Steering wheel seat for game application

By using mechanical quick connectors and electrical plug contact points on the steering wheel seat, the problem of insufficient versatility of the existing steering wheel seat is solved, and compatibility and simple connections to different steering wheels are achieved.

CN119868926APending Publication Date: 2025-04-25ENDEK GAMING EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411254133.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-07
Filing Date
2024-09-09
Publication Date
2025-04-25

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Technical Problem

The use of existing steering wheel seats is limited in versatility, making it difficult to compatible with side connections of different steering wheels.

Method used

A steering wheel seat is designed, adopting a system including a first mechanical quick connection and a second mechanical quick connection, the attachment parts are rotatable and have electrical plug contact points, and can be directly electrically connected to the electronic circuit of the steering wheel, and the mechanical quick connections are interchangeable to adapt to the connectors of different steering wheels.

Benefits of technology

The versatility of the steering wheel seat is improved, so that different steering wheels can be connected to the steering wheel seat simply and correctly, without the need for the user to separate the internal electronic connections, and the mechanical quick connection is easy to replace.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a steering wheel seat for a gaming application, comprising: a steering wheel shaft; an attachment member fixed to the steering wheel shaft for rotation therewith and configured to allow the steering wheel seat to be electrically connected directly to an electronic circuit of the steering wheel through its electrical plug-in contact; and a system comprising a first mechanical quick connector and a second mechanical quick connector which are interchangeably securable to the attachment member and into a fixed position and are adapted to different steering wheel side connectors of the steering wheel, therefore, mechanical quick connection between the steering wheel seat and the steering wheel is achieved. The invention also relates to a complete system comprising a steering wheel and a steering wheel seat according to the invention and to a method for connecting a steering wheel to a steering wheel seat according to the invention.
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[0001] The invention relates to a steering wheel mount for gaming applications according to claim 1 , a complete system comprising a steering wheel and a steering wheel mount according to the invention according to claim 13 and a method of connecting a steering wheel to a steering wheel mount according to the invention according to claim 14 . Background Art

[0002] The steering wheel seat is used to simulate steering behavior in a gaming application, such as a car racing simulation or similar applications. Therefore, it comprises a steering wheel shaft connectable to a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel seat is configured to transmit simulated forces to the steering wheel shaft and thus to the steering wheel, while reading the steering movement of the steering wheel and its steering wheel shaft and transmitting it to the gaming application. Furthermore, the seat is connected to the electronic circuit of the steering wheel. In order to connect the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat, a quick connection system is used, which comprises a seat-side part and a steering wheel-side part.

[0003] EP 4 041 615 A ​​discloses a steering wheel holder with such a quick connection system. It ensures that the steering wheel can only be attached to the steering wheel holder in the correct orientation. This improves the simplicity and correctness of the connection between the steering wheel holder and the steering wheel. However, the versatility of use of such a steering wheel holder is limited. Summary of the invention

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a steering wheel base having improved versatility of use.

[0005] The solution to the object of the invention lies in a steering wheel base according to claim 1. The steering wheel base for gaming applications according to the invention comprises: a steering wheel shaft, an attachment component, and a system comprising a first mechanical quick connector and a second mechanical quick connector, the attachment component being fixed to the steering wheel shaft to rotate with the steering wheel shaft and being configured such that the steering wheel base can be directly electrically connected to an electronic circuit of a steering wheel via electrical plug contacts of the attachment component, wherein the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector can be interchangeably fixed to fixed positions on the attachment component and adapted to different steering wheel-side connectors of the steering wheel to achieve a mechanical quick connection between the steering wheel base and the steering wheel.

[0006] The steering wheel seat according to the invention allows steering wheels with different steering wheel-side connection elements to be connected to the steering wheel seat in an advantageous and simple manner. This improves the versatility of use of the steering wheel seat.

[0007] Furthermore, the interface of the steering wheel electronic circuit is similar in various steering wheels. It is therefore advantageous that the electrical plug contacts of the steering wheel base are a non-interchangeable part of the attachment component, since the user does not have to disconnect any internal electronic connections when adjusting the steering wheel base for different steering wheels. The first mechanical quick connect and the second mechanical quick connect are purely mechanical parts and can be quickly and efficiently interchanged by amateur users.

[0008] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0009] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the attachment part comprises a first engaging element and the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector each comprise a second engaging element, wherein the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector can be fixed to a fixed position on the attachment part only when the first engaging element is engaged with the second engaging element. This ensures the orientation of the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector in the fixed position relative to the steering wheel seat. Preferably, the first engaging element is formed as a projection and the second engaging element is formed as a groove, or vice versa. The engaging elements can be designed simply in this way.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the attachment component comprises a protrusion extending parallel to the axial direction of the steering wheel shaft, wherein the electrical plug contact is arranged at an end of the protrusion away from the steering wheel shaft, and the contact closure direction of the electrical plug contact is consistent with the axial direction of the steering wheel shaft. This means that the electrical plug contact protrudes toward the steering wheel, thereby being able to be easily connected to the electronic circuit of the steering wheel.

[0011] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector each comprise a sleeve portion, which forms a cavity having two opposite openings, a first opening and a second opening, wherein the projection of the attachment part is configured such that it can be inserted into the cavity through the first opening, and wherein the electrical plug contacts are accessible from the second opening for electrically connecting the electronic circuit of the steering wheel to the electrical plug contacts, wherein the shapes of the cavities of the individual mechanical quick connectors are preferably different from one another. This allows a very compact design of the steering wheel seat.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the sleeve portion of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector is formed with an inclined surface at its second opening, which helps to connect the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the sleeve portion of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector is formed with a profile that widens in the axial direction starting from the first opening, which further facilitates the connection between the steering wheel and the steering wheel seat.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the plane of the second opening is perpendicular to the closing direction of the electrical plug contacts, wherein the maximum distance between the electrical plug contacts and the plane of the second opening is 5 cm. This makes it particularly easy to approach the electrical plug contacts from the second opening.

[0015] According to another preferred embodiment, the sleeve parts of the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector are designed so that when the steering wheel is moved with its corresponding steering wheel-side connector onto the first mechanical quick connector or the second mechanical quick connector to connect the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat, the electronic circuit of the steering wheel is aligned with the electrical plug contacts of the attachment component through the geometry of the sleeve parts of the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector. This facilitates the connection of the electrical plug contacts with the electronic circuit of the steering wheel.

[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the outer circumference of a portion of the protrusion is shaped so that the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector can only be plugged onto the protrusion in a specific orientation, and this portion of the protrusion is preferably an electrical plug contact. This ensures that the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector is fixed to the attachment component in the correct orientation.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment, the protrusion comprises at least one snap-fitting element on its sheath surface, preferably two snap-fitting elements in opposing positions, which are configured to engage with a counterpart on the sleeve portion of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector. This allows the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector to be fixed to the attachment component in a simple and effortless manner. The counterpart of the sleeve portion is preferably configured as an opening accessible from the outside of the sleeve portion. This facilitates the release of the snap-fit ​​connection between the at least one snap-fitting element and the counterpart.

[0018] According to another preferred embodiment, the protrusion includes a threaded hole in the plate-like structure of its sheath surface, and the threaded hole is configured to allow a fastener to be screwed into the threaded hole through an opening on the outer wall of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector leading to the internal cavity, so as to fasten the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector in a fixed position in a specific orientation. This also allows the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector to be fixed to the attachment component in a simple and effortless manner.

[0019] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the sleeve parts of the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector each include connecting engagement elements on the outside, which are used to mechanically quickly connect the steering wheel-side connecting element of the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat. These connecting engagement elements are preferably formed as recesses or notches, into which the steering wheel-side counterpart of the steering wheel-side connecting element can engage, in order to mechanically, in particular rotationally, fix the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft of the steering wheel seat.

[0020] In another preferred embodiment, the sleeve portion of each of the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector is configured so that the steering wheel-side connector of the steering wheel can only be connected to the steering wheel seat in a specified orientation. This simplifies the correct fixing of the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat. Preferably, the outer contour of the sleeve portion of each of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector is designed in such a way that the steering wheel-side connector of the steering wheel can only be connected to the steering wheel seat in a specified orientation, wherein the outer contour is preferably axisymmetric rather than point-symmetric about the specified orientation. In another preferred embodiment, the sleeve portion of each of the first mechanical quick connector and / or the second mechanical quick connector includes a groove extending axially parallel to the steering wheel axis on its outer surface, wherein the inner side of the steering wheel-side connector of the steering wheel includes a tongue piece, which engages with the groove so that the steering wheel can only be connected to the steering wheel seat in a specified orientation.

[0021] According to another preferred embodiment, the attachment component comprises a first flange, which is preferably arranged at one end thereof in a manner symmetrically around the protrusion, preferably away from the electrical plug contacts, and the first mechanical quick connector and the second mechanical quick connector respectively comprise a second flange, which is preferably arranged at one end thereof in a manner symmetrically around the sleeve portion of the first mechanical quick connector, preferably at the first opening, wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured in the following manner, that is, the two flanges can be connected by screws, wherein preferably, the first flange comprises a plurality of threaded holes and the second flange comprises a plurality of corresponding holes, so that the second flange can be fixed to the first flange by screws inserted into the corresponding holes and screwed into the threaded holes.

[0022] In another particularly preferred embodiment, the system comprises at least one further mechanical quick connection. This can further increase the diversity of the engageable steering wheels.

[0023] The invention also relates to a mechanical quick-connect for a steering wheel mount according to one of the above-described embodiments.

[0024] The present invention also relates to a complete system, comprising a steering wheel base for a gaming application according to one of the above-described embodiments and a steering wheel with a steering wheel side connector, wherein a mechanical quick connector of the system corresponding to the steering wheel side connector is fixed to the attachment component, and the steering wheel is mechanically quickly connected to the steering wheel base.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for connecting a steering wheel having a steering wheel-side connection element to a steering wheel seat according to one of the above-described embodiments, the method comprising the following steps in the following order:

[0026] - fixing a mechanical quick connector of the system corresponding to the steering wheel-side connector of the steering wheel to the attachment part,

[0027] - moving the steering wheel side connector onto the corresponding mechanical quick connector, thereby forming an electrical connection between the electronic circuit of the steering wheel and the electrical plug contacts of the attachment component, and forming a mechanical quick-fit connection between the corresponding mechanical quick connector and the steering wheel side connector.

[0028] In this way, the steering wheel can be simply and conveniently fixed to the steering wheel seat, wherein the range of engageable steering wheels is expanded due to the ability to select corresponding mechanical quick connectors, thereby increasing the versatility of use of the steering wheel seat.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the method, the method comprises the following steps in the following order before the above steps:

[0030] - removing the other steering wheel having the other steering wheel-side connection from the other mechanical quick connect of the system corresponding to the other steering wheel-side connection, so that both the electrical connection between the electronic circuit of the other steering wheel and the mechanical quick-fit connection between the corresponding other mechanical quick connect and the other steering wheel-side connection are disconnected,

[0031] - Dismantling and removing the corresponding further mechanical quick connect on the attachment part.

[0032] The steering wheel mount can thus be easily adapted to another steering wheel having a different connection element on the steering wheel side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an embodiment of a steering wheel seat according to the present invention,

[0035] Figure 2 Show according to Figure 1 Another perspective view of an embodiment of a steering wheel seat,

[0036] Figure 3 Show according to Figure 1 Another perspective view of an embodiment of a steering wheel mount, wherein a first mechanical quick connector is connected to an attachment component,

[0037] Figure 4 Show according to Figure 1 Another perspective view of an embodiment of a steering wheel mount wherein a second mechanical quick connect is connected to the attachment component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the following, identical parts are denoted by identical reference numerals. If a figure contains reference numerals which are not described in detail in the associated figure description, reference is made to the contextual figure description.

[0039] These figures show an embodiment of a steering wheel base 1 for a gaming application according to the present invention. The steering wheel base 1 comprises a steering wheel shaft, which is mounted in a steering wheel base housing 3 as part of an electric motor. The electric motor is configured to transmit simulated forces to the steering wheel shaft and thus to the steering wheel, while reading the steering movement of the steering wheel and thus the steering wheel shaft and transmitting it to the gaming application. In another embodiment, the steering wheel shaft can also be mounted in a drive belt arrangement in the steering wheel base housing 3.

[0040] Furthermore, the steering wheel base 1 comprises an attachment part 2 which is fixed to the steering wheel shaft so as to rotate with the steering wheel shaft. The attachment part 2 comprises a protrusion 9 extending in the axial direction 10 of the steering wheel shaft. An electrical plug contact 6 is arranged at the end of the protrusion 9, which is configured to connect the steering wheel base 1 to the electronic circuit of the steering wheel.

[0041] Furthermore, the steering wheel base 1 comprises a system of first 4 and second 5 mechanical quick connectors which can be interchangeably fixed to the attachment part 2 and can be used to mechanically fix a steering wheel-side quick connector of a steering wheel to the steering wheel base 1 .

[0042] In order to fix the first mechanical quick connector 4 or the second mechanical quick connector 5 to the attachment part 2, the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 each comprise a sleeve portion 11 which forms a cavity 12 having a first opening 13 and a second opening 14 opposite each other. The projection 9 can thus be inserted into the cavity through the first opening 13, wherein the electrical plug contacts 6 are accessible from the second opening 14.

[0043] In order to define the orientation of the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 relative to the attachment part 2, the attachment part 2 includes a first engaging element 7, and the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 each include a second engaging element 8, wherein the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 can be fixed to the attachment part 2 only when the second engaging element 8 is engaged with the first engaging element 7. In addition, the outer contour of the electrical plug contact 6 and the cavity 12 of the second mechanical quick connector 5 are formed in such a way that the second mechanical quick connector 5 can only be moved onto the protrusion 9 in a specific orientation.

[0044] In order to firmly fix the second mechanical quick connection element 5 to the attachment part 2, the protrusion 9 comprises two snap-fitting elements 15 on opposite sides of the sheath surface of the protrusion 9, which engage with counterparts at the sleeve portion 11 of the second mechanical quick connection element 5 when the second mechanical quick connection element 5 is placed in a fixed position relative to the attachment part 2. In order to firmly fix the first mechanical quick connection element 4 to the attachment part 2, the protrusion 9 comprises a threaded hole 16 on the sheath surface of the protrusion 9. When the first mechanical quick connection element 4 is placed in a fixed position relative to the attachment part 2, the hole inside the sleeve portion 11 of the first mechanical quick connection element 4 overlaps with the threaded hole 16, so that a screw or a similar fixing element can be screwed into the threaded hole 16 through the sleeve portion 11, wherein the first mechanical quick connection element 4 is thereby fixed to the attachment part 2.

[0045] In addition, the attachment part 2 has a first flange 19 at the other end of the protrusion 9 (i.e., opposite to the end of the protrusion 9 having the electrical plug contacts 6), and the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 respectively include a second flange 20 at the first opening 13 of their respective sleeve parts 11. The first flange 19 includes a plurality of threaded holes 21, and the second flange 20 of the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 respectively includes a plurality of corresponding holes, so that the first flange 19 and the second flange 20 can be fixed together by screws.

[0046] In order to mechanically and quickly connect the steering wheel, not shown, to the steering wheel seat 1, the first mechanical quick connector 4 and the second mechanical quick connector 5 each include a connecting engagement piece 17. The connecting engagement piece 17 of the first mechanical quick connector 4 is formed as a recess on the jacket surface of the sleeve portion 11 of the first mechanical quick connector 4. The connecting engagement piece 17 of the second mechanical quick connector 5 is formed as two mutually opposite notches on the jacket surface of the sleeve portion 11 of the second mechanical quick connector 5. These notches are designed to pass into the cavity 12 of the second mechanical quick connector 5 and also serve as a counterpart to the snap-fit ​​piece 15. In order to ensure the correct orientation of the steering wheel relative to the steering wheel axis, the sleeve portion 11 of the first mechanical quick connector 4 includes a groove 18 extending in the axial direction 10 on its jacket surface, wherein the steering wheel-side quick connector corresponding to the first mechanical quick connector 4 includes a tongue, which engages with the groove 18 when the steering wheel is connected to the steering wheel seat 1. On the other hand, the outer contour shape of the sleeve portion 11 of the second mechanical quick connector 5 enables the corresponding steering wheel-side connector to be connected to the second mechanical quick connector 5 only in a specified orientation.

[0047] Reference numerals list

[0048] 1 Steering wheel seat

[0049] 2 Attachment parts

[0050] 3 Steering wheel housing

[0051] 4First Mechanical Quick Connector

[0052] 5. Second mechanical quick connector

[0053] 6 electrical plug contacts

[0054] 7First joint member

[0055] 8 Second joint member

[0056] 9 Raised

[0057] 10 Axial

[0058] 11 Sleeve

[0059] 12 Cavity

[0060] 13 First Opening

[0061] 14 Second opening

[0062] 15 Snap-fit ​​parts

[0063] 16 threaded holes

[0064] 17 Connecting joints

[0065] 18 slots

[0066] 19 First flange

[0067] 20 Second flange

[0068] 21 Threaded holes

[0069] 22 corresponding holes

Claims

1. A steering wheel seat (1) for a gaming application, comprising: Steering wheel shaft, an attachment component (2) which is fixed to the steering wheel shaft so as to rotate with the steering wheel shaft and is configured to enable the steering wheel seat (1) to be directly electrically connected to the electronic circuit of the steering wheel through the electrical plug contacts (6) of the attachment component (2), and A system comprising a first mechanical quick connector (4) and a second mechanical quick connector (5), The first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) can be interchangeably fixed to the attachment component (2) and brought into a fixed position, and are adapted to different steering wheel side connectors of the steering wheel to achieve a mechanical quick connection between the steering wheel seat (1) and the steering wheel.

2. The steering wheel seat (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The attachment component (2) comprises a first engaging member (7), and the first mechanical quick connecting member (4) and the second mechanical quick connecting member (5) respectively comprise a second engaging member (8), wherein the first mechanical quick connecting member (4) and the second mechanical quick connecting member (5) can be fixed to the attachment component (2) and enter a fixed position only when the first engaging member (7) is engaged with the second engaging member (8).

3. The steering wheel seat (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The attachment component (2) comprises a protrusion (9) extending in a direction consistent with the axial direction (10) of the steering wheel shaft, wherein the electrical plug contact (6) is arranged at an end of the protrusion (9) away from the steering wheel shaft, and the contact closing direction of the electrical plug contact (6) is consistent with the axial direction (10) of the steering wheel shaft.

4. The steering wheel seat (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) each comprise a sleeve portion (11) which forms a cavity (12) having two opposite openings, namely a first opening (13) and a second opening (14), wherein the projection (9) of the attachment part (2) is configured such that the projection (9) can be inserted into the cavity (12) through the first opening (13), and wherein the electrical plug contact (6) is accessible from the second opening (14) in order to electrically connect the electronic circuit of the steering wheel to the electrical plug contact (6), wherein the cavities of the respective mechanical quick connectors preferably have shapes that differ from one another.

5. The steering wheel seat (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sleeve portions (11) of the first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) are configured such that when the steering wheel is moved onto the first mechanical quick connector (4) or the second mechanical quick connector (5) with its respective steering wheel-side connector so as to connect the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat (1), the electronic circuit of the steering wheel is aligned with the electrical plug contacts (6) of the attachment component (2) through the geometric shapes of the sleeve portions (11) of the first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5).

6. The steering wheel seat (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The outer peripheral shape of a part of the protrusion (9) enables the first mechanical quick connector (4) and / or the second mechanical quick connector (5) to be inserted onto the protrusion (9) only in a specific orientation, and the part of the protrusion (9) is preferably the electrical plug contact (6).

7. The steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The protrusion (9) includes at least one snap-fitting part (15) on its sheath surface, preferably including two snap-fitting parts located at opposite positions, and the snap-fitting parts are configured to engage with a counterpart on the sleeve portion (11) of the first mechanical quick connector (4) and / or the second mechanical quick connector (5).

8. The steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The protrusion (9) has a threaded hole (16) in the plate-like structure on the surface of its sheath, and the threaded hole is configured as follows: a fastener can pass through an opening in the outer wall of the first mechanical quick connector (4) and / or the second mechanical quick connector (5) that leads to the cavity (12) and be screwed into the threaded hole (16), so that the first mechanical quick connector (4) and / or the second mechanical quick connector (5) are fixed in the fixed position according to a specific orientation.

9. The steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that: The first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) respectively include connecting joints (17) outside their sleeve parts (11), and the connecting joints are used to mechanically and quickly connect the steering wheel side connector of the steering wheel to the steering wheel seat (1).

10. The steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that: The sleeve portions (11) of the first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) are respectively configured so that the steering wheel side connector of the steering wheel can only be connected to the steering wheel seat (1) in a specified orientation.

11. The steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The attachment component (2) comprises a first flange (19), which is preferably arranged at one end of the protrusion in a manner symmetrically surrounding the protrusion (9), and the first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5) respectively comprise a second flange (20), which is preferably arranged at one end of the sleeve portion (11) in a manner symmetrically surrounding the first mechanical quick connector (4) and the second mechanical quick connector (5), wherein the first flange (19) and the second flange (20) are configured as follows, that is, the two flanges can be connected by screws, wherein preferably, the first flange (19) comprises a plurality of threaded holes (21) and the second flange (20) comprises a plurality of corresponding holes (22), so that the second flange (20) can be fixed to the first flange (19) by screws passing through the corresponding holes (22) and being screwed into the threaded holes (21).

12. A mechanical quick-connect (4, 5) for a steering wheel base (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A complete system comprising a steering wheel holder (1) for a gaming application according to one of claims 1 to 11 and a steering wheel having a steering wheel-side connection, wherein: The mechanical quick connector corresponding to the steering wheel side connector of the "system consisting of a first mechanical quick connector (4) and a second mechanical quick connector (5)" is fixed to the attachment part (2), and the steering wheel is mechanically quickly connected to the steering wheel seat (1).

14. A method for connecting a steering wheel having a steering wheel-side connection element to a steering wheel seat (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising the following steps in the following order: - fixing a mechanical quick-connection of the system corresponding to the connection on the steering wheel side to the attachment part (2), - moving the steering wheel side connector onto the corresponding mechanical quick connector, thereby forming an electrical connection between the electronic circuit of the steering wheel and the electrical plug contacts (6) of the attachment component (2), and forming a mechanical quick-fit connection between the corresponding mechanical quick connector and the steering wheel side connector.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that: Prior to the step of claim 14, the method comprises the following steps in the following order: - removing the other steering wheel having the other steering wheel-side connection from the other mechanical quick connect of the system corresponding to the other steering wheel-side connection, so that both the electrical connection to the electronic circuit of the other steering wheel and the mechanical quick-fit connection between the corresponding other mechanical quick connect and the other steering wheel-side connection are disconnected, - Detach and remove the corresponding further mechanical quick connect from the attachment part (2).

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