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：US07819426B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

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： B62D1/187

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紧轴。

公开(公告)号：US07497470B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11284713

申请日：2005-11-21

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

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

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/192 ,  F16F7/127

摘要： The invention provides an energy absorbing apparatus for a steering column. The energy absorbing apparatus includes a first member having a telescoping end and a side wall. The energy absorbing apparatus also includes a second member having a telescoping end and a side wall. The second member is disposed for collapsing telescoping movement with the first member. The energy absorbing apparatus also includes a bushing extending annularly between the first member and the second member. The bushing is fixed to one of the first member and the second member. The energy absorbing apparatus also includes at least one projection integrally formed with the bushing and extending longitudinally and radially along the side wall of the one of the first member and the second member. The at least one projection is spaced from the telescoping end of the other of the first member and the second member for being sheared by the telescoping end of the other of the first member and the second member during the collapsing telescoping movement.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于转向柱的能量吸收装置。 能量吸收装置包括具有伸缩端和侧壁的第一构件。 能量吸收装置还包括具有伸缩端和侧壁的第二构件。 第二构件设置成与第一构件一起折叠伸缩运动。 能量吸收装置还包括在第一构件和第二构件之间环状地延伸的衬套。 衬套固定到第一构件和第二构件中的一个。 能量吸收装置还包括至少一个与衬套一体形成并且沿着第一构件和第二构件之一的侧壁纵向和径向延伸的突起。 所述至少一个突起与所述第一构件和所述第二构件中的另一个的伸缩端部间隔开，以在所述第一构件和所述第二构件中的另一个的伸缩端在所述塌缩伸缩运动期间被剪切。

公开(公告)号：US20090260914A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12106801

申请日：2008-04-21

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Todd A. Barshaw ,  Leroy L. Gatz

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Todd A. Barshaw ,  Leroy L. Gatz

IPC分类号： B62D5/04 ,  F16H35/18

CPC分类号： B62D5/0409 ,  B62D5/0403

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis and a steering shaft rotatably supported by the column jacket. A power assist module includes a housing coupled to the column jacket and a motor. The motor applies a torque to the steering shaft. An isolator connection interconnects the housing and the column jacket to permit rotational flexure of the power assist module relative to the column jacket, i.e., the power assist module may rotate relative to the column jacket, thereby preventing undesirable rotation of a lever mounted to the column jacket in response to the motor applying the torque to the steering shaft.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的柱护套和由柱护套可旋转地支撑的转向轴。 动力辅助模块包括联接到柱护套的壳体和马达。 电机向转向轴施加扭矩。 隔离器连接将壳体和柱护套互连，以允许动力辅助模块相对于柱套的旋转弯曲，即，动力辅助模块可相对于柱套旋转，从而防止安装到柱的杠杆的不期望的旋转 护套响应于马达向转向轴施加扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20130305870A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13476311

申请日：2012-05-21

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Chad E. Gerding ,  Neal R. Roller

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Chad E. Gerding ,  Neal R. Roller

IPC分类号： B62D1/185 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： B62D1/192 ,  B62D1/195 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： A method for constraining an upper portion of a steering column assembly of a vehicle to translate along a preferred path comprises providing a telescoping steering column assembly with an upper column positioned for use by a vehicle operator and with a power assist module positioned remotely from the vehicle operator. A position lock bracket is disposed about the upper column, and the position lock bracket is conditionally fixed to the vehicle. A guide bracket is fixed to the vehicle and configured so as to constrain the upper column to translate along the preferred path. A steering column assembly comprises an upper column and a power assist module. A position lock bracket is disposed about the upper column and conditionally fixed to the vehicle. A guide bracket is fixed to the vehicle and configured so as to constrain the upper column to translate along a preferred path.

摘要翻译： 一种用于限制车辆的转向柱组件的上部沿着优选路径平移的方法包括提供伸缩式转向柱组件，其具有定位成供车辆操作者使用的上柱，以及远离车辆定位的动力辅助模块 操作员。 位置锁定支架围绕上柱布置，位置锁定支架有条件地固定在车辆上。 引导支架固定在车辆上并构造成限制上列沿着优选的路径平移。 转向柱组件包括上柱和动力辅助模块。 位置锁定支架围绕上部柱布置并有条件地固定在车辆上。 引导支架固定在车辆上并且被配置成限制上列沿着优选的路径平移。

公开(公告)号：US07866435B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12106801

申请日：2008-04-21

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Todd A. Barshaw ,  Leroy L. Gatz

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Todd A. Barshaw ,  Leroy L. Gatz

IPC分类号： B62D5/04

CPC分类号： B62D5/0409 ,  B62D5/0403

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis and a steering shaft rotatably supported by the column jacket. A power assist module includes a housing coupled to the column jacket and a motor. The motor applies a torque to the steering shaft. An isolator connection interconnects the housing and the column jacket to permit rotational flexure of the power assist module relative to the column jacket, i.e., the power assist module may rotate relative to the column jacket, thereby preventing undesirable rotation of a lever mounted to the column jacket in response to the motor applying the torque to the steering shaft.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的柱护套和由柱护套可旋转地支撑的转向轴。 动力辅助模块包括联接到柱护套的壳体和马达。 电机向转向轴施加扭矩。 隔离器连接将壳体和柱护套互连，以允许动力辅助模块相对于柱套的旋转弯曲，即，动力辅助模块可相对于柱套旋转，从而防止安装到柱的杠杆的不期望的旋转 护套响应于马达向转向轴施加扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US07685903B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US12123097

申请日：2008-05-19

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Aaron T. Gilbert

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Aaron T. Gilbert

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： An adjustable steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis. The column jacket includes a compression bracket mounted thereto, and is supported by a mounting bracket. A pawl engages a telescope slot defined by the compression bracket in interlocking engagement to mechanically lock the longitudinal position of the column jacket relative to the mounting bracket. A transverse cam mechanism moves the pawl generally vertically into and out of engagement with the telescope slot. An axial cam mechanism compresses the compression bracket against the mounting bracket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism are operated by shaft extending along a shaft axis intersecting the column jacket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism each include first and second cam mechanism disposed on opposing sides of the column jacket and simultaneously operable by a lever.

摘要翻译： 可调转向柱组件包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的柱护套。 柱护套包括安装在其上的压缩支架，并且由安装支架支撑。 棘爪接合由压缩支架限定的互锁接合的望远镜狭槽，以相对于安装支架机械地锁定柱护套的纵向位置。 横向凸轮机构将棘爪大致垂直地移动到与望远镜狭槽接合的位置。 轴向凸轮机构将压缩支架压靠安装支架。 横向凸轮机构和轴向凸轮机构通过沿着与柱套相交的轴线延伸的轴来操作。 横向凸轮机构和轴向凸轮机构各自包括设置在柱护套的相对侧上的第一和第二凸轮机构，并且可由杠杆同时操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090282945A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12123097

申请日：2008-05-19

申请人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Aaron T. Gilbert

发明人： Joseph R. Streng ,  Aaron T. Gilbert

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/184

摘要： An adjustable steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis. The column jacket includes a compression bracket mounted thereto, and is supported by a mounting bracket. A pawl engages a telescope slot defined by the compression bracket in interlocking engagement to mechanically lock the longitudinal position of the column jacket relative to the mounting bracket. A transverse cam mechanism moves the pawl generally vertically into and out of engagement with the telescope slot. An axial cam mechanism compresses the compression bracket against the mounting bracket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism are operated by shaft extending along a shaft axis intersecting the column jacket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism each include first and second cam mechanism disposed on opposing sides of the column jacket and simultaneously operable by a lever.

摘要翻译： 可调转向柱组件包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的柱护套。 柱护套包括安装在其上的压缩支架，并且由安装支架支撑。 棘爪接合由压缩支架限定的互锁接合的望远镜狭槽，以相对于安装支架机械地锁定柱护套的纵向位置。 横向凸轮机构将棘爪大致垂直地移动到与望远镜狭槽接合的位置。 轴向凸轮机构将压缩支架压靠安装支架。 横向凸轮机构和轴向凸轮机构通过沿着与柱套相交的轴线延伸的轴来操作。 横向凸轮机构和轴向凸轮机构各自包括设置在柱护套的相对侧上的第一和第二凸轮机构，并且可由杠杆同时操作。