公开(公告)号：US08047096B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12036666

申请日：2008-02-25

申请人： Jason R. Ridgway ,  Lee M. Tinnin

发明人： Jason R. Ridgway ,  Lee M. Tinnin

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle having an outer jacket and an inner jacket slideably disposed within the outer jacket along a longitudinal axis for telescoping movement. A pivot pin is coupled to the outer jacket and defines a pin axis. A pawl is disposed about the pivot pin and is rotatable about the pin axis between and engaged position engaging the inner jacket for preventing the telescoping movement and a disengaged position disengaging the inner jacket for allowing the telescoping movement. An actuator is mounted to the pivot pin for concurrent rotation with the pivot pin about the pin axis and is coupled to the pawl for moving the pawl between the engaged and disengaged positions in an opposing rotational direction from the concurrent rotation of the pivot pin and the actuator.

摘要翻译： 一种用于车辆的可调节转向柱组件，具有外护套和沿着纵向轴线可滑动地设置在外护套内的内护套以用于伸缩运动。 枢轴销耦合到外护套并且限定销轴线。 棘爪围绕枢转销设置并且可以围绕销轴线可旋转并且接合内护套的接合位置以防止伸缩运动，并且脱离位置脱离内护套以允许伸缩运动。 致动器安装到枢轴销上，与枢轴销围绕销轴线同时旋转，并且联接到棘爪，用于使棘爪在相对的旋转方向上在相对的旋转方向上从枢转销的同时旋转中移动， 执行器。

公开(公告)号：US20080236325A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12036666

申请日：2008-02-25

申请人： Jason R. Ridgway ,  Lee M. Tinnin

发明人： Jason R. Ridgway ,  Lee M. Tinnin

IPC分类号： B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/185

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle having an outerjacket and an inner jacket slideably disposed within the outer jacket along a longitudinal axis for telescoping movement. A pivot pin is coupled to the outerjacket and defines a pin axis. A pawl is disposed about the pivot pin and is rotatable about the pin axis between and engaged position engaging the innerjacket for preventing the telescoping movement and a disengaged position disengaging the inner jacket for allowing the telescoping movement. An actuator is mounted to the pivot pin for concurrent rotation with the pivot pin about the pin axis and is coupled to the pawl for moving the pawl between the engaged and disengaged positions in an opposing rotational direction from the concurrent rotation of the pivot pin and the actuator.

摘要翻译： 一种用于车辆的可调节转向柱组件，其具有外护套和可沿着纵向轴线可滑动地设置在外护套内的用于伸缩运动的内护套。 枢轴销联接到外壳并且限定销轴线。 棘爪围绕枢转销设置并且可以围绕销轴线在与内衣接合的接合位置之间旋转以防止伸缩运动，并且脱离位置脱离内护套以允许伸缩运动。 致动器安装到枢轴销上，与枢轴销围绕销轴线同时旋转，并且联接到棘爪，用于使棘爪在相对的旋转方向上在相对的旋转方向上从枢转销的同时旋转中移动， 执行器。

公开(公告)号：US07093855B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10729240

申请日：2003-12-05

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ray G. Armstrong

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ray G. Armstrong

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a compression bracket for attachment to a vehicle body, and an adjustable steering column assembly movably supported by the compression bracket along a longitudinal axis between adjusted positions. A pair of locking elements are operably connected to the compression bracket and movable between a locked position for preventing longitudinal movement therebetween and a release position for allowing longitudinal adjustment of the steering column. The first element presents a detent recess, and the second locking element is movable between the locked position engaging the detent recess and the release position out of engagement with the detent recess.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括用于附接到车体的压缩支架和可调节的转向柱组件，该可调节转向柱组件在调节位置之间沿着纵向轴线由压缩支架可移动地支撑。 一对锁定元件可操作地连接到压缩支架，并且可以在用于防止它们之间的纵向移动的锁定位置和用于允许转向柱的纵向调节的释放位置之间移动。 第一元件具有止动凹槽，并且第二锁定元件可在与止动凹槽接合的锁定位置与释放位置之间移动，脱离与止动凹槽的接合。

公开(公告)号：US07434840B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11141893

申请日：2005-06-01

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Robert L. Stearns

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Robert L. Stearns

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/195

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a steering column having a selectively collapsible structure that enables said column to collapse in the event of an impact force resulting from a vehicle crash. An adaptive energy absorbing device is associated with said column and operates in a first condition to absorb a first level of energy of the collapsing column and in a second condition to absorb a second level of energy of the collapsing column. The assembly includes a telltale detection device that is associated with the adaptive energy absorbing device and is responsive to a change in condition of the energy absorbing device prior to a collapse event to provide a signal to a user of the condition of the energy absorbing device.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括转向柱，该转向柱具有选择性可收缩的结构，其能够在由于车辆碰撞引起的冲击力的情况下使所述柱塌陷。 自适应能量吸收装置与所述柱相关联，并且在第一条件下操作以吸收塌陷柱的第一能级，并且在第二条件下吸收塌陷柱的第二能级。 组件包括与自适应能量吸收装置相关联的指示检测装置，并且响应于在塌缩事件之前能量吸收装置的状况的变化，以向用户提供能量吸收装置的状况的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07124866B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10839828

申请日：2004-05-06

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

IPC分类号： F16F7/12

CPC分类号： B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/128

摘要： An apparatus for absorbing energy includes first and second steering column members connected for sliding movement. A first anvil is associated with one of the first and second steering column members and an energy absorbing member is provided having a first portion that extends around and operable to be drawn over the first anvil in response to the sliding movement between the first and second steering column members. A dead loop is formed in the energy absorbing member between its mounting location and the first anvil and is operative to enable the dead loop to straighten in response to application of an applied force prior to movement of the energy absorbing member across the first anvil.

摘要翻译： 用于吸收能量的装置包括连接用于滑动运动的第一和第二转向柱构件。 第一砧座与第一和第二转向柱构件中的一个相关联，并且提供能量吸收构件，其具有第一部分，其响应于第一和第二转向之间的滑动运动而围绕第一砧座延伸并且可操作地被牵引在第一砧座上 列成员。 在能量吸收构件中在其安装位置和第一砧座之间形成死循环，并且在使能量吸收构件移动穿过第一砧座之前，可以响应施加的力而使死循环能够伸直。

公开(公告)号：US07325834B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US10914930

申请日：2004-08-10

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195

摘要： An apparatus and method of operation dissipates energy associated with the telescopic collapse of preferably two steering column members. The first and second steering column members are moveable relative to one another along a collapse path. At least one anvil is fixed with one of the first and second steering column members. A strap extends along a bent path around the at least one anvil to first and second free ends. The apparatus also includes a lock device operative in a first condition to restrain the first free end with respect to the first steering column member and in a second condition to release the first free end of the strap.

摘要翻译： 一种操作的装置和方法耗散与优选两个转向柱构件的伸缩塌陷相关联的能量。 第一和第二转向柱构件可沿着折叠路径相对于彼此移动。 至少一个砧座与第一和第二转向柱构件之一固定。 带子沿着绕至少一个砧座的弯曲路径延伸到第一和第二自由端。 该装置还包括锁定装置，该锁定装置在第一状态下操作以相对于第一转向柱构件限制第一自由端，并且在第二状态下释放带的第一自由端。

公开(公告)号：US07229096B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10840087

申请日：2004-05-06

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/195

摘要： The invention provides an apparatus for absorbing energy in a collapsible steering column of a vehicle. A portion of the apparatus is deformable in response to an excessive frontal impacting force to the steering column so that injury to the vehicle operator is reduced. The apparatus includes a first steering column member and a second steering column member connected to one another such that the first steering column member slides relative to the second steering column member. The apparatus also includes a first anvil associated with a said first steering column member and a second anvil associated with said second steering column member. The apparatus also includes an energy absorbing member having a first portion extending around and operable to be drawn over said first anvil and a second portion extending around and operable to be drawn over said second anvil.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于在车辆的可折叠转向柱中吸收能量的装置。 该装置的一部分响应于向转向柱的额外的正面冲击力而变形，从而减少对车辆操作者的伤害。 该装置包括彼此连接的第一转向柱构件和第二转向柱构件，使得第一转向柱构件相对于第二转向柱构件滑动。 该装置还包括与所述第一转向柱构件相关联的第一砧座和与所述第二转向柱构件相关联的第二砧座。 该装置还包括能量吸收构件，该能量吸收构件具有围绕并可操作以在所述第一砧座上方延伸的第一部分和围绕所述第二砧座延伸并且可操作地被拉过所述第二砧座的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US07077433B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10791406

申请日：2004-03-02

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Ray G. Armstrong

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Ray G. Armstrong

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/192 ,  B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/123 ,  F16F7/128

摘要： An apparatus and method is provided for absorbing energy in a collapsible steering column. The energy absorbing device includes an anvil rotatable relative to a strap. The anvil defines a plurality of profiles corresponding to different rates of energy absorption. The plurality of profiles are radially adjacent to one another about the rotational axis of the anvil. The anvil can be rotated by explosive charges. For example, the anvil can define a follower portion and first and second explosive charges can be disposed on opposite sides of the follower portion.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于吸收可折叠转向柱中的能量的装置和方法。 能量吸收装置包括相对于带可旋转的砧座。 砧座限定了对应于不同能量吸收速率的多个轮廓。 多个型材围绕砧座的旋转轴线彼此径向相邻。 砧座可以通过炸药旋转。 例如，砧座可以限定从动部分，并且第一和第二炸药可以设置在从动部分的相对侧上。

公开(公告)号：US07118131B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10881755

申请日：2004-06-30

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Richard K. Riefe ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/192 ,  B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/123 ,  F16F7/128

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。

公开(公告)号：US06877775B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US10431824

申请日：2003-05-08

申请人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Richard K. Riefe

发明人： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Lee M. Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Ray G. Armstrong ,  Richard K. Riefe

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。