Electrically actuated steering column mechanism
    1.
    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。

    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。

    Steering column assembly having break-away device
    4.
    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。

    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。

    Steering column assembly with a quick release bolt
    9.
    发明授权
    Steering column assembly with a quick release bolt 有权
    带快速释放螺栓的转向柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US07827880B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US11085380

    申请日:2005-03-21

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18 B62D1/00

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195 B62D1/184

    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 assembly also includes a locking bracket adjacent to the steering column and moveable along a path for collapsing movement. The steering column assembly also includes a locking member supported in two-way movement by the locking bracket between a first position and a second position spaced from one another. In the first position, the locking member locks the locking bracket and the steering column member together. When the locking member is in the second position, the steering column member is moveable relative to the locking bracket. The steering column assembly also includes at least one quick release bolt engaged with the locking bracket to selectively fix the locking bracket with respect to the vehicle. The at least one quick release bolt is selectively divisible into at least two portions independently of the collapsing movement of the locking bracket along the path.

    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。 转向柱组件还包括邻近转向柱的锁定支架,并可沿着用于塌陷运动的路径移动。 转向柱组件还包括锁定构件,其通过锁定支架在彼此间隔开的第一位置和第二位置之间被双向运动支撑。 在第一位置,锁定构件将锁定支架和转向柱构件锁定在一起。 当锁定构件处于第二位置时,转向柱构件相对于锁定支架可移动。 转向柱组件还包括与锁定支架接合的至少一个快速释放螺栓,以相对于车辆选择性地固定锁定支架。 所述至少一个快速释放螺栓可以选择性地分成至少两个部分,独立于沿着路径的锁定支架的塌缩运动。

    Electrically actuated steering column mechanism
    10.
    发明授权
    Electrically actuated steering column mechanism 有权
    电动转向柱机构

    公开(公告)号:US07055860B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-06

    申请号:US10184695

    申请日:2002-06-27

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184

    摘要: An electrically actuated steering column system that includes an electrically actuated steering column mechanism. A switch is interconnected with the electrically actuated steering column mechanism to allow for movement of a steering column housing relative to a driver. There is also included electrical control structure that regulates the electrically actuated steering column mechanism. The electrically actuated steering column system allows a driver to activate a switch and apply a force to initiate movement of the steering column housing and then deactivate the switch to halt movement and retain the steering column housing in a secure manner.

    摘要翻译: 一种电动转向柱系统,其包括电动转向柱机构。 开关与电动转向柱机构互连以允许转向柱壳体相对于驱动器运动。 还包括调节电动转向柱机构的电气控制结构。 电动转向柱系统允许驾驶员启动开关并施加力以启动转向柱壳体的运动,然后使开关停止运动并且以安全的方式保持转向柱壳体。