Variable effort automotive power steering gear
    1.
    发明授权
    Variable effort automotive power steering gear 失效
    变动汽车动力转向器

    公开(公告)号:US5070957A

    公开(公告)日:1991-12-10

    申请号:US616145

    申请日:1990-11-20

    IPC分类号: B62D5/083 B62D6/00 B62D6/02

    摘要: A variable effort automotive power steering gear including an input or stub shaft, an output shaft or pinion head, a torsion bar between the stub shaft and pinion head defining an open-center position of one relative to the other, and detent reaction apparatus between the stub shaft and pinion head. The detent reaction apparatus includes a radial socket in a cylindrical wall of the pinion head, a detent groove in a stem of the stub shaft in the cylindrical wall, an insert rotatably supported in the radial socket with an eccentric bore offset from the centerline of the radial socket, and a detent element slidably supported in the eccentric bore in the insert and having a spherical end adapted to seat in the detent groove. The spherical end of the detent element is centered in the detent groove by rotating the insert until the detent element is at an innermost radial position. The adjusted position of the insert is captured by an in-situ injection molded plastic retainer on the pinion head in a wide annular groove in an outside diameter of the cylindrical wall which engages an exposed cavity on the insert. The retainer has a pair of annular end walls facing in spaced relationship a pair of annular shoulders on the pinion head which form the sides of the wide annular groove. The annular shoulders and annular end walls cooperate in defining a pair of seal ring grooves on the pinion head.

    摘要翻译: 包括输入或短轴,输出轴或小齿轮头的可变努力的汽车动力转向器,在短轴和小齿轮头之间的扭杆,其限定相对于另一个的开放中心位置,以及止动反作用装置 短轴和小齿轮头。 棘爪反应装置包括在小齿轮头的圆柱形壁中的径向插座,在圆柱形壁中的短轴的杆中的止动槽,可旋转地支撑在径向插座中的插入件,偏心孔偏离了中心线 径向插座和可滑动地支撑在插入件中的偏心孔中并具有适于安置在止动槽中的球形端的止动元件。 止动元件的球形端通过旋转插入件直到止动元件处于最内径向位置而在定位槽中居中。 插入件的调整位置由小齿轮头上的原位注塑塑料保持器在圆形壁的外径中的宽的环形槽中捕获,该圆形壁的外径与插入件上的暴露的空腔接合。 保持器具有一对环形端壁,其间隔开地形成小齿轮头部上形成宽环形槽的侧面的一对环形肩部。 环形肩部和环形端壁协同限定小齿轮头上的一对密封环槽。

    TELESCOPICALLY ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN ADJUSTMENT STOP HAVING MINIMAL EFFECT ON IMPACT LOADS
    2.
    发明申请
    TELESCOPICALLY ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN ADJUSTMENT STOP HAVING MINIMAL EFFECT ON IMPACT LOADS 有权
    可伸缩转向柱组件,包括对冲击载荷产生最小影响的调整停止

    公开(公告)号:US20090167009A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12204906

    申请日:2008-09-05

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket adjustable along a longitudinal axis and collapsible along the longitudinal axis in response to a collision event. A compression bracket is mounted to the column jacket and defines a telescope slot having an adjustment portion and a continuation portion. A shaft extends through the telescope slot with the column jacket and the compression bracket moveable relative to the shaft during adjustment and collapse of the steering column assembly. A stop is detachably coupled to the compression bracket and partially covers the telescope slot to prevent movement of the shaft into the continuation portion during adjustment. The stop detaches during collapse to permit the shaft into the continuation portion. A lever rotates with the shaft and includes a tab for engaging the stop when the lever is in an unlocked position to prevent detachment of the stop during adjustment.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括可沿着纵向轴线调节的柱护套,并且可响应于碰撞事件而沿着纵向轴线可折叠。 压缩支架安装到柱护套上并且限定具有调节部分和连续部分的望远镜狭槽。 在转向柱组件的调节和塌缩期间,轴通过柱护套延伸穿过望远镜狭槽并且压缩支架可相对于轴移动。 止动件可拆卸地联接到压缩支架并且部分地覆盖望远镜狭槽以防止在调节期间轴进入连续部分中的运动。 在塌陷期间,止动器分离以允许轴进入连续部分。 杠杆与轴一起旋转,并且当杠杆处于解锁位置时包括用于接合止动件的突片,以防止在调节期间止挡件的分离。

    Steering column assembly having rollers to reduce friction during column collapse
    3.
    发明授权
    Steering column assembly having rollers to reduce friction during column collapse 有权
    转向柱组件具有辊,以减少柱塌陷期间的摩擦

    公开(公告)号:US07988195B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-02

    申请号:US12337914

    申请日:2008-12-18

    IPC分类号: B62D1/00

    CPC分类号: B62D1/185 B62D1/192

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket having a jacket portion and a compression bracket attached thereto. The compression bracket includes a planar wall spaced from the column portion and a sidewall extending between the planar wall and the jacket portion. The sidewall defines a telescope slot extending along a longitudinal axis. A shaft extends through the telescope slot of the sidewall. A roller is supported on and rotatable about the shaft, and in rolling engagement with the planar wall. The roller positions the shaft within the telescope slot to prevent sliding frictional engagement between the shaft and the sidewall. The rolling coefficient of friction between the roller and the planar wall is less than the sliding coefficient of friction between the shaft and the sidewall to reduce a frictional load produced during longitudinal collapse of the steering column assembly.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括具有护套部分和附接到其上的压缩支架的柱护套。 压缩支架包括与柱部分间隔开的平面壁和在平面壁和护套部分之间延伸的侧壁。 侧壁限定沿着纵向轴线延伸的望远镜狭槽。 轴延伸穿过侧壁的望远镜槽。 辊被支撑在轴上并且可绕轴旋转,并且与平面壁滚动接合。 辊将轴定位在望远镜槽内,以防止轴和侧壁之间的滑动摩擦接合。 辊和平面壁之间的滚动摩擦系数小于轴和侧壁之间的滑动摩擦系数,以减少在转向柱组件的纵向塌缩期间产生的摩擦负载。

    Telescopically adjustable steering column assembly including an adjustment stop having minimal effect on impact loads
    4.
    发明授权
    Telescopically adjustable steering column assembly including an adjustment stop having minimal effect on impact loads 有权
    可伸缩调节的转向柱组件,包括对冲击载荷影响最小的调节止动件

    公开(公告)号:US07703804B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-27

    申请号:US12204906

    申请日:2008-09-05

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/195

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket adjustable along a longitudinal axis and collapsible along the longitudinal axis in response to a collision event. A compression bracket is mounted to the column jacket and defines a telescope slot having an adjustment portion and a continuation portion. A shaft extends through the telescope slot with the column jacket and the compression bracket moveable relative to the shaft during adjustment and collapse of the steering column assembly. A stop is detachably coupled to the compression bracket and partially covers the telescope slot to prevent movement of the shaft into the continuation portion during adjustment. The stop detaches during collapse to permit the shaft into the continuation portion. A lever rotates with the shaft and includes a tab for engaging the stop when the lever is in an unlocked position to prevent detachment of the stop during adjustment.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括可沿着纵向轴线调节的柱护套,并且可响应于碰撞事件而沿着纵向轴线可折叠。 压缩支架安装到柱护套上并且限定具有调节部分和连续部分的望远镜狭槽。 在转向柱组件的调节和塌缩期间,轴通过柱护套延伸穿过望远镜狭槽并且压缩支架可相对于轴移动。 止动件可拆卸地联接到压缩支架并且部分地覆盖望远镜狭槽以防止在调节期间轴进入连续部分中的运动。 在塌陷期间,止动器分离以允许轴进入连续部分。 杠杆与轴一起旋转,并且当杠杆处于解锁位置时包括用于接合止动件的突片,以防止在调节期间止挡件的分离。

    STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAVING ROLLERS TO REDUCE FRICTION DURING COLUMN COLLAPSE
    5.
    发明申请
    STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAVING ROLLERS TO REDUCE FRICTION DURING COLUMN COLLAPSE 有权
    带有滚筒的转向柱组件可以减少柱塞中的摩擦

    公开(公告)号:US20090174177A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-09

    申请号:US12337914

    申请日:2008-12-18

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/185 B62D1/192

    摘要: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket having a jacket portion and a compression bracket attached thereto. The compression bracket includes a planar wall spaced from the column portion and a sidewall extending between the planar wall and the jacket portion. The sidewall defines a telescope slot extending along a longitudinal axis. A shaft extends through the telescope slot of the sidewall. A roller is supported on and rotatable about the shaft, and in rolling engagement with the planar wall. The roller positions the shaft within the telescope slot to prevent sliding frictional engagement between the shaft and the sidewall. The rolling coefficient of friction between the roller and the planar wall is less than the sliding coefficient of friction between the shaft and the sidewall to reduce a frictional load produced during longitudinal collapse of the steering column assembly.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱组件包括具有护套部分和附接到其上的压缩支架的柱护套。 压缩支架包括与柱部分间隔开的平面壁和在平面壁和护套部分之间延伸的侧壁。 侧壁限定沿着纵向轴线延伸的望远镜狭槽。 轴延伸穿过侧壁的望远镜槽。 辊被支撑在轴上并且可绕轴旋转,并且与平面壁滚动接合。 辊将轴定位在望远镜槽内,以防止轴和侧壁之间的滑动摩擦接合。 辊和平面壁之间的滚动摩擦系数小于轴和侧壁之间的滑动摩擦系数,以减少在转向柱组件的纵向塌缩期间产生的摩擦负载。

    Steering column assembly having a rotating drive cable device
    6.
    发明申请
    Steering column assembly having a rotating drive cable device 审中-公开
    转向柱组件具有旋转的驱动电缆装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090095114A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-16

    申请号:US11974626

    申请日:2007-10-15

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/181 B62D1/184

    摘要: A rotating cable device preferably for use in a steering column assembly couples a drive member to a driven member of the assembly for rotation and without any lost motion or release of unwanted absorbed energy, which could potentially create inefficiencies in operation and undesirable noise. A rigid sheath of the device extends along a non-linear centerline and a resilient tube preferably extends through the sheath. A flexible cable of the device extends through the tube and couples between the members for rotation. The cable device enables versatility in the arrangement and orientation of the drive and driven members in a variety of different steering column and transmission shift mount applications for vehicles.

    摘要翻译: 优选地用于转向柱组件的旋转电缆装置将驱动构件耦合到组件的从动构件以便旋转,并且不会有任何运动或不需要的吸收能量的释放,这可能潜在地造成操作中的低效率和不期望的噪声。 该装置的刚性护套沿非线性中心线延伸,并且弹性管优选地延伸穿过护套。 该装置的柔性电缆延伸穿过管并且在构件之间耦合以进行旋转。 电缆装置能够在各种不同的转向柱和用于车辆的变速器换档安装应用中的驱动和被驱动构件的布置和取向方面实现多功能性。

    Steering system with leads and pulls compensation
    7.
    发明授权
    Steering system with leads and pulls compensation 有权
    转向系统带导线和拉力补偿

    公开(公告)号:US07364006B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-29

    申请号:US11122337

    申请日:2005-05-05

    IPC分类号: B62D5/06

    CPC分类号: B62D6/04 B62D5/0835

    摘要: A power assist steering system including a valve housing and a proportional control valve supported within the valve housing, further includes a pressure transducer arranged with respect to the proportional control valve for determining an amount of actuation of the proportional control valve. A pressure signal is sent from the pressure transducer to a control for determining an amount of current to be sent to an electromagnetic apparatus within the power assist steering system for overcoming a pull force.

    摘要翻译: 一种动力辅助转向系统,包括阀壳体和支撑在阀壳体内的比例控制阀,还包括相对于比例控制阀布置的压力传感器,用于确定比例控制阀的致动量。 压力信号从压力传感器发送到用于确定要发送到动力辅助转向系统内的电磁装置的电流量以用于克服拉力的控制器。