Steering column assembly having clamping mechanism
    1.
    发明授权
    Steering column assembly having clamping mechanism 失效
    具有夹紧机构的转向柱总成

    公开(公告)号:US07093855B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10729240

    申请日:2003-12-05

    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。

    Adaptive strap energy absorber with pin puller
    2.
    发明授权
    Adaptive strap energy absorber with pin puller 有权
    带引脚拉杆的自适应带式能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US07325834B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-05

    申请号:US10914930

    申请日:2004-08-10

    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。

    Adaptive energy absorbing system using pin pullers
    3.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorbing system using pin pullers 有权
    自适应能量吸收系统使用引脚拔出器

    公开(公告)号:US07229096B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-12

    申请号:US10840087

    申请日:2004-05-06

    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。

    Three stage rotary strap extruder
    4.
    发明授权
    Three stage rotary strap extruder 失效
    三级旋转带挤出机

    公开(公告)号:US07077433B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-18

    申请号:US10791406

    申请日:2004-03-02

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    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。

    Telltale indicator for adaptive energy absorbing system
    5.
    发明授权
    Telltale indicator for adaptive energy absorbing system 失效
    适应能量吸收系统的Telltale指示器

    公开(公告)号:US07434840B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-14

    申请号:US11141893

    申请日:2005-06-01

    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。

    Adaptive energy absorber
    6.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorber 有权
    自适应能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US07124866B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-24

    申请号:US10839828

    申请日:2004-05-06

    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。

    Adaptive energy absorber
    7.
    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
    8.
    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。

    Electrically actuated steering column mechanism
    9.
    发明授权
    Electrically actuated steering column mechanism 有权
    电动转向柱机构

    公开(公告)号:US07331608B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-19

    申请号:US10882585

    申请日:2004-07-01

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/181

    摘要: An apparatus for positioning a steering wheel of a vehicle in a desired position. The invention includes a steering column having a steering wheel supporting portion for supporting the steering wheel. The steering column also includes first and second members movable relative to one another. The first and second members are moved relative to one another to move the steering wheel supporting portion, and the steering wheel, along either tilting path of movement, or a telescoping path of movement, or both. The invention also includes a locking device that selectively engages the first and second members to lock the first and second members with respect to one another. The locking device substantially prevents movement of the steering wheel supporting portion, and the steering wheel, along the path of movement. The locking device includes an electric motor. The first and second members are locked and unlocked with respect to one another in response to activation of the electric motor.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于将车辆的方向盘定位在期望位置的装置。 本发明包括具有用于支撑方向盘的方向盘支撑部分的转向柱。 转向柱还包括可相对于彼此移动的第一和第二构件。 第一和第二构件相对于彼此移动以沿着移动的倾斜路径或者可伸缩的运动路径或两者移动方向盘支撑部分和方向盘。 本发明还包括锁定装置,其选择性地接合第一和第二构件以相对于彼此锁定第一和第二构件。 锁定装置基本上防止方向盘支撑部分和方向盘沿着移动路径的移动。 锁定装置包括电动机。 响应于电动机的启动,第一和第二构件相对于彼此被锁定和解锁。

    Steering column assembly having break-away device
    10.
    发明授权
    Steering column assembly having break-away device 有权
    具有分离装置的转向柱总成

    公开(公告)号:US07077432B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-18

    申请号:US10674620

    申请日:2003-09-30

    IPC分类号: B62D1/11

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/1469 Y10T74/20146

    摘要: The steering column assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a support member supported by the housing for movement about a shift axis, and a shift lever operatively connected to the support member and extending radially from the shift axis for shifting movement in a limited space. The present invention includes a break-away device having a shear container that extends through a translating bracket and the support member for limiting movement of the shift lever upwardly toward a parallel relationship with the shift axis and for releasing the shift lever for the movement toward the parallel relationship in response to a crash condition.

    摘要翻译: 所述转向柱组件包括具有纵向轴线的壳体,由所述壳体支撑以用于围绕换档轴线运动的支撑构件,以及可操作地连接到所述支撑构件并从所述换档轴线径向延伸以用于在有限空间内移动的换档杆 。 本发明包括具有延伸穿过平移支架的剪切容器和支撑构件的分离装置,该支撑构件用于限制变速杆向上与换档轴线平行的关系的运动,并且用于释放换档杆以朝向 响应于碰撞条件的平行关系。