Dustproof cover for steering column

Through the plastic snap-on design of double bearings with corrugated structure, the problem of inconvenient assembly of the dust cover of the vehicle steering column is solved, and economical, easy to install and excellent sealing and noise reduction performance are achieved.

CN223212401UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12ANHUI ZHONGDING RUBBER PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422816996.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

The existing automotive steering column dust covers have high equipment and labor costs during assembly, and the traditional bolt tightening method is inconvenient, which affects the sealing and noise level.

Method used

It adopts a double-bearing plastic snap-on design with corrugated structure. It is assembled and snap-on with the upper dust cover skeleton and is intersected with the lower dust cover. It is combined with TPV glue-covered secondary injection molding, and is used to connect it with snap-on to avoid bolts and increase assembly convenience and stability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves easy assembly, saves material and labor costs, improves sealing and noise reduction effects, adapts to complex automotive environments, and provides reliable dust and sound insulation performance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a dust cover for a steering column, which relates to the technical field of automobile accessories and comprises an upper dust cover framework arranged on the upper surface of an outward folding position of an upper end opening of a lower dust cover; the lower dust cover framework is arranged on the lower surface of the outward folding position of the upper end opening of the lower dust cover, and the lower dust cover framework is in interference fit with the lower dust cover and is connected with the upper dust cover framework in a clamped mode; and the upper dust cover rubber coating is arranged in the upper dust cover framework and is formed by injection molding. The upper dust cover framework and the TPV rubber coating are directly formed through secondary injection molding, so that the equipment and labor cost caused by manual assembly is avoided, and the dust cover is economical and practical. Compared with a steering intermediate shaft front wall via hole which is assembled in a buckling mode, compared with a bolt fastening mode, assembly is more convenient, bolts, nuts, linings and the like are not needed, material cost is saved, and the connecting mode is quite reliable and stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of auto parts, in particular to a steering column dust cover. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, vehicles are becoming increasingly versatile, and consumers are demanding higher levels of comfort. This has led to the emergence of a slew of outstanding automakers, creating a highly competitive market. Vehicle comfort, sound insulation, and sealing have also gradually improved from their previous generally poor performance. The dust cover for the intermediate shaft is installed between the engine compartment and the driver's cabin, at the front wall of the intermediate shaft. It primarily provides water, sound, and dust insulation, and its quality directly impacts the overall vehicle's sealing and noise levels.

[0003] In order to improve the dustproof and waterproof, soundproof and noise-reducing, and sealing performance of a car, the utility model provides an intermediate shaft dust cover which can meet the requirements of waterproof and noise reduction, is easy to assemble, and is economical and practical. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies, the utility model provides a double-bearing plastic snap-on intermediate shaft dust cover with a corrugated structure, which has the characteristics of easy assembly, economy and practicality, and good water-isolating and noise-reducing effects.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A steering column dust cover, comprising a lower dust cover,

[0007] An upper dust cover frame, the upper dust cover frame being arranged on the upper surface of the outwardly folded portion of the upper end port of the lower dust cover;

[0008] A lower dust cover frame, the lower dust cover frame being arranged on the lower surface of the outwardly folded portion of the upper end port of the lower dust cover, the lower dust cover frame being interference fitted with the lower dust cover and being snap-fitted with the upper dust cover frame;

[0009] The upper dust cover is rubber-coated, and the upper dust cover rubber-coated is arranged in the upper dust cover frame and is injection-molded.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: a plurality of first buckles are provided on the lower dust cover frame, and the first buckles pass through the through holes on the lower dust cover and are inserted into the clamping holes provided in the upper dust cover frame.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: a plurality of second buckles are further provided on the lower dust cover frame.

[0012] As a further solution of the present invention: the lower end port of the lower dust cover is a corrugated structure.

[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: the lower end port of the rubber-coated upper dust cover is a corrugated structure.

[0014] As a further solution of the present invention: the corrugated port of the lower dust cover is press-fitted with a first bearing assembly.

[0015] As a further solution of the present invention, the rubber-coated corrugated port of the upper dust cover is press-fitted with a second bearing assembly.

[0016] As a further solution of the present invention: the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly are coaxial.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] This utility model utilizes a direct secondary injection molding process for the upper dust cover frame and TPV overmolding, eliminating the equipment and labor costs associated with manual assembly and offering economical and practical advantages. The front through-hole assembly with the steering intermediate shaft utilizes a snap-on assembly method, which is more convenient than bolt-on assembly, eliminating the need for bolts, nuts, or bushings, saving material costs. This connection method is also highly reliable and stable. The upper and lower corrugated structures effectively absorb deviations during assembly and steering column adjustment, enhancing practicality. The disconnectable dual-bearing structure provides enhanced dust and water resistance, as well as sound insulation and noise reduction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model as a whole;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model in cross section;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model after removing the upper dust cover frame;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lower dust cover frame of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the upper dust cover skeleton of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Upper dust cover frame; 11. Snap-in hole;

[0026] 2. Lower dust cover frame; 21. First buckle; 22. Second buckle;

[0027] 3. Lower dust cover; 31. Through hole;

[0028] 4. Rubberize the dust cover;

[0029] 5. First bearing assembly;

[0030] 6. Second bearing assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See also Figure 1-5 As shown, the utility model is a steering column dust cover, comprising a lower dust cover 3 and an upper dust cover frame 1, wherein the upper dust cover frame 1 is arranged on the upper surface of the lower dust cover 3 where the upper end port is folded outward; the upper dust cover frame 1 is adapted to the lower dust cover 3 and completely fits on its surface.

[0033] The lower dust cover frame 2 is provided on the lower surface of the outward folded upper end port of the lower dust cover 3, and the lower dust cover frame 2 is interference fitted with the lower dust cover 3; four first clips 21 are provided on the lower dust cover frame 2, and the first clips 21 pass through the through holes 31 on the lower dust cover 3 and are inserted into the snap-fit holes 11 opened in the upper dust cover frame 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, the upper dust cover frame 1, the lower dust cover frame 2 and the lower dust cover 3 can be snapped together and assembled together through four clips. Compared with the traditional fixing method of bolts, this structure is simple to assemble, saves time and effort, saves costs, and is highly economical.

[0035] The lower dust cover frame 2 is also provided with four second clips 22, which engage with holes in the front wall of the vehicle's steering intermediate shaft. The four clips allow the dust cover to be attached to the vehicle via clips. Compared to traditional bolting methods, this structure is simple to assemble, saves time, effort, and cost, and is highly economical.

[0036] The upper dust cover rubber coating 4 is arranged in a hole in the upper dust cover frame 1. The upper dust cover rubber coating 4 is formed by secondary injection molding of the upper dust cover frame 1 and TPV material. This avoids the equipment and labor costs associated with manual assembly and is economical and practical.

[0037] The lower end of the lower dust cover 3 is a corrugated structure. The lower end of the upper dust cover rubber cover 4 is also a corrugated structure. The corrugated structure effectively absorbs deviations and displacements caused by product assembly and steering column adjustment, allowing the dust cover to adapt to complex automotive operating environments and maintain stable operation.

[0038] The first bearing assembly 5 is press-fitted into the corrugated port of the lower dust cover 3. The second bearing assembly 6 is press-fitted into the corrugated port of the upper dust cover rubberized cover 4. The first and second bearing assemblies 5 and 6 are coaxial. The segmented dual-bearing design provides enhanced dust and water resistance, sound insulation, and noise reduction, improving the user experience.

[0039] The above describes an embodiment of the present invention in detail. However, the above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering column dust cover, characterized in that: Including lower dust cover (3), An upper dust cover frame (1), the upper dust cover frame (1) being arranged on the upper surface of the outwardly folded portion of the upper end port of the lower dust cover (3); A lower dust cover frame (2), the lower dust cover frame (2) being arranged on the lower surface of the outwardly folded portion of the upper end port of the lower dust cover (3), the lower dust cover frame (2) being interference fitted with the lower dust cover (3) and being snap-fitted with the upper dust cover frame (1); The upper dust cover rubber coating (4) is arranged in the upper dust cover frame (1) and is injection molded.

2. A steering column dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first buckles (21) are provided on the lower dust cover frame (2), and the first buckles (21) pass through the through holes (31) on the lower dust cover (3) and are inserted into the snap-fit holes (11) provided in the upper dust cover frame (1).

3. The steering column dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of second buckles (22) are also provided on the lower dust cover frame (2).

4. The steering column dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end port of the lower dust cover (3) is a corrugated structure.

5. The steering column dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end port of the upper dust cover rubber coating (4) is a corrugated structure.

6. The steering column dust cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corrugated port of the lower dust cover (3) is press-fitted with a first bearing assembly (5).

7. The steering column dust cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The corrugated port of the upper dust cover rubber coating (4) is press-fitted with a second bearing assembly (6).

8. The steering column dust cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first bearing assembly (5) and the second bearing assembly (6) are coaxial.