Adaptive energy absorber for steering column
    1.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorber for steering column 有权
    转向柱自适应能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US07510213B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-31

    申请号:US11430372

    申请日:2006-05-09

    IPC分类号: B60D1/11

    CPC分类号: F16F7/123 B62D1/195

    摘要: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle. The steering column assembly includes a steering column operable to adjustably support a steering wheel in the vehicle. The steering column is moveable along a path for collapsing movement relative to a vehicle in response to an impact situation. The steering column assembly also includes an energy absorber for dissipating energy associated with the collapsing movement of the steering column along the path. The energy absorber includes an anvil fixedly disposed relative to one of the steering column and the path. The energy absorber also includes a strap drawable over the anvil and substantially fixedly disposed relative to the other of the steering column and the path. The steering column assembly also includes a second strap fixedly disposed relative to one of the steering column and the path for dissipating energy associated with the collapsing movement of the steering column along the path. The steering column assembly also includes at least one quick release bolt engaged with the strap to selectively release the strap relative to the other of the steering column and the path. The at least one quick release bolt engages both of the strap and the second strap.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件。 转向柱组件包括可操作以可调节地支撑车辆中的方向盘的转向柱。 响应于冲击情况,转向柱可沿路径移动以相对于车辆的塌缩运动。 转向柱组件还包括能量吸收器,用于耗散与转向柱沿着路径的塌陷运动相关联的能量。 能量吸收器包括相对于转向柱和路径中的一个固定地设置的砧座。 能量吸收器还包括可在砧座上拉伸并且相对于转向柱和路径中的另一个基本上固定设置的带。 转向柱组件还包括相对于转向柱和路径中的一个固定地设置的第二条,用于耗散与转向柱沿着路径的塌陷运动相关联的能量。 所述转向柱组件还包括与所述带接合的至少一个快速释放螺栓,以相对于所述转向柱和所述路径中的另一个选择性地释放所述带。 所述至少一个快速释放螺栓接合所述带和所述第二带。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster
    2.
    发明授权
    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster 失效
    具有附接的仪表盘的可调节的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US07611165B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-03

    申请号:US11728072

    申请日:2007-03-23

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/187 B60K35/00 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a rake adjustment mechanism, and is attached to a vehicle by a mounting bracket. A rake bracket is coupled to the mounting bracket. A column jacket is collapsible in response to an emergency event and is supported by the mounting bracket and the rake bracket, and is rotationally moveable with the rake bracket about a rake axis relative to the mounting bracket. An instrument cluster is coupled to the rake bracket for movement along with the rake bracket and the column jacket to prevent obstruction of the instrument cluster by a steering wheel upon re-positioning the steering wheel, while not restricting movement of the column jacket during collapse of the column jacket in response to the emergency event. A dynamic absorber interconnects the instrument cluster and the rake bracket to reduce vibration of the steering column assembly caused by additional weight of the instrument cluster.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括耙调节机构,并通过安装支架附接到车辆。 耙架与安装支架相连。 响应于紧急事件,柱式护套可折叠,并且由安装支架和耙架支撑,并且与耙架相对于安装支架围绕耙轴可旋转地移动。 仪器组合件连接到耙架上,用于与耙架和柱护套一起移动,以在重新定位方向盘时防止方向盘阻塞仪表组,同时不限制柱during塌陷期间的运动 响应紧急事件的柱夹克。 动态吸收器将仪表盘和耙架相互连接,以减少由于仪表组的额外重量而引起的转向柱组件的振动。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster
    3.
    发明申请
    Adjustable steering column assembly having an attached instrument cluster 失效
    具有附接的仪表盘的可调节的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20070296195A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-27

    申请号:US11728072

    申请日:2007-03-23

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/187 B60K35/00 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a rake adjustment mechanism, and is attached to a vehicle by a mounting bracket. A rake bracket is coupled to the mounting bracket. A column jacket is collapsible in response to an emergency event and is supported by the mounting bracket and the rake bracket, and is rotationally moveable with the rake bracket about a rake axis relative to the mounting bracket. An instrument cluster is coupled to the rake bracket for movement along with the rake bracket and the column jacket to prevent obstruction of the instrument cluster by a steering wheel upon re-positioning the steering wheel, while not restricting movement of the column jacket during collapse of the column jacket in response to the emergency event. A dynamic absorber interconnects the instrument cluster and the rake bracket to reduce vibration of the steering column assembly caused by additional weight of the instrument cluster.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括耙调节机构,并通过安装支架附接到车辆。 耙架与安装支架相连。 响应于紧急事件,柱式护套可折叠,并且由安装支架和耙架支撑,并且与耙架相对于安装支架围绕耙轴可旋转地移动。 仪器组合件连接到耙架上,用于与耙架和柱护套一起移动,以在重新定位方向盘时防止方向盘阻塞仪表组,同时不限制柱during塌陷期间的运动 响应紧急事件的柱夹克。 动态吸收器将仪表盘和耙架相互连接,以减少由于仪表组的额外重量而引起的转向柱组件的振动。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking system
    4.
    发明授权
    Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking system 失效
    具有耙式和望远镜锁定系统的可调转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US07574941B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US11801546

    申请日:2007-05-10

    IPC分类号: B62D1/16

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184

    摘要: A steering column assembly is moveable in a rake direction and a telescope direction and extends along a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a compression bracket mounted to a column jacket. A rake bracket is disposed over the compression bracket. The rake bracket defines a rake slot and includes a rake tooth rack disposed in the rake slot. The compression bracket defines a telescoping slot and includes a telescope tooth rack disposed in the telescope slot. A telescoping lock is disposed within the telescoping slot. A rake lock is disposed within the rake slot. A cam mechanism moves the rake lock into interlocking engagement with the rake tooth rack and moves the telescope lock into interlocking engagement with the telescope tooth rack when in the lock position, and disengages the rake lock from the rake tooth rack and the telescope lock from the telescope tooth rack when in the adjustment position.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件可以在前进方向和望远镜方向上移动并且沿着纵向轴线延伸。 组件包括安装到柱护套的压缩支架。 耙架设置在压缩支架上方。 耙架定义了一个耙槽,包括设置在耙槽中的耙齿齿条。 压缩支架限定伸缩槽并且包括设置在望远镜槽中的望远镜齿条。 在伸缩槽内设置伸缩锁。 耙槽内设有耙锁。 凸轮机构将耙锁移动到与耙齿齿条的互锁接合中,并且当处于锁定位置时,使望远镜锁与望远镜齿条互锁接合,并将耙锁与耙齿齿条和望远镜锁从 望远镜齿条在调节位置时。

    Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking system
    5.
    发明申请
    Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking system 失效
    具有耙式和望远镜锁定系统的可调转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20080196536A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-21

    申请号:US11801546

    申请日:2007-05-10

    IPC分类号: B62D1/185

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184

    摘要: A steering column assembly is moveable in a rake direction and a telescope direction and extends along a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a compression bracket mounted to a column jacket. A rake bracket is disposed over the compression bracket. The rake bracket defines a rake slot and includes a rake tooth rack disposed in the rake slot. The compression bracket defines a telescoping slot and includes a telescope tooth rack disposed in the telescope slot. A telescoping lock is disposed within the telescoping slot. A rake lock is disposed within the rake slot. A cam mechanism moves the rake lock into interlocking engagement with the rake tooth rack and moves the telescope lock into interlocking engagement with the telescope tooth rack when in the lock position, and disengages the rake lock from the rake tooth rack and the telescope lock from the telescope tooth rack when in the adjustment position.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件可以在前进方向和望远镜方向上移动并且沿着纵向轴线延伸。 组件包括安装到柱护套的压缩支架。 耙架设置在压缩支架上方。 耙架定义了一个耙槽,包括设置在耙槽中的耙齿齿条。 压缩支架限定伸缩槽并且包括设置在望远镜槽中的望远镜齿条。 在伸缩槽内设置伸缩锁。 耙槽内设有耙锁。 凸轮机构将耙锁移动到与耙齿齿条的互锁接合中,并且当处于锁定位置时,使望远镜锁与望远镜齿条互锁接合,并将耙锁与耙齿齿条和望远镜锁从 望远镜齿条在调节位置时。

    STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH SHEARABLE JACKET CONNECTOR
    6.
    发明申请
    STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH SHEARABLE JACKET CONNECTOR 有权
    带可拆卸夹克连接器的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20090249916A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-08

    申请号:US12201439

    申请日:2008-08-29

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/192

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a first jacket defining a first bore and a second jacket defining a second bore aligned with the first bore prior to collapse of the first jacket and the second jacket. A jacket connector extends through the bores to interconnect the first jacket and the second jacket. The jacket connector includes a pre-determined shear resistance, above which the jacket connector is sheared to permit telescopic movement between the first jacket and the second jacket. Accordingly, in response to an axial load greater than the pre-determined shear resistance of the jacket connector being applied to one of the first jacket and the second jacket, the jacket connector shears, permitting the telescopic movement. The jacket connector includes a pin defining a pin bore. The pin bore defines a cross sectional area, with the pre-determined shear resistance depending upon the cross sectional area of the pin bore.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括限定第一孔的第一护套和在第一护套和第二护套崩溃之前限定与第一孔对准的第二孔的第二护套。 护套连接器延伸穿过孔以将第一护套和第二护套互连。 护套连接器包括预定的剪切阻力,其上夹套连接器被剪切以允许第一护套和第二护套之间的伸缩运动。 因此,响应于大于施加到第一护套和第二护套中的一个的护套连接器的预定剪切阻力的轴向载荷,护套连接器剪切,允许伸缩运动。 护套连接器包括限定销孔的销。 销孔限定横截面积,其中预定的剪切阻力取决于销孔的横截面面积。

    Steering column assembly with shearable jacket connector
    7.
    发明授权
    Steering column assembly with shearable jacket connector 有权
    带剪切夹套连接器的转向柱总成

    公开(公告)号:US08627742B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-14

    申请号:US12201439

    申请日:2008-08-29

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/192

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a first jacket defining a first bore and a second jacket defining a second bore aligned with the first bore prior to collapse of the first jacket and the second jacket. A jacket connector extends through the bores to interconnect the first jacket and the second jacket. The jacket connector includes a pre-determined shear resistance, above which the jacket connector is sheared to permit telescopic movement between the first jacket and the second jacket. Accordingly, in response to an axial load greater than the pre-determined shear resistance of the jacket connector being applied to one of the first jacket and the second jacket, the jacket connector shears, permitting the telescopic movement. The jacket connector includes a pin defining a pin bore. The pin bore defines a cross sectional area, with the pre-determined shear resistance depending upon the cross sectional area of the pin bore.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括限定第一孔的第一护套和在第一护套和第二护套崩溃之前限定与第一孔对准的第二孔的第二护套。 护套连接器延伸穿过孔以将第一护套和第二护套互连。 护套连接器包括预定的剪切阻力,其上夹套连接器被剪切以允许第一护套和第二护套之间的伸缩运动。 因此,响应于大于施加到第一护套和第二护套中的一个的护套连接器的预定剪切阻力的轴向载荷,护套连接器剪切,允许伸缩运动。 护套连接器包括限定销孔的销。 销孔限定横截面积,其中预定的剪切阻力取决于销孔的横截面面积。

    Steering column linkage tilt lever
    8.
    发明授权
    Steering column linkage tilt lever 失效
    转向柱联动倾斜杆

    公开(公告)号:US06986531B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-17

    申请号:US10626421

    申请日:2003-07-24

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184

    摘要: The latch mechanism includes the shoe release lever pivotally attached to the support housing for pivotal movement about a lever axis parallel to the tilt axis between the latched position and the unlatched position. A tab extends from a slide to define a connection between the lever and the slide for moving the slide out of engagement with a tilt shoe thereby allowing rotation of the tilt shoe to the unlatched position. The connection, defined by the tab and opening, is spaced along the release lever from the lever axis and the distal end defined by a knob to provide compact packaging while retaining adequate mechanical advantage.

    摘要翻译: 闩锁机构包括可枢转地附接到支撑壳体的鞋释放杆,用于围绕平行于锁定位置和解锁位置之间的倾斜轴线的杠杆轴线枢转运动。 突片从滑块延伸以限定杆和滑块之间的连接,用于将滑块移动与倾斜鞋脱离接合,从而允许倾斜靴旋转到解锁位置。 由突片和开口限定的连接件沿着释放杆从杠杆轴线间隔开,远端由旋钮限定,以提供紧凑的包装,同时保持足够的机械优点。