公开(公告)号：US20060202462A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11076222

申请日：2005-03-09

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy Kaufmann ,  Stephen Gillman ,  Brian Magnus ,  Michael Cole ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy Kaufmann ,  Stephen Gillman ,  Brian Magnus ,  Michael Cole ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/00 ,  B62D5/06

CPC分类号： B62D1/16 ,  B60K2350/928 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/04

摘要： The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件和用于制造转向柱组件的方法。 转向柱组件包括具有沿轴线延伸的孔的转向柱构件。 转向柱组件还包括至少部分地可旋转地设置在孔中的转向轴。 转向轴包括与该轴向轴向间隔开的方向盘啮合端。 转向柱组件还包括用于支撑车辆附件的支撑构件。 支撑构件从转向柱构件悬臂，并与转向柱构件配合，以限定基本上围绕方向盘啮合端的槽。

公开(公告)号：US20080111363A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11906428

申请日：2007-10-02

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/19

CPC分类号： B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/123

摘要： A collapsible steering column assembly having a variable energy absorption curve is disclosed. The assembly includes a column jacket and an energy absorption device defining a deformation channel. A strap, interconnecting the column jacket and the energy absorption device, is disposed within the channel and moves along a deformation path in response to collapse of the column jacket. A pin is moveable into the deformation channel by a pyrotechnic device to alter the deformation path. Accordingly, the energy absorption device absorbs energy at a first rate when the pin is not disposed in the deformation channel, and absorbs energy at a second higher rate when the pin is disposed in the deformation channel.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有可变能量吸收曲线的可折叠转向柱组件。 组件包括限定变形通道的柱护套和能量吸收装置。 将柱套和能量吸收装置互连的带子设置在通道内并且响应于柱套的塌陷而沿变形路径移动。 销可通过烟火装置移动到变形通道中以改变变形路径。 因此，当销未设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第一速率吸收能量，并且当销设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第二较高的速率吸收能量。

公开(公告)号：US07306535B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US10879599

申请日：2004-06-29

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Karen A. Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven J. Collier-Hallman ,  Karen A. Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D11/06

CPC分类号： B62D5/008 ,  F16H48/12 ,  Y10T74/19 ,  Y10T74/19005

摘要： A vehicle steering device may include a rotatable input shaft, a motor in communication with an input augmentation shaft, the input augmentation shaft and the input shaft sharing a longitudinal axis, and the motor further having a stator stationary with respect to rotation of the input shaft. The vehicle steering device may further include a differential mechanism for providing variable ratio steering to the steering device. The differential mechanism may be a harmonic drive differential or a planetary gearing system. In one embodiment, an external wave generator may be used within the harmonic drive differential gearing mechanism. The vehicle steering device may include a sensorless synchronous machine.

摘要翻译： 车辆转向装置可以包括可旋转的输入轴，与输入增加轴连通的电动机，输入增加轴和输入轴共享纵向轴线，并且电动机还具有相对于输入轴的旋转静止的定子 。 车辆转向装置还可以包括用于向转向装置提供可变比率转向的差动机构。 差速机构可以是谐波驱动差速器或行星齿轮传动系统。 在一个实施例中，可以在谐波驱动差动齿轮传动机构内使用外部波发生器。 车辆转向装置可以包括无传感器同步机。

公开(公告)号：US08033574B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11906428

申请日：2007-10-02

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/123

摘要： A collapsible steering column assembly having a variable energy absorption curve is disclosed. The assembly includes a column jacket and an energy absorption device defining a deformation channel. A strap, interconnecting the column jacket and the energy absorption device, is disposed within the channel and moves along a deformation path in response to collapse of the column jacket. A pin is moveable into the deformation channel by a pyrotechnic device to alter the deformation path. Accordingly, the energy absorption device absorbs energy at a first rate when the pin is not disposed in the deformation channel, and absorbs energy at a second higher rate when the pin is disposed in the deformation channel.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有可变能量吸收曲线的可折叠转向柱组件。 组件包括限定变形通道的柱护套和能量吸收装置。 将柱套和能量吸收装置互连的带子设置在通道内并且响应于柱套的塌陷而沿变形路径移动。 销可通过烟火装置移动到变形通道中以改变变形路径。 因此，当销未设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第一速率吸收能量，并且当销设置在变形通道中时，能量吸收装置以第二较高的速率吸收能量。

公开(公告)号：US20090090210A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12236988

申请日：2008-09-24

申请人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

发明人： Damir Menjak ,  Ratko Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195

摘要： A steering column assembly includes a column jacket longitudinally collapsible along a longitudinal axis. A release module is releasably coupled to the column jacket and attaches the column jacket to the vehicle at a connection point laterally offset from a first position along the longitudinal axis. An energy absorption system includes a strap attached to the column jacket at an attachment point latterly offset from a second position along the longitudinal axis and a deformation device disposed on the release module. The deformation device is laterally offset from a third position along the longitudinal axis disposed between the first position and the second position.

摘要翻译： 转向柱组件包括沿纵向纵向可折叠的柱护套。 释放模块可拆卸地联接到柱护套，并且将柱套件沿着沿着纵向轴线的第一位置横向偏移的连接点附接到车辆。 能量吸收系统包括附着在柱护套上的带，该附着点在后沿距离纵向轴线的第二位置偏移的附接点处以及设置在释放模块上的变形装置。 变形装置沿着设置在第一位置和第二位置之间的纵向轴线的第三位置横向偏移。

公开(公告)号：US07380828B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11076222

申请日：2005-03-09

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy W. Kaufmann ,  Stephen V. Gillman ,  Brian J. Magnus ,  Michael J. Cole ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Timothy W. Kaufmann ,  Stephen V. Gillman ,  Brian J. Magnus ,  Michael J. Cole ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D1/16

CPC分类号： B62D1/16 ,  B60K2350/928 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/04

摘要： The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于车辆的转向柱组件和用于制造转向柱组件的方法。 转向柱组件包括具有沿轴线延伸的孔的转向柱构件。 转向柱组件还包括至少部分地可旋转地设置在孔中的转向轴。 转向轴包括与该轴向轴向间隔开的方向盘啮合端。 转向柱组件还包括用于支撑车辆附件的支撑构件。 支撑构件从转向柱构件悬臂，并与转向柱构件配合，以限定基本上围绕方向盘啮合端的槽。

公开(公告)号：US06997076B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10364021

申请日：2003-02-10

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： F16H55/18

CPC分类号： F16D1/104 ,  B62D1/105 ,  B62D5/008 ,  F16H55/18 ,  F16H57/0006 ,  Y10T74/19623 ,  Y10T74/19898

摘要： The gear mechanism for minimizing backlash may include a convoluted spring positioned between an external spline of a gear or shaft and an internal spline of a gear. The gear mechanism may include a cam and cam follower arrangement upon two adjacent gears positioned on the same shaft. Two stacked gears may include a U-shaped backlash eliminating element passing through both gears. The gear mechanism may include rollers which may be conically shaped.

摘要翻译： 用于最小化齿隙的齿轮机构可以包括位于齿轮或轴的外花键和齿轮的内花键之间的旋转弹簧。 齿轮机构可以包括位于相同轴上的两个相邻齿轮上的凸轮和凸轮从动装置。 两个叠置的齿轮可以包括穿过两个齿轮的U形齿隙消除元件。 齿轮机构可以包括可以是圆锥形的辊。

公开(公告)号：US20050288143A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10879599

申请日：2004-06-29

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven Collier-Hallman ,  Karen Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  Steven Collier-Hallman ,  Karen Boswell ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D5/00 ,  B62D11/06

CPC分类号： B62D5/008 ,  F16H48/12 ,  Y10T74/19 ,  Y10T74/19005

摘要： A vehicle steering device may include a rotatable input shaft, a motor in communication with an input augmentation shaft, the input augmentation shaft and the input shaft sharing a longitudinal axis, and the motor further having a stator stationary with respect to rotation of the input shaft. The vehicle steering device may further include a differential mechanism for providing variable ratio steering to the steering device. The differential mechanism may be a harmonic drive differential or a planetary gearing system. In one embodiment, an external wave generator may be used within the harmonic drive differential gearing mechanism. The vehicle steering device may include a sensorless synchronous machine.

摘要翻译： 车辆转向装置可以包括可旋转的输入轴，与输入增加轴连通的电动机，输入增加轴和输入轴共享纵向轴线，并且电动机还具有相对于输入轴的旋转静止的定子 。 车辆转向装置还可以包括用于向转向装置提供可变比率转向的差动机构。 差速机构可以是谐波驱动差速器或行星齿轮传动系统。 在一个实施例中，可以在谐波驱动差动齿轮传动机构内使用外部波发生器。 车辆转向装置可以包括无传感器同步机。

公开(公告)号：US06691819B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US09953929

申请日：2001-09-17

申请人： Ratko Menjak ,  James Myrl Card ,  Damir Menjak

发明人： Ratko Menjak ,  James Myrl Card ,  Damir Menjak

IPC分类号： B62D504

CPC分类号： B62D6/003 ,  B62D5/008 ,  B62D5/0424 ,  B62D5/0448 ,  B62D5/0472

摘要： A steering actuator for adjusting an angle of a steerable wheel of a motor vehicle includes an electronic controller, a rack translatable in opposing directions, and a sleeve assembly translatable along a length of the rack and disposed in mechanical communication with the steerable wheel of the vehicle. The rack is drivable in response to an operator input and further drivable in response to an input signal from the electronic controller. A method of using the actuator includes receiving an input from the operator of the vehicle, receiving an input signal indicative of the behavior of the vehicle from a sensing device, calculating an output signal from the operator input and the motor vehicle behavior input signal, and adjusting an angle of the steerable wheel based on the output signal.

摘要翻译： 用于调节机动车辆的可转向车轮的角度的转向致动器包括电子控制器，可相反方向平移的齿条和可沿着齿条的长度平移并且与车辆的可转向车轮机械连通的套筒组件 。 响应于操作者输入，机架可以驱动，并且响应于来自电子控制器的输入信号而进一步驱动。 使用致动器的方法包括接收来自车辆的操作者的输入，从感测装置接收表示车辆行为的输入信号，计算来自操作员输入的输出信号和机动车行为输入信号，以及 基于输出信号调整可转向轮的角度。

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。