Damping assembly applied to steering wheel, steering wheel connecting assembly and steering wheel

Abstract

The utility model provides a damping assembly applied to a steering wheel, a steering wheel connecting assembly and the steering wheel, the damping assembly is installed on a steering wheel framework, and the damping assembly comprises a fixing support, a damping element, an axial connecting piece and a positioning supporting piece. The fixing support is arranged relative to the steering wheel framework, and a plurality of connecting parts of the fixing support are provided with first through holes and second connecting structures. The damping element and the connecting part are correspondingly arranged, the damping element is installed on the steering wheel framework, and the damping element is provided with a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, a second through hole and a third connecting structure. And a fourth connecting structure arranged on the peripheral side of the positioning supporting piece is connected with the third connecting structure, so that the damping element is connected with the positioning supporting piece. A third through hole is formed in the center of the positioning supporting piece. The axial connecting piece penetrates through the first through hole and the third through hole and is connected into a shaft connecting hole formed in the steering wheel framework, so that connection between the damping element and the steering wheel framework is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automotive safety, specifically to a shock-absorbing component applied to a steering wheel, and also to a steering wheel connection component and a steering wheel. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, automobiles have become one of the indispensable means of transportation for people to travel. People not only have higher and higher requirements for the safety of automobiles, but also put forward higher requirements for the comfort of driving and riding in automobiles. Among them, the steering wheel is one of the important components in the process of driving an automobile, and the driving direction of the automobile can be correctly controlled by controlling the steering wheel.

[0003] At present, since the steering wheel is connected to the driving mechanism of the automobile, and the driving mechanism will generate certain vibrations during the operation of the automobile, these vibrations will be transmitted to the steering wheel, thus affecting the driving stability. Moreover, due to the long-term vibrations, it will also affect the relevant components of the steering wheel, thereby shortening the service life of the relevant components of the steering wheel.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the connection stability of the steering wheel to improve driving comfort and the service life of the relevant components of the steering wheel has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a shock-absorbing component applied to a steering wheel to solve the technical problem of how to improve the connection stability of the steering wheel in the prior art to improve driving comfort and the service life of the relevant components of the steering wheel. This application also provides a steering wheel connection component and a steering wheel using the above steering wheel connection component.

[0006] This application provides a shock-absorbing component applied to a steering wheel, which is installed on the steering wheel skeleton. The shock-absorbing component includes: a fixed bracket, a damping element, an axial connecting piece, and a positioning support piece;

[0007] The fixed bracket is arranged relative to the steering wheel skeleton. The fixed bracket has a plurality of connecting parts, each connecting part is provided with a first through hole, and a second connecting structure is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through hole;

[0008] The damping element is arranged corresponding to the connecting part. The lower structure of the damping element enables it to be installed on the steering wheel skeleton. The outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element has a first connecting structure corresponding to the second connecting structure, and the first connecting structure is connected to the second connecting structure to realize the connection between the damping element and the connecting part; a second through hole is arranged at the center of the damping element, and a third connecting structure is arranged on the wall body forming the second through hole;

[0009] The outer peripheral side of the positioning support member has a fourth connection structure corresponding to the third connection structure, and the third connection structure is connected to the fourth connection structure to realize the connection between the damping element and the positioning support member; a third through hole is provided at the center of the positioning support member;

[0010] The axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the third through hole and is connected to a shaft connection hole provided on the steering wheel skeleton, thereby realizing the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton.

[0011] Optionally, the first connection structure includes an annular clamping groove provided on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element; correspondingly, the second connection structure includes an annular protrusion provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first through hole cylinder of the connecting portion; the annular protrusion is clamped in the annular clamping groove to limit the freedom degree of the damping element relative to the connecting portion in the axial direction.

[0012] Optionally, the damping element includes an axially arranged connecting cylinder and a supporting disc, the supporting disc is located at the lower part of the damping element to form the lower structure of the damping element, and the annular clamping groove is provided at the upper end position of the connecting cylinder; the third connection structure is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the supporting disc, and the second through hole is axially and penetratingly provided at the center of the connecting cylinder and the supporting disc.

[0013] Optionally, the positioning support member includes a lining sleeve.

[0014] Optionally, the lining sleeve includes a support column, a first limiting shoulder and a second limiting shoulder which are integrally formed;

[0015] The support column is sleeved in the second through hole of the damping element, and a third through hole is provided at the center of the support column; the first limiting shoulder and the second limiting shoulder are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the support column;

[0016] The lower end surface of the first limiting shoulder abuts against the radial end surface of the upper end of the connecting cylinder; the second limiting shoulder is clamped in the third connection structure on the inner peripheral surface of the supporting disc, the second limiting shoulder is the fourth connection structure, and the third connection structure includes a limiting groove provided on the inner peripheral surface of the supporting disc.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing bracket includes a U-shaped connecting support frame and a plurality of connecting sleeves;

[0018] Mounting slots are spacedly distributed on the connecting support frame;

[0019] The connection sleeve is correspondingly installed in the installation slot hole of the connection support frame. The connection sleeve is the connection part of the fixed support. The sleeve hole of the connection sleeve is the first through hole of the connection part. The annular protrusion is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the first through hole constituting the connection sleeve;

[0020] The connection cylinder can be sleeved in the sleeve hole of the connection sleeve.

[0021] Optionally, the axially arranged connection cylinder and the support disc are integrally formed; or

[0022] The axially arranged connection cylinder and the support disc are connected through a positioning connection structure. The positioning connection structure includes a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion;

[0023] The positioning groove is arranged on the bottom radial end face of the connection cylinder. Correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is arranged on the upper radial end face of the support disc. The connection cylinder and the support disc are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove; or

[0024] The positioning groove is arranged on the upper radial end face of the support disc. Correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is arranged on the bottom radial end face of the connection cylinder of the support disc. The connection cylinder and the support disc are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove.

[0025] Optionally, the first connection structure further includes a plurality of first card slots. The plurality of first card slots are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element. The first card slots are located below the annular card slot; Correspondingly, the second connection structure includes a plurality of first protrusions arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the lower end face of the connection part; The first protrusions are clamped in the first card slots to limit the freedom degree of the damping element relative to the connection part in the circumferential direction.

[0026] The present application also provides a steering wheel connection assembly, including: an airbag assembly, a fixed support, a steering wheel skeleton, and a predetermined number of connection parts arranged on the fixed support; Through an anti-vibration assembly applied to the steering wheel, the fixed support is connected to the steering wheel skeleton; A connection structure for cooperating with the airbag assembly is arranged on the fixed support. The airbag assembly is connected to the fixed support through the connection structure, so as to realize the connection between the airbag assembly and the steering wheel skeleton.

[0027] The present application also provides a steering wheel, and the steering wheel includes the above-mentioned steering wheel connection assembly.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:

[0029] The present application provides a shock-absorbing assembly applied to a steering wheel, which is installed on a steering wheel skeleton. The shock-absorbing assembly includes a fixed bracket, a damping element, an axial connecting member, and a positioning support member. Among them, the fixed bracket is arranged relative to the steering wheel skeleton. The fixed bracket has a plurality of connecting portions, each of the connecting portions is provided with a first through hole, and a second connecting structure is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through hole. The damping element is arranged corresponding to the connecting portion. The lower structure of the damping element enables it to be installed on the steering wheel skeleton. The outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element has a first connecting structure corresponding to the second connecting structure, and the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are connected to each other to realize the connection between the damping element and the connecting portion. A second through hole is arranged in the center of the damping element, and a third connecting structure is arranged on the wall body forming the second through hole. The outer peripheral side of the positioning support member has a fourth connecting structure corresponding to the third connecting structure, and the third connecting structure and the fourth connecting structure are connected to each other to realize the connection between the damping element and the positioning support member. A third through hole is arranged in the center of the positioning support member. The axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the third through hole and is connected to a shaft connecting hole arranged on the steering wheel skeleton, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton.

[0030] The shock-absorbing assembly applied to the steering wheel provided by the present application not only realizes the connection between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket by arranging a damping element between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket, but also reduces the vibration of the steering wheel under the action of the damping element, making the connection between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket more stable, that is, improving the stability of the steering wheel connection, thereby improving the driving comfort. In addition, in order to improve the connection stability of the damping element, the damping element is positioned and supported by a positioning support member. And based on the reduction of vibration by the damping element, the connection stability of related structures is further improved, and at the same time, the service life of related components of the steering wheel is improved. In addition, the connecting portion of the fixed bracket is provided with a second connecting structure, which can be connected to the first connecting structure on the outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the connecting portion, and the axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the shaft connecting hole arranged on the steering wheel skeleton, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton, that is, the fixed bracket, the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton are realized through the first connecting structure, the second connecting structure and the axial connecting member. The structures of the first connecting structure, the second connecting structure and the axial connecting member are simple and easy to install and connect. While realizing the above-mentioned structural connection, the connection stability can be further improved. Description of the Drawings

[0031] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a shock-absorbing assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a damping element provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the shock absorption component provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] Steering wheel skeleton 10, fixed bracket 20, second connection structure 201, first through hole 202, connection support frame 203, connection sleeve 204, damping element 30, second through hole 301, first connection structure 302, connection cylinder 303, support disc 304, third connection structure 305, axial connection member 40, positioning support member 50, support column 501, first limiting shoulder 502, second limiting shoulder 503, third through hole 504. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific implementations disclosed below.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] In the related art, since the steering wheel is connected to the driving mechanism of the vehicle, and the driving mechanism will generate certain vibrations during the operation of the vehicle, the vibrations will be transmitted to the steering wheel, thus affecting the driving stability. Moreover, due to the long-term vibrations, it will also affect the relevant components of the steering wheel, thereby shortening the service life of the relevant components of the steering wheel.

[0040] In view of this, the present application provides a shock absorption assembly applied to a steering wheel, which is installed on a steering wheel skeleton. The shock absorption assembly includes a fixed bracket, a damping element, an axial connecting member, and a positioning support member. Among them, the fixed bracket is arranged relative to the steering wheel skeleton. The fixed bracket has a plurality of connecting portions, each of the connecting portions is provided with a first through hole, and a second connecting structure is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through hole. The damping element is arranged corresponding to the connecting portion. The lower structure of the damping element enables it to be installed on the steering wheel skeleton. The outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element has a first connecting structure corresponding to the second connecting structure, and the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are connected to each other to realize the connection between the damping element and the connecting portion. A second through hole is arranged at the center of the damping element, and a third connecting structure is arranged on the wall body forming the second through hole. The outer peripheral side of the positioning support member has a fourth connecting structure corresponding to the third connecting structure, and the third connecting structure and the fourth connecting structure are connected to each other to realize the connection between the damping element and the positioning support member. A third through hole is arranged at the center of the positioning support member. The axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the third through hole and is connected to a shaft connection hole arranged on the steering wheel skeleton, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton.

[0041] It can be understood that for the shock absorption assembly applied to the steering wheel provided by the present application, by arranging a damping element between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket, not only the connection between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket is realized, but also the vibration of the steering wheel is reduced under the action of the damping element, making the connection between the steering wheel skeleton and the fixed bracket more stable, that is, the stability of the steering wheel connection is improved, thereby improving the driving comfort. In addition, in order to improve the connection stability of the damping element, the damping element is positioned and supported by a positioning support member. And based on the reduction of vibration by the damping element, the connection stability of related structures is further improved, and at the same time, the service life of related components of the steering wheel is improved. In addition, the connecting portion of the fixed bracket is provided with a second connecting structure, which can be connected to the first connecting structure on the outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the connecting portion, and the axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the shaft connection hole arranged on the steering wheel skeleton, so as to realize the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton, that is, the fixed bracket, the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton are realized through the first connecting structure, the second connecting structure and the axial connecting member. The structures of the first connecting structure, the second connecting structure and the axial connecting member are simple and easy to install and connect. While realizing the above-mentioned structural connection, the connection stability can be further improved.

[0042] Next, the shock absorption assembly applied to the steering wheel provided by the present application, hereinafter simply referred to as the shock absorption assembly, will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a shock absorption assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2It is a schematic structural diagram of a damping element provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a shock absorption assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] In this embodiment, the shock absorption assembly is installed on the steering wheel skeleton 10. The steering wheel skeleton 10 is the main component of the steering wheel, and some related components in the steering wheel can be installed on the steering wheel skeleton 10. In one example, the shock absorption assembly is installed at the middle position of the steering wheel skeleton 10. The shock absorption assembly includes a connecting portion, a damping element 30, and an axial connecting member 40. Among them, the connecting portion is arranged on a fixed bracket 20 arranged opposite to the steering wheel skeleton 10. The connecting portion is provided with a first through hole 202, and a second connecting structure 201 is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through hole 202.

[0045] In this embodiment, the connecting portion is provided in multiple numbers. Specifically, the fixed bracket 20 includes a U-shaped connecting support frame 203 and multiple connecting sleeves 204. Installation slot holes are spacedly distributed on the connecting support frame 203, and the connecting sleeves 204 are correspondingly installed in the installation slot holes of the connecting support frame 203. The connecting sleeve 204 is the connecting portion of the fixed bracket 20, the sleeve hole of the connecting sleeve 204 is the first through hole 202, and the second connecting structure 201 is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the sleeve hole forming the connecting sleeve 204. In one example, the connecting sleeves 204 are provided in 3 numbers and are spacedly distributed on the connecting support frame 203.

[0046] The damping element 30 is correspondingly arranged with the connecting portion, and a second through hole 301 is arranged at the center of the damping element 30. The lower structure of the damping element 30 enables it to be installed on the steering wheel skeleton 10. A first connecting structure 302 corresponding to the second connecting structure 201 is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element 30, and the first connecting structure 302 and the second connecting structure 201 are connected to each other to realize the connection between the damping element 30 and the connecting portion. In one example, the damping element 30 is made of an elastic material.

[0047] Specifically, the damping element 30 includes an axially arranged connecting cylinder 303 and a support disc 304. Among them, the support disc 304 is located at the lower part of the damping element 30 and forms the lower structure of the damping element 30. The upper end surface of the support disc 304 abuts against the lower end surface of the connecting portion. The support disc 304 is installed on the steering wheel skeleton 10. The first connecting structure 302 is arranged at the upper end position of the connecting cylinder 303. The connecting cylinder 303 is connected to the connecting portion through the first connecting structure 302. A third connecting structure 305 is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the support disc 304.

[0048] In one example, the axially arranged connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disk 304 are made in one piece, that is, the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disk 304 are made in one piece by an integrated stamping technology. The connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disk 304 are made in one piece to increase the connection strength.

[0049] In another example, the axially arranged connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304 are connected by a positioning connection structure (not shown), wherein the positioning connection structure includes a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion. Specifically, in one structural setting, the positioning groove is arranged on the bottom radial end face of the connecting cylinder 303, and correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is arranged on the upper radial end face of the supporting disc 304, and the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304 are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove. Further, it should be supplemented that in order to improve the stability of the positioning connection, and based on the circular structure of the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304, the number of positioning grooves is set to multiple, and the multiple positioning grooves are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the bottom radial end face of the connecting cylinder 303. In the preferred example, the number of positioning grooves is set to at least three, and the angle formed by every two adjacent positioning grooves is 120 degrees. Correspondingly, the number of the positioning protrusions is set to be multiple, and the multiple positioning protrusions are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the upper radial end surface of the support disk 304 and are arranged one-to-one correspondingly to the positioning grooves.

[0050] Alternatively, in another structural setting, the positioning groove is provided on the upper radial end face of the support disc 304, and correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is provided on the bottom radial end face of the connecting cylinder 303, and the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304 are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove. Similarly, in order to improve the stability of the positioning connection, and based on the circular structure of the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304, the number of the positioning protrusions is set to be multiple, and the multiple positioning protrusions are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the bottom radial end face of the connecting cylinder 303. In the preferred example, the number of the positioning protrusions is set to be at least three, and the angle formed by every two adjacent positioning protrusions is 120 degrees. Correspondingly, the number of the positioning grooves is set to be multiple, and the multiple positioning grooves are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the upper radial end face of the supporting disc 304, and are arranged one by one with the positioning protrusions. The connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304 are set as a non-integrated structure, which can facilitate the assembly connection of the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disc 304.

[0051] In this embodiment, based on the connection relationship between the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disk 304 , the second through hole 301 is axially penetrated and arranged in the center of the connecting cylinder 303 and the supporting disk 304 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the connecting cylinder 303 is sleeved inside the connecting sleeve 204, and the supporting disc 304 is arranged outside the connecting sleeve 204 and abuts against the steering wheel skeleton 10. In an example, in order to improve the stability of the sleeve connection between the connecting cylinder 303 and the connecting sleeve 204, the diameter of the connecting cylinder 303 is the same as the diameter of the sleeve hole of the connecting sleeve 204; alternatively, the connecting cylinder 303 and the sleeve hole of the connecting sleeve 204 are in interference fit. The diameter of the supporting disc 304 is larger than the diameter of the connecting cylinder 303.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first connecting structure 302 includes an annular groove, and the annular groove is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element 30. Correspondingly, the second connecting structure 201 includes an annular protrusion arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through-hole cylinder 202 of the connecting portion. The annular protrusion is clamped in the annular groove to limit the freedom degree of the damping element 30 relative to the connecting portion in the axial direction. Further, corresponding to the specific structure of the damping element 30, the annular groove is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cylinder 303. When the connecting cylinder 303 is sleeved in the connecting sleeve 204, the connecting cylinder 303 is sleeved in the lower part of the connecting sleeve 204, and at the same time, the annular protrusion on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 204 is clamped in the annular groove on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cylinder 303.

[0054] In an example, the first connecting structure 302 includes an annular protrusion, and the annular protrusion is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element 30. Correspondingly, the second connecting structure 201 includes an annular groove arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through-hole cylinder 202 of the connecting portion. The annular protrusion is clamped in the annular groove to limit the freedom degree of the damping element 30 relative to the connecting portion in the axial direction. Further, corresponding to the specific structure of the damping element 30, the annular protrusion is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cylinder 303. When the connecting cylinder 303 is sleeved in the connecting sleeve 204, the connecting cylinder 303 is sleeved in the lower part of the connecting sleeve 204, and at the same time, the annular protrusion on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cylinder 303 is clamped in the annular groove on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 204.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first connection structure 302 further includes a plurality of first card slots, which are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element 30, and the first card slots are located below the annular card slot. Correspondingly, the second connection structure 201 includes a plurality of first protrusions arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the lower end surface of the connection part. The first protrusions are clamped in the first card slots to limit the freedom degree of the damping element 30 relative to the connection part in the circumferential direction. Further, in combination with the specific structures of the damping element 30 and the connection part, the plurality of first card slots and the plurality of first protrusions are specifically arranged as follows: A plurality of the first card slots are provided on the upper end surface of the support disc 304, and the first card slots are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the radial end surface of the support disc 304. Correspondingly, a plurality of first protrusions are provided on the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204, and the plurality of first protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204. Each first protrusion corresponds to each first card slot, and each first protrusion is clamped with each first card slot to realize the connection between the upper end surface of the support disc 304 and the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204. In this embodiment, the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204 specifically refers to the circumferential end surface of the peripheral wall of the sleeve hole forming the connection sleeve 204.

[0056] In one example, the plurality of first card slots and the plurality of first protrusions can also be arranged as follows: A plurality of first protrusions are provided on the upper end surface of the support disc 304, and the first protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the radial end surface of the support disc 304. Correspondingly, a plurality of first card slots are provided on the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204, and the plurality of first card slots are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204. Each first protrusion corresponds to each first card slot, and each first protrusion is clamped with each first card slot to realize the connection between the upper end surface of the support disc 304 and the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204. In this embodiment, the lower end surface of the connection sleeve 204 specifically refers to the circumferential end surface of the peripheral wall of the sleeve hole forming the connection sleeve 204.

[0057] In this embodiment, in order to improve the supporting ability of the damping element 30, a positioning support member 50 is further provided. The positioning support member 50 is sleeved in the second through hole 301 of the damping element 30 to form a positioning support for the damping element 30. A third through hole 504 is provided at the center of the positioning support member 50.

[0058] Specifically, the positioning support member 50 includes a lining sleeve, and the lining sleeve includes a support column 501, a first limiting shoulder 502, and a second limiting shoulder 503 that are integrally formed; wherein, the support column 501 is sleeved in the second through hole 301 of the damping element 30, and a third through hole 504 is provided at the center of the support column 501. The first limiting shoulder 502 and the second limiting shoulder 503 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the support column 501. The first limiting shoulder 502 and the second limiting shoulder have the same structural form, that is, both are circular rings. When the support column 501 is sleeved in the second through hole 301 of the damping element 30, the lower end face of the first limiting shoulder 502 abuts against the radial end face at the upper end of the connecting cylinder 303, and the second limiting shoulder 503 is clamped in the third connecting structure 305 on the inner peripheral surface of the support disc 304. The second limiting shoulder 503 is the fourth connecting structure, and the third connecting structure 305 includes a limiting groove provided on the inner peripheral surface of the support disc 304.

[0059] It should be added that, in one example, the positioning support member 50 can be injection molded or integrally molded with the damping element 30 by overmolding. Of course, it can also be separately assembled as described in the above example.

[0060] After the damping element 30 is sleeved on the positioning support member 50 and the connecting portion of the damping element 30 and the fixed bracket 20 is connected, the axial connecting member 40 passes through the first through hole 202 and the third through hole 504 and is connected to the shaft connection hole provided on the steering wheel skeleton 10, so as to realize the connection between the damping element 30 and the steering wheel skeleton 10. In this embodiment, the axial connecting member 40 includes an axially located screw.

[0061] The damping component applied to the steering wheel provided by the present application, by arranging a damping element 30 between the steering wheel skeleton 10 and the fixed bracket 20, not only realizes the connection between the steering wheel skeleton 10 and the fixed bracket 20, but also reduces the vibration of the steering wheel under the action of the damping element 30, making the connection between the steering wheel skeleton 10 and the fixed bracket 20 more stable, that is, improving the stability of the steering wheel connection, thereby improving the driving comfort. In addition, based on the reduction of vibration by the damping element 30, the stability of the connection of related structures is also indirectly improved, and at the same time, the service life of related components of the steering wheel is improved. In addition, the connecting part of the fixed bracket 20 is provided with a second connecting structure 201, which can be connected to the first connecting structure 302 on the outer peripheral side of the upper part of the damping element 30, so as to realize the connection between the damping element 30 and the connecting part; and through the axial connecting piece 40 passing through the first through hole 202 and the second through hole 301 and connecting to the shaft connecting hole arranged on the steering wheel skeleton 10, thereby realizing the connection between the damping element 30 and the steering wheel skeleton 10, that is, realizing the fixed bracket 20, the damping element 30 and the steering wheel skeleton 10 through the first connecting structure 302, the second connecting structure 201 and the axial connecting piece 40. The structures of the first connecting structure 302, the second connecting structure 201 and the axial connecting piece 40 are simple and easy to install and connect. While realizing the above structural connection, the connection stability can be further improved.

[0062] The present application also provides a steering wheel connection assembly, which includes an airbag assembly, a fixed bracket 20, a steering wheel skeleton 10 and a predetermined number of connecting parts arranged on the fixed bracket 20; through the damping component applied to the steering wheel in the above embodiment, the fixed bracket 20 is connected to the steering wheel skeleton 10; a connecting structure for cooperating with the airbag assembly is arranged on the fixed bracket 20, and the airbag assembly is connected to the fixed bracket 20 through the connecting structure, thereby realizing the connection between the airbag assembly and the steering wheel skeleton 10.

[0063] The specific implementation manner of the damping component in this embodiment is analogous to that of the damping component in the above embodiment. For specific details, refer to the relevant content of the above embodiment, and no redundant description will be made here.

[0064] The present application also provides a steering wheel, which includes the steering wheel connection assembly as described above.

[0065] It should be noted that although several structures, components or units for implementing related functions are mentioned in the above detailed description, this division is not mandatory. In fact, according to the specific implementation manners of the present application, the features and functions of two or more structures, components or units described above can be embodied in one structure, component or unit. Conversely, the features and functions of one structure, component or unit described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple components, structures or units.

[0066] In addition, although the various components of the components or devices in the present application and the installation manners between the components are described in a specific order in the drawings, this does not require or imply that the components or devices must be designed according to the specific components or the installation manners between the components, or that all the shown components must be included to achieve the desired results. Additionally or alternatively, some components may be omitted, multiple components may be combined into one component to implement the corresponding functions, and / or one component may be decomposed into multiple components to implement the corresponding functions, etc.

[0067] Although the present application is disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel, mounted on a steering wheel frame, characterized in that: It includes a fixing bracket, a damping element, an axial connecting piece and a positioning support piece; The fixing bracket is arranged relative to the steering wheel frame, and the fixing bracket has a plurality of connecting parts, each of the connecting parts is provided with a first through hole, and a second connecting structure is provided on the inner circumference of the first through hole; The damping element is arranged corresponding to the connecting portion, the lower structure of the damping element enables it to be installed on the steering wheel frame, the outer peripheral side of the upper portion of the damping element has a first connecting structure arranged corresponding to the second connecting structure, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are connected to each other to achieve the connection between the damping element and the connecting portion; a second through hole is arranged at the center of the damping element, and a third connecting structure is arranged on the wall body constituting the second through hole; The outer peripheral side of the positioning support member has a fourth connection structure arranged corresponding to the third connection structure, and the third connection structure and the fourth connection structure are connected to each other to achieve the connection between the damping element and the positioning support member; a third through hole is arranged at the center of the positioning support member; The axial connecting member passes through the first through hole and the third through hole, and is connected to the axial connecting hole provided on the steering wheel skeleton, thereby realizing the connection between the damping element and the steering wheel skeleton.

2. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting structure includes an annular groove, which is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the damping element; correspondingly, the second connecting structure includes an annular protrusion arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the first through-hole tube of the connecting part; the annular protrusion is clamped in the annular groove to limit the freedom of the damping element in the axial direction relative to the connecting part.

3. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The damping element includes a connecting cylinder and a supporting disc arranged axially, the supporting disc is located at the lower part of the damping element to form the lower structure of the damping element, and the annular groove is arranged at the upper end position of the connecting cylinder; the third connecting structure is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the supporting disc, and the second through hole is axially penetrated and arranged in the center of the connecting cylinder and the supporting disc.

4. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning support includes an inner sleeve.

5. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner sleeve includes an integrally formed support column, a first limiting shoulder and a second limiting shoulder; The support column is sleeved in the second through hole of the damping element, and a third through hole is arranged at the center of the support column; the first limiting shoulder and the second limiting shoulder are respectively arranged at the upper and lower ends of the support column; The lower end surface of the first limiting shoulder abuts against the radial end surface of the upper end of the connecting cylinder; the second limiting shoulder is clamped in the third connecting structure on the inner circumference of the supporting disc, the second limiting shoulder is the fourth connecting structure, and the third connecting structure includes a limiting groove arranged on the inner circumference of the supporting disc.

6. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing bracket comprises a U-shaped connecting support frame and a plurality of connecting sleeves; The connecting support frame is provided with installation slots spaced apart from each other; The connecting sleeve is correspondingly installed in the mounting slot of the connecting support frame, the connecting sleeve is the connecting portion of the fixing bracket, the sleeve hole of the connecting sleeve is the first through hole of the connecting portion, and the annular protrusion is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the first through hole constituting the connecting sleeve; The connecting cylinder can be sleeved in the sleeve hole of the connecting sleeve.

7. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The axially arranged connecting cylinder and the supporting disc are made in one piece; or The axially arranged connecting cylinder and the supporting disc are connected via a positioning connecting structure, wherein the positioning connecting structure comprises a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion; The positioning groove is provided on the bottom radial end surface of the connecting cylinder, and correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is provided on the upper radial end surface of the supporting disc, and the connecting cylinder and the supporting disc are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove; or The positioning groove is arranged on the upper radial end surface of the supporting disc, and correspondingly, the positioning protrusion is arranged on the bottom radial end surface of the connecting cylinder of the supporting disc. The connecting cylinder and the supporting disc are connected to each other by the positioning protrusion being clamped in the positioning groove.

8. The shock absorbing assembly for a steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connection structure also includes a plurality of first slots, which are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outer circumferential surface of the damping element, and the first slots are located below the annular slots; correspondingly, the second connection structure includes a plurality of first protrusions arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the lower end surface of the connecting portion; the first protrusions are clamped in the first slots to limit the degree of freedom of the damping element relative to the connecting portion in the circumferential direction.

9. A steering wheel connection assembly, characterized in that: include: An airbag assembly, a fixed bracket, a steering wheel frame and a predetermined number of connecting parts arranged on the fixed bracket; the fixed bracket is connected to the steering wheel frame through a shock absorbing assembly applied to the steering wheel as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; a connecting structure cooperating with the airbag assembly is provided on the fixed bracket, and the airbag assembly is connected to the fixed bracket through the connecting structure, thereby realizing the connection between the airbag assembly and the steering wheel frame.

10. A steering wheel, characterized in that: Comprising a steering wheel connection assembly as claimed in claim 9.

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