装置之间的电接触。 连接元件的转子和定子组合在盒中，并且每个可以配备有多极插座以接收锁定销连接器。 每个锁定销连接器具有最大对应于多极插座的极数的预定数量的极。 短路桥固定在定子的外壳上。 转子的多极插座配备有用于连接位于发电机电缆上的短路桥的插座。 连接器引脚可以包括绝缘导线的端部，或者可以通过配合的触针来加强。 导体线的端部可以被接地，扁平带状电缆装配到包含连接器引脚的接触部件上。

公开(公告)号：US4821016A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-11

申请号：US124376

申请日：1987-11-20

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

IPC: B62D1/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/027 ,  B62D1/10 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H01R35/04 ,  B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/025 ,  Y10S116/21

Abstract: Steering wheel with an electric lead to a protective gas bag impact device located in the steering wheel bowl of an automotive vehicle including a current conductor formed by a conducting strip arranged with several windings within a fixedly mounted housing surrounded a steering wheel hub. One end of the cable terminates in a core fastened to the steering wheel hub while the other terminates in the housing. A disk toothed over at least part of its circumference is mounted on the housing and an actuating element engaging the toothed disk is mounted on the hub or spindle. The toothed disk is located radially in relation to the axis of the hub and the spindle and the actuating element is formed by a flange-like transport disk surrounding the spindle or the hub and equipped with a radial slot which is provided with bevelling in the area of the slot. The edges of the slot are spread to form an opening corresponding to the tooth division of the toothed disk. Alternatively, the toothed disk is arranged axially parallel to the spindle and the actuating element is formed by a pinion mounted of the axle of the spindle or hub. The axle of the toothed disk is coupled by a potentiometer to a display for visibly displaying the deflection of the steering assembly from the center position.

Abstract translation: 方向盘，其具有电气引导到位于机动车辆的方向盘碗中的保护性气囊冲击装置，该装置包括由导电条形成的电流导体，该导电条布置成在固定安装的壳体内围绕方向盘轮毂。 电缆的一端终止于固定在方向盘毂上的芯体，而另一端终止于壳体。 在其外周上至少部分有齿的盘安装在壳体上，并且与齿形盘接合的致动元件安装在轮毂或主轴上。 齿盘相对于毂的轴线径向地定位，并且主轴和致动元件由围绕主轴或轮毂的凸缘状输送盘形成，并且配备有径向槽，该径向槽在该区域中设置有斜面 的插槽。 槽的边缘被扩展以形成对应于齿盘的齿分的开口。 或者，齿形盘沿轴向平行于主轴布置，并且致动元件由安装在主轴或轮毂的轴上的小齿轮形成。 齿盘的轴通过电位计耦合到显示器，用于从中心位置可见地显示转向组件的偏转。

公开(公告)号：US4735573A

公开(公告)日：1988-04-05

申请号：US842947

申请日：1986-03-24

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/027 ,  B62D1/04 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R35/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/025 ,  Y10T29/5397 ,  Y10T403/1608

Abstract: Aligning device for a current carrying connector of protective gas bag impact installations having a helical conductor arranged with several concentric windings within a fixedly mounted housing surrounding a core. The core is fastened to a steering spindle and rotates with the steering wheel. A first end of the helical strip terminates in terminals associated with the housing. The second end terminals are associated with the core. The core is equipped with a bore and the housing with a locking recess. The housing and the core may be immobilized in relation to each other using locking means having a clip pin insertable into the bore of the core and a locking projection fitting into the locking recess. The locking means may exhibit a ring surrounding the steering spindle and resting on the core or a pot surrounding a steering spindle. The locking recess and locking projection have respective widths which allow a slight rotational clearance between the core and the housing.

Abstract translation: 用于保护气囊冲击装置的载流连接器的对准装置，其具有在围绕芯部的固定安装的壳体内布置有多个同心绕组的螺旋形导体。 内芯固定在转向主轴上并与方向盘一起旋转。 螺旋条的第一端终止于与壳体相关联的端子。 第二端子与芯体相连。 核心配有孔和具有锁定凹槽的壳体。 可以使用具有可插入芯的孔中的夹销的锁定装置和安装到锁定凹部中的锁定突起来相对于彼此固定壳体和芯。 锁定装置可以呈现围绕转向主轴并环绕在芯或围绕转向主轴的罐的环。 锁定凹部和锁定突起具有允许芯和壳体之间的轻微旋转间隙的相应宽度。

公开(公告)号：US4714430A

公开(公告)日：1987-12-22

申请号：US842948

申请日：1986-03-24

Applicant: Gregor Zeller

Inventor： Gregor Zeller

IPC: B62D1/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/027 ,  B60R21/16 ,  H01R35/00 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R39/00 ,  H01R39/10

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  H01R35/00 ,  H01R39/10

Abstract: Electric contact device for protective gas bag impact installations in automotive vehicles having a contact located on the hub or the steering spindle, respectively, which rotates with the steering wheel hub. A counter contact path is fixedly mounted concentrically surrounding the steering wheel. The contact is held by the force of springs in constant sliding contact against the counter contact path. The counter contact path is located in the bottom trough of an annular housing and the contact guide is in the form of a contact ring in the annular groove of a cover which overlaps the bottom trough. The contact ring is held against the counter contact path by a plurality of springs placed between the contact ring and the bottom of the groove. The bottom trough and the cover are guided in each other by annular lands which engage the annular groove with a certain clearance. The cover is clamped to the bottom trough by several clip noses arranged on the edge of the cover and overlapping the bottom trough. The dimensions of the assembly are such that the cover and the bottom trough are slightly compressed during the mounting of the steering wheel hub screwed onto the steering spindle against the force of the springs loading the contact ring, while releasing the clip noses.

Abstract translation: 具有分别位于轮毂或转向主轴上的接触件的机动车辆中的保护性气囊冲击装置的电接触装置，其分别与方向盘轮毂一起旋转。 反向接触路径固定地围绕方向盘同心地安装。 触头由弹簧的力保持在与反接触路径恒定的滑动接触中。 反接触路径位于环形壳体的底部槽中，并且接触引导件为与底部槽重叠的盖的环形槽中的接触环形式。 接触环通过放置在接触环和槽的底部之间的多个弹簧保持抵靠在反接触路径上。 底槽和盖通过一定间隙的环形槽相互引导。 盖子通过安置在盖子边缘上的几个夹头夹紧在底槽上，并与底槽重叠。 组件的尺寸使得在安装方向盘轮毂时，抵抗抵抗接触环的弹簧的力而旋转到转向主轴上的方向盘毂稍微压缩，同时释放夹头。

公开(公告)号：US4548454A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-22

申请号：US450297

申请日：1982-12-16

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

IPC: B62D1/10 ,  H01R39/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/027 ,  B62D1/10

Abstract: Disclosed is a contact means for the transmission of signal or ignition current between the stationarily mounted steering column and the steering wheel rotatable with respect to the steering column. A contact track is fastened to the steering column and a counter contact track is fastened to the steering wheel. The contact track and coinciding counter contact track hold a contact body comprising at least one, preferably three roller bodies by means of a ball cage ring at a uniform angular distance of 120.degree. in the ball races. One of the contact tracks is elastically supported.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在静止安装的转向柱和方向盘之间相对于转向柱可转动的信号传递或点火电流的接触装置。 接触轨道固定在转向柱上，并且反接触轨道固定在方向盘上。 接触轨道和重合的反接触轨道在球赛中以120度的均匀角距离，通过球笼环保持包括至少一个，优选三个辊体的接触体。 一个接触轨道被弹性支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6062909A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-16

申请号：US264658

申请日：1999-03-08

Applicant: Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

Inventor： Gregor Zeller ,  Helmut Bonn

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/16 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/719 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R43/24

CPC classification number: B60R21/01 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R13/719

Abstract: A plug for gas generators of air bag impact protection systems has current paths formed by sheet metal strips and an inductance coil in one of both interrupted current paths that form two poles. One of the current paths is U-shaped; its branch opposite the counter-current path (4) is interrupted to form two inner poles (1, 2) and acts as a mechanical support for the inductance coil (5) that electrically bridges the interruption, and the other branch (3), located next to the counter-current path (4), forms together with the counter-current patch (4) plug pins (6, 7) that extend outwards. The plug pins (6, 7) are formed by bending the T-or forked-shaped ends of the current paths (3, 4). The inductance coil (5) is arranged in a housing and is provided with electric connections that can be directly connected to the inner poles (1, 2). In order to manufacture this plug, a preform is first cut out of a sheet metal web. The poles and current paths are repeated and held away from each other in the preform, then are embedded in a common substrate and the inductance coil (5) is mechanically and electrically connected to its support (1, 2).

Abstract translation: 用于气囊冲击保护系统的气体发生器的塞子具有由金属板条形成的电流路径和形成两极的两个中断电流路径中的一个电感线圈。 目前的路径之一是U形; 其与逆流通路（4）相对的分支被中断以形成两个内极（1,2），并且用作用于电桥接中断的电感线圈（5）的机械支撑件，而另一分支（3） 位于逆流通路（4）的旁边，与向外延伸的逆流补片（4）插头插头（6,7）一起形成。 插头销（6,7）通过弯曲电流路径（3,4）的T形或叉形端而形成。 电感线圈（5）布置在壳体中并且设置有可以直接连接到内极（1,2）的电连接。 为了制造该插头，首先从金属薄板网上切出预制件。 极和电流路径在预制件中重复并保持彼此远离，然后被嵌入公共衬底中，并且电感线圈（5）机械地和电连接到其支撑件（1,2）。