Position simulation device for steering wheel and combination instrument

Abstract

The invention discloses a steering wheel and combination instrument position simulation device, and relates to the technical field of steering wheel position simulation, the steering wheel and combination instrument position simulation device comprises a mounting plate capable of being mounted on a man-machine rack, the mounting plate is connected with a Z-direction supporting beam through an X-direction adjusting mechanism, and the Z-direction supporting beam is connected with a main body support capable of moving in the Z direction relative to the Z-direction supporting beam; a steering wheel angle adjusting mechanism capable of moving in the Y direction relative to the main body support is installed below the main body support, a combination instrument adjusting mechanism is installed above the main body support, and one end of the steering wheel angle adjusting mechanism is connected with a steering column simulation mechanism. The steering column simulation mechanism comprises a steering column outer frame and a steering column core body capable of telescoping relative to the steering column outer frame. The upper end of the steering column core body is used for installing a steering wheel. The technical problems of limited adjustment range and poor universality of the steering wheel simulation device in the prior art are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of steering wheel position simulation, in particular to a position simulation device for a steering wheel and a combined instrument. Background Art

[0002] In the process of automobile development, the position of the steering wheel and the instrument cluster is crucial. However, the traditional method of prototyping and installing to verify their position is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and even causes repetition of design work. Therefore, it is necessary to use a man-machine test bench to verify the position of the steering wheel and the instrument cluster in the early stage of project development.

[0003] At present, it is very common to use a man-machine test bench to verify the layout of cab components. However, due to the characteristics of the steering wheel that the position and inclination can be adjusted and the movement principles of the adjustment mechanisms of different models are different, the current verification mechanisms have limitations, few degrees of freedom, limited adjustment range and poor versatility. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present application solves the technical problem of limited adjustment range and poor versatility of steering wheel simulation devices in the prior art by providing a position simulation device for a steering wheel and a combination instrument.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme: a position simulation device for a steering wheel and a combination instrument, comprising a mounting plate that can be mounted on a man-machine stand, the mounting plate being connected to a Z-direction support beam through an X-direction adjustment mechanism, the Z-direction support beam being connected to a main body bracket that can move relative to the main body bracket in the Z direction, a steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism that can move relative to the main body bracket in the Y direction being installed below the main body bracket, and a combination instrument adjustment mechanism being installed above the main body bracket, wherein one end of the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism is connected to a steering column simulation mechanism, the steering column simulation mechanism comprising a steering column outer frame and a steering column core that can be telescoped relative to the steering column outer frame, and the upper end of the steering column core is used for mounting a steering wheel.

[0006] Furthermore, the X-direction adjustment mechanism includes at least two slide rails extending along the X-direction and a driving assembly for driving the Z-direction support beam. Correspondingly, a slider is fixed to one side of the Z-direction support beam and the slider cooperates with the slide rail extending in the X-direction.

[0007] Furthermore, one side of the Z-direction support beam is connected to the main body support through a Z-direction adjustment mechanism, and the Z-direction adjustment mechanism includes two slide rails extending along the Z-direction and a driving member for driving the main body support. Correspondingly, a slider is fixed to one side of the main body support and the slider cooperates with the slide rail extending in the Z-direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the main support includes a vertical support and a transverse support. One side of the vertical support is connected to the Z-direction support beam through a Z-direction adjustment mechanism. The transverse support is vertically fixed to the upper end of the vertical support. A connecting plate is fixed on the transverse support. The steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism is installed below the connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a strip groove extending along the Y direction is provided on the connecting plate, a bolt passes through the strip groove, and the bolt is fixed to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism after passing through the strip groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism includes two fixed plates, which are fixed to the connecting plates by bolts on the connecting plates, and a connecting block is provided between the two fixed plates. The middle part of the connecting block is connected to the fixed plates by a pin shaft, and one end of the connecting block is connected to the steering column simulation mechanism; arc-shaped slide grooves are respectively provided on the fixed plates near the two ends of the connecting block, and locking pieces are fitted in the arc-shaped slide grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the connecting block is connected to the steering column outer frame by bolts, wherein mounting grooves for the bolts to pass through are provided on both sides of the steering column outer frame, and the mounting grooves are strip-shaped and extend along the length direction of the steering column outer frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the steering column simulation mechanism also includes sliding guide grooves, which are located on both sides of the steering column core and rotatably installed in the steering column outer frame. The steering column core is slidably installed in the sliding guide grooves and can be relatively fixed by a sliding locking piece.

[0013] Furthermore, the combined instrument adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal plate and a vertical plate. The vertical plate is installed below the horizontal plate and fixed to the main bracket. An adjustment plate is installed on the horizontal plate. An instrument fixing plate is rotatably installed on one end of the adjustment plate. A telescopic cylinder is supported between the back of the instrument fixing plate and the adjustment plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a vertical adjustment mechanism is installed on one side of the vertical plate, and the upper end of the vertical adjustment mechanism is connected to the horizontal plate.

[0015] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the present invention has at least the following technical effects or advantages: In this solution, the Z-axis support beam and the relative mounting plate move in the X-axis, the main support can move in the Z-axis relative to the Z-axis support beam, and the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism can move in the Y-axis relative to the main support, thereby adjusting the position of the steering wheel. In addition, the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism is installed at one end of the steering column simulation mechanism, which can simulate the adjustment range of most steering wheels on the existing market. The steering column simulation mechanism can realize the simulation of steering column angle and column pulling adjustment. The above solution solves the technical problem of limited adjustment range and poor versatility of the steering wheel simulation device in the prior art. At the same time, the combination instrument adjustment mechanism can adjust the angle and position of the instrument, so the relative position of the combination instrument and the steering wheel can also be verified. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work: Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall installation of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the main support; Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the steering column simulation mechanism; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument cluster adjustment and installation mechanism.

[0017] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Mounting plate, 2. X-axis adjustment mechanism, 3. Z-axis support beam, 4. Z-axis adjustment mechanism, 5. Main body bracket, 6. Instrument combination adjustment mechanism, 7. Steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism, 8. Steering column simulation mechanism, 9. Steering column frame, 10. Rotating shaft, 11. Rotation locking member, 12. Sliding guide groove, 13. Sliding locking member, 14. Steering column core, 15. Connecting column, 16. Vertical plate, 17. Vertical adjustment mechanism, 18. Horizontal plate, 19. Adjustment plate, 20. Instrument fixing plate, 21. Angle adjustment member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this patent, other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0018] The present invention discloses a device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument, which comprises a mounting plate 1, a Z-direction support beam 3, a main body bracket 5, a combination instrument adjustment mechanism 6, a steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 and a steering column simulation mechanism 8. Figure 1 As shown, the mounting plate 1 is mounted on the man-machine stand, the Z-direction support beam 3 is mounted on one side of the mounting plate 1 and can move relative to the mounting plate 1 in the X direction, the main frame 5 is mounted on one side of the Z-direction support beam 3 and can move in the Z direction, the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 is connected to the main frame 5 and can move relative to the main frame 5 in the Y direction, the steering column simulation mechanism 8 is connected to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7, and the combination instrument adjustment mechanism 6 is located above the main frame 5. Figure 1 The dashed lines represent the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction, respectively.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the mounting plate 1 is fixed to the man-machine stand, and an X-axis adjustment mechanism 2 is installed on the side of the mounting plate 1. The X-axis adjustment mechanism 2 includes two slide rails extending along the X-axis (i.e., the front-rear direction of the man-machine stand) and a driving assembly, the slide rails are respectively close to the upper edge and the lower edge of the mounting plate 1, and the driving assembly is located between the two slide rails of the X-axis adjustment mechanism 2. In this embodiment, the driving assembly of the X-axis adjustment mechanism 2 includes a lead screw installed along the X-axis and a nut fixed to the Z-axis support beam 3. In addition, a slider is also installed on the Z-axis support beam 3, and the slider cooperates with the slide rail of the X-axis adjustment mechanism 2. Therefore, by driving the lead screw of the X-axis adjustment mechanism 2 to rotate, the Z-axis support beam 3 can be driven to move along the X-axis.

[0020] like Figure 2 As shown, a Z-direction adjustment mechanism 4 is installed on one side of the Z-direction support beam 3, and the main body bracket 5 is installed on one side of the Z-direction support beam 3 through the Z-direction adjustment mechanism 4. The Z-direction adjustment mechanism 4 includes two slide rails extending along the Z direction and a driving member for driving the main body bracket 5 to rise and fall, and the driving member can be a lead screw and a nut, and a slider is also installed on one side of the corresponding main body bracket 5, so as to cooperate with the slide rail of the Z-direction adjustment mechanism 4, thereby realizing the movement of the main body bracket 5 along the Z direction.

[0021] like Figure 3As shown, the main support 5 includes a vertical support and a transverse support. Among them, one side of the vertical support cooperates with the slide rail of the Z-direction adjustment mechanism 4 through a slider, and the transverse support is vertically fixed to the upper end of the other side of the vertical support. The steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 and the combination instrument adjustment mechanism 6 can be installed through the main support 5. Specifically, a connecting plate is fixed on the transverse support, the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 is installed below the connecting plate, and the combination instrument adjustment mechanism 6 is installed above the connecting plate. Among them, the connecting plate is provided with a strip groove running through its upper and lower plate surfaces, the strip groove extends along the Y direction and is penetrated by a bolt, and the bolt passes through the strip groove and is connected to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 below the connecting plate, thereby the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 can adjust the position left and right, that is, adjust it in the Y direction relative to the main support 5.

[0022] like Figure 4 As shown, the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 includes two fixed plates and a connecting block installed between the two fixed plates. The upper edges of the two fixed plates are fixed with bolts that penetrate the connecting plate of the main frame 5, and the connecting block is rotatably installed between the two fixed plates. Specifically, the middle part of the connecting block is connected to the fixed plate through a pin shaft, and one end of the connecting block is connected to the steering column simulation mechanism 8, so that the angle of the steering column simulation mechanism 8 can be adjusted by rotating the connecting block relative to the fixed plate.

[0023] In addition, arc-shaped slide grooves are respectively provided on the fixed plate near the two ends of the connecting block, wherein a slide rod is slidably installed in the arc-shaped slide groove at one end, and the slide rod is fixed to the connecting block, and a locking piece is installed in the arc-shaped slide groove at the other end, wherein the locking piece can adopt existing technology, such as studs and nuts, which are fixed to the connecting block by bolts, and when the nut is tightened, it is locked by the friction force between the nut and the fixed plate.

[0024] The steering column simulation mechanism 8 is connected to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 by bolts. Figure 5 As shown, the steering column simulation mechanism 8 includes a steering column outer frame 9 and a steering column core 14 that can be telescopic relative to the steering column outer frame 9. Specifically, mounting grooves are provided on the edges of both sides of the steering column outer frame 9, the mounting grooves are in a strip shape and are consistent with the extension direction of the steering column outer frame 9, and the mounting grooves are connected to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism 7 through bolts. Since the mounting grooves are in a strip shape, the mounting position of the steering column outer frame 9 can be adjusted, which is conducive to achieving a wide range of adjustment of the steering column core 14.

[0025] More specifically, the steering column simulation mechanism 8 further includes a sliding guide groove 12, which is installed inside the steering column outer frame 9. The steering column core 14 can move relative to the steering column outer frame 9. The upper end of the steering column core 14 is provided with a steering wheel connecting column 15 for installing a steering wheel. Figure 5As shown, both sides of the steering column core 14 are slidably installed in the sliding guide groove 12, and the sliding guide groove 12 is also connected to the steering column core 14 through a sliding locking member 13, and the steering column core 14 and the sliding guide groove 12 can be relatively fixed by the sliding locking member 13. It should be understood that the sliding locking member 13 is a prior art, for example, by cooperating with a nut and a stud, the steering column core 14 can be locked when the nut is tightened.

[0026] In this embodiment, the sliding guide groove 12 is installed in the rotating column outer frame through the rotating shaft 10, thereby allowing the steering column core 14 to rotate relative to the steering column outer frame 9, thereby allowing the steering wheel to be adjusted over a larger angular range. In addition, the side wall of the steering column outer frame 9 is also provided with an arc groove, in which a rotating locking member 11 is installed. The rotating locking member 11 is connected to the sliding guide groove 12. The rotating locking member 11 is a prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] On the other hand, Figure 6 As shown, the combined instrument adjustment mechanism 6 includes a vertical plate 16 and a horizontal plate 18, wherein the vertical plate 16 is installed below the horizontal plate 18 and fixed to the main frame 5, and an adjustment plate 19 is installed on the horizontal plate 18, and strip grooves are provided on both sides of the adjustment plate 19, and upward protrusions are provided on both sides of the horizontal plate 18, and the protrusions are engaged in the strip grooves on both sides of the adjustment plate 19, so that the adjustment plate 19 can adjust the horizontal position relative to the horizontal plate 18. An instrument fixing plate 20 is installed at one end of the adjustment plate 19 for installing the instrument, and the instrument fixing plate 20 is installed on the adjustment plate 19 through an angle adjustment member 21, and the angle adjustment member 21 includes a hinge and a telescopic cylinder, and the hinge connects the lower edge of the instrument fixing plate 20 with the edge of the adjustment plate 19, and the telescopic cylinder is supported between the back of the instrument fixing plate 20 and the adjustment plate 19, and the inclination angle of the instrument fixing plate 20 can be adjusted through the angle adjustment member 21.

[0028] In addition, a vertical adjustment mechanism 17 is installed on one side of the vertical plate 16, and the upper end of the vertical adjustment mechanism 17 is connected to the horizontal plate 18. Thus, the height (ie, the Z-direction position) of the instrument fixing plate 20 can be adjusted by the vertical adjustment mechanism 17.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "vertical", "horizontal" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the purpose of describing the present invention rather than requiring the present invention to be constructed or operated in a specific position, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The terms "connected" and "connected" in the present invention should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a connection or a detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate component. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in their embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novelties disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting plate (1) which can be mounted on a man-machine platform, the mounting plate (1) being connected to a Z-direction support beam (3) via an X-direction adjustment mechanism (2), the Z-direction support beam (3) being connected to a main body bracket (5) which can move relative to the main body bracket in the Z direction, a steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism (7) which can move relative to the main body bracket in the Y direction being mounted below the main body bracket (5), and a combined instrument adjustment mechanism (6) being mounted above the main body bracket (5), wherein one end of the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism (7) is connected to a steering column simulation mechanism (8), the steering column simulation mechanism (8) comprising a steering column outer frame (9) and a steering column core body (14) which can be telescopic relative to the steering column outer frame (9), and the upper end of the steering column core body (14) is used for mounting a steering wheel.

2. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-direction adjustment mechanism (2) comprises at least two slide rails extending in the X-direction and a driving assembly for driving the Z-direction support beam (3); correspondingly, a slide block is fixed on one side of the Z-direction support beam (3) and the slide block cooperates with the slide rail extending in the X-direction.

3. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the Z-direction support beam (3) is connected to the main support (5) via a Z-direction adjustment mechanism (4), wherein the Z-direction adjustment mechanism (4) comprises two slide rails extending in the Z direction and a driving member for driving the main support (5), and correspondingly, a slide block is fixed to one side of the main support (5) and the slide block cooperates with the slide rail extending in the Z direction.

4. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main support (5) comprises a vertical support and a transverse support, one side of the vertical support is connected to the Z-direction support beam (3) via a Z-direction adjustment mechanism (4), the transverse support is vertically fixed to the upper end of the vertical support, a connecting plate is fixed to the transverse support, and the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism (7) is installed below the connecting plate.

5. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a strip groove extending along the Y direction, a bolt passes through the strip groove, and the bolt is fixed to the steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism (7) after passing through the strip groove.

6. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combined instrument according to claim 5, characterized in that: The steering wheel angle adjustment mechanism (7) comprises two fixing plates, the fixing plates are fixed to the connecting plates by bolts on the connecting plates, a connecting block is provided between the two fixing plates, the middle part of the connecting block is connected to the fixing plates by a pin, and one end of the connecting block is connected to the steering column simulation mechanism (8); arc-shaped sliding grooves are respectively provided at positions on the fixing plates near the two ends of the connecting block, and locking members are fitted in the arc-shaped sliding grooves.

7. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the connecting block is connected to the steering column outer frame (9) via bolts, wherein mounting grooves for the bolts to pass through are provided on both sides of the steering column outer frame (9), and the mounting grooves are strip-shaped and extend along the length direction of the steering column outer frame (9).

8. The device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering column simulation mechanism (8) further comprises sliding guide grooves (12), the sliding guide grooves (12) being located on both sides of the steering column core body (14) and being rotatably mounted in the steering column outer frame (9), the steering column core body (14) being slidably mounted on the sliding guide grooves (12) and being able to be relatively fixed via a sliding locking member (13).

9. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combination instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The combined instrument adjustment mechanism (6) comprises a horizontal plate (18) and a vertical plate (16). The vertical plate (16) is mounted below the horizontal plate (18) and fixed to the main frame (5). An adjustment plate (19) is mounted on the horizontal plate (18). An instrument fixing plate (20) is rotatably mounted on one end of the adjustment plate (19). A telescopic cylinder is supported between the back of the instrument fixing plate (20) and the adjustment plate (19).

10. A device for simulating the position of a steering wheel and a combined instrument according to claim 9, characterized in that: A vertical adjustment mechanism (17) is installed on one side of the vertical plate (16), and the upper end of the vertical adjustment mechanism (17) is connected to the horizontal plate (18).

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