A high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton

Through the disconnected design and the fixed connection of the inner skeleton, combined with the exhaust component and reinforced component, the problems of high production costs and insufficient strength of the existing high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton are solved, high strength and stability are improved, alloy usage is reduced, and production efficiency is improved.

CN116331332BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04NANJING YUNHAI LIGHT METALS PRECISION MFG
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Application Number
CN202310311300.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-28
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-28

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Technical Problem

The existing high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton has a long development time, high production costs, and difficult to control product quality. The integrated design of the ring structure has poor strength and has a low service life.

Method used

The disconnected design is adopted, using the combined effect of iron spokes and the first mounting plate to cancel the traditional alloy spoke mode, increase the fixed connection of the inner frame, combine the exhaust component and reinforcement component to improve the stability and production efficiency of the frame.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved the improvement of the stability and service life of the high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton, reduced the use of alloys, and improved production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton, which relates to the technical field of steering wheel skeletons and includes a main body. A connection component is arranged outside the main body. The connection component includes an inner skeleton, and the inner skeleton is fixedly installed inside the main body. A bracket is fixedly connected inside the inner skeleton. First connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton, second connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton, and third connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton. Exhaust components are arranged on both sides of the main body. Through the combined action of the first mounting plate and the iron spokes, the main body of the present invention is of a disconnected type without alloy connection, which is more convenient for production and manufacturing. Compared with the integral skeleton structure, it is more stable. While enhancing the strength of the iron spokes, the space occupied by the iron spokes is reduced. By canceling the traditional alloy spoke mode, the alloy usage amount of the overall skeleton is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of steering wheel skeletons, and particularly relates to a high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton. Background Art

[0002] An automobile steering wheel is a device for controlling the driving direction. With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more families begin to own private cars, and customers' requirements for the configuration of the steering wheel are gradually increasing. There is an urgent need for a steering wheel with rich configurations. The function of the steering wheel is to convert the force exerted by the driver on the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft. When steering with a larger-diameter steering wheel, the hand force exerted by the driver on the steering wheel can be smaller. In order for the driver to drive the car conveniently and flexibly, most of the existing steering wheel skeletons are annular ring structures. The following problems exist in the prior art:

[0003] 1. For the existing high-strength automobile steering wheel skeletons, the development time is increased, the production cost is improved, and the product quality is not easy to control;

[0004] 2. For the existing high-strength automobile steering wheel skeletons, the ring body is usually of an integral design. The steering wheel is usually composed of a skeleton and foaming material. The steering wheel skeleton usually adopts materials such as aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy, and the strength of manufacturing and production is poor, and the service life is low. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton includes a main body, and a connection component is arranged outside the main body. The connection component includes an inner skeleton, the inner skeleton is fixedly installed inside the main body, a bracket is fixedly connected inside the inner skeleton, first connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton, second connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton, third connection blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton, and exhaust components are arranged on both sides of the main body.

[0007] The further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that: the exhaust component includes an exhaust groove, a first overflow groove is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove, and a second overflow groove is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove.

[0008] The further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that: a exhaust pipe is fixedly installed on the other side of the exhaust groove, and a fixing pin is fixedly installed on the front surface of the exhaust groove.

[0009] The further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that: a reinforcement component is arranged inside the main body. The reinforcement component includes a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate is fixedly installed inside the main body, and a first auxiliary flow channel is fixedly connected inside the main body through the first mounting plate.

[0010] A further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that one end of the first auxiliary flow channel is fixedly connected to a first fixing frame, one side of the first fixing frame is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and a connecting card slot is arranged on the front surface of the connecting plate.

[0011] A further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that a gate is integrally formed inside the first fixing frame, and a sprue is fixedly installed on one side of the first fixing frame.

[0012] A further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that a fixing component is arranged inside the main body. The fixing component includes a middle sealing plate. A strip-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the front surface of the middle sealing plate. Second auxiliary flow channels are fixedly connected to both ends of the middle sealing plate. One end of the second auxiliary flow channel is fixedly connected to a connecting channel, and the connecting channel is fixedly installed inside the main body.

[0013] A further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that a central feeding hole is formed in the front surface of the middle sealing plate, mounting holes are arranged on the front surface of the middle sealing plate, and a supporting component is arranged on the back of the middle sealing plate. The supporting component includes a skeleton sub-plate, and the skeleton sub-plate is fixedly installed on the back of the middle sealing plate.

[0014] A further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention lies in that a second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the front surface of the skeleton sub-plate. The second mounting plate is clamped inside the central feeding hole. Second fixing frames are fixedly connected to both ends of the skeleton sub-plate. An iron spoke is fixedly installed at one end of the second fixing frame. A connecting wire is fixedly connected to one side of the iron spoke, and a welding plate is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting wire.

[0015] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technical progress achieved by the present invention compared with the prior art is:

[0016] 1. The present invention provides a high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton. Under the combined action of the iron spoke and the first mounting plate, the first mounting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the first auxiliary flow channel. The first auxiliary flow channel can be fixedly installed inside the main body through the first mounting plate. The iron spoke is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixing frame. The combined action of the first mounting plate and the iron spoke makes the main body a discontinuous type without alloy connection, which is more convenient for production and manufacturing. Compared with the integral skeleton structure, it is more stable. While enhancing the strength of the iron spoke, it reduces the space occupied by the iron spoke. By canceling the traditional alloy spoke mode, the alloy usage of the whole skeleton is reduced.

[0017] 2. The present invention provides a high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton. Under the action of the inner skeleton, the inner skeleton is fixedly installed inside the main body. The inner skeleton can increase the overall strength and stability of the main body, protect the main body, prevent the main body from deforming and being damaged, extend the service life of the main body, and is applicable to steering wheel skeletons made of die-casting type, aluminum-magnesium alloy materials, with low spoke thickness but high performance strength.

[0018] 3. The present invention provides a high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton. Under the action of the gate, the gate is arranged inside the first fixing frame. Two additional feeding auxiliary points are added at the gate for the rim feeding, and two additional feeding auxiliary points for the rim are added at the gate. The gate and the center feed simultaneously, filling the point rim and the center spoke plate respectively. After the center spoke plate is filled, the auxiliary runner near the gate is used to fill the point position rim, improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exhaust component of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reinforcement component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 1, main body; 2, connection component; 21, inner skeleton; 22, first connection block; 23, bracket; 24, second connection block; 25, third connection block; 3, exhaust component; 31, exhaust groove; 32, exhaust pipe; 33, fixing pin; 34, first overflow groove; 35, second overflow groove; 4, reinforcement component; 41, first mounting plate; 42, first auxiliary runner; 43, first fixing frame; 44, gate; 45, connecting plate; 46, connecting card slot; 47, ingot; 5, support component; 51, skeleton sub-plate; 52, second mounting plate; 53, second fixing frame; 54, iron spoke; 55, connecting wire; 56, welding plate; 6, fixing component; 61, middle sealing plate; 62, second auxiliary runner; 63, strip plate; 64, connecting channel; 65, center feeding hole; 66, mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments:

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] As Figures 1-6 shown, the present invention provides a high-strength automotive steering wheel skeleton, including a main body 1. A connection component 2 is arranged outside the main body 1. The connection component 2 includes an inner skeleton 21. The inner skeleton 21 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1. A bracket 23 is fixedly connected inside the inner skeleton 21. First connection blocks 22 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton 21. Second connection blocks 24 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton 21. Third connection blocks 25 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton 21. Exhaust components 3 are arranged on both sides of the main body 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the inner skeleton 21 can increase the overall strength and stability of the main body 1, can protect the main body 1, prevent the main body 1 from deforming and being damaged, and improve the service life of the main body 1. It is applicable to steering wheel skeletons made of die-casting type, aluminum-magnesium alloy materials, with a relatively low spoke thickness but a relatively high performance strength.

[0030] Embodiment 2

[0031] As Figures 1-6 shown, on the basis of Embodiment 1, the present invention provides a technical solution: Preferably, the exhaust component 3 includes an exhaust groove 31. A first overflow groove 34 is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove 31. A second overflow groove 35 is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove 31. A exhaust pipe 32 is fixedly installed on the other side of the exhaust groove 31. A fixing pin 33 is fixedly installed on the front surface of the exhaust groove 31. A reinforcement component 4 is arranged inside the main body 1. The reinforcement component 4 includes a first mounting plate 41. The first mounting plate 41 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1. A first auxiliary flow channel 42 is fixedly connected inside the main body 1 through the first mounting plate 41. One end of the first auxiliary flow channel 42 is fixedly connected to a first fixing frame 43. A connecting plate 45 is fixedly connected to one side of the first fixing frame 43. A connection card slot 46 is arranged on the front surface of the connecting plate 45. A gate 44 is integrally formed inside the first fixing frame 43. A slug 47 is fixedly installed on one side of the first fixing frame 43.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first mounting plate 41 is fixedly connected to one end of the first auxiliary flow channel 42. The first auxiliary flow channel 42 can be fixedly installed inside the main body 1 through the first mounting plate 41. Two additional feeding auxiliary points are added at the gate 44 for rim feeding. Two additional feeding auxiliary points for the rim are added at the gate 44. The gate 44 and the center feed simultaneously, filling the rim and the center spoke plate respectively. After the center spoke plate is filled, the auxiliary flow channel near the gate is used to fill the rim at the point position, improving the production efficiency.

[0033] Embodiment 3

[0034] As Figures 1-6 shown, on the basis of Embodiment 1, the present invention provides a technical solution: Preferably, a fixing component 6 is arranged inside the main body 1. The fixing component 6 includes a middle sealing plate 61. A strip-shaped plate 63 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the middle sealing plate 61. Second auxiliary flow channels 62 are fixedly connected to both ends of the middle sealing plate 61. One end of each second auxiliary flow channel 62 is fixedly connected to a connection channel 64. The connection channel 64 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1. A central feed hole 65 is formed in the front surface of the middle sealing plate 61. Mounting holes 66 are arranged on the front surface of the middle sealing plate 61. A support component 5 is arranged on the back surface of the middle sealing plate 61. The support component 5 includes a skeleton auxiliary plate 51. The skeleton auxiliary plate 51 is fixedly installed on the back surface of the middle sealing plate 61. A second mounting plate 52 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the skeleton auxiliary plate 51. The second mounting plate 52 is clamped inside the central feed hole 65. Second fixing frames 53 are fixedly connected to both ends of the skeleton auxiliary plate 51. An iron spoke 54 is fixedly installed at one end of each second fixing frame 53. A connection line 55 is fixedly connected to one side of the iron spoke 54. One end of the connection line 55 is fixedly connected to a welding plate 56.

[0035] In this embodiment, the iron spokes 54 make the main body 1 a discontinuous type without alloy connection, which is more convenient for production and manufacturing. It is more stable than the integral skeleton structure. While enhancing the strength of the iron spokes 54, the space occupied by the iron spokes 54 is reduced. By canceling the traditional alloy spoke mode, the alloy usage amount of the whole skeleton is reduced.

[0036] Next, the working principle of the high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton will be specifically described.

[0037] As Figures 1-6As shown, the first mounting plate 41 is fixedly connected to one end of the first auxiliary flow channel 42. The first auxiliary flow channel 42 can be fixedly installed inside the main body 1 through the first mounting plate 41. The iron spoke 54 is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixing bracket 53. The combined action of the first mounting plate 41 and the iron spoke 54 makes the main body 1 a discontinuous type without alloy connection, which is more convenient for production and manufacturing. It is more stable than the integral skeleton structure. While enhancing the strength of the iron spoke 54, it reduces the space occupied by the iron spoke 54. By canceling the traditional alloy spoke mode, the alloy usage of the overall skeleton is reduced. The inner skeleton 21 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1. The inner skeleton 21 can increase the overall strength and stability of the main body 1, can play a protective role for the main body 1, prevent the main body 1 from deforming and being damaged, and improve the service life of the main body 1. It is applicable to the steering wheel skeleton made of die-casting type, aluminum-magnesium alloy material, with a low spoke thickness but a high performance strength. The gate 44 is arranged inside the first fixing bracket 43. Two additional feeding auxiliary points for the rim feeding are added at the gate 44. Two additional feeding auxiliary points for the rim are added at the gate 44. The gate 44 and the center feed simultaneously, filling the spoke rim and the center spoke plate respectively. After the center spoke plate is filled, the position of the spoke rim is filled by relying on the auxiliary flow channel near the gate, which improves the efficiency during production and manufacturing.

[0038] The above has generally described the present invention in detail. However, based on the present invention, some modifications or improvements can be made, which are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the technical field. Therefore, the modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit and idea of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: A connection component (2) is arranged outside the main body (1). The connection component (2) includes an inner skeleton (21). The inner skeleton (21) is fixedly installed inside the main body (1). A bracket (23) is fixedly connected inside the inner skeleton (21). First connection blocks (22) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton (21). Second connection blocks (24) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton (21). Third connection blocks (25) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner skeleton (21). Exhaust components (3) are arranged on both sides of the main body (1); A reinforcement component (4) is arranged inside the main body (1). The reinforcement component (4) includes a first mounting plate (41). The first mounting plate (41) is fixedly installed inside the main body (1). A first auxiliary flow channel (42) is fixedly connected inside the main body (1) through the first mounting plate (41); A fixing component (6) is arranged inside the main body (1). The fixing component (6) includes a middle sealing plate (61). A strip plate (63) is fixedly connected to the front of the middle sealing plate (61). Second auxiliary flow channels (62) are fixedly connected to both ends of the middle sealing plate (61). One end of the second auxiliary flow channel (62) is fixedly connected to a connection channel (64). The connection channel (64) is fixedly installed inside the main body (1); A central feed hole (65) is formed in the front of the middle sealing plate (61). Mounting holes (66) are arranged on the front of the middle sealing plate (61). A support component (5) is arranged on the back of the middle sealing plate (61). The support component (5) includes a skeleton sub - plate (51). The skeleton sub - plate (51) is fixedly installed on the back of the middle sealing plate (61); A second mounting plate (52) is fixedly connected to the front of the skeleton sub - plate (51). The second mounting plate (52) is clamped inside the central feed hole (65). Second fixing frames (53) are fixedly connected to both ends of the skeleton sub - plate (51). An iron spoke (54) is fixedly installed at one end of the second fixing frame (53). A connection wire (55) is fixedly connected to one side of the iron spoke (54). One end of the connection wire (55) is fixedly connected to a welding plate (56).

2. The high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton according to claim 1, wherein: The exhaust component (3) includes an exhaust groove (31). A first overflow groove (34) is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove (31). A second overflow groove (35) is fixedly connected to one side of the exhaust groove (31).

3. The high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton according to claim 2, wherein: A exhaust pipe (32) is fixedly installed on the other side of the exhaust groove (31). A fixing pin (33) is fixedly installed on the front of the exhaust groove (31).

4. A high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first auxiliary flow channel (42) is fixedly connected to a first fixing frame (43). A connecting plate (45) is fixedly connected to one side of the first fixing frame (43). A connection card slot (46) is arranged on the front of the connecting plate (45).

5. The high-strength automobile steering wheel skeleton according to claim 4, characterized in that: A gate (44) is integrally formed inside the first fixing frame (43). A slug (47) is fixedly installed on one side of the first fixing frame (43).

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