System and method for attaching a steering column to a vehicle structure
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for attaching a steering column to a vehicle structure 有权
    用于将转向柱附接到车辆结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08973944B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13484976

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly comprises an upper column for supporting a steering wheel and a position lock bracket disposed about the upper column. The position lock bracket is configured to be fixed to the upper column when the position lock bracket occupies a locked mode. The position lock bracket is further configured to be selectively fixed to a rigid structure of the vehicle when operating in a fixed mode and to be instantaneously released from the vehicle structure when operating in a release mode.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括用于支撑方向盘的上柱和围绕上柱设置的位置锁定支架。 当位置锁定支架占据锁定模式时,位置锁定支架被配置为固定到上部列。 位置锁定支架还被构造成当以固定模式操作时被选择性地固定到车辆的刚性结构,并且当以释放模式操作时被立即从车辆结构释放。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A STEERING COLUMN TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURE
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A STEERING COLUMN TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURE 有权
    将转向柱连接到车辆结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130319162A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13484976

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly comprises an upper column for supporting a steering wheel and a position lock bracket disposed about the upper column. The position lock bracket is configured to be fixed to the upper column when the position lock bracket occupies a locked mode. The position lock bracket is further configured to be selectively fixed to a rigid structure of the vehicle when operating in a fixed mode and to be instantaneously released from the vehicle structure when operating in a release mode.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括用于支撑方向盘的上柱和围绕上柱设置的位置锁定支架。 当位置锁定支架占据锁定模式时,位置锁定支架被配置为固定到上部列。 位置锁定支架还被构造成当以固定模式操作时被选择性地固定到车辆的刚性结构,并且当以释放模式操作时被立即从车辆结构释放。

    ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN UTILIZING A SLEEVE AND A METHOD OF FORMING A FILLER WITH A SLEEVE
    3.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN UTILIZING A SLEEVE AND A METHOD OF FORMING A FILLER WITH A SLEEVE 失效
    使用套筒的可调节转向柱和形成带套筒的填充物的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120067159A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US13306425

    申请日:2011-11-29

    IPC分类号: B62D1/185

    摘要: A steering column assembly has an outer jacket extending, an inner jacket is slideably disposed in the outer jacket for telescoping movement relative to the outer jacket, and a sleeve disposed between the inner and outer jackets. The sleeve exerts a predetermined frictional force on the inner jacket opposing the telescoping movement. A filler formed from a liquid thermosetting composition is disposed between the sleeve and the outer jacket for securing the sleeve to the outer jacket. Furthermore, a method of forming the steering column assembly includes disposing the inner jacket into the outer jacket and disposing the sleeve between the inner and outer jackets. The method further includes inserting the liquid thermosetting composition into the outer jacket between the outer jacket and the sleeve and curing the liquid thermosetting composition to form the filler.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件具有延伸的外护套,内护套可滑动地设置在外护套中,用于相对于外护套的伸缩运动,以及设置在内护套和外护套之间的套筒。 套筒在与夹套运动相对的内护套上施加预定的摩擦力。 由液体热固性组合物形成的填料设置在套筒和外护套之间,用于将套筒固定到外套上。 此外,形成转向柱组件的方法包括将内护套设置在外护套中并将套管布置在内外套之间。 该方法还包括将液态热固性组合物插入到外护套和套管之间的外护套中并固化液态热固性组合物以形成填料。

    Steering column having an actuator for applying a resultant force
    4.
    发明授权
    Steering column having an actuator for applying a resultant force 有权
    转向柱具有用于施加合力的致动器

    公开(公告)号:US07896395B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-01

    申请号:US12186238

    申请日:2008-08-05

    IPC分类号: B62D1/00

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: The invention provides for a collapsible steering column assembly and method for applying a varying resultant force to resist the collapse of the steering column assembly during an emergency condition. The steering column assembly includes a column jacket adapted to be releasably coupled to the frame for movement along the longitudinal axis L in the emergency condition. The column jacket includes an anvil and is supported by a support bracket. An absorbing strap secured to the supporting bracket is routed around the anvil. The absorbing strap is plastically deformed as the column jacket moves along axis L and an actuator supported by the support bracket applies a force against the absorbing strap. The actuator selectively varies the applied for as the absorbing strap is drawn over the anvil in the emergency condition to optimize the resultant force for the emergency condition.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种可折叠转向柱组件和方法,用于施加变化的合力以在紧急情况期间抵抗转向柱组件的塌陷。 转向柱组件包括适于可释放地联接到框架上的柱护套,用于在紧急情况下沿着纵向轴线L移动。 柱护套包括砧座,并由支撑支架支撑。 固定到支撑托架上的吸收带围绕砧座布置。 当柱护套沿轴线L移动时,吸收带塑性变形,并且由支撑支架支撑的致动器向吸收带施加力。 致动器选择性地改变所施加的吸收带在紧急情况下被拉过砧座以优化紧急情况下的合力。

    Releasable push/pull lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly
    5.
    发明申请
    Releasable push/pull lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly 失效
    可调转向柱组件的可释放的推/拉锁装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080231031A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US11726216

    申请日:2007-03-21

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184 Y10T74/2069

    摘要: A steering column assembly of a vehicle has a releasable push/pull lock device for selectably locking an adjustable steering housing and co-extending steering shaft to a stationary bracket or chassis. For driver convenience and comfort, the steering housing and shaft are together adjustable with respect to the bracket. The lock device has a toggle apparatus having a push/pull lever that may extend substantially parallel to a rotating axis of the steering shaft and move in a first direction along its length and between locked and unlocked positions. A carrier of the device connects to the toggle apparatus and moves along its length in a second direction that may be perpendicular to the first direction and as the lever moves between the locked and unlocked positions. Preferably, an indexing apparatus is generally carried between the carrier and at least one of the housing and the bracket for selecting adjustment of the steering column assembly when the device is in the unlocked position.

    摘要翻译: 车辆的转向柱组件具有可释放的推/拉锁定装置,用于可选择性地将可调节转向壳体和共同延伸的转向轴锁定到固定支架或底盘。 为了驾驶员的便利性和舒适性,转向壳体和轴可以相对于支架一起可调。 锁定装置具有肘杆装置,其具有推/拉杆,该推/拉杆可以基本上平行于转向轴的旋转轴线延伸并沿其长度在锁定位置和解锁位置之间沿第一方向移动。 该装置的载体连接到肘节装置并且沿着其长度可沿着可以垂直于第一方向的第二方向移动,并且当该杆在锁定位置和解锁位置之间移动时。 优选地,分度装置通常承载在承载件和壳体和支架中的至少一个之间,用于当装置处于未锁定位置时选择转向柱组件的调节。

    Adjustable steering column utilizing a sleeve and a method of forming a filler with a sleeve
    6.
    发明申请
    Adjustable steering column utilizing a sleeve and a method of forming a filler with a sleeve 有权
    利用套筒的可调转向柱和用套筒形成填料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080229866A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US11726210

    申请日:2007-03-21

    IPC分类号: B62D1/185

    摘要: A steering column assembly has an outer jacket extending, an inner jacket is slideably disposed in the outer jacket for telescoping movement relative to the outer jacket, and a sleeve disposed between the inner and outer jackets. The sleeve exerts a predetermined frictional force on the inner jacket opposing the telescoping movement. A filler formed from a liquid thermosetting composition is disposed between the sleeve and the outer jacket for securing the sleeve to the outer jacket. Furthermore, a method of forming the steering column assembly includes disposing the inner jacket into the outer jacket and disposing the sleeve between the inner and outer jackets. The method further includes inserting the liquid thermosetting composition into the outer jacket between the outer jacket and the sleeve and curing the liquid thermosetting composition to form the filler.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件具有延伸的外护套,内护套可滑动地设置在外护套中,用于相对于外护套的伸缩运动,以及设置在内护套和外护套之间的套筒。 套筒在与夹套运动相对的内护套上施加预定的摩擦力。 由液体热固性组合物形成的填料设置在套筒和外护套之间,用于将套筒固定到外套上。 此外,形成转向柱组件的方法包括将内护套设置在外护套中并将套管布置在内外套之间。 该方法还包括将液态热固性组合物插入到外护套和套管之间的外护套中并固化液态热固性组合物以形成填料。

    Adjustable steering column utilizing a sleeve and a method of forming a filler with a sleeve
    8.
    发明授权
    Adjustable steering column utilizing a sleeve and a method of forming a filler with a sleeve 失效
    利用套筒的可调转向柱和用套筒形成填料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08448987B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-28

    申请号:US13306425

    申请日:2011-11-29

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    摘要: A steering column assembly has an outer jacket extending, an inner jacket is slideably disposed in the outer jacket for telescoping movement relative to the outer jacket, and a sleeve disposed between the inner and outer jackets. The sleeve exerts a predetermined frictional force on the inner jacket opposing the telescoping movement. A filler formed from a liquid thermosetting composition is disposed between the sleeve and the outer jacket for securing the sleeve to the outer jacket. Furthermore, a method of forming the steering column assembly includes disposing the inner jacket into the outer jacket and disposing the sleeve between the inner and outer jackets. The method further includes inserting the liquid thermosetting composition into the outer jacket between the outer jacket and the sleeve and curing the liquid thermosetting composition to form the filler.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件具有延伸的外护套,内护套可滑动地设置在外护套中,用于相对于外护套的伸缩运动,以及设置在内护套和外护套之间的套筒。 套筒在与夹套运动相对的内护套上施加预定的摩擦力。 由液体热固性组合物形成的填料设置在套筒和外护套之间,用于将套筒固定到外套上。 此外,形成转向柱组件的方法包括将内护套设置在外护套中并将套管布置在内外套之间。 该方法还包括将液态热固性组合物插入到外护套和套管之间的外护套中并固化液态热固性组合物以形成填料。

    Sleeve bearing for collapsible steering column
    9.
    发明授权
    Sleeve bearing for collapsible steering column 失效
    用于可折叠转向柱的套筒轴承

    公开(公告)号:US08127639B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-06

    申请号:US11204505

    申请日:2005-08-16

    摘要: A telescopically collapsible vehicular steering column assembly includes inner and outer shaft tubes which are joined in a sliding fit by a bushing. The bushing includes a pair of spaced journal bearings formed of steel-backed PTFE held in a plastic carrier body. The bushing is located in a receiving chamber in the outer shaft tube. A clearance compensator reacts against the receiving chamber to exert a radial compressive force through the carrier body and the journal bearings to improve the sliding fit with the inner shaft tube and remove lash. The clearance compensator can take any form, such as a hollow annular rib, a skirt with a flexible free end, or an array of nubs carried in thinned sections of the carrier body. The clearance compensator in all of these variations operates within a clearance space and has dimensional attributes which can be changed during the design and manufacturing phases of the bushing to optimize a characteristic of the steering column assembly. The optimized characteristic may be the sliding friction between the inner and outer shaft tubes, or the stiffness of the assembled column which affects its vibrational frequency, or other value.

    摘要翻译: 可伸缩的可折叠的车辆转向柱组件包括通过衬套以滑动配合接合的内轴管和外轴管。 衬套包括一对隔开的轴颈轴承,该轴颈轴承由保持在塑料载体主体中的钢背PTFE形成。 衬套位于外轴管中的接收室中。 间隙补偿器对接收室作出反应,以通过承载体和轴颈轴承施加径向压缩力,以改善与内轴管的滑动配合并去除间隙。 间隙补偿器可以采取任何形式,例如中空的环形肋,具有柔性自由端的裙部,或者承载在承载体的薄化部分中的一排衬套。 所有这些变化中的间隙补偿器在间隙空间内操作,并且具有能够在套管的设计和制造阶段期间改变的尺寸属性,以优化转向柱组件的特性。 优化的特性可以是内轴管和外轴管之间的滑动摩擦力,或者组装的柱的刚度影响其振动频率或其他值。

    STEERING COLUMN HAVING AN ACTUATOR FOR APPLYING A RESULTANT FORCE
    10.
    发明申请
    STEERING COLUMN HAVING AN ACTUATOR FOR APPLYING A RESULTANT FORCE 有权
    具有执行机构的转向柱用于施加结果力

    公开(公告)号:US20100032933A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-11

    申请号:US12186238

    申请日:2008-08-05

    IPC分类号: B62D1/19

    CPC分类号: B62D1/195

    摘要: The invention provides for a collapsible steering column assembly and method for applying a varying resultant force to resist the collapse of the steering column assembly during an emergency condition. The steering column assembly includes a column jacket adapted to be releasably coupled to the frame for movement along the longitudinal axis L in the emergency condition. The column jacket includes an anvil and is supported by a support bracket. An absorbing strap secured to the supporting bracket is routed around the anvil. The absorbing strap is plastically deformed as the column jacket moves along axis L and an actuator supported by the support bracket applies a force against the absorbing strap. The actuator selectively varies the applied for as the absorbing strap is drawn over the anvil in the emergency condition to optimize the resultant force for the emergency condition.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种可折叠的转向柱组件和方法,用于施加变化的合力以在紧急情况期间抵抗转向柱组件的塌陷。 转向柱组件包括适于可释放地联接到框架上的柱护套,用于在紧急情况下沿着纵向轴线L移动。 柱护套包括砧座,并由支撑支架支撑。 固定到支撑托架上的吸收带围绕砧座布置。 当柱护套沿轴线L移动时,吸收带塑性变形,并且由支撑支架支撑的致动器向吸收带施加力。 致动器选择性地改变所施加的吸收带在紧急情况下被拉过砧座以优化用于紧急情况的合力。