1795results about "Hand wheels" patented technology

A vehicle-mounted display device, a vehicle steering wheel assembly, and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted display device comprises a decorative piece (1), wherein the decorative piece (1) comprises a connection portion (4), a touch-control display screen (2), a first mounting position (11) and a second mounting position (12); the decorative piece (1) is mounted on a base (13) of a vehicle steering wheel (3) by means of the connection portion (4); the first mounting position (11) is used for mounting the touch-control display screen (2), and the second mounting position (12) is used for mounting a vehicle airbag; and the first mounting position (11) and the second mounting position (12) are arranged side by side on the decorative piece (1), and the first mounting position (11) is located above the second mounting position (12) in the direction in which the first mounting position (11) and the second mounting position (12) are arranged.

The invention discloses a steering device, a steering system and a vehicle, relates to the technical field of vehicles, and aims to solve the problem of how to reduce the space of a driving position occupied by a steering wheel. The steering device comprises a steering wheel, the steering wheel comprises a folded state and an unfolded state, and the steering wheel is configured to enable the steering wheel to be switched from the unfolded state to the folded state through folding action. When the vehicle is in a first driving state, the steering wheel is in an unfolded state, and the first driving state is a state that the vehicle is in a driving state and auxiliary driving of the vehicle is not started.

A steering apparatus includes: a steering wheel, and a sensor unit configured to detect contact or close proximity of a human body to the steering wheel. The sensor unit includes: a plurality of electrodes provided in the steering wheel, and a plurality of correction electrodes each disposed on a face of a corresponding electrode among the plurality of electrodes, for correcting a capacitance value derived from the corresponding electrode.

The invention relates to the crossing field of biothermodynamics and dynamic environment control, and discloses a space thermal microclimate multi-target regulation and control method, device and system, a medium and a product. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring physiological parameters (including effective dressing thermal resistance and local sweat gland density of posture correction) of a passenger, environment space-time parameters and light environment parameters through a biological characteristic sensor, an environment sensor and an optical sensor; constructing a dynamic human body thermal comfort model library, and adopting a feature coding-parameter decoding mechanism to match a target thermal comfort model; generating a hierarchical regulation strategy based on the difference between the local comfortable temperature and humidity interval and the real-time thermal environment sensing parameter; and the refrigerant circulation system, the fluid circulation system and the optical radiation system are cooperatively controlled to realize local microclimate regulation and control. According to the method, the problems of inaccurate thermal comfort modeling and low multi-system cooperation efficiency in a transient environment are solved, the energy efficiency ratio is improved, and the comfort of passengers in a cabin is remarkably improved.

A vehicle operation system, including: a steering member to be gripped by a hand of a driver of a vehicle for a steering operation; an operation member for at least one of a brake operation and an accelerator operation, the operation member being provided on the steering member so as to be operable by the driver's hand; a detection device configured to detect an operation amount of the operation member; and a computer configured to receive a detection result of the detection device; wherein the computer is configured to calculate a control characteristic that represents a relationship between the operation amount of the operation member and target deceleration or target acceleration, which is a control target value, based on the detection result of the detection device acquired in a situation in which a predetermined condition including a condition that a stop state of the vehicle is maintained is satisfied.

A steering wheel includes a boss portion disposed at a rotation steering center side, a grip portion disposed around the boss portion, and an operation lever portion disposed between the boss portion and the grip portion. The operation lever portion is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft portion provided close to the boss portion, and is configured to allow a press-down operation and a pull-up operation while the grip portion is gripped. A press-down operation surface of the operation lever portion is disposed along a grip surface being an upper surface of the grip portion, at a side separated from the rotation shaft portion and close to the grip portion, between the grip surface and an upper surface of a pad covering an upper surface of the boss portion. The rotation shaft portion is disposed above a lower end surface of the grip portion to be covered with the pad.

Embodiments relate to a method and apparatus for selecting and performing a function selectable by a custom button by a user in a vehicle, utilizing an on-board system controller, the on-board system controller comprising a processor and a memory. The method includes the operations of: identifying a pressing of a custom button; receiving a selection of a function from a display panel; linking the function to the custom button; and automatically performing the function when the custom button is subsequently pressed.

The invention relates to the technical field of auxiliary driving, in particular to a man-machine co-driving control method and device and a vehicle. According to the invention, the takeover intention of the user is predicted based on the steering wheel control parameter, the corresponding intelligent driving control coefficient is obtained, and the intelligent driving control coefficient participates in generation of the target control parameter for finally controlling the vehicle steering system; the control degree of intelligent driving steering request parameters output by intelligent driving in the target control parameters conforms to the takeover intention of a user, the problem that an intelligent driving system and a driver grab a steering wheel is solved, safety, comfort and compliance are considered at the same time, intelligent torque distribution of man-machine co-driving is achieved in combination with cooperation of an upper computer and a lower computer, and the user experience is improved. And the flexibility of intelligent driving is improved.

The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel having a hub arranged to be connected to a steering element of the vehicle, at least one branch attached to the hub, a rim attached to said at least one branch, and further having: a core defined by a frame portion and by an overmolding material at least partially overmolded on the frame portion, an electrical device covering at least part of the core and comprising a substrate supporting at least one electrical conductor arranged facing the core, characterized in that the steering wheel comprises an insulating film electrically arranged between the electrical conductor and the core.

The invention relates to a circuit arrangement (1) for multi-zone heating operation, comprising: a plurality of heating wires (2, 2 '), which can be supplied in parallel by a heating voltage, for heating a touch surface (19) comprising a plurality of zones (20, 20'); wherein a respective heating wire (2, 2 ') is associated with a zone (20, 20'); at least one first switching element (3a, 3a ') for each heating wire (2, 2'), which is coupled between the heating wire (2, 2 ') and one of the two different heating potentials (VH +, VH-) of the heating voltage in such a way that, in a heating mode, a heating current is applied to the respective heating wire (2, 2') in the conducting state of the first switching element (3a, 3a '), and interrupting the heating current in the OFF state of the first switching element (3a, 3a '); a control circuit (12, 6a, 6a ', 6b, 6b') configured to generate, for each heating wire (2, 2 '), individual pulse width modulated first control signals (ST1, ST1') to switch the first switching elements (3a, 3a ') between an on state and an off state, respectively, the individual pulse width modulated first control signals being applied to first control terminals (Ga, G'a) of the first switching elements (3a, 3a'), respectively; wherein the control circuits (12, 6a, 6a ', 6b, 6b') are further designed to apply a respective associated heating current to a plurality of heating wires (2, 2 ') in a common heating stage in parallel, in an overlapping manner and / or in an alternating manner, and wherein at least two of the first control signals (ST1, ST1') differ in terms of their duty cycles.

The invention relates to a detection device (1) for a steering wheel (2) of a motor vehicle and to a method for detecting the presence of a hand (3) in a gripping area of ​​the steering wheel (2), wherein the detection device (1) has at least one heating device (4) which is designed to heat the steering wheel (2) in a heating mode and to detect the presence of the hand (3) in a detection mode.The detection device (1) has two switching elements (5, 6) and is designed to carry out at least one charging cycle (21) and discharging cycle (22) of the heating device (4) in detection mode by alternately opening one of the switching elements (5, 6) while the other switching element (5, 6) is closed and to determine an impedance of the heating device (4) during this time, wherein the determined impedance is influenced by the presence of the hand (3) so that the presence of the hand (3) can be detected by evaluating the determined impedance during the charging cycle (21) and discharging cycle (22).

A motor vehicle including a steering wheel comprising a touch-sensitive portion, a user interface comprising a control device for triggering an enablement of a hill descent control function, and a control unit coupled to the steering wheel and to the user interface is disclosed. The control unit is configured to detect the enablement of the hill descent control function by the control device and to start the hill descent control function in response to a touch on the touch-sensitive portion by a driver of the motor vehicle, provided that the hill descent control function is enabled.

A modular steering wheel assembly allows for quick and secure attachment and removal of a steering wheel in vehicles or gaming setups. A steering wheel mount connects to a core via an audible rotating lock mechanism, enabling fast locking and unlocking. The core attaches to a hub mount using a pull-activated detent mechanism biased to an engaged position by a spring, ensuring stability during use. An asymmetric engagement interface ensures proper alignment, preventing incorrect attachment. A docking station provides convenient storage for unused steering wheels, keeping them organized and easily accessible. This system allows users to switch between different steering wheels without tools, enhancing customization for various driving conditions. By integrating secure and efficient locking mechanisms, the assembly offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for professional drivers, racing enthusiasts, and gaming applications where quick steering wheel changes are required.

Various implementations include a light bar system for a steering wheel of a vehicle that includes a high intensity light source, a light diffusing layer, and an outer lens. For example, in certain implementations, the light diffusing layer is disposed between a plurality of high intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an outer lens, and the light diffusing layer causes the light from the LEDs to appear as a continuous stream of light across a length of the lens and provides sufficiently bright lighting to warn or communicate with the driver in various ambient lighting conditions. In certain implementations, the outer lens is colored to blend in with the rest of the steering wheel when the LEDs are not activated.

A steering wheel includes a control unit that executes an acceleration control or a deceleration control of a vehicle based on results of detections by a first contact detecting portion, a second contact detecting portion, a first operation detecting portion, and a second operation detecting portion. The control unit does not execute the acceleration control or the deceleration control based on an operation of a first operating portion when the first operating portion is operated in a state in which the first contact detecting portion is not detecting contact by a driver with a first gripping portion, and does not execute the acceleration control or the deceleration control based on an operation of a second operating portion when the second operating portion is operated in a state in which the second contact detecting portion is not detecting contact by the driver with a second gripping portion.

A first sliding rail and a second sliding rail are arranged in a wheel rim of the steering wheel, a motor and a gear transmission mechanism are arranged in a steering column of the steering wheel, and one end of a first sliding sleeve structure and one end of a second sliding sleeve structure are connected with the output end of the gear transmission mechanism; the tail ends, located in the steering wheel rim, of the first sliding sleeve structure and the second sliding sleeve structure are provided with a first supporting tool and a second supporting tool respectively. The gear transmission mechanism is driven by the motor to rotate, then the first sliding sleeve structure and the second sliding sleeve structure are driven to slide on the first sliding rail and the second sliding rail correspondingly, when sliding to the tail ends of the sliding rails, the first supporting tool and the second supporting tool can be pushed out to a steering wheel rim, and the supporting tools increase an acting point for the palm; and the problem of unstable holding caused by incomplete thumb tail joint and insufficient thumb strength of a driver is solved.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to remove a steering wheel of a vehicle. As disclosed herein, a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions which, when executed, cause processor circuitry of a vehicle to: detect a request to remove a steering wheel from a steering system of a vehicle; verify a user identity based on a user profile, the user profile stored in a memory associated with the vehicle; determine whether a disengagement criterion is satisfied; and after the user identity is detected and the disengagement criterion is satisfied, disengage a lock to enable removal of the steering wheel from the steering system of the vehicle.

A smart mobility vehicle includes a windshield including an electrochromic film having adjustable transparency based on power applied thereto, and a projector configured to project vehicle driving information onto the windshield, wherein the windshield comprises an internal display area and an external display area, the internal display area being configured to display an image toward an inside of the vehicle, the external display area being configured to display an image toward an outside of the vehicle.

The present invention provides a steering column with a foldable steering wheel structure, which can store the steering wheel into the vehicle body. In particular, in the autonomous driving mode, the space for the driver's seat can be ensured to prevent the steering wheel from interfering with the body, thereby allowing the driver to perform comfortable driving movements and preventing the driver from intervening in steering.

The utility model relates to a cab, a chassis and a light truck, the cab comprises a driving compartment and a steering mechanism, the driving compartment is provided with a cab, the driving compartment comprises a front portion and side portions located on the two sides of the front portion, wheel openings are formed in the side portions, the wheel openings are used for being matched with front wheels, the wheel openings and the front wheels are concentrically arranged, and the steering mechanism comprises a steering wheel arranged in the cab. In the X direction, the value range of the maximum size L4 of the driving compartment is larger than or equal to 1550 mm and smaller than or equal to 1950 mm, the distance between the center point of the steering wheel and the center point of the wheel opening is L11, and the value range of L11 is larger than or equal to-65 mm and smaller than or equal to 335 mm. Wherein L11 is a negative value when the center point of the steering wheel is located on the side, close to the front portion, of the center point of the wheel opening, and L11 is a positive value when the center point of the steering wheel is located on the side, away from the front portion, of the center point of the wheel opening. According to the cab in the embodiment of the invention, the layout of the cab can be reconstructed, a design space is reserved for forming a streamline structure at the front part of the cab in a limited space, and the design of the low-wind-resistance cab is conveniently realized.

The present disclosure relates to a steering system for a vehicle, comprising a steering wheel arrangement having a central axis and being reversibly retractable in a direction towards a dashboard of the vehicle and extendable in a direction away from the dashboard of the vehicle. The steering wheel arrangement includes a steering wheel having a steering wheel rim and at least one spoke, a steering wheel hub fixedly connected with the steering wheel by the at least one spoke and extending from the steering wheel towards the dashboard of the vehicle, the steering wheel hub and the steering wheel being rotatable about a central axis (A). The steering wheel rim has a non-planar configuration and has a total angle of rotation of 720° or less.

A cockpit function operation method is provided. The method may be applied to a vehicle. The vehicle includes a steering wheel. A first button and a second button may be disposed on the steering wheel. In response to a first user operation on the first button, the vehicle may bind the second button to a first cockpit function. In response to a second user operation on the second button, the vehicle may control the first cockpit function. In response to a third user operation on the first button, the vehicle may switch a cockpit function bound to the second button from the first cockpit function to a second cockpit function. In response to a fourth user operation on the second button, the vehicle may control the second cockpit function.

A steer-by-wire steering system mounted on a vehicle, including: an operation member operable by a driver; a steering actuator having a drive source and configured to steer a wheel by a force of the drive source; a controller configured to control the steering actuator so as to cause the wheel to be steered in accordance with an operation of the operation member, wherein, when a stored neutral position, which is a neutral steering position stored for controlling the steering actuator, deviates from an actual neutral position, which is an actual neutral steering position, the controller executes, in a state in which the operation of the operation member to cause the vehicle to travel straight by the driver of the vehicle is maintained, a neutral position deviation elimination process in which the stored neutral position is brought closer to the actual neutral position.

A steering wheel system is disclosed for monitoring a driver's vital signs of a driver. The steering wheel system comprises a steering wheel and sensors integrated into the steering wheel. The sensors are configured to detect one or more driver vital signs. The steering wheel system comprises a memory storing computer executable instructions, and a processor configured to execute the computer executable instructions. The processor receives the one or more vital signs from the array of sensors, wherein the one or more vital signs correspond to cortisol levels, alcohol levels, one or more proteins associated with an occurrence stroke, one or more biomarkers associated with myocardial infarctions, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen levels. The processor determines a health risk of the driver based at least in part on the vital signs and alerts the driver in response to the health risk exceeding a certain health risk level.

In a steering wheel, a decorative member is assembled to a steering wheel main body. A sensor of the decorative member senses contact of a hand of a vehicle occupant with the decorative member. The sensor is arranged at the decorative member independently from a steering wheel main body side. Therefore, the sensor may sense contact of the hand with the decorative member independently from the steering wheel main body side.

Provided is a vehicle control device with high safety. The vehicle control device includes an operation unit, a light receiving / emitting unit, and a control unit. The operation unit includes a steering wheel that has a rim, a hub, and a spoke. The rim is connected to the hub via the spoke. The light receiving / emitting unit is disposed along the surface of the rim. The light receiving / emitting unit includes a first light emitting element and a first light receiving element. The first light emitting element has a function for emitting light of a first wavelength region. The first light receiving element has a function for receiving the light of the first wavelength region and converting same to an electrical signal. The first light emitting element and the first light receiving element are arranged side by side on the same plane. The light receiving / emitting unit has a function for sequentially outputting light reception data to the control unit. The control unit has a function for acquiring biological information of a driver from a plurality of pieces of light reception data and executing processing corresponding to the biological information.

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile steering wheels, and discloses a bilateral wiring type automobile steering wheel. Comprising a wiring type steering wheel, an operation board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the wiring type steering wheel, a center console is fixedly connected to the end, away from the wiring type steering wheel, of the operation board, and a steering column is rotationally connected to the lower end of the center console. According to the wiring type steering wheel, the rotating joint rotationally connected with the lower end of the steering column is rotationally connected with an automobile, so that when the wiring type steering wheel is rotated, the steering column below the wiring type steering wheel is driven to rotate, the sliding ring is driven to rotate in the sliding ring due to rotation of the steering column, and meanwhile the inner wall of the sliding ring is rotationally connected with the rotating ring; in this way, the rotating joint makes contact with the rotating bearing in the rotating ring while rotating, so that the rotating bearing is driven to rotate together, the rotating process is more convenient, and meanwhile the rotating capacity of the rotating joint is improved.

Disclosed are a system and method for controlling a lighting device for a steering wheel. The system includes the lighting device mounted on the steering wheel and configured to be selectively turned on in order to indicate left / right directions of a vehicle, and a controller configured, upon receiving a request for turning on of the lighting device, to control turn-on operation of the lighting device such that left / right lighting directions of the lighting device are identical to the left / right directions of the vehicle when the angular position of the steering wheel is within a first steering angle range encompassing a steering angle neutral position and such that the left / right lighting directions of the lighting device are opposite the left / right directions of the vehicle when the angular position of the steering wheel is within an inverted steering angle range vertically inverted from the normal steering angle range.

The invention relates to the field of vehicles, and provides a steering angle limiting assembly applied to steer-by-wire, a steer-by-wire system and a vehicle. The steering angle limiting assembly applied to the steer-by-wire comprises a connecting sleeve, at least one circular ring body and a fixing piece, wherein the periphery of the connecting sleeve is sequentially sleeved with the at least one circular ring body in the axial direction. The at least one circular ring body sequentially sleeves the periphery of the connecting sleeve in the axial direction, a clamping part is arranged at the first end of the connecting sleeve, a fixing piece is arranged at the second end of the connecting sleeve, and the fixing piece is provided with a limiting part. The first end face and the second end face, opposite in the axial direction, of each circular ring body are each provided with a protruding part formed in the axial direction in a protruding mode, the protruding part of the first end face is used for being in limiting fit with the clamping part or the protruding part on the second end face of one adjacent circular ring body in the circumferential direction, and the protruding part of the second end face is in limiting fit with the limiting part in the circumferential direction. Installation of the connecting sleeve and the rotating shaft and assembly of the connecting sleeve, the circular ring body and the fixing piece are all simple and easy to operate. The connecting sleeve, the circular ring body and the fixing piece are easy to machine and low in cost.

A mounting plate and a cover assembly for a steering wheel, which cover assembly includes the mounting plate, are provided. The mounting plate is configured so that a hook of the mounting plate does not directly press an inner cover of the cover assembly. The mounting plate includes a plate body provided to form an exterior of the mounting plate, the hook being configured to protrude from an outer surface of the plate body to penetrate an outer cover and the inner cover of the cover assembly. A rib is also provided which is configured to form an entry space for the hook to enter between the plate body and the inner cover by pressing the inner cover during assembly.