ASSEMBLY FOR EQUIPPING MOTOR VEHICLE WITH DUAL-STEER CAPABILITIES

    公开(公告)号:US20240278823A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-22

    申请号:US18439128

    申请日:2024-02-12

    发明人: Josh Liddle

    IPC分类号: B62D1/20

    CPC分类号: B62D1/20

    摘要: An assembly for equipping a motor vehicle with dual-steer capabilities has a first bracket assembly configured to couple a first steering column to the vehicle and a second bracket assembly configured to couple a second steering column to the vehicle. A first gearset is coupled to the first bracket assembly and configured for operative engagement with the first steering column. A second gearset is coupled to the second bracket assembly and configured for operative engagement with the second steering column. A cross shaft operatively couples the first gearset to the second gearset. The first gearset is configured to be operatively coupled to a steering gear of the vehicle. The first bracket assembly is configured to facilitate tilting of an upper steering shaft of the first steering column with respect to a lower steering shaft of the first steering column.

    STEERING DEVICE
    3.
    发明公开
    STEERING DEVICE 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240116557A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US18275710

    申请日:2022-07-02

    申请人: NSK Ltd.

    IPC分类号: B62D1/20

    CPC分类号: B62D1/20

    摘要: A steering device includes a cylindrical steering column that extends in an axial direction. The steering column includes: an upper column; a lower column; and a fixing member. The fixing member includes a cylindrical part, and the cylindrical part includes: a small diameter part that is fitted to the lower column; a curved part that has an outer circumferential surface whose outer diameter increases toward the other side in the axial direction; and a large diameter part whose outer diameter is larger than an outer diameter of the small diameter part.

    STEERING DECOUPLING DEVICE
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240025470A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-25

    申请号:US18355293

    申请日:2023-07-19

    申请人: Paul LaPlante

    发明人: Paul LaPlante

    IPC分类号: B62D1/20 F16D11/14

    CPC分类号: B62D1/20 F16D11/14

    摘要: A steering decoupling device includes an output clutch jaw, an input clutch jaw, a housing encompassing the output clutch jaw and the input clutch jaw, a thrust washer and a heavy-duty internal retaining ring for ensuring that the output clutch jaw is securely mounted within the housing, a disc spring residing within the housing configured to provide tension between the output clutch jaw and the input clutch jaw, an intermediate shaft that includes output clutch jaw, and a steering shaft that includes the input clutch jaw, the intermediate shaft and the steering shaft configured to translate relative to each other from a first position in which the output clutch jaw and the input clutch jaw are engaged to a second position in which the output clutch jaw and the input clutch jaw are disengaged.

    Method and device for determining a sensor offset

    公开(公告)号:US11738803B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US16814427

    申请日:2020-03-10

    发明人: Tobias Oesterwind

    摘要: A method for determining a sensor offset of a sensor in a device, in particular in a steering system for a motor vehicle. The device has a first component, a second component which is movable with respect to the first component, a resetting element, an actuator and a sensor for determining the relative motion between the first component and the second component. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, a predetermined relative motion between the first component and the second component is generated by the actuator. The resulting relative motion is measured by means of the sensor, and the sensor data obtained from the measurement are stored. A constant sensor offset of the sensor is then determined on the basis of the stored sensor data. Furthermore, a device is described whose sensor offset can be determined by means of the method.

    STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

    公开(公告)号:US20230219616A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-13

    申请号:US18094110

    申请日:2023-01-06

    发明人: Jinnam KIM

    摘要: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a structure of an electric power steering device in which its steering shafts are connected includes a torsion bar connected to a steering wheel; an input shaft surrounding the torsion bar on an input side of the torsion bar;
    and an output shaft surrounding one end of the input shaft and the torsion bar on an output side of the torsion bar, wherein the one end of the input shaft is inserted into and coupled to one end of the output shaft, and a copper bush and a needle bearing are disposed side by side between an outer circumferential surface of the one end of the input shaft and an inner circumferential surface of the one end of the output shaft.

    Center load steering rack support

    公开(公告)号:US11639190B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-02

    申请号:US17828165

    申请日:2022-05-31

    发明人: Justin Smith

    IPC分类号: B62D3/12 B62D1/20

    摘要: A center load rack and pinion steering mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a center load steering rack housing mounted to a vehicle frame, with a longitudinal slot through the front surface thereof, the slot being fitted with a bushing of a material that is resistant to damage from heat and bending. A pair of center link mounting bolts secure a center link and a center link pad to the rack wherein the center link pad extends through the bushing such that the upper and lower surfaces of the center link pad engage the upper and lower inner surfaces of the bushing, respectively, to prevent upward and downward movement and twisting of the center link and the center link pad relative to the rack in response to steered wheels of the vehicle contacting rough or uneven terrain while in use to prevent damage to components of the steering mechanism.

    STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220340193A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17862014

    申请日:2022-07-11

    摘要: A steering shaft assembly includes a first member having a first member inner surface and a first member outer surface. Each surface extending between a first member first end and a first member second end along an axis. A second member having a second member inner surface and a second member outer surface. Each surface extending between a second member first end and a second member second end along the axis. The first member first end arranged to be received within the second member such that the second member inner surface is disposed about a portion of the first member outer surface. Also included is a shaft extending from a third member. The shaft extending into the first member second end along the axis.

    Multifunctional steering column, transportation vehicle, and method for operating a transportation vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11459024B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16028661

    申请日:2018-07-06

    申请人: VOLKSWAGEN AG

    摘要: A multifunctional steering column for a transportation vehicle having a steering bracket for connection of the steering column to a transportation vehicle body of the transportation vehicle; a steering tube held on the steering bracket and which has a steering tube axis; a steering wheel connection for mechanical coupling of the steering column to a steering wheel; and a steering gear end at which a steering gear clutch with a steering gear connection for mechanical coupling to a steering gear of the transportation vehicle is arranged. Also disclosed is a transportation vehicle and a method for operating a transportation vehicle.

    STEERING SHAFT TEMPORARY SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20220289266A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:US17524604

    申请日:2021-11-11

    IPC分类号: B62D1/18 B62D1/20 B60R13/08

    摘要: A steering shaft temporary support structure of a vehicle is connected by a yoke, and includes: a bulkhead that is mounted on surfaces of a dash panel and a housing inside the vehicle, surrounds an engine compartment, and is formed with an opening into which a steering shaft is inserted; and a dust cover that forms an insert passage of the steering shaft to correspond to the opening of the bulkhead, wherein the bulkhead includes a locking protrusion in which an end portion of the yoke is supported so as to not be separated in a downward direction.