Steering wheel and vehicle

By designing a steering wheel skeleton that can install and disassemble the third spoke, the problem that the existing steering wheel cannot be easily switched to two-spoke or three-spoke is solved, and the effect of facilitating production management and inventory management is achieved.

CN119928974AActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06SAIC GM WULING AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510166543.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-14

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Technical Problem

The number of spokes of the existing steering wheel skeleton is fixed and cannot be easily switched to two or three spokes, resulting in inconvenient production management and inventory management.

Method used

A steering wheel including a skeleton, foam cladding, jacket, annular cover and a third spoke are designed, and convenient switching between two and three spokes is achieved through the installation and disassembly of the third spoke.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient switching between two and three spokes, simplifies production management and inventory management, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The invention provides a steering wheel and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle control. The steering wheel comprises a framework, a foam wrapping piece, an outer sleeve, an annular cover and third spokes, the framework comprises a center part, an annular ring, a first spoke and a second spoke, one end of the first spoke and one end of the second spoke are fixedly connected with the center part, and the other end of the first spoke and the other end of the second spoke are fixedly connected with the annular ring; the foam wrapping piece comprises an annular wrapping part, a first spoke wrapping part and a second spoke wrapping part, the annular wrapping part is arranged outside the annular ring in a sleeving mode, the first spoke wrapping part is arranged outside the first spoke in a sleeving mode, and the second spoke wrapping part is arranged outside the second spoke in a sleeving mode; the outer sleeve is arranged outside the annular wrapping part in a sleeving mode. The annular cover is connected with the framework and surrounds the central part; and one end of the third spoke is connected with one side of the annular cover, and the other end of the third spoke is connected with the annular coating part.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle control, and in particular to a steering wheel and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The existing steering wheel frame has two or three spokes, and the spokes are integrally formed with the annular ring of the frame. There is a problem that three spokes cannot be switched to two spokes or two spokes cannot be switched to three spokes, which causes many inconveniences in production management and inventory management. Summary of the invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a steering wheel that can be easily switched between two spokes and three spokes, thereby facilitating production management and inventory management.

[0004] To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a steering wheel is provided, comprising a skeleton, a foam covering, an outer sleeve, an annular cover and a third spoke, wherein the skeleton comprises a central portion, an annular ring, a first spoke and a second spoke, wherein one end of the first spoke and one end of the second spoke are respectively fixed to the central portion, and the other end of the first spoke and the other end of the second spoke are respectively fixed to the annular ring; the foam covering comprises an annular covering portion, a first spoke covering portion and a second spoke covering portion, the annular covering portion is sleeved outside the annular ring, the first spoke covering portion is sleeved outside the first spoke, and the second spoke covering portion is sleeved outside the second spoke; the outer sleeve is sleeved outside the annular covering portion; the annular cover is connected to the skeleton and surrounds the central portion; one end of the third spoke is connected to one side of the annular cover, and the other end of the third spoke is connected to the annular covering portion.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the annular cover comprises a first annular portion and a second annular portion, and the first annular portion and the second annular portion are arranged up and down and are detachably connected.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the third spoke includes a third spoke upper half and a third spoke lower half, one end of the third spoke upper half is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the first annular portion, one end of the third spoke lower half is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the second annular portion, the other end of the third spoke lower half and the other end of the third spoke upper half are both detachably connected to the annular covering portion, and the upper end of the third spoke lower half is abutted against the lower end of the third spoke upper half.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third spoke further includes a third spoke decoration piece, and the third spoke decoration piece is detachably mounted on the upper half of the third spoke.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes at least one screw, a threaded connection portion is provided at the bottom of the third spoke decorative piece, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the third spoke lower half corresponding to the threaded connection portion, one end of the screw passes through the through hole and is connected to the threaded connection portion, and the third spoke decorative piece and the third spoke lower half jointly clamp the third spoke upper half.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an overlap portion is provided at the inner edge of the annular covering portion corresponding to the third spoke, the structure of the overlap portion matches the structure of the other end of the third spoke, and the upper half of the third spoke and the lower half of the third spoke jointly clamp the overlap portion and hide the overlap portion.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plug hole is provided in the overlapping portion, and a plug is provided at the bottom of the upper half of the third spoke corresponding to the plug hole, and the plug is plugged into the plug hole.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes an airbag housing, a click plate and a mounting assembly. The airbag housing is used to accommodate the safety airbag assembly. The airbag housing is located in the annular cover, and the airbag housing can be detachably mounted on the click plate. The click plate has a plurality of first mounting holes. The mounting assembly includes bolts and springs matching the number of the first mounting holes. One end of the bolt passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the central portion. The spring is sleeved outside the bolt, and the spring is located between the click plate and the central portion. The click plate can move between the head of the bolt and the central portion.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly further includes a shock-absorbing rubber ring and a flange nut, the central portion has a second mounting hole, the hole wall of the second mounting hole has an annular step, the outer edge surface of the shock-absorbing rubber ring has an annular groove, the shock-absorbing rubber ring is clamped on the annular step through the annular groove, the flange nut has a tubular portion and a head fixedly connected to and perpendicular to the tubular portion, the inner wall of the tubular portion has an internal thread, the tubular portion is penetrated into the shock-absorbing rubber ring, the upper end of the head abuts against the lower end of the central portion, and one end of the bolt passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the tubular portion.

[0014] The invention also discloses a vehicle, comprising the steering wheel.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0016] A steering wheel of the present invention comprises a frame, a foam covering, an outer sleeve, an annular cover and a third spoke, wherein the frame comprises a central part, an annular ring, a first spoke and a second spoke, one end of the first spoke and one end of the second spoke are respectively fixed to the central part, and the other end of the first spoke and the other end of the second spoke are respectively fixed to the annular ring; the foam covering comprises an annular covering portion, a first spoke covering portion and a second spoke covering portion, the annular covering portion is sleeved outside the annular ring, the first spoke covering portion is sleeved outside the first spoke, and the second spoke covering portion is sleeved outside the second spoke; the outer sleeve is sleeved outside the annular covering portion; the annular cover is connected to the frame and surrounds the central part; one end of the third spoke is connected to one side of the annular cover, and the other end of the third spoke is connected to the annular covering portion. When the third spoke is installed, the steering wheel has three spokes; when the third spoke is removed, the steering wheel has two spokes, and the structural strength of the steering wheel is not affected, so that it can be easily switched between two spokes and three spokes, thereby facilitating production management and inventory management. For example, when the sales volume of vehicles with three-spoke steering wheels increases, only the production or inventory of the third spoke needs to be increased accordingly, without changing the mold and production line of the frame. Since it is easy to switch between two-spoke and three-spoke without changing the frame, there is no need to develop a mold specifically for the three-spoke frame, thus reducing production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a foam cover of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a first annular portion, a third spoke upper half, and a third spoke garnish of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a lower half of a third spoke of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 is a bottom view of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 is a side view of a skeleton of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a skeleton of a steering wheel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] The reference numerals are described as follows:

[0027] 1. skeleton; 11. center; 111. annular step; 12. annular ring; 13. first spoke; 14. second spoke; 2. foam covering; 21. annular covering portion; 211. overlap portion; 2111. jack; 212. annular step surface; 22. first spoke covering portion; 221. first C-shaped groove; 23. second spoke covering portion; 231. third C-shaped groove; 3. outer sleeve; 31. first cavity; 32. third cavity; 4. annular cover; 42. first annular portion; 421. first raised portion; 4211. second C-shaped groove; 422. second raised portion; 4221. fourth C-shaped groove; 43. second annular portion ;431, third raised portion;432, fourth raised portion;5, third spoke;51, third spoke upper half;511, plug;52, third spoke lower half;521, through hole;53, third spoke decorative piece;531, threaded connection portion;6, horn switch assembly;61, first switch;62, second switch;7, airbag housing;8, click plate;81, pillar;82, positioning column;83, hanging hole;84, elastic steel wire;9, mounting assembly;91, bolt;911, annular step;92, spring;93, shock-absorbing rubber ring;94, flange nut;941, tubular portion;942, head;95, gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in a variety of forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be comprehensive and complete and fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the figures represent the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

[0029] The terms "a", "an", "the", and "said" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms "comprising" and "having" are used to express an open-ended inclusive meaning and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may be present in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.

[0030] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame 1 , a foam covering 2 , an outer cover 3 , an annular cover 4 and a third spoke 5 .

[0031] The skeleton 1 includes a central portion 11, an annular ring 12, a first spoke 13 and a second spoke 14. One end of the first spoke 13 and one end of the second spoke 14 are respectively fixed to two ends of the central portion 11, and the other end of the first spoke 13 and the other end of the second spoke 14 are respectively fixed to two ends of the annular ring 12. For example, the first spoke 13 and the second spoke 14 are respectively arranged at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock directions of the steering wheel.

[0032] The foam covering member 2 includes an annular covering portion 21 , a first spoke covering portion 22 and a second spoke covering portion 23 . The annular covering portion 21 is sleeved outside the annular ring 12 , the first spoke covering portion 22 is sleeved outside the first spoke 13 , and the second spoke covering portion 23 is sleeved outside the second spoke 14 .

[0033] The outer sleeve 3 is sleeved on the annular covering portion 21 to improve the aesthetics of the outer surface and the operating feel.

[0034] The annular cover 4 is connected to the frame 1 and surrounds the central portion 11 , and is used to accommodate the airbag housing 7 and hide components on the central portion 11 and surrounding components, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0035] One end of the third spoke 5 is connected to one side of the annular cover 4, and the other end of the third spoke 5 is detachably connected to the annular covering portion 21. For example, the third spoke 5 is arranged at the 6 o'clock direction of the steering wheel.

[0036] When the third spoke 5 is installed, the steering wheel has three spokes; when the third spoke 5 is removed, the steering wheel has two spokes without affecting the structural strength of the steering wheel, so that the steering wheel can be easily switched between two spokes and three spokes, thereby facilitating production management and inventory management. For example, when the sales volume of vehicles with three-spoke steering wheels increases, it is only necessary to increase the production or inventory of the third spoke 5 accordingly, without changing the mold and production line of the frame.

[0037] Since it is possible to easily switch between two-spoke and three-spoke without replacing the frame, there is no need to develop a mold specifically for the three-spoke frame, thereby reducing production costs.

[0038] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the annular cover 4 includes a first annular portion 42 and a second annular portion 43 located below the first annular portion 42, and the first annular portion 42 and the second annular portion 43 are detachably connected to facilitate disassembly and assembly.

[0039] like Figure 4 , 5As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower end portion of the first annular portion 42 has a plurality of first clamping portions 423 arranged at intervals, and the upper portion of the inner wall of the second annular portion 43 is provided with a second clamping portion 433 corresponding to the first clamping portion 423. When the lower end of the first annular portion 42 abuts against the upper end of the second annular portion 43, the first clamping portion 423 is clamped with the second clamping portion 433.

[0040] For example, the first clamping portion 423 is an elastic sheet having a clamping hole, and the second clamping portion 433 is a protrusion having an upper portion having an inclined surface for deformation of the elastic sheet. For example, when the elastic sheet moves downward along the inclined surface, the elastic sheet deforms toward the center of the first annular portion 42. When the clamping hole coincides with the protrusion, the elastic sheet is reset, and the clamping hole is plugged into the protrusion to limit the elastic sheet and the first annular portion 42.

[0041] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third spoke 5 includes a third spoke upper half 51 and a third spoke lower half 52, and one end of the third spoke upper half 51 is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the first annular portion 42. One end of the third spoke lower half 52 is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the second annular portion 43, and the other end of the third spoke lower half 52 and the other end of the third spoke upper half 51 are both detachably connected to the annular covering portion 21, and the upper end of the third spoke lower half 52 is in contact with the lower end of the third spoke upper half 51, so that the third spoke 5 can be easily disassembled and assembled.

[0042] For example, when the third spoke 5 is integrally formed with the annular cover 4, if three spokes need to be replaced with two spokes, the entire annular cover 4 and the third spoke 5 need to be replaced together, and the new annular cover after replacement does not have the third spoke 5.

[0043] like Figure 1 , 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third spoke 5 also includes a third spoke decoration 53, and the third spoke decoration 53 can be detachably installed on the third spoke upper half 51, so that the third spoke decoration 53 can be beautified in terms of shape, color, decorative patterns, etc. according to the different preferences of user groups, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the steering wheel.

[0044] like Figure 1 , 4As shown in Figure 6, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes at least one screw, and a threaded connection portion 531 is provided at the bottom of the third spoke decoration 53, and a through hole 521 is opened at the bottom of the third spoke lower half 52 corresponding to the threaded connection portion 531, one end of the screw passes through the through hole 521 and is connected with the threaded connection portion 531, and the third spoke decoration 53 and the third spoke lower half 52 jointly clamp the third spoke upper half 51, so that the third spoke decoration 53, the third spoke upper half 51 and the third spoke lower half 52 are connected into a whole, thereby improving the structural strength of the third spoke 5.

[0045] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the third spoke decorative piece 53, the third spoke upper half 51 and the third spoke lower half 52 are all U-shaped, the overall aesthetics of the steering wheel is optimal.

[0046] Of course, the third spoke 5 is not limited to being U-shaped, and those skilled in the art can select the shape of the third spoke 5 according to actual needs.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an overlap portion 211 is provided at the inner edge of the annular covering portion 21 corresponding to the third spoke 5, the structure of the overlap portion 211 matches the structure of the other end of the third spoke 5, and the other end of the third spoke upper half 51 and the other end of the third spoke lower half 52 jointly clamp the overlap portion 211 and hide the overlap portion 211, thereby achieving the aesthetic connection.

[0048] like Figure 1 , 3 -6, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the annular covering portion 21 is provided with an annular step surface 212 surrounding the overlapping portion 211, the third spoke upper half 51 and the third spoke lower half 52 together form a cavity with an opening, the overlapping portion 211 is located in the cavity, and the opening of the cavity has an annular end face, the annular end face abuts against the annular step surface 212, so as to hide the overlapping portion 211 and improve the smoothness of the connection between the third spoke 5 and the annular covering portion 21, so that the overlapping portion is not abrupt, thereby improving the aesthetics of the appearance.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a socket 2111 is provided at the overlapping portion, and a plug 511 is provided at the bottom corresponding to the socket of the upper half 51 of the third spoke, and the plug 511 is plugged into the socket 2111, so as to enhance the structural strength of the connection between the third spoke 5 and the annular covering portion 21.

[0050] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a horn switch assembly 6 is further included. The horn switch assembly 6 includes a first switch 61 and a second switch 62 .

[0051] A first C-shaped groove 221 is formed on one end of the first radial covering portion 22 close to the annular covering portion 21, a first protrusion 421 is extended from the first annular portion 42 corresponding to the first radial covering portion 22, the first protrusion 421 is formed with a second C-shaped groove 4211 opposite to the opening of the first C-shaped groove 221, the second C-shaped groove 4211, the first C-shaped groove 221 and the first radial covering portion 22 together form a first installation groove, the first switch 61 is installed in the first installation groove, and the opening of the first installation groove is adapted to the button of the first switch 61.

[0052] A third C-shaped groove 231 is formed on one end of the second radial covering portion 23 close to the annular covering portion 21, a second protrusion 422 is extended from the first annular portion 42 corresponding to the second radial covering portion 23, the second protrusion 422 is formed with a fourth C-shaped groove 4221 opposite to the opening of the third C-shaped groove 231, the fourth C-shaped groove 4221, the third C-shaped groove 231 and the second radial covering portion 23 jointly surround a second installation groove, the second switch 62 is installed in the second installation groove, and the opening of the second installation groove is adapted to the button of the second switch 62.

[0053] In this embodiment, the horn switch assembly 6 is embedded in the steering wheel, so that the appearance of the steering wheel is integrated, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the steering wheel.

[0054] like Figure 1 , 4 -6, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer sleeve 3 extends with a first cavity 31 corresponding to the first radial covering portion 22, the second annular portion 43 extends with a third protrusion 431 corresponding to the first radial covering portion 22, the third protrusion 431 and the first protrusion 421 jointly surround a second cavity with an opening, a portion of the first radial covering portion 22 is located in the first cavity 31, and another portion of the first radial covering portion 22 is located in the second cavity. The outer sleeve 3 extends with a third cavity 32 corresponding to the second radial covering portion 23, the second annular portion 43 extends with a fourth protrusion 432 corresponding to the second radial covering portion 23, the fourth protrusion 432 and the second protrusion 422 jointly surround a fourth cavity with an opening, a portion of the second radial covering portion 23 is located in the third cavity 32, and another portion of the second radial covering portion 23 is located in the fourth cavity, so that the appearance of the steering wheel is integrated, and the overall aesthetics of the steering wheel is improved.

[0055] like Figure 1 , 7As shown in FIG. 8 , in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes an airbag housing 7, a click plate 8 and a mounting assembly 9. The click plate 8 is movably mounted on the central portion 11 through the mounting assembly 9. The airbag housing 7 is used to accommodate the safety airbag assembly. The airbag housing 7 is located in the annular cover 4, and the airbag housing 7 is detachably mounted on the click plate 8, so that the airbag housing 7 and the click plate 8 can move as one, thereby preventing the airbag housing 7 from moving up and down and colliding with the central portion 11 to produce abnormal noise when the steering wheel vibrates.

[0056] like Figure 7 , 8 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly 9 includes a plurality of bolts 91 and springs 92 matching the number of the bolts 91, the click plate 8 has a first mounting hole, one end of the bolt 91 passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the central portion 11, for example, the central portion 11 has a threaded hole matching the bolt 91, the spring 92 is sleeved outside the bolt 91, and the spring 92 is located between the click plate 8 and the central portion 11, so that the click plate 8 can move between the head of the bolt 91 and the central portion 11.

[0057] like Figure 8 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly 9 further includes a shock-absorbing rubber ring 93, a flange nut 94 and a gasket 95, the bolt 91 has an annular step 911, the central portion 11 has a second mounting hole, the hole wall of the second mounting hole has an annular step 111, the outer edge surface of the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 has an annular groove, the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 is clamped on the annular step 111 through the annular groove to prevent the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 from axial movement, the flange nut 94 has a tubular portion 941 and a vertically fixed portion 941 and fixed to the tubular portion 941. The straight head 942 and the inner wall of the tubular portion 941 have internal threads. The tubular portion 941 is inserted upward from the bottom of the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 into the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93. The upper end surface of the head 942 abuts against the lower end of the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 or the lower end of the center portion 11. One end of the bolt 91 passes through the first mounting hole and the gasket 95 to be connected with the tubular portion 941, and the gasket 95 is located between the tubular portion 941 and the annular step 911. In this way, the shock-absorbing rubber ring 93 separates the bolt 91 and the tubular portion from the hole wall to achieve shock absorption and noise reduction.

[0058] like Figure 7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the click plate 8 has a plurality of pillars 81, and the lower end of the airbag housing 7 has a hook. When the hook is hooked to the click plate 8, the lower end surface of the airbag housing 7 abuts against the upper end surface of the pillar 81, thereby achieving the installation and fixation of the airbag housing 7.

[0059] like Figure 7As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the sound plate 8 has at least two positioning posts 82, and the lower end of the airbag housing 7 is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning posts. When the positioning holes are plugged into the positioning posts 82, the first mounting hole is aligned with the second mounting hole or the threaded hole, thereby realizing quick and accurate installation of the airbag housing 7.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the click plate 8 is provided with at least two hanging holes 83, and an elastic steel wire 84 is provided below the hanging hole 83. When one end of the hook at the lower end of the airbag housing 7 passes through the hanging hole 83 from top to bottom and is hooked with the hook, the elastic steel wire 84 is used to prevent the hook from exiting the hanging hole 83 upward.

[0061] The present invention also discloses a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned steering wheel, which can realize convenient switching between two-spoke and three-spoke, thereby facilitating production management and inventory management.

[0062] In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "plurality" refers to two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installation", "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0063] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper" and "lower" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0064] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "a preferred embodiment", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0065] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering wheel, characterized in that: include: A skeleton (1), the skeleton (1) comprising a central portion (11), an annular ring (12), a first spoke (13) and a second spoke (14), one end of the first spoke (13) and one end of the second spoke (14) being fixedly connected to the central portion (11), and the other end of the first spoke (13) and the other end of the second spoke (14) being fixedly connected to the annular ring (12); A foam covering member (2), the foam covering member (2) comprising an annular covering portion (21), a first spoke covering portion (22) and a second spoke covering portion (23), the annular covering portion (21) being sleeved outside the annular ring (12), the first spoke covering portion (22) being sleeved outside the first spoke (13), and the second spoke covering portion (23) being sleeved outside the second spoke (14); An outer sleeve (3), the outer sleeve (3) being sleeved outside the annular covering portion (21); an annular cover (4), the annular cover (4) being connected to the frame (1) and surrounding the central portion (11); A third spoke (5), one end of the third spoke (5) is connected to one side of the annular cover (4), and the other end of the third spoke (5) is detachably connected to the annular covering portion (21).

2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular cover (4) comprises a first annular portion (42) and a second annular portion (43); the first annular portion (42) and the second annular portion (43) are arranged up and down and are detachably connected.

3. The steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third spoke (5) comprises a third spoke upper half (51) and a third spoke lower half (52), one end of the third spoke upper half (51) is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the first annular portion (42), one end of the third spoke lower half (52) is detachably connected to or integrally formed with one side of the second annular portion (43), the other end of the third spoke lower half (52) and the other end of the third spoke upper half (51) are both detachably connected to the annular covering portion (21), and the upper end of the third spoke lower half (52) is in contact with the lower end of the third spoke upper half (51).

4. The steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third spoke (5) further comprises a third spoke decoration piece (53), and the third spoke decoration piece (53) is detachably mounted on the third spoke upper half (51).

5. The steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises at least one screw, wherein a threaded connection portion (531) is provided at the bottom of the third spoke decorative piece (53), a through hole (521) is provided at the bottom of the third spoke lower half (52) corresponding to the threaded connection portion (531), one end of the screw passes through the through hole (521) to be connected to the threaded connection portion (531), and the third spoke decorative piece (53) and the third spoke lower half (52) jointly clamp the third spoke upper half (51).

6. The steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: An overlap portion (211) is provided at the inner edge of the annular covering portion (21) corresponding to the third spoke (5); the structure of the overlap portion (211) matches the structure of the other end of the third spoke upper half (51) and the other end of the third spoke lower half (52); the third spoke upper half (51) and the third spoke lower half (52) jointly clamp the overlap portion (211) and hide the overlap portion (211).

7. The steering wheel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The overlapping portion is provided with a plug hole (2111), and the bottom of the third spoke upper half (51) is provided with a plug (511) corresponding to the plug hole, and the plug (511) is plugged into the plug hole (2111).

8. The steering wheel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The invention also comprises an airbag housing (7), a click plate (8) and a mounting assembly (9), wherein the airbag housing (7) is used to accommodate a safety airbag assembly, the airbag housing (7) is located in the annular cover (4), and the airbag housing (7) can be detachably mounted on the click plate (8), the click plate (8) has a plurality of first mounting holes, the mounting assembly (9) comprises bolts (91) and springs (92) matching the number of the first mounting holes, one end of the bolt (91) passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the central portion (11), the spring (92) is sleeved outside the bolt (91), and the spring (92) is located between the click plate (8) and the central portion (11), and the click plate (8) can move between the head of the bolt (91) and the central portion (11).

9. The steering wheel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (9) further comprises a shock-absorbing rubber ring (93) and a flange nut (94); the central portion (11) has a second mounting hole, the hole wall of the second mounting hole has an annular step (111), the outer edge surface of the shock-absorbing rubber ring (93) has an annular groove, the shock-absorbing rubber ring (93) is clamped on the annular step (111) through the annular groove, the flange nut (94) has a tubular portion (941) and a head portion (942) fixedly connected to and perpendicular to the tubular portion (941), the inner wall of the tubular portion (941) has an internal thread, the tubular portion (941) is inserted into the shock-absorbing rubber ring (93), the upper end of the head portion (942) is in contact with the lower end of the shock-absorbing rubber ring (93) or the lower end of the central portion (11), and one end of the bolt (91) passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the tubular portion (941).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A steering wheel comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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