A steering wheel

By designing the switching components in the car steering wheel, the display components can switch between follow-up mode and stationary mode, the problem of inconvenience in the use of the display components and the rotation position of the steering wheel in the prior art is solved, and the driver's operation convenience is improved.

CN111923994BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27PULITZER INTELLIGENT TECH (KUNSHAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202010887246.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-08-28
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2040-08-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing car steering wheel display assembly can only switch between follow-up mode or stationary mode, resulting in inconvenience in use during driving, and the stationary mode may cause the driver to confuse the steering wheel rotation position.

Method used

A steering wheel is designed, including a driving mechanism, switching assembly and display assembly. The switching assembly consists of a switching ring, a switching sleeve and a switching rod. Through the axial sliding of the switching ring, it is possible to switch between a first position connected to the steering wheel control assembly and a second position disengaged, thereby switching the display assembly between a follow-up mode and a stationary mode.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the display component can rotate simultaneously (follow mode) and relatively non-rotate (stationary mode) on the steering wheel control component, which improves the convenience of the driver to view information during driving and avoids confusion in the rotation position of the steering wheel.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and specifically discloses a steering wheel, which includes a driving mechanism, a switching component, and a display component. The driving mechanism includes a steering wheel control component and a transmission component. The steering wheel control component is in transmission connection with the transmission component to drive the transmission component to rotate. The switching component includes a switching ring and a switching sleeve. The switching ring is slidably sleeved outside the switching sleeve along its axial direction, and the switching ring switches between a first position connected to the driving mechanism and a second position disengaged from the driving mechanism. The display component is connected to the switching sleeve and is located at the upper end of the steering wheel control component. When the switching ring is in the first position, the display component is in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component. When the switching ring is in the second position, the display component is in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component. The steering wheel provided by the present invention can be switched between the stationary mode and the follow-up mode, which provides convenience for users to use the display component.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly to a steering wheel. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the automotive display component is located at the upper end of the steering wheel control component, and the display component has only one follow-up mode or stationary mode. During driving, the follow-up mode in which the display component rotates continuously with the steering wheel control component will affect the driver's view of information, causing inconvenience in use. The stationary mode in which the display component remains stationary will, to a certain extent, cause the driver to be confused about the rotational position of the steering wheel control component.

[0003] Therefore, a steering wheel capable of switching between two modes is needed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a steering wheel so that the display component can switch between a stationary mode and a follow-up mode, providing convenience for users to use the display component.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A steering wheel, comprising:

[0007] A driving mechanism, including a steering wheel control component and a transmission component, the steering wheel control component is in transmission connection with the transmission component to drive the transmission component to rotate;

[0008] A switching component, including a switching ring and a switching sleeve, the transmission component rotates through the switching sleeve, the steering wheel control component rotates outside the switching sleeve, the switching ring axially slides outside the switching sleeve to switch between a first position connected to the driving mechanism and a second position disengaged from the driving mechanism, and the switching ring can drive the switching sleeve to rotate; and

[0009] A display component, connected to the switching sleeve and located at the upper end of the steering wheel control component;

[0010] When the switching ring is in the first position, the display component is in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component, and when the switching ring is in the second position, the display component is in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component.

[0011] Preferably, the steering wheel control component includes:

[0012] A steering wheel body and a first stator, wherein the steering wheel body is fixedly connected to the first stator, the first stator is rotatably connected to the switching sleeve, and the switching ring can be adsorbed and fixed to the first stator when in the first position.

[0013] Preferably, a key is provided on the inner wall of the switching ring, and a groove extending along the axial direction thereof is provided on the switching sleeve, and the key is slidably arranged in the groove.

[0014] Preferably, the switching component further comprises:

[0015] A switching rod, one end of which is connected to the switching ring;

[0016] A switch button is movably arranged on the steering wheel control assembly and connected to the other end of the switch rod. The switch button can drive the switch ring to move to the first position or the second position through the switch rod. Preferably, a guide groove is arranged on the outer surface of the switch ring, and a cam is arranged at one end of the switch rod away from the switch button. The cam is rotatably arranged in the guide groove. The switch button is rotatably arranged on the steering wheel control assembly to drive the cam to rotate in the guide groove. The cam can slide and abut against the inner wall of the guide groove to drive the switch ring to slide.

[0017] Preferably, the steering wheel further comprises:

[0018] A torsion spring, the steering wheel control assembly is rotatably connected to the transmission assembly, the torsion spring is sleeved outside the transmission assembly, one torsion arm of the torsion spring is connected to the steering wheel control assembly, and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring is connected to the transmission assembly.

[0019] Preferably, the transmission assembly comprises:

[0020] A transmission shaft and a second stator, wherein the second stator is connected to the transmission shaft, and the switching ring can be adsorbed and fixed to the second stator when in the first position.

[0021] Preferably, the transmission assembly further comprises:

[0022] An end cover, comprising a cover body and a boss, wherein the cover body is connected to the transmission shaft, and the boss is connected to an end of the cover body away from the transmission shaft;

[0023] A gasket is connected to one end of the boss away from the cover body, the torsion spring is sleeved on the boss and located between the gasket and the cover body, and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring is connected to the cover body.

[0024] Preferably, two T-shaped bosses are circumferentially and spacedly arranged inside the switching sleeve. The T-shaped boss includes a connected insertion part and a stop part. The insertion part extends along the circumferential direction of the switching sleeve, and the stop part extends along the axial direction of the switching sleeve;

[0025] The display component includes a bushing, which includes a connected first bushing and a second bushing. The outer diameter of the first bushing is smaller than that of the second bushing. Two stoppers are circumferentially and spacedly arranged along the first bushing. A slot is formed between the stopper and the second bushing. The insertion part can be inserted into the slot to limit the axial movement of the display component, and the stop part can abut against the stopper to drive the display component to rotate.

[0026] Preferably, a first jack and a second jack that are communicated with each other are arranged on the bushing. The first jack extends along the axial direction of the bushing, and the second jack is arranged along the circumferential direction of the bushing;

[0027] One torsion arm of the torsion spring passes through the second jack and is connected to the steering wheel control component.

[0028] Advantages of the present invention:

[0029] The display component of the present invention is on the steering wheel control component. The display component can either be in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component or in a stationary mode of not rotating with the steering wheel control component. When the display component is in the follow-up mode, since the content displayed by the display component has a direction, users can refer to the display component to determine the rotation angle of the steering wheel control component, and at the same time, it is convenient for users to straighten the wheels of the vehicle; when users need to view the content displayed by the display component or need to touch the display component, the display component can be made to be in the stationary mode so that users can view the content displayed by the display component, which provides great convenience to users. Description of the drawings

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention when in the follow-up mode;

[0032] Figure 3 is a sectional view of another steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention when in the follow-up mode;

[0033] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an end cap provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5It is a schematic structural diagram of a switching ring, a switching rod and a cam provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a switching sleeve provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural formula diagram of a display component provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a sectional view of a steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] In the figure:

[0039] 1. Steering wheel control component; 11. Steering wheel body; 12. First stator; 13. Second bearing;

[0040] 2. Display component; 21. Bush; 211. First bush; 212. Second bush; 213. Stopper; 214. First jack; 215. Second jack; 22. Display screen;

[0041] 3. Switching component; 31. Switching ring; 311. Key; 32. Switching sleeve; 321. Insertion part; 322. Stop part; 323. Groove; 33. Switching rod; 34. Switching button; 35. Cam;

[0042] 4. Transmission component; 41. Transmission shaft; 42. Second stator; 43. End cover; 431. Cover body; 432. Boss; 44. Gasket;

[0043] 5. Torsion spring; 6. First bearing. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation manners. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that for the sake of description, only parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings, not all of them.

[0045] Some orientation words are defined in the present invention. In the case of no contrary description, the orientation words such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" are used for the convenience of understanding, and thus do not constitute a limitation to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through additional features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "connected", "joined" and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication between two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] This embodiment provides a steering wheel, which is used in the field of automobiles, but is not limited thereto, and can also be used in agricultural locomotives, so as to facilitate the driver to use the display component during driving.

[0049] As Figures 1 - 3 shown, the steering wheel provided in this embodiment includes a driving mechanism, a switching component 3 and a display component 2. Among them, the driving mechanism is used to drive the steering of the vehicle. The driving mechanism includes a steering wheel control component 1 and a transmission component 4. The steering wheel control component 1 is in transmission connection with the transmission component 4 to drive the transmission component 4 to rotate. The transmission component 4 is connected to the steering shaft of the whole vehicle, so as to drive the whole vehicle to turn. The display component 2 can display information or be used to touch the display component 2 to play audio, etc. The switching component 3 is used to mount the display component 2 and enable the display component 2 to rotate synchronously with the steering wheel control component 1 of the driving mechanism in a follow-up mode, or the display component 2 can rotate relative to the steering wheel control component 1 in a stationary mode.

[0050] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a steering wheel control component 1 and a transmission component 4. The steering wheel control component 1 is in transmission connection with the transmission component 4 to drive the transmission component 4 to rotate. The transmission component 4 is connected to the steering shaft of the whole vehicle, thereby driving the whole vehicle to turn. The switching component 3 includes a switching ring 31 and a switching sleeve 32. The switching ring 31 is slidably sleeved outside the switching sleeve 32 along its axial direction to switch between a first position connected to the driving mechanism and a second position disengaged from the driving mechanism. The switching ring 31 can drive the switching sleeve 32 to rotate. The display component 2 is connected to the switching sleeve 32 and is located at the upper end of the steering wheel control component 1, facilitating the driver to view information. When the switching ring 31 is in the first position, the display component 2 is in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component 1. When the switching ring 31 is in the second position, the display component 2 is in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component 1. The steering wheel provided in this embodiment connects the display component 2 to the upper end of the steering wheel control component 1, thereby facilitating the user to view the display component 2. When the display component 2 needs to be switched to the follow-up mode, the switching ring 31 moves axially to be connected to the steering wheel control component 1 or the transmission component 4. Therefore, when the steering wheel control component 1 rotates, it drives the transmission component 4 to rotate, and further drives the switching ring 31 to rotate. The switching ring 31 drives the switching sleeve 32 to rotate, and the switching sleeve 32 drives the display component 2 to rotate, that is, the display component 2 is in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component 1.

[0051] When the display component 2 needs to be switched to the stationary mode, the switching ring 31 moves to be disengaged from the steering wheel control component 1 or the transmission component 4. When the steering wheel control component 1 rotates, it drives the transmission component 4 to rotate. Since the steering wheel control component 1 rotates and is sleeved outside the switching sleeve 32, and the switching ring 31 is disengaged from the steering wheel control component 1 or the transmission component 4, therefore, the rotation of the steering wheel control component 1 will not drive the switching ring 31 and the switching sleeve 32 to rotate, and further the display component 2 will not rotate, that is, the display component 2 is in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component 1.

[0052] The steering wheel provided in this embodiment can either make the display component 2 in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component 1 or make the display component 2 in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component 1. The user can select the mode in which the display component 2 is located according to needs, which provides great convenience to the user.

[0053] Such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, preferably, in order to achieve the transmission connection between the steering wheel control component 1 and the transmission component 4, the steering wheel further includes a torsion spring 5. The torsion spring 5 is sleeved outside the transmission component 4. One torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 is connected to the steering wheel control component 1, and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 is connected to the transmission component 4. The steering wheel control component 1 drives the transmission component 4 to rotate through the torsion spring 5, realizing the transmission connection between the steering wheel control component 1 and the transmission component 4. In this embodiment, by the rotation of the steering wheel control component 1, the torsion spring 5 is driven to rotate, and the rotation of the torsion spring 5 drives the transmission component 4 to rotate, thereby driving the rotation direction of the whole vehicle.

[0054] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, preferably, in order to achieve the rotational connection between the steering wheel control component 1 and the transmission component 4, the steering wheel control component 1 and the transmission component 4 are connected through a first bearing 6. The first bearing 6 can improve the stability of the rotational connection between the steering wheel control component 1 and the transmission component 4.

[0055] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, in order to prevent the torsion spring 5 from axially moving, preferably, the transmission component 4 further includes an end cover 43. As Figure 4 shown, the end cover 43 includes a cover body 431 and a boss 432. The boss 432 is connected to one end of the cover body 431. A gasket 44 is connected to the end of the boss 432 away from the cover body 431. The torsion spring 5 is sleeved on the boss 432 and is located between the gasket 44 and the cover body 431. The other torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 is connected to the cover body 431.

[0056] As Figure 4 shown, in order to facilitate the connection between the torsion spring 5 and the cover body 431, preferably, an opening is provided on the cover body 431. The other torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 is inserted into the opening of the cover body 431, thereby realizing the connection between the torsion spring 5 and the cover body 431. Specifically, the transmission component 4 further includes a transmission shaft 41. The transmission shaft 41 is connected to the end cover 43, and the transmission shaft 41 is connected to the steering system of the whole vehicle. The rotation of the steering wheel control component 1 will drive the torsion spring 5 to rotate. The rotation of the torsion spring 5 will drive the end cover 43 to rotate, and the end cover 43 drives the transmission shaft 41 to rotate, thereby driving the whole vehicle to rotate.

[0057] In order to achieve the connection between the end cover 43 and the transmission shaft 41, preferably, the end cover 43 is in interference fit with the transmission shaft 41 through splines.

[0058] As Figure 2As shown, preferably, the steering wheel control assembly 1 includes a steering wheel body 11 and a first stator 12. The steering wheel body 11 is fixedly connected to the first stator 12, and the rotation of the steering wheel body 11 drives the first stator 12 to rotate. The first stator 12 is rotatably connected to the switching sleeve 32. The switching ring 31 is electromagnetically adsorbed to the first stator 12. When the switching ring 31 moves to the first position connected to the first stator 12, power is supplied to the first stator 12 and the switching ring 31. The first stator 12 and the switching ring 31 are electromagnetically adsorbed. The rotation of the first stator 12 drives the rotation of the switching ring 31. The switching ring 31 drives the switching sleeve 32 to rotate, and the switching sleeve 32 drives the display assembly 2 to rotate, so that the display assembly 2 is in the follow-up mode. When it is necessary to switch the display assembly 2 to the stationary mode, power is cut off from the first stator 12 and the switching ring 31. The first stator 12 and the switching ring 31 are disengaged. Therefore, the switching ring 31 can move to the second position disengaged from the first stator 12. The electromagnetic adsorption force between the switching ring 31 and the first stator 12 can tightly connect the two, enabling the stable rotation of the display assembly 2.

[0059] As Figure 2 shown, preferably, the first stator 12 is rotatably connected to the switching sleeve 32 through a second bearing 13. Among them, the stator 12 is fixed on the outer side of the second bearing 13, and the switching sleeve 32 is fixed on the inner side of the second bearing 13, so that the first stator 12 and the switching sleeve 32 can rotate relative to each other.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, it may also be that the steering wheel control assembly 1 does not include the first stator 12, but the transmission assembly 4 includes a transmission shaft 41 and a second stator 42. The second stator 42 is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 41. The switching ring 31 is electromagnetically adsorbed to the second stator 42. When the switching ring 31 moves to the first position connected to the second stator 42, power is supplied to the switching ring 31 and the second stator 42. The switching ring 31 and the second stator 42 are electromagnetically adsorbed. The rotation of the second stator 42 drives the rotation of the switching ring 31, thereby driving the rotation of the switching sleeve 32 and driving the rotation of the display assembly 2, so that the display assembly 2 is in the follow-up mode. When it is necessary to switch the display assembly 2 to the stationary mode, power is cut off from the second stator 42 and the switching ring 31. The second stator 42 and the switching ring 31 are disengaged. Therefore, the switching ring 31 can move to the second position disengaged from the second stator 42. The electromagnetic adsorption force can tightly connect the second stator 42 and the switching ring 31, enabling the stable rotation of the display assembly 2.

[0061] As Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown in the figure, in order for the switching ring 31 to drive the switching sleeve 32 to rotate and also be able to slide along its own axis, preferably, a groove 323 extending along its axial direction is provided on the outer side of the switching sleeve 32, and a key 311 is provided on the inner wall of the switching ring 31. The key 311 is slidably arranged in the groove 323 so that after the switching ring 31 slides along its axial direction, it is connected to the steering wheel control assembly 1 or the transmission assembly 4, or is disengaged from the steering wheel control assembly 1 or the transmission assembly 4 after sliding, thereby switching the mode of the display assembly 2.

[0062] To realize the connection between the switching sleeve 32 and the display assembly 2, as Figure 6 shown, preferably, two T-shaped bosses are spaced along the circumferential direction on the inner surface of the switching sleeve 32. The T-shaped boss includes a connected insertion portion 321 and a stop portion 322. The insertion portion 321 extends along the circumferential direction of the switching sleeve 32, and the stop portion 322 extends along the axial direction of the switching sleeve 32. As Figure 7 shown, the display assembly 2 includes a bushing 21. The bushing 21 includes a connected first bushing 211 and a second bushing 212. The outer diameter of the first bushing 211 is smaller than the outer diameter of the second bushing 212. Two stoppers 213 are spaced along the circumferential direction of the first bushing 211. A slot is formed between the stopper 213 and the second bushing 212. The insertion portion 321 can be inserted into the slot to limit the axial movement of the display assembly 2, and the stop portion 322 can abut against the stopper 213 to drive the display assembly 2 to rotate.

[0063] As Figures 6 - 8 shown, when connecting the bushing 21 and the switching sleeve 32, the T-shaped boss can be first placed between the two stoppers 213, and then the switching sleeve 32 is moved along its axis until the insertion portion 321 is disposed opposite to the slot. Finally, the switching sleeve 32 is rotated so that the insertion portion 321 is inserted into the slot and the stop portion 322 abuts against the stopper 213, thereby realizing the connection between the bushing 21 and the switching sleeve 32.

[0064] Preferably, the display assembly 2 further includes a display screen 22. The display screen 22 is snap-fitted on the bushing 21. The display screen 22 can display vehicle real-time information, connect to a mobile phone and play audio, etc., which is convenient for the driver to view information.

[0065] The above connection method of the bushing 21 and the switching sleeve 32 will cause the display assembly 2 to vibrate when encountering a bumpy road surface during the driving of the vehicle, which will affect the service life of the display assembly 2. Therefore, to avoid the vibration of the display assembly 2, preferably, as Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, a first jack 214 and a second jack 215 which are communicated with each other are arranged on the bushing 21. The first jack 214 extends along the axial direction of the bushing 21, and the second jack 215 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the bushing 21. One torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 passes through the second jack 215 and is connected to the steering wheel control assembly 1.

[0066] When assembling the steering wheel, the torsion spring 5 is inserted into the second jack 215 from the first jack 214. When encountering a bumpy road surface, the upper and lower inner walls of the second jack 215 abut against the torsion arm of the torsion spring 5, and the elastic force of the torsion spring 5 can buffer the vibration of the display assembly 2. The second jack 215 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the bushing 21, and one torsion arm of the torsion spring 5 passes through the second jack 215 and is connected to the steering wheel control assembly 1. Therefore, when the display assembly 2 is in the stationary mode, the torsion spring 5 can slide in the second jack 215, thus not affecting the rotation of the transmission assembly 4.

[0067] As Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown, preferably, the switching assembly 3 includes a switching rod 33 and a switching button 34. One end of the switching rod 33 is connected to the switching ring 31. The switching button 34 is movably arranged on the steering wheel control assembly 1 and is connected to one end of the switching rod 33. The switching button 34 can drive the switching ring 31 to move to the first position or the second position through the switching rod 33. By operating the switching button 34, the switching ring 31 can be driven to be connected to or disengaged from the steering wheel control assembly 1 or the transmission assembly 4.

[0068] Specifically, a guiding groove is arranged on the outer surface of the switching ring 31. A cam 35 is arranged at one end of the switching rod 33 far away from the switching button 34. The cam 35 is rotatably arranged in the guiding groove, and the switching button 34 is rotatably arranged on the steering wheel control assembly 1. The rotation of the switching rod 33 will drive the cam 35 to rotate in the guiding groove. The cam 35 can slidably abut against the inner wall of the guiding groove. Under the action of the guiding groove, the cam 35 will drive the switching ring 33 to slide on the switching sleeve 32 and move to the first position where it is connected to the steering wheel control assembly 1 and the transmission assembly 4 or the second position where it is disengaged, so that the display assembly 2 is in the follow-up mode or the stationary mode.

[0069] Certainly, in other embodiments, the guiding groove and the cam 35 may not be provided, and one end of the switching rod 33 is directly connected to the switching ring 31. By moving the switching button 34 along the axial direction of the switching ring 31, the switching rod 33 directly drives the switching ring 31 to move axially on the switching sleeve 32.

[0070] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering wheel, characterized in that, comprising: A drive mechanism, including a steering wheel control component (1) and a transmission component (4), the steering wheel control component (1) is in transmission connection with the transmission component (4) to drive the transmission component (4) to rotate; A switching component (3), including a switching ring (31) and a switching sleeve (32), the transmission component (4) rotates through the switching sleeve (32), the steering wheel control component (1) rotates and sleeves outside the switching sleeve (32), the switching ring (31) axially slides and sleeves outside the switching sleeve (32) to switch between a first position connected to the drive mechanism and a second position disengaged from the drive mechanism, and the switching ring (31) can drive the switching sleeve (32) to rotate; and A display component (2), connected to the switching sleeve (32) and located at the upper end of the steering wheel control component (1) for the driver to view information conveniently; When the switching ring (31) is in the first position, the display component (2) is in a follow-up mode of rotating synchronously with the steering wheel control component (1), and when the switching ring (31) is in the second position, the display component (2) is in a stationary mode of being able to rotate relative to the steering wheel control component (1).

2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering wheel control component (1) includes: A steering wheel body (11) and a first stator (12), the steering wheel body (11) is fixedly connected to the first stator (12), the first stator (12) is rotatably connected to the switching sleeve (32), and the switching ring (31) can be adsorbed and fixed to the first stator (12) when in the first position.

3. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, A key (311) is provided on the inner wall of the switching ring (31), and a groove (323) extending along its axis is provided on the switching sleeve (32), and the key (311) is slidably arranged in the groove (323).

4. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching component (3) further includes: A switching rod (33), one end of the switching rod (33) is connected to the switching ring (31); A switching button (34), movably arranged on the steering wheel control component (1) and connected to the other end of the switching rod (33), and the switching button (34) can drive the switching ring (31) to move to the first position or the second position through the switching rod (33).

5. The steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that, A guiding groove is provided on the outer surface of the switching ring (31), a cam (35) is provided at one end of the switching rod (33) away from the switching button (34), the cam (35) is rotatably arranged in the guiding groove, the switching button (34) is rotatably arranged on the steering wheel control component (1) to drive the cam (35) to rotate in the guiding groove, and the cam (35) can slidably abut against the inner wall of the guiding groove to drive the switching ring (31) to slide.

6. The steering wheel according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The steering wheel also includes: A torsion spring (5), the steering wheel control assembly (1) is rotatably connected to the transmission assembly (4), the torsion spring (5) is sleeved outside the transmission assembly (4), one torsion arm of the torsion spring (5) is connected to the steering wheel control assembly (1), and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring (5) is connected to the transmission assembly (4).

7. The steering wheel according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The transmission assembly (4) comprises: A transmission shaft (41) and a second stator (42), wherein the second stator (42) is connected to the transmission shaft (41), and the switching ring (31) can be adsorbed and fixed to the second stator (42) when in the first position.

8. The steering wheel according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The transmission assembly (4) further comprises: An end cover (43), comprising a cover body (431) and a boss (432), wherein the cover body (431) is connected to the transmission shaft (41), and the boss (432) is connected to an end of the cover body (431) that is away from the transmission shaft (41); The gasket (44) is connected to one end of the boss (432) away from the cover body (431); the torsion spring (5) is sleeved on the boss (432) and located between the gasket (44) and the cover body (431); and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring (5) is connected to the cover body (431).

9. The steering wheel according to any one of claims 6 to 8, It is characterized in that Two T-shaped bosses are arranged in the switching sleeve (32) at intervals along the circumferential direction thereof, the T-shaped bosses comprising an inserting portion (321) and a stopper portion (322) connected to each other, the inserting portion (321) extending along the circumferential direction of the switching sleeve (32), and the stopper portion (322) extending along the axial direction of the switching sleeve (32); The display component (2) comprises a shaft sleeve (21), wherein the shaft sleeve (21) comprises a first shaft sleeve (211) and a second shaft sleeve (212) connected to each other, wherein the outer diameter of the first shaft sleeve (211) is smaller than the outer diameter of the second shaft sleeve (212), and two stoppers (213) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first shaft sleeve (211), and a slot is formed between the stoppers (213) and the second shaft sleeve (212), and the insertion portion (321) can be inserted into the slot to limit the axial movement of the display component (2), and the stopper (322) can abut against the stopper (213) to drive the display component (2) to rotate.

10. The steering wheel according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The shaft sleeve (21) is provided with a first plug hole (214) and a second plug hole (215) which are connected to each other, wherein the first plug hole (214) extends along the axial direction of the shaft sleeve (21), and the second plug hole (215) is provided along the circumferential direction of the shaft sleeve (21); A torsion arm of the torsion spring (5) passes through the second insertion hole (215) and is connected to the steering wheel control assembly (1).

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