Steering wheel storage device and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a steering wheel storage device and a vehicle. The steering wheel storage device comprises a first support extending in a first direction; a storage mechanism configured to be connected with a steering wheel, the storage mechanism being configured to realize storage of the steering wheel; and a moving-away mechanism connected with the first support and the storage mechanism respectively, the moving-away mechanism being configured to drive the storage mechanism to move relative to the first support, and move the storage mechanism and the steering wheel away from a driver seat. In use, the storage mechanism realizes storage of the steering wheel, and the moving-away mechanism drives the storage mechanism to move relative to the first support, and moves the storage mechanism and the stored steering wheel away from the driver seat. In this way, the stored steering wheel is moved away from the front side of the driver seat, the stored steering wheel avoids occupying the space of the driver seat, more space is provided for the driver, and the use requirement of the driver is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle technology, specifically relating to a steering wheel storage device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of travel. Drivers need to hold the steering wheel to drive the car in the desired direction. When the vehicle is not moving, the driver does not need to steer, but because the steering wheel remains in its original position, it occupies a significant amount of space in the driver's seat, reducing the space utilization rate. Conventional technology typically involves folding the steering wheel back, but even when folded, it remains in front of the driver's seat and still occupies considerable space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide a steering wheel storage device and a vehicle that at least partially solves one of the problems of the steering wheel still occupying a significant amount of driver's seat space even after it is stored in front of the driver's seat.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows: In a first aspect, embodiments of this application propose a steering wheel storage device, including... The first support extends along the first direction; A storage mechanism is configured to connect to the steering wheel, the storage mechanism being configured to store the steering wheel; A removal mechanism is connected to the first bracket and the storage mechanism respectively. The removal mechanism is configured to drive the storage mechanism to move relative to the first bracket, thereby removing the storage mechanism and the steering wheel away from the driver's seat.

[0005] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism includes, The first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the storage mechanism and movably connected to the first bracket; The output components are connected to the first mounting plate and the first bracket, respectively. A first driving component is connected to one of the first bracket and the first mounting plate. The output end of the first driving component is connected to the output assembly. The output assembly moves the first mounting plate relative to the first bracket.

[0006] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism includes two output components, which are spaced apart along a second direction; The first driving member is disposed between the two output components. The first driving member has a first output terminal and a second output terminal disposed opposite to each other. The first output terminal is drively connected to one of the output components, and the second output terminal is drively connected to the other output component. There is an angle between the first direction and the second direction.

[0007] In some implementations, the output component includes, A rack is fixedly connected to the first bracket, and the rack extends along the first direction; The gear is connected to the first driving component and meshes with the rack; The first driving component is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate. The first driving component drives the gear to rotate, and the gear moves on the rack, causing the first mounting plate to move relative to the first bracket.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first bracket has two first sidewalls, which are spaced apart along a second direction. The first sidewalls have grooves, and the grooves have two opposing groove walls along a third direction. The output component, the first mounting plate, and the first drive member are disposed between the two first sidewalls. The output component includes two racks, each rack being disposed on one of the slot walls, with the teeth on one rack facing the other rack. The gear is positioned between the two racks; The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are at angles to each other.

[0009] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism further includes a first planetary gear and a second planetary gear, the first planetary gear including a first center gear, a first planetary gear, a first planetary carrier and a first ring gear, and the second planetary gear including a second center gear, a second planetary gear, a second planetary carrier and a second ring gear, wherein the first ring gear and the second ring gear are configured to be fixedly arranged; The first center wheel is fixedly connected to the drive end of the first drive member, the first end of the first planetary carrier is connected to the first planetary gear, the second end of the first planetary carrier is connected to the second center wheel, the first end of the second planetary carrier is connected to the second planetary gear, and the second end of the second planetary carrier is fixedly connected to the output component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the output assembly includes a first lead screw, a worm gear, and a worm shaft; the first lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket and extends along the first direction; the worm gear is sleeved on the first lead screw and meshes with the first lead screw; the worm shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member and meshes with the worm gear; the first drive member is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate, the first drive member drives the worm gear to rotate, and the worm gear rotates to move on the first lead screw, causing the first mounting plate to move relative to the first bracket; and / or, The output component includes a second lead screw and a nut. The second lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket and extends along the first direction. The nut is sleeved on the second lead screw, engages with the first lead screw, and is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate. The first driving member is fixedly connected to the first bracket, drives the second lead screw to rotate, and the nut moves on the first lead screw, causing the first mounting plate to move relative to the first bracket.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first bracket has two first sidewalls, which are spaced apart along a second direction. The first sidewalls are provided with guide rails that extend along the first direction. The first mounting plate and the output assembly are disposed between the two first sidewalls. The disengagement mechanism further includes a slider, the first end of which is fixed to the first mounting plate, and the second end of which is inserted into the guide rail. The slider is adapted to slide along the guide rail.

[0012] In some embodiments, the guide rail has a dovetail groove structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, one end of the first bracket faces the driver's seat and the other end of the first bracket is configured to face the center console, or the other end of the first bracket is configured to face the passenger seat.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage mechanism includes multiple robotic arms connected in sequence, which fold to store the steering wheel; and / or, The storage mechanism includes multiple robotic arms connected in sequence, which fold to store the steering wheel. The steering wheel storage device also includes an angle monitoring module configured to detect the angle of the steering wheel. The angle monitoring module is communicatively connected to the multiple robotic arms to enable the steering wheel to fold.

[0015] In some embodiments, the robotic arm includes a connecting arm and a second driving member, a first end of the connecting arm being connected to a driving end of the second driving member, and a second end of the connecting arm being connected to the second driving member of an adjacent robotic arm; the second driving member located at the end of one of the plurality of robotic arms is also fixedly connected to a first mounting plate of the removal mechanism; The second driving component drives the connecting arm to rotate, and the connecting arm folds with the first mounting plate or with the adjacent robotic arm to accommodate the steering wheel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage mechanism further includes a third drive member fixedly connected to the steering wheel, the output shaft of the third drive member being connected to a connecting arm among the plurality of robotic arms closest to the steering wheel, the third drive member driving the connecting arm to rotate to adjust the angle of the steering wheel; and / or, The removal mechanism further includes an output component and a first driving component, the output component and the first driving component being disposed on one side of the first mounting plate, and the second driving component being disposed on the other side of the first mounting plate.

[0017] Secondly, embodiments of this application propose a vehicle, which includes: steering wheel; A steering wheel storage device, wherein the steering wheel storage device is as described above, and the steering wheel storage device is connected to the steering wheel.

[0018] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a body and a tubular beam, the body being fixedly connected to the tubular beam, the tubular beam being located in front of the driver's seat, the tubular beam extending along a first direction, and the tubular beam being fixedly connected to the first bracket.

[0019] Compared with prior art, this application has the following advantages: When the steering wheel storage device provided in this application embodiment is in use, the storage mechanism stores the steering wheel, and the removal mechanism drives the storage mechanism to move relative to the first bracket, moving the storage mechanism and the stored steering wheel away from the driver's seat. In this way, the stored steering wheel is moved away from the front of the driver's seat, avoiding the storage of the steering wheel from occupying the space of the driver's seat, providing more space for the driver and meeting the driver's usage needs.

[0020] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and in order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steering wheel storage device at the first angle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel storage device at the second angle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged view of part A in the middle Figure 1 ; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged view of part A in the middle Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the removal mechanism according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section C; Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section D in the middle; Figure 8 This is a top view of the disengagement mechanism according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the first driving component and the planetary gear according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section E in the middle; Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the steering wheel storage device from the third angle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section F in the middle; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section G in the middle; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel storage device from the fourth angle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 15 This is a structural schematic diagram of the steering wheel storage device according to the fifth angle of the embodiment of this application; Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section H in the middle; Figure 17 yes Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section I; Figure 18 yes Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section J in the middle; Figure 19 yes Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section K in the middle; Figure 20 yes Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view of section L in the middle.

[0022] Figure label: 10. First bracket; 11. First sidewall; 12. Groove; 13. Guide rail; 14. First protrusion; 15. Second protrusion; 20. First mounting plate; 21. Slider; 22. Plate body; 23. Mounting base; 24. Mounting bracket; 30. Removal mechanism; 31. Output component; 311. Rack; 312. Gear; 32. First driving component; 321. First output shaft; 34. First planetary gear; 341. First central gear; 342. First planetary gear; 343. First planetary carrier; 344. First gear ring; 35. Second planetary gear; 351. Second central gear; 352. Second planetary gear; 353. Second planetary carrier; 354. Second gear ring; 40. Storage mechanism; 41. Robotic arm; 411. Second drive component; 412. Connecting arm; 413. Connecting plate; 414. Third drive component; 51. Steering wheel; 52. Tube beam; 53. Second bracket; 54. Combination switch; 55. Corner monitoring module; 56. Body; 57. First connector; 58. Second connector; 59. Third connector; 81. First fastener; 82. Second fastener; 83. Third fastener; 84. Fourth fastener; 85. Fifth fastener; 86. Sixth fastener; 87. Seventh fastener; 88. Eighth fastener; 89. Ninth fastener; 90. Tenth fastener; 91. Eleventh fastener; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0024] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-20 This application provides a detailed description of the steering wheel storage device and vehicle provided in its embodiments and application scenarios. The description includes three intersecting directions: a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z. The angles between these directions can be set according to usage requirements; for example, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z can be mutually perpendicular. In this application embodiment, the example of mutually perpendicular first directions X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z will be used for illustration.

[0028] In some embodiments, the steering wheel storage device includes a first bracket 10, a storage mechanism 40, and a removal mechanism 30. The first bracket 10 extends along a first direction X. The storage mechanism 40 is configured to connect to the steering wheel 51 to store the steering wheel 51. The removal mechanism 30 is connected to both the first bracket 10 and the storage mechanism 40, and is configured to drive the storage mechanism 40 to move relative to the first bracket 10, thereby removing the storage mechanism 40 and the steering wheel 51 from the driver's seat.

[0029] When the steering wheel storage device of this application embodiment is in use, the storage mechanism 40 stores the steering wheel 51, and the removal mechanism drives the storage mechanism 40 to move relative to the first bracket 10, moving the storage mechanism 40 and the stored steering wheel 51 away from the driver's seat. In this way, the steering wheel 51 is moved away from the front of the driver's seat after being stored, avoiding the storage of the steering wheel in the driver's seat space, providing more space for the driver and meeting the driver's usage needs.

[0030] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism 30 includes a first mounting plate 20, an output component 31, and a first driving member 32. The first mounting plate 20 is fixedly connected to the storage mechanism 40 and movably connected to the first bracket 10. The output component 31 is connected to both the first mounting plate 20 and the first bracket 10. The first driving member 32 is connected to either the first bracket 10 or the first mounting plate 20. The output end of the first driving member 32 is connected to the output component 31. The output component 31 moves to move the first mounting plate 20 relative to the first bracket 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first driving component 32 drives the output component 31 to move, and the output component 31 moves the first mounting plate 20 relative to the first bracket 10, thereby realizing that the storage mechanism 40 and the steering wheel 51 are moved away from the driver's seat together, which has the advantages of simple structure and simple operation.

[0032] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism 30 includes two output components 31, which are spaced apart along a second direction Y; a first drive member 32 is disposed between the two output components 31, and the output end of the first drive member 32 includes a first output end and a second output end disposed opposite to each other, the first output end being drivenly connected to one output component 31, and the second output end being drivenly connected to the other output component 31.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first driving component 32 drives the two output components 31 to move together through the first output end and the second output end, thereby achieving symmetrical driving on both sides, effectively balancing the transmission reaction force, significantly reducing vibration and off-center load, and improving the stability and reliability of the steering wheel storage device.

[0034] In some embodiments, the output component 31 includes a rack 311 and a gear 312. The rack 311 is fixedly connected to the first bracket 10 and extends along a first direction X. The gear 312 is drivenly connected to the first driving member 32 and meshes with the rack 311. The first driving member 32 is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 20 and drives the gear 312 to rotate. The gear 312 moves on the rack, causing the first mounting plate 20 to move relative to the first bracket 10.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first mounting plate 20 moves relative to the first bracket 10 by the relative movement of the rack 311 and the gear 312, which has the advantages of simple and stable structure.

[0036] To further improve the stable movement of gear 312 and enhance the motion symmetry of racks 311 and gear 312 on both sides, thereby reducing vibration and off-center load, in some embodiments, the first bracket 10 is provided with two first sidewalls 11, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. Each first sidewall 11 is provided with a groove 12, with the groove 12 on one first sidewall facing the other first sidewall 11. The groove 12 is provided with two opposing groove walls along the third direction Z. The output component 31, the first mounting plate 20, and the first drive member 32 are disposed between the two first sidewalls 11. The output component 31 includes two racks 311, each rack 311 being disposed on a groove wall, with the teeth on one rack 311 facing the other rack 311. The gear 312 is disposed between the two racks 311.

[0037] To ensure structural strength and assembly consistency, the first bracket 10 and the rack 311 are manufactured using an integrated casting process. Of course, they can also be connected using fasteners such as welding and bolts, but it is necessary to ensure that they have sufficient structural strength after connection.

[0038] In some embodiments, the removal mechanism 30 further includes a first planetary gear 34 and a second planetary gear 35. The first planetary gear 34 includes a first center gear 341, a first planetary gear 342, a first planetary carrier 343, and a first ring gear 344. The second planetary gear 35 includes a second center gear 351, a second planetary gear 352, a second planetary carrier 353, and a second ring gear 354. The first ring gear 344 and the second ring gear 354 are configured to be fixed.

[0039] In this configuration, the first central gear 341 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the first driving member 32. The first central gear 341 and the first gear ring 344 are spaced apart along a first radial direction (which is in the same direction as the radius of the first planetary gear 34 and the radius of the second planetary gear 35). A plurality of first planetary gears 342 are arranged between the first central gear 341 and the first gear ring 344. The first end of the first planetary carrier 343 is connected to all the first planetary gears 342, and the second end of the first planetary carrier 343 is connected to the second central gear 351. The second central gear 351 and the second gear ring 354 are spaced apart along the first radial direction. A plurality of second planetary gears 352 are arranged between the second central gear 351 and the second gear ring 354. The first end of the second planetary carrier 353 is connected to all the second planetary gears 352, and the second end of the second planetary carrier 353 is used for the power output of the series planetary gears, that is, the second end of the second planetary carrier 353 is fixedly connected to the gear 312 of the output assembly 31.

[0040] In this embodiment, power is output through two planetary gears connected in series. Specifically, the first driving member 32 drives the first central gear 341 to rotate. The power transmission path is: first central gear 341, first planetary gear 342, first planetary carrier 343, second central gear 351, second planetary gear 352, and second planetary carrier 353. Power output is achieved by the second planetary carrier 353. The second planetary carrier 353 can drive the gear 312 to reciprocate on the rack 311, realizing the linear reciprocating movement of the first mounting plate 20 relative to the first support 10.

[0041] Reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the first driving component 32 drives the first planetary gear 34 and the second planetary gear 35 on the left side in the same way as it drives the first planetary gear 34 and the second planetary gear 35 on the right side. This achieves symmetrical drive on both sides, reducing vibration and uneven load, and improving the smoothness and reliability of the steering wheel storage device. Furthermore, the symmetrical arrangement of the first planetary gear 34 and the second planetary gear 35 on both sides provides good dynamic balance and structural stability, achieving even power distribution, avoiding overload on one side, extending the service life of key transmission components, and enhancing system redundancy and fault tolerance.

[0042] To facilitate assembly and improve the structural strength after assembly, in some embodiments, the first center wheel 341 is integrally cast with one of the first output shafts 321 of the first drive member 32; the second center wheel 351 is integrally cast with the other first output shaft 321 of the first drive member 32; and the second planetary carrier 353 is integrally cast with the gear 312.

[0043] In addition to using planetary gears, racks 311 and gears 312 to achieve the action, the disembarkation mechanism 30 can also use other structures to realize the reciprocating movement of the storage mechanism 40 and the steering wheel 51. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit this.

[0044] In some embodiments, the output assembly 31 includes a first lead screw, a worm gear, and a worm shaft; the first lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket 10 and extends along a first direction X; the worm gear is sleeved on the first lead screw and meshes with the first lead screw; the worm shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member 32 and meshes with the worm gear; the first drive member 32 is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 20, and the first drive member 32 drives the worm gear to rotate, causing the worm gear to rotate and move on the first lead screw, thereby moving the first mounting plate 20 relative to the first bracket 10.

[0045] In other embodiments, the output component 31 includes a second lead screw and a nut. The second lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket 10 and extends along a first direction X. The nut is sleeved on the second lead screw, engages with the first lead screw, and is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 20. The first driving member 32 is fixedly connected to the first bracket 10, drives the second lead screw to rotate, and moves the nut on the first lead screw, causing the first mounting plate 20 to move relative to the first bracket 10.

[0046] It is understood that synchronous belts or linkages can also be used for drive, which will not be elaborated upon in this application. The above-mentioned various output components 31 and transmission methods have different transmission accuracies and load capacities. In actual use, the steering wheel storage device can select an appropriate structure to adapt to different accuracy and load requirements.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first bracket 10 has two first sidewalls 11, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. The first sidewalls 11 are provided with guide rails 13, which extend along the first direction X. The first mounting plate 20 and the output assembly 31 are disposed between the two first sidewalls 11. The removal mechanism 30 also includes a slider 21, the first end of which is fixed to the first mounting plate 20, and the second end of which is inserted into the guide rail 13. The slider 21 is adapted to slide along the guide rail 13.

[0048] The steering wheel storage device of this application uses a series of planetary gears (including a first planetary gear 34 and a second planetary gear 35) to drive a gear 312 on one side to move along a rack 311, and another series of planetary gears to drive a gear 312 on the other side to move along a rack 311. Through the cooperation of two sliders 21 and two guide rails 13, symmetrical and synchronous linear motion of the two sliders 21 can be achieved, effectively balancing the transmission reaction force, significantly reducing vibration and off-center load, and improving the smoothness and reliability of the steering wheel storage device. Furthermore, the planetary gears on both sides of the first driving member 32 achieve symmetrical power distribution, ensuring synchronous movement of the two sliders 21 and the two guide rails 13, effectively improving transmission efficiency, and enhancing the redundancy and fault tolerance of the steering wheel storage device, preventing unilateral failure from causing the steering wheel storage device to malfunction.

[0049] In some embodiments, the guide rail 13 has a dovetail groove structure, and the portion of the slider 21 inserted into the guide rail 13 is a trapezoidal strip structure adapted to the dovetail groove structure. The dovetail groove structure of the guide rail 13 has the advantage of simple structure and prevents the slider 21 from disengaging from the guide rail 13.

[0050] The slider 21 and guide rail 13 are installed with a clearance fit to ensure smooth movement and to bear the overall load of the steering wheel storage device, ensuring stability and reliability during operation. It is understandable that a ball bearing guide rail could also be used with the slider 21, which would improve movement smoothness and lifespan, making it suitable for high-frequency, high-precision applications.

[0051] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the first mounting plate 20 is fixedly connected to the slider 21 by bolts or other first fasteners 81; simultaneously, the first mounting plate 20 is also fixedly connected to another slider 21 by bolts or other second fasteners 82, forming a symmetrical and stable support structure. The first drive component 32 is mounted on the mounting bracket 24, which is connected to one side of the slider 21 by bolts or other third fasteners 83, and to the other side of the slider 21 by bolts or other fourth fasteners 84, realizing power transmission and structural fixation. The gear ring (including the first gear ring 344 and the second gear ring 354) is assembled in the mounting seat 23, and the slider 21 is connected to the mounting seat 23. The gear rings on both sides of the first drive component 32 are assembled in the same way, forming a symmetrically arranged transmission structure for achieving precise adjustment and stable control of the steering wheel 51; the two mounting seats 23 are connected by the plate body 22. It is understood that the connection method of the gear ring, mounting seat 23, slider 21, and mounting bracket 24 can adopt conventional methods, and this application does not specifically limit this.

[0052] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 24 and the first mounting plate 20 are manufactured using an integrated casting process, and the first bracket 10 and the rack 311 are manufactured using an integrated casting process. The components such as the first bracket 10, rack 311, slider 21, first mounting plate 20, and mounting bracket 24 are integrated with the casting structure through bolts, forming a base frame with high rigidity and high integration, thereby improving structural stability and assembly accuracy.

[0053] In some embodiments, one end of the first bracket 10 faces the driver's seat and the other end of the first bracket 10 faces the central console, or the other end of the first bracket 10 faces the passenger seat.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the other end of the first bracket 10 faces the hollow platform, the storage mechanism 40 and the steering wheel 51 can be moved to the inside of the hollow platform. The retracted steering wheel does not occupy the driver's seat space, providing more space for the driver and meeting their usage needs. When the other end of the first bracket 10 faces the passenger seat, the storage mechanism 40 and the steering wheel 51 can be moved to the passenger seat. The retracted steering wheel does not occupy the driver's seat space, providing more space for the driver. Simultaneously, the storage mechanism 40 can extend the steering wheel 51 from the passenger seat, allowing the passenger to operate the vehicle.

[0055] In some embodiments, the storage mechanism 40 includes multiple robotic arms 41 connected in sequence, which are folded to store the steering wheel 51. Using multiple robotic arms 41 to fold and store the steering wheel 51 offers the advantages of a simple and stable structure.

[0056] In some embodiments, the steering wheel storage device also includes an angle monitoring module 55, which is configured to detect the angle of the steering wheel 51. The angle monitoring module 55 is communicatively connected to multiple robotic arms 41 to enable the steering wheel 51 to fold.

[0057] In actual use, the steering angle monitoring module 55 collects the rotation angle of the steering wheel 51 in real time and transmits the angle signal to the vehicle control system to achieve precise control of the vehicle's driving direction. The steering wheel 51 is fixedly connected to the combination switch 54, and the combination switch 54 is fixedly connected to the steering angle monitoring module 55. The three form an integrated sensing and control structure to ensure accurate acquisition and stable transmission of steering signals, and improve the response speed and control reliability of the steering wheel storage device.

[0058] In this embodiment of the application, the corner monitoring module 55 includes at least one of a corner sensor, a Hall and magnetic encoder, a photoelectric encoder, and a potentiometer sensor. When the corner monitoring module 55 includes at least one of a Hall and magnetic encoder, a photoelectric encoder, and a potentiometer sensor, it can also improve anti-interference and measurement accuracy.

[0059] In some embodiments, the robotic arm 41 includes a connecting arm 412 and a second drive member 411. The first end of the connecting arm 412 is connected to the drive end of the second drive member 411, and the second end of the connecting arm 412 is fixedly connected to the second drive member 411 of the adjacent robotic arm 41. The second drive member 411 located at the end of the plurality of robotic arms 41 is also fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 20 of the disengagement mechanism 30. The second drive member 411 drives the connecting arm 412 to rotate, and the connecting arm 412 folds with the first mounting plate 20 or with the adjacent robotic arm 41 to store the steering wheel 51.

[0060] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 41 adopts a modular design, supporting adaptation to different vehicle models, as shown in the reference. Figures 11 to 14 As shown, the steering wheel storage device consists of a storage mechanism 40 composed of three robotic arms 41. During folding and storage, the folding angle of each robotic arm is controlled by three second drive units 411, achieving multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment and precise storage of the steering wheel 51. Furthermore, the second drive units 411 communicate with the angle monitoring module 55, which collects the rotation angle of the steering wheel 51, forming a closed-loop "sensing-control-execution" system to achieve automatic folding and adaptive angle adjustment.

[0061] Understandably, the robotic arm 41 can also be configured with more sections, such as four or five sections.

[0062] In this embodiment of the application, the second driving component 411 is a drive motor. For example, the second driving component 411 includes at least one of an angle adjustment motor, a stepper motor, a servo motor, and an electromagnetic actuator, to achieve a more precise and faster response.

[0063] When the second driving component 411 is fixedly installed on the first mounting plate 20, the first mounting plate 20 is rigidly connected to the first mounting plate 20 by a fifth fastener 85 such as a bolt and a sixth fastener 86 such as a bolt. When the second driving component 411 is fixedly installed on the second end of the connecting arm 412, it is installed on the connecting plate 413 on the second end of the connecting arm 412 by a fastener such as a bolt.

[0064] In some embodiments, the storage mechanism 40 further includes a third drive member 414, which is fixedly connected to the steering wheel 51. The output shaft of the third drive member 414 is connected to a connecting arm 412 of a plurality of robotic arms 41 that is close to the steering wheel 51. The third drive member 414 drives the connecting arm 412 to rotate in order to adjust the angle of the steering wheel 51.

[0065] To avoid interference between the output component 31 and the first drive member 32 and the storage mechanism 40, the output component 31 and the first drive member 32 are located on one side of the first mounting plate 20, and the second drive member 411 is located on the other side of the first mounting plate 20.

[0066] In this embodiment, a three-section robotic arm 41 is used as an example. The third drive component 414 is fixedly connected to the steering wheel 51 via the mounting bracket of the angle monitoring module 55. The third drive component 414 has two output ends, each connected to the end of a connecting arm 412 of the first robotic arm 41. The second drive component 411 of the first robotic arm 41 has two output ends, each connected to the end of the connecting arm 412 away from the third drive component 414. The second drive component 411 of the first robotic arm 41 is fixedly connected to the two connecting arms 412 of the second robotic arm 41 via a connecting plate 413. The second drive component 411 of the second robotic arm 41 has two output ends, each connected to the end of a connecting arm 412 of the second robotic arm 41 away from the first robotic arm 41. The second drive component 411 of the second robotic arm 41 is connected to the two connecting arms 412 of the third robotic arm 41 via a connecting plate 413. The second drive member 411 of the third robotic arm 41 has two output ends, each of which is connected to a connecting arm 412 of the third robotic arm 41 away from the end of the second robotic arm 41. The second drive member 411 of the third robotic arm 41 is fixed on the first mounting plate 20.

[0067] The second drive unit 411 and the third drive unit 414 can realize the angle adjustment of the steering wheel 51, the combination switch 54, the angle monitoring module 55, and the storage function of the connecting arm 412. Through the cooperation of the second drive unit 411, the third drive unit 414, the angle monitoring module 55 and the connecting arm 412, the angle of the steering wheel 51 can be precisely controlled, and the coordinated action of folding and angle adjustment can be realized.

[0068] The steering wheel storage device of this application realizes automatic folding, angle adjustment, and efficient space utilization of the steering wheel 51 through multiple robotic arms 41 and a dual planetary gear transmission. The dual planetary gear transmission achieves symmetrical power distribution, ensuring synchronous movement of the two sliders 21; while realizing multi-degree-of-freedom folding and precise angle adjustment of the steering wheel 51, it combines with the angle monitoring module 55 to construct a closed-loop control, supporting automatic folding and adaptive adjustment.

[0069] This application embodiment also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including a steering wheel 51 and a steering wheel storage device as described above, the steering wheel storage device being connected to the steering wheel 51.

[0070] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment has a steering wheel storage device that can be moved away from the front of the driver's seat after the steering wheel 51 is stored, providing more space for the driver, significantly improving the utilization rate of the vehicle's interior space and the convenience of driving operation, and increasing the driver's satisfaction with the vehicle.

[0071] Since the steering wheel storage device is controlled by the angle monitoring module 55, the robotic arm 41 and the first drive component 32, it can be extended to link with autonomous driving according to usage needs, realize automatic folding when parking, one-click storage, and integrate voice or gesture control to improve the interactive experience and the level of intelligence.

[0072] The steering wheel storage device can be integrated into the center console base or adopt a detachable design for easy maintenance.

[0073] Among them, the first direction X is in the same direction as the left and right directions of the vehicle.

[0074] In some embodiments, the vehicle also includes a body 56 and a tube beam 52, the body 56 being fixedly connected to the tube beam 52, the tube beam 52 being located in front of the driver's seat, the tube beam 52 extending along a first direction X, and the tube beam 52 being fixedly connected to a first bracket 10.

[0075] To improve the strength of tube beam 52, refer to Figures 15 to 20 As shown, in some embodiments, a second bracket 53 is also provided in the vehicle, and the tube beam 52 is fixedly connected to the second bracket 53 by welding or other means; one side of the lower end of the second bracket 53 is rigidly fixed to the vehicle body 56 by a tenth fastener 90 such as a bolt, and the other side of the lower end is rigidly fixed to the vehicle body 56 by an eleventh fastener 91 such as a bolt.

[0076] The first support 10 is fixedly connected to the pipe beam 52 via a first connector 57, a second connector 58, and a third connector 59, wherein, due to Figure 15 The left side of the diagram represents the position of the steering wheel 51 when it is in operation. When the steering wheel 51 is in operation, the first bracket 10 bears a greater force. Therefore, the first connecting member 57 is wider than the second connecting member 58 and the third connecting member 59. The first bracket 10 and the first connecting member 57 are connected using at least two bolts or other seventh fasteners 87. The first bracket 10 and the second connecting member 58 are connected using at least one bolt or other eighth fastener 88. The first bracket 10 and the third connecting member 59 are connected using at least one bolt or other ninth fastener 89. The connection structure of the first bracket 10, the tube beam 52, and the second bracket 53 ensures good stability and installation accuracy for the steering wheel storage device.

[0077] In this embodiment, the steering wheel storage device and the vehicle can be referenced to each other and have the same or similar beneficial effects as any of the aforementioned steering wheel storage devices. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0078] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0079] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0080] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering wheel storage device, characterized in that, include, The first support (10) extends along the first direction (X); A storage mechanism (40) is configured to connect to a steering wheel (51), the storage mechanism (40) being configured to store the steering wheel; The removal mechanism (30) is connected to the first bracket (10) and the storage mechanism (40) respectively. The removal mechanism (30) is configured to drive the storage mechanism (40) to move relative to the first bracket (10) to remove the storage mechanism (40) and the steering wheel (51) from the driver's seat.

2. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The removal mechanism (30) includes, The first mounting plate (20) is fixedly connected to the storage mechanism (40) and movably connected to the first bracket (10); The output component (31) is connected to the first mounting plate (20) and the first bracket (10) respectively; The first drive member (32) is connected to one of the first bracket (10) and the first mounting plate (20). The output end of the first drive member (32) is connected to the output component (31) in a transmission manner. The output component (31) moves the first mounting plate (20) relative to the first bracket (10).

3. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The removal mechanism (30) includes two output components (31), which are spaced apart along a second direction (Y). The first driving member (32) is disposed between the two output components (31). The first driving member (32) has a first output terminal and a second output terminal disposed opposite to each other. The first output terminal is drivenly connected to one of the output components (31), and the second output terminal is drivenly connected to the other output component (31). There is an angle between the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y).

4. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The output component (31) includes, A rack (311) is fixedly connected to the first bracket (10), and the rack (311) extends along the first direction (X); The gear (312) is connected to the first drive member (32) and meshes with the rack (311); The first driving member (32) is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate (20). The first driving member (32) drives the gear (312) to rotate. The gear (312) moves on the rack (311), causing the first mounting plate (20) to move relative to the first bracket (10).

5. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first bracket (10) is provided with two first sidewalls (11), the two first sidewalls (11) are spaced apart along the second direction (Y), the first sidewalls (11) are provided with grooves (12), and the grooves (12) are provided with two opposite groove walls along the third direction (Z); The output component (31), the first mounting plate (20) and the first drive member (32) are disposed between the two first sidewalls (11). The output component (31) includes two racks (311), each rack (311) is disposed on one of the slot walls, and the teeth on one rack (311) face the other rack (311). The gear (312) is disposed between the two racks (311); The first direction (X), the second direction (Y), and the third direction (Z) are at angles to each other.

6. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The removal mechanism (30) further includes a first planetary gear (34) and a second planetary gear (35). The first planetary gear (34) includes a first center gear (341), a first planetary gear (342), a first planetary carrier (343), and a first gear ring (344). The second planetary gear (35) includes a second center gear (351), a second planetary gear (352), a second planetary carrier (353), and a second gear ring (354). The first gear ring (344) and the second gear ring (354) are configured to be fixedly set. The first center wheel (341) is fixedly connected to the drive end of the first drive member (32), the first end of the first planetary carrier (343) is connected to the first planetary gear (342), the second end of the first planetary carrier (343) is connected to the second center wheel (351), the first end of the second planetary carrier (353) is connected to the second planetary gear (352), and the second end of the second planetary carrier (353) is fixedly connected to the output component (31).

7. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The output assembly (31) includes a first lead screw, a turbine, and a worm gear; the first lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket (10) and extends along the first direction (X); the turbine is sleeved on the first lead screw and meshes with the first lead screw; the worm gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member (32) and meshes with the turbine. The first drive member (32) is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate (20), and the first drive member (32) drives the worm gear to rotate, the worm gear rotating to move on the first lead screw, causing the first mounting plate (20) to move relative to the first bracket (10); and / or, The output component (31) includes a second lead screw and a nut. The second lead screw is fixedly connected to the first bracket (10) and extends along the first direction (X). The nut is sleeved on the second lead screw, engages with the first lead screw, and is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate (20). The first drive member (32) is fixedly connected to the first bracket (10). The first drive member (32) drives the second lead screw to rotate, and the nut moves on the first lead screw, causing the first mounting plate (20) to move relative to the first bracket (10).

8. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bracket (10) is provided with two first sidewalls (11), the two first sidewalls (11) are spaced apart along the second direction (Y), the first sidewalls (11) are provided with guide rails (13), the guide rails (13) extend along the first direction (X), and the first mounting plate (20) and the output component (31) are located between the two first sidewalls (11); The removal mechanism (30) also includes a slider (21), the first end of which is fixed to the first mounting plate (20), the second end of which is inserted into the guide rail (13), and the slider (21) is adapted to slide along the guide rail (13).

9. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide rail (13) has a dovetail groove structure.

10. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the first bracket (10) faces the driver's seat, and the other end of the first bracket (10) is configured to face the center console, or the other end of the first bracket (10) is configured to face the passenger seat.

11. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage mechanism (40) includes multiple robotic arms (41) connected in sequence, which fold to store the steering wheel (51); and / or, The storage mechanism (40) includes multiple robotic arms (41) connected in sequence, and the multiple robotic arms (41) are folded to store the steering wheel (51); the steering wheel storage device also includes an angle monitoring module (55), which is configured to detect the angle of the steering wheel (51), and the angle monitoring module (55) is communicatively connected to the multiple robotic arms (41) to enable the steering wheel (51) to fold.

12. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The robotic arm (41) includes a connecting arm (412) and a second driving member (411). The first end of the connecting arm (412) is connected to the driving end of the second driving member (411), and the second end of the connecting arm (412) is connected to the second driving member (411) of the adjacent robotic arm (41). The second driving member (411) located at the end of the plurality of robotic arms (41) is also fixedly connected to the first mounting plate (20) of the removal mechanism (30). The second drive member (411) drives the connecting arm (412) to rotate, and the connecting arm (412) folds with the first mounting plate (20) or with the adjacent mechanical arm (41) to accommodate the steering wheel (51).

13. The steering wheel storage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The storage mechanism (40) further includes a third drive member (414), which is fixedly connected to the steering wheel (51). The output shaft of the third drive member (414) is connected to the connecting arm (412) of the plurality of robotic arms (41) closest to the steering wheel (51). The third drive member (414) drives the connecting arm (412) to rotate to adjust the angle of the steering wheel (51); and / or, The removal mechanism (30) further includes an output component (31) and a first drive component (32), the output component (31) and the first drive component (32) being disposed on one side of the first mounting plate (20), and the second drive component (411) being disposed on the other side of the first mounting plate (20).

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Steering wheel (51); A steering wheel storage device, wherein the steering wheel storage device is as described in any one of claims 1-13, and the steering wheel storage device is connected to the steering wheel (51).

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a body (56) and a tube beam (52), the body (56) being fixedly connected to the tube beam (52), the tube beam (52) being located in front of the driver's seat, the tube beam (52) extending along a first direction (X), and the tube beam (52) being fixedly connected to the first bracket (10).

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