Steering shaft temporary support structure of vehicle

Abstract

A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising: a bulkhead mounted across a dash panel and a housing surface inside the vehicle and surrounding an engine room, having an opening formed therein into which a steering shaft is inserted; and a dust cover forming an insertion passage for the steering shaft corresponding to the opening of the bulkhead, wherein the bulkhead includes a retaining projection that supports the end of the yoke so as not to be ejected downward.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle, and more specifically, to a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle for avoiding interference between the engine and the steering shaft during engine assembly of the vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, as shown in FIG. 1 during the vehicle assembly process, the steering shaft (3) of the vehicle is inserted into the dust cover (5) through the opening of the bulkhead (4) assembled to the vehicle body, and then the engine assembly process proceeds.

[0003] In the engine assembly process, the engine (1) is mounted in the engine room (2) in a temporary mounting state where the steering shaft (3) is inserted into the dust cover (5). The engine (1) is raised upward from the bottom of the engine room (2), and the steering shaft (3) must be fixed so that it remains inserted into the dust cover (5) so that it does not interfere with the engine (1) entry path. In the past, for this purpose, a method of temporarily fixing the steering shaft (3) using a fixing member such as an iron clip (7) welded to a side member (6) was used.

[0004] However, there is a problem that the assembly work increases because a separate fixing member is required for this temporary fixing, and the work of fixing and releasing the steering shaft (3) to the side member (6) by manipulating the fixing member must be performed.

[0005] In addition, the installation of separate fixing members incurs costs and contributes to an increase in vehicle weight. The problem to be solved

[0006] Accordingly, the present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. An embodiment of the present invention provides a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft that can reduce assembly labor and cost / weight by applying a structure that allows the steering shaft to be temporarily mounted using its own weight without using a separate fixing member. means of solving the problem

[0007] A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising: a bulkhead mounted across a dash panel and a housing surface inside the vehicle and surrounding an engine room, having an opening formed therein into which a steering shaft is inserted; and a dust cover forming an insertion passage for the steering shaft corresponding to the opening of the bulkhead, wherein the bulkhead includes a retaining projection that supports the end of the yoke so as not to be ejected downward.

[0008] The dust cover may include a support point that supports the steering shaft.

[0009] The above-mentioned stopper may be formed to protrude from the opening toward the outside of the partition wall.

[0010] The above bulkhead may further include a support surface that supports the upper surface of the yoke of the steering shaft.

[0011] A first rotation-preventing guide portion may be formed at the upper part of the opening of the above bulkhead to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft.

[0012] At the upper part of the opening of the above bulkhead, a first left and right fixing guide may be formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the outside of the opening between the first rotation prevention guide parts to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions.

[0013] The support surface is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inside of the bulkhead, and when the steering shaft is inserted into the bulkhead, the upper surface of the yoke can be supported by contacting the lower surface of the support surface due to its own weight.

[0014] The above fulcrum is formed at the lower part of the dust cover spaced apart from the opening, and when the steering shaft is inserted into the bulkhead, the lower part of the steering shaft can be supported by contacting the fulcrum due to its own weight.

[0015] In a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention, the retaining projection may be formed to protrude from the opening toward the inner side of the bulkhead.

[0016] A second rotation-preventing guide portion may be formed at the upper part of the opening of the above bulkhead to support the upper end of the yoke in order to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft.

[0017] At the upper part of the opening of the above bulkhead, a second left and right fixing guide may be formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the center of the opening between the second rotation prevention guide parts to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions.

[0018] Meanwhile, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention is a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising a dust cover having an opening formed therein into which the steering shaft is inserted, wherein the dust cover comprises a stopper supporting the end of the yoke so as not to be detached downward, and a support point supporting the steering shaft.

[0019] The above-mentioned stopper may be formed to protrude from the opening toward the outside of the dust cover.

[0020] The dust cover may further include a support surface that supports the upper surface of the yoke of the steering shaft.

[0021] A third rotation-preventing guide portion may be formed at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft.

[0022] At the upper part of the opening of the dust cover, a third left and right fixing guide may be formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the outside of the opening between the third rotation prevention guides to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions.

[0023] The support surface is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inside of the dust cover, and when the steering shaft is inserted into the dust cover, the upper surface of the yoke can be supported by contacting the lower surface of the support surface due to its own weight.

[0024] In a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention, the retaining projection may be formed to protrude from the opening toward the inner side of the dust cover.

[0025] A fourth rotation-preventing guide portion may be formed at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft.

[0026] At the upper part of the opening of the dust cover, a fourth left and right fixing guide may be formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the center of the opening between the fourth rotation prevention guides to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions. Effects of the invention

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by applying a structure that allows the steering shaft to be temporarily supported using its own weight without applying a separate fixing member, the cost and weight can be reduced.

[0028] In addition, assembly labor can be reduced by omitting the fixing and releasing operations of the steering shaft using a fixed member. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0029] Figure 1 is a drawing showing the state of temporarily fixing the steering shaft during engine assembly in a conventional vehicle engine assembly process. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a drawing showing the state viewed in a direction perpendicular to the BB line direction of Figure 3. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 5. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of Figure 6. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0031] In addition, in various embodiments, components having the same configuration are described using the same reference numerals, and in one representative embodiment, only configurations different from one embodiment are described.

[0032] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. The relative dimensions and proportions of parts in the drawings are exaggerated or reduced in size for clarity and convenience in the drawings, and any dimensions are merely illustrative and not limiting. Additionally, the same reference numeral is used to denote similar features for the same structure, element, or part appearing in two or more drawings. Where one part is referred to as being "on" or "on" another part, it may be directly on top of the other part or may enclose other parts in between.

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention specifically illustrate one embodiment of the present invention. As a result, various variations of the illustration are expected. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific form of the illustrated area and include, for example, variations in form resulting from manufacturing.

[0034] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a view taken in a direction perpendicular to line BB of FIG. 3.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is a structure for temporarily mounting a steering shaft (10) of a vehicle connected by a yoke (12) by inserting it into a vehicle bulkhead (20), and includes a bulkhead (20) and a dust cover (30).

[0037] The bulkhead (20) is mounted across the surface of the dash panel (8) and housing (9) inside the vehicle and surrounds the engine room, and has an opening (21) formed into which the steering shaft (10) is inserted. The opening (21) is open toward the lower side of the vehicle body and the steering shaft (10) is inserted before the engine is mounted in the engine room.

[0038] A retaining projection (24) is formed in the bulkhead (20) to support the end of the yoke (12) so that it does not detach downward from the vehicle body after the steering shaft (10) is inserted. The retaining projection (24) is formed to protrude from the opening toward the outside of the bulkhead (20).

[0039] Additionally, the bulkhead (20) further includes a support surface (22) that supports the upper surface of the yoke (12) of the steering shaft (10). The support surface (22) may be formed to protrude from the opening (21) toward the inside of the bulkhead (20). The upper surface of the yoke (12) may be supported by contacting the lower surface of the support surface (22).

[0040] The dust cover (30) is inserted into the bulkhead (20) and forms an insertion passage for the steering shaft (10) corresponding to the opening (21) of the bulkhead (20). The dust cover (30) has a support point (32) formed therein to support the steering shaft (10) when the steering shaft (10) is inserted. The support point (32) is formed on the lower side of the dust cover (30) at a predetermined distance from the opening (21), and the lower part of the steering shaft (10) can be supported by contacting the support point (32).

[0041] That is, when the steering shaft (10) is inserted through the opening (21) of the bulkhead (20) and inserted into the interior of the bulkhead (20) and the dust cover (30), the yoke (12) attempts to move upward due to gravity, and the steering shaft (10) on the inserted side attempts to move downward. At this time, the upper surface of the yoke (12) of the steering shaft (10) is supported on the lower surface of the support surface (22), the end of the yoke (12) is supported on the catch (24), and the lower part of the steering shaft (10) is supported on the support point (32) formed on the lower side of the dust cover (30). Thus, the steering shaft (10) can be supported so as not to deviate downward from the vehicle body after being inserted into the opening (21).

[0042] A first rotation-prevention guide portion (26) supporting the upper end of the yoke (12) may be formed at the upper end of the opening (21) of the bulkhead (20) to prevent rotation around the axis center after the steering shaft (10) is inserted. Additionally, to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft (10) in the left and right directions, a first left and right fixing guide portion (28) supporting both sides of the yoke (12) may be formed between the first rotation-prevention guide portion (26) at the upper end of the opening (21) of the bulkhead (20), with a height protruding toward the outside of the opening (21). Thus, rotation and left and right oscillation can be prevented after the steering shaft (10) is inserted into the opening (21).

[0043] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 6.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a bulkhead (40) and a dust cover. Since the dust cover in this embodiment is the same as the dust cover described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, the description of the dust cover below is omitted.

[0045] The catch (44) formed on the bulkhead (40) is formed to protrude toward the inside of the bulkhead (40). In this embodiment, the steering shaft (10) is inserted in a direction rotated approximately 90° relative to the insertion direction of the steering shaft (10) of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0046] After the steering shaft (10) is inserted into the bulkhead (40), the end of the yoke (12) is supported by being mounted on the catch (44) so ​​as not to detach downward from the vehicle body. Thus, the steering shaft (10) can be supported so as not to detach downward from the vehicle body after being inserted into the opening (41).

[0047] Additionally, a second rotation-prevention guide (46) supporting the upper end of the yoke (12) may be formed at the upper end of the opening (41) of the bulkhead (40) to prevent rotation of the steering shaft (10) around its axis. Furthermore, to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft (10) in the left and right directions, a second left and right fixing guide (48) supporting both sides of the yoke (12) may be formed between the second rotation-prevention guide (46) at the upper end of the opening (41) of the bulkhead (40), with a height protruding toward the center of the opening (41). Thus, rotation and left and right oscillation can be prevented after insertion of the steering shaft (10) into the opening (41).

[0048] That is, the steering shaft temporary mounting structure according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, unlike the steering shaft temporary mounting structure of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, which includes a stopper (24) protruding outside the partition wall (20), a first rotation prevention guide part (26), and a first left and right fixing guide part (28), the stopper (44) protrudes inside the partition wall (40), and the second rotation prevention guide part (46) and the second left and right fixing guide part (48) do not protrude outside the partition wall (40) and form the shape of an opening (41) of the partition wall (40).

[0049] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 8, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a dust cover (50) having an opening (51) into which a steering shaft (10) is inserted, and a stopper (54) and a support point are formed on the dust cover (50). Unlike the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7, the temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized by not including a partition wall and having a stopper (54) and a support point formed on the dust cover (50).

[0051] The stopper (54) protrudes outward from the dust cover (50), and the end of the yoke (12) of the steering shaft (10) is supported on the stopper (54) so ​​as not to detach downward. Additionally, the steering shaft (10) is supported inside the dust cover (50) at the support point. The steering shaft temporary support structure according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a support surface that supports the upper surface of the yoke (12) of the steering shaft (10). Thus, the steering shaft (10) can be supported so as not to detach downward from the vehicle body after being inserted into the opening (51).

[0052] A third rotation-prevention guide portion (56) supporting the upper end of the yoke (12) may be formed at the upper end of the opening (51) of the dust cover (50) to prevent rotation around the axis center after the steering shaft (10) is inserted. Additionally, to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft (10) in the left and right directions, a third left and right fixing guide portion (58) supporting both sides of the yoke (12) may be formed between the third rotation-prevention guide portions (56) at the upper end of the opening (51) of the dust cover (50), with a height protruding toward the outside of the opening (51). Thus, rotation and left and right oscillation can be prevented after the steering shaft (10) is inserted into the opening (51).

[0053] That is, the shape of the stopper (54), the third rotation prevention guide part (56), and the third left-right fixing guide part (58) formed in the opening (51) of the dust cover (50) of the steering shaft temporary mounting structure according to the embodiment of the present invention is substantially the same as the stopper (24), the first rotation prevention guide part (26), and the first left-right fixing guide part (28) formed in the opening (21) of the partition wall (20) of the structure described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0054] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 9, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a dust cover (60) having an opening (61) into which a steering shaft (10) is inserted, and a catch (64) and a support point are formed on the dust cover (60). The catch (64) is formed to protrude from the opening (61) toward the inside of the dust cover (60).

[0056] After the steering shaft (10) is inserted into the dust cover (60), the end of the yoke (12) is supported by being mounted on the catch (64) so ​​as not to detach downward from the vehicle body. Thus, the steering shaft (10) can be supported so as not to detach downward from the vehicle body after being inserted into the opening (61).

[0057] At the upper part of the opening (61) of the dust cover (60), a fourth rotation prevention guide (66) is formed to support the upper end of the yoke (12) to prevent rotation of the steering shaft (10) around the axis center, and a fourth left-right fixing guide (68) is formed between the fourth rotation prevention guide (66) to support both sides of the yoke (12) at a height protruding toward the center of the opening (61) to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft (10) in the left-right direction. Accordingly, rotation and left-right oscillation can be prevented after insertion into the opening (61) of the steering shaft (10).

[0058] Unlike the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7, the steering shaft temporary mounting structure according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized by not including a partition wall and forming a stopper (64) and a support point on the dust cover (60). In addition, unlike the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 8, which includes a stopper (54) protruding outside the dust cover (50), a third rotation prevention guide part (56), and a third left-right fixing guide part (58), the embodiment of the present invention is characterized by the stopper (64) protruding inside the dust cover (60), and the fourth rotation prevention guide part (66) and the fourth left-right fixing guide part (68) not protruding outside the dust cover (60) but forming an opening (61) of the dust cover (60).

[0059] In this way, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by applying a structure that allows the steering shaft to be temporarily supported using its own weight without applying a separate fixing member, the cost and weight can be reduced.

[0060] In addition, assembly labor can be reduced by omitting the fixing and releasing operations of the steering shaft using a fixed member.

[0061] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and includes all modifications within the scope recognized as equivalent that can be easily made by those skilled in the art from the embodiments of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0062] 8: Dash Panel 9: Housing 10: Steering shaft 12: Yoke 20, 40: Bulkheads 21, 41, 51, 61: Openings 22: Support surface 24, 44, 54, 64: Locking tabs 30, 50, 60: Dust cover 32: Axle 26, 46, 56, 66: Anti-rotation guide section 28, 48, 58, 68: Left and right fixed guide sections

Claims

Claim 1 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising: a bulkhead mounted across a dash panel and housing surface inside the vehicle and surrounding an engine room, having an opening formed therein into which a steering shaft is inserted; and a dust cover having a support point that supports the steering shaft and forms an insertion passage for the steering shaft corresponding to the opening of the bulkhead, wherein the bulkhead includes a stopper that supports the end of the yoke so as not to be detached downward. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising: a bulkhead mounted across a dash panel and housing surface inside the vehicle and surrounding an engine room, having an opening formed therein into which a steering shaft is inserted; and a dust cover forming an insertion passage for the steering shaft corresponding to the opening of the bulkhead, wherein the bulkhead supports the end of the yoke so as not to be ejected downward and includes a stopper formed to protrude from the opening toward the outside of the bulkhead. Claim 4 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the bulkhead further comprises a support surface that supports the upper surface of the yoke of the steering shaft. Claim 5 In claim 4, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle, wherein a first rotation-preventing guide portion is formed at the upper part of the opening of the bulkhead to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation of the steering shaft around the axis center. Claim 6 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein, at the upper part of the opening of the bulkhead, a first left and right fixed guide part is formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the outside of the opening between the first rotation prevention guide part to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions. Claim 7 A temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft according to claim 4, wherein the support surface is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inner side of the bulkhead, and when the steering shaft is inserted into the bulkhead, the upper surface of the yoke contacts and is supported by its own weight by the lower surface of the support surface. Claim 8 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the fulcrum is formed at the lower part of the dust cover spaced apart from the opening, and the lower part of the steering shaft is supported by contacting the fulcrum by its own weight when the steering shaft is inserted into the bulkhead. Claim 9 A temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the stopper is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inside of the bulkhead. Claim 10 In claim 9, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle, wherein a second rotation-preventing guide portion is formed at the upper part of the opening of the bulkhead to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft. Claim 11 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to claim 10, wherein, at the upper part of the opening of the bulkhead, a second left and right fixed guide part is formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the center side of the opening between the second rotation prevention guide part to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions. Claim 12 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle connected by a yoke, comprising a dust cover having an opening into which the steering shaft is inserted, wherein the dust cover comprises a stopper supporting the end of the yoke so as not to detach downward, and a support point supporting the steering shaft. Claim 13 In claim 12, the above-mentioned stopper is formed to protrude from the opening toward the outside of the dust cover, forming a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft. Claim 14 In claim 13, the dust cover further comprises a support surface that supports the upper surface of the yoke of the steering shaft, a temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle. Claim 15 In claim 14, a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft is formed, wherein a third anti-rotation guide portion is formed at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft. Claim 16 A temporary mounting structure for a steering shaft of a vehicle according to claim 15, wherein a third left and right fixed guide member is formed at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the outside of the opening between the third rotation prevention guide members to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions. Claim 17 A temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft according to claim 14, wherein the support surface is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inside of the dust cover, and when the steering shaft is inserted into the dust cover, the upper surface of the yoke contacts and is supported by its own weight by the lower surface of the support surface. Claim 18 In claim 12, the above-mentioned stopper is formed to protrude from the opening toward the inside of the dust cover, forming a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft. Claim 19 In claim 18, a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft is formed, wherein a fourth rotation-preventing guide portion is formed at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover to support the upper end of the yoke so as to prevent rotation toward the axis center of the steering shaft. Claim 20 In claim 19, a temporary mounting structure for a vehicle's steering shaft is formed, wherein, at the upper part of the opening of the dust cover, a fourth left and right fixing guide is formed to support both sides of the yoke at a height protruding toward the center side of the opening between the fourth rotation prevention guides to prevent oscillation of the steering shaft in the left and right directions.

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