Steering column shield assembly with torsional spring mechanism

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of automobile steering column shields, and particularly relates to a steering column shield assembly with a torsion spring mechanism, which comprises an upper shield, a lower shield, a connecting plaque, a sponge strip, two steering shield return torsion springs, a left steering shield support, a right steering shield support, a protective curtain assembly and a mechanical steering column assembly. The lower protective cover is fixed on the lower side of the mechanical steering column assembly, the upper protective cover and the lower protective cover are connected in a clamped mode and located on the upper side of the mechanical steering column assembly, the two sides of the protective curtain assembly are connected to the lower portion of the upper protective cover in a clamped mode, the left steering protective cover support and the right steering protective cover support are fixed to the two sides of the mechanical steering column assembly, and the two steering protective cover return torsion springs are connected to the connecting decoration plate in a sleeved mode. The sponge strip is fixed to the upper side in the connecting plaque, the left side and the right side of the connecting plaque are clamped to the two sides of the mechanical steering column assembly respectively, and the steering shield return torsion spring hooks the two sides of the mechanical steering column assembly tightly. The torsion spring mechanism can independently rotate and move, so that the torsion spring mechanism is always clung to the lower protective cover, and the shielding effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of automobile steering column shields, in particular to a steering column shield assembly with a torsion spring mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The steering column guard assembly, located on the dashboard, primarily shields the steering column, facilitates user adjustment of the steering wheel's vertical and horizontal displacement, and fore-and-aft rotation, while also enhancing the interior's aesthetics and aesthetics. In recent years, with the rapid development of the automotive industry and increasing consumer demand for automotive products, major auto brands are committed to steering column innovation to meet these demands and seize market opportunities. Currently, most steering column guards utilize a rubber cover positioned under the steering wheel. These rubber covers are prone to aging, cracking, and failure over time, often resulting in embarrassing deformation and discoloration. Replacement is also cumbersome and costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism. The torsion spring mechanism can rotate independently to always keep close contact with the lower guard to achieve a shielding effect.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism, comprising an upper guard, a lower guard, a connecting decorative plate, a sponge strip, two steering guard return torsion springs, a left steering guard bracket, a right steering guard bracket, a curtain assembly and a mechanical steering column assembly, wherein the lower guard is fixed to the lower side of the upper part of the mechanical steering column assembly, the upper guard is clamped on both sides of the lower guard and is located on the upper side of the mechanical steering column assembly, the two sides of the curtain assembly are clamped on the hollow part of the lower part of the upper guard, and the mechanical steering column assembly is clamped on both sides of the curtain assembly. Brackets are provided on the left and right sides below the column assembly. The left steering guard bracket is fixed on the left bracket, and the right steering guard bracket is fixed on the right bracket. The two steering guard bracket return torsion springs are sleeved on the left and right sides of the connecting trim panel, and the sponge strip is fixed on the upper side inside the connecting trim panel. The left and right sides of the connecting trim panel are respectively clamped on the left steering guard bracket and the upper right steering guard bracket. The feet of the two steering guard bracket return torsion springs are respectively hooked on the left steering guard bracket and the upper right steering guard bracket. The sponge strip inside the upper side of the connecting trim panel is tightly attached to the outer surface of the lower guard panel.

[0005] Furthermore, torsion spring clamping columns and protruding columns are provided on the left and right sides of the connecting trim panel. The torsion spring clamping columns are located above the protruding columns. The two steering guard return torsion springs are sleeved on the torsion spring clamping columns on the left and right sides. The feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs are against one side of the protruding column.

[0006] Furthermore, the left and right steering guard brackets are provided with grooves on the outside and flange 1 on the inside. The convex columns connecting the left and right sides of the decorative panel are movably engaged in the two grooves. The foot hooks of the two steering guard return torsion springs are tightly attached to the two flanges 1, and flange 2 is provided next to the groove.

[0007] Furthermore, matching snap-fit ​​structures are provided on both sides of the upper shield and the lower shield.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0009] 1. The present invention incorporates a steering guard return torsion spring structure between the connecting panel and the left and right steering guard brackets, enabling the connecting panel to rotate and return. The connecting panel possesses a certain strength, providing support and reliance for the driver, thereby alleviating driving fatigue and withstanding the abuse of the user when adjusting the steering wheel up and down and forward and backward. The connecting panel also shields the steering wheel during vertical and forward and backward adjustment. The mechanical structure is simple, the failure rate is low, and the vehicle is durable and has a long service life.

[0010] 2. The upper and lower guards of the utility model are designed with matching snap-on structures, which facilitates disassembly and installation during up and down displacement, and can realize quick installation and disassembly between the upper and lower guards, which is simple and convenient to operate and highly practical;

[0011] 3. The steering guard return torsion spring of the utility model is assembled on the connection plate and the left and upper right steering guard brackets by rotating and snapping. After assembly, both sides of the steering column guard return torsion spring have anti-falling properties and are easy to install and disassemble.

[0012] 4. The sponge strip between the connecting panel and the lower guard shield of the utility model can prevent the two from hard contact. The structure is reliable, and it has the functions of dustproof and anti-noise. It can also prevent foreign objects such as coins from falling into the middle of the connecting panel and the lower guard shield, affecting driving safety. It has low cost, long service life and easy maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right structure of the steering shield bracket of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the initial position structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model in its initial position;

[0017] Figure 5This is a cross-sectional view of the upper guard, lower guard, connecting panel, curtain assembly, left steering guard bracket and steering guard return torsion spring of the utility model after assembly;

[0018] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the pre-assembly of the return torsion spring and the connecting trim plate of the steering shield of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model rotated 8° forward;

[0020] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention rotated 8° backward;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model when the position is adjusted downward by 25 mm;

[0022] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model when the position is adjusted upward by 25 mm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the 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.

[0024] See also Figure 1-6The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism, which optimizes the problems of the existing steering column guard assembly with complex shape, high cost and weak strength, including an upper guard 1, a lower guard 2, a connecting decorative plate 3, a sponge strip 4, two steering guard return torsion springs 5, a left steering guard bracket 6, a right steering guard bracket 7, a curtain assembly 8 and a mechanical steering column assembly 9, the lower guard 2 is fixed to the lower side of the upper part of the mechanical steering column assembly 9, the upper guard 1 and the lower guard 2 are clamped on both sides and are located at the machine On the upper side of the mechanical steering column assembly 9, both sides of the curtain assembly 8 are clamped in the hollow part of the lower part of the upper guard 1. The upper guard 1, the lower guard 2 and the curtain assembly 8 together wrap and cover the mechanical steering column assembly 9. There is a concave space behind the curtain assembly 8 to facilitate the mechanical steering column assembly 9 to not block the rear of the mechanical steering column assembly 9 when it moves up and down. Brackets 91 are provided on the left and right sides below the mechanical steering column assembly 9. The inner side of the left steering guard bracket 6 is fixed to the outer side of the bracket 91 on the left, and the inner side of the right steering guard bracket 7 is fixed to the outer side of the bracket 91 on the left. The side is fixed on the outside of the bracket 91 on the right side, the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are sleeved on the left and right sides of the connecting trim 3, the sponge strip 4 is fixed to the upper side of the connecting trim 3 by adhesive strips, and the left and right sides of the connecting trim 3 are respectively connected to the steering guard bracket left 6 and the steering guard bracket right 7. The feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are respectively hooked on the steering guard bracket left 6 and the steering guard bracket right 7. Since the feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​need to be rotated and hooked on the steering guard bracket left 6 and the steering guard bracket On the right 7, the connecting trim 3 is constantly pressed against the outer surface of the lower guard 2 under the action of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5. At this time, the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​have a restoring force due to rotational deformation, which has an outward pushing force on the connecting trim 3, and has a supporting effect on the connecting trim 3. The sponge strip 4 on the inside of the upper side of the connecting trim 3 is tightly attached to the outer surface of the lower guard 2. The setting of the sponge strip 4 realizes the sealing, dustproof and anti-noise functions of the mechanical steering column assembly 9, and prevents the connecting trim 3 from being worn due to hard contact with the lower guard 2.

[0025] See also Figure 9-10 When the mechanical steering column assembly 9 is moved up and down, the upper guard 1, lower guard 2, and curtain assembly 8 move up and down together. At this time, the connecting panel 3, the left steering guard bracket 6, and the right steering guard bracket 7 remain stationary. The sponge strip 4 on the connecting panel 3 is continuously pressed against the outer surface of the lower guard 2 by the action of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5, so that the surface of the mechanical steering column assembly 9 is always shielded, sealed, dust-proof, and has the characteristics of aesthetics; please refer to Figure 7-8When the mechanical steering column assembly 9 is rotated forward and backward, the upper guard cover 1, the lower guard cover 2 and the curtain assembly 8 rotate forward and backward together. At this time, the left steering guard cover bracket 6 and the right steering guard cover bracket 7 also rotate together. Since the left steering guard cover bracket 6 and the right steering guard cover bracket 7 rotate forward and backward, the feet of the two steering guard cover return torsion springs 5 ​​rotate and are always hooked on them. At this time, the two steering guard cover return torsion springs 5 ​​are further rotated and deformed. The two steering guard cover return torsion springs 5 ​​cause the connecting trim plate 3 to also rotate and cling to the outer surface of the lower guard cover 2. At this time, the two steering guard cover return torsion springs 5 ​​are further rotated and deformed and have resilience. When the mechanical steering column assembly 9 rotates back, the two steering guard cover return torsion springs 5 ​​also return, causing the connecting trim plate 3 to also rotate back, so that the surface of the mechanical steering column assembly 9 is always shielded, sealed, dust-proof and beautiful.

[0026] For details, please refer to Figure 6 , torsion spring clamping columns 31 and protruding columns 32 are provided on the left and right sides of the connecting trim panel 3, the torsion spring clamping columns 31 are located above the protruding columns 32, and the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are sleeved and buckled on the torsion spring clamping columns 31 on the left and right sides, and the feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are against one side of the protruding columns 32. In this way, the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​and the connecting trim panel 3 are pre-installed. Both sides of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​have anti-falling properties and can withstand the abuse force of the user when adjusting the up and down displacement and front and back rotation of the mechanical steering column assembly 9.

[0027] For details, please refer to Figure 1 、 5 The left steering guard bracket 6 and the right steering guard bracket 7 are both provided with grooves 10 on the outside and flanges 11 on the inside. The bosses 32 on the left and right sides of the connecting trim 3 are movably engaged in the two grooves 10. The bosses 32 can rotate in the grooves 10, so that the connecting trim 3 can rotate in the grooves 10 on the left steering guard bracket 6 and the right steering guard bracket 7 through the bosses 32 on both sides. The foot hooks of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are tightly attached to the two flanges 11. Due to the gap between the groove 10 and the flange 11, the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​extend from the gap and Hooked on the flange 11, the feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​need to be rotated before they can be hooked on the flange 11. After the two are assembled, the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​have been deformed and have a supporting effect on the connecting trim 3. The connecting trim 3 is also always in close contact with the lower guard 2 because the steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are hooked on the flange 11. When the other two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​feet rotate, they rotate and move on the flange 11 and are hooked on it. A flange 2 12 is provided next to the groove 10. The provision of the flange 12 is to prevent the steering guard return torsion spring 5 from falling off when it reaches the limit position.

[0028] Specifically, matching snap-fit ​​structures are provided on both sides of the upper shield 1 and the lower shield 2 to facilitate the disassembly and installation between the upper shield 1 and the lower shield 2, so as to facilitate the user's subsequent inspection and maintenance.

[0029] Specifically, the connecting trim panel 3 has a certain strength, which can provide certain support and reliance for the driver's legs, effectively alleviating driving fatigue.

[0030] The installation sequence of the utility model is as follows: first, fix the left steering guard bracket 6 and the right steering guard bracket 7 to the left and right side brackets 91 of the mechanical steering column assembly 9 by screws; then pre-assemble the connecting trim 3 and the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​together, by sleeve-fitting the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​onto the torsion spring clamping columns 31 on the left and right sides, with the feet of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​against one side of the protruding column 32; then stick the sponge strip 4 to the upper side of the inside of the connecting trim 3 through the adhesive strip; then, The bosses 32 on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 3 are movably connected to the two grooves 10 of the left steering guard bracket 6 and the right steering guard bracket 7, and the foot hooks of the two steering guard return torsion springs 5 ​​are tightly fastened to the two flanges 11; then the lower guard shield 2 is pressed together with the sponge strip 4 and the connecting decorative panel 3, and the lower guard shield 2 is fastened to the upper part of the lower side of the mechanical steering column assembly 9 by screws; then the upper guard shield 1 and the lower guard shield 2 are connected together; finally, the curtain assembly 8 is connected to the lower part of the upper guard shield 1 by snapping. The installation is completed.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises an upper guard shield (1), a lower guard shield (2), a connecting decorative plate (3), a sponge strip (4), two steering guard shield return torsion springs (5), a left steering guard shield bracket (6), a right steering guard shield bracket (7), a curtain assembly (8) and a mechanical steering column assembly (9), wherein the lower guard shield (2) is fixed to the lower side of the upper part of the mechanical steering column assembly (9), the upper guard shield (1) and the lower guard shield (2) are clamped on both sides and are located on the upper side of the mechanical steering column assembly (9), the curtain assembly (8) is clamped on both sides at the hollow part of the lower part of the upper guard shield (1), the left and right sides of the lower part of the mechanical steering column assembly (9) are provided with brackets (91), the steering guard shield bracket is fixed to the lower side of the mechanical steering column assembly (9), and the steering guard shield bracket is fixed to the lower side of the mechanical steering column assembly (9). The left (6) is fixed on the bracket (91) on the left side, the right (7) of the steering shield bracket is fixed on the bracket (91) on the right side, the two steering shield return torsion springs (5) are sleeved on the left and right sides of the connecting decorative plate (3), the sponge strip (4) is fixed on the upper side of the connecting decorative plate (3), the left and right sides of the connecting decorative plate (3) are respectively clamped on the left (6) and right (7) of the steering shield bracket, the feet of the two steering shield return torsion springs (5) are respectively hooked on the left (6) and right (7) of the steering shield bracket, and the sponge strip (4) on the upper side of the connecting decorative plate (3) is tightly attached to the outer surface of the lower shield (2).

2. A steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A torsion spring clamping column (31) and a convex column (32) are provided on the left and right sides of the connecting decorative plate (3), the torsion spring clamping column (31) is located above the convex column (32), the two steering shield return torsion springs (5) are sleeved on the torsion spring clamping columns (31) on the left and right sides, and the feet of the two steering shield return torsion springs (5) are against one side of the convex column (32).

3. The steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left steering guard bracket (6) and the right steering guard bracket (7) are both provided with a groove (10) on the outside and a flange (11) on the inside. The bosses (32) on the left and right sides of the connecting decorative plate (3) are movably engaged in the two grooves (10). The foot hooks of the two steering guard return torsion springs (5) are tightly attached to the two flanges (11). A flange (12) is provided next to the groove (10).

4. The steering column guard assembly with a torsion spring mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Matching clamping structures are provided on both sides of the upper shield (1) and the lower shield (2).

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