Steering wheel housing and steering wheel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steering wheel housing and a steering wheel, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The steering wheel cover shell comprises a plurality of shell bodies, the shell bodies are spliced to jointly form a cavity used for wrapping a rim, a seam is formed between every two adjacent shell bodies, the seam is provided with an inner end close to the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in the depth direction of the seam, and a blocking structure connected to the shell bodies is arranged in the steering wheel cover shell. The blocking structure shields at least part of the inner end of the seam. Due to the fact that the blocking structure is arranged at the inner end of the seam, foreign matter (such as water flow, water vapor and dust), static electricity and the like can be blocked by the blocking structure on the inner side of the steering wheel cover shell even after passing through the seam, and the risk that the foreign matter and the static electricity directly reach an electric element after passing through the seam is reduced. Therefore, the steering wheel housing provided by the embodiment of the utility model can effectively protect the electrical elements in the steering wheel, and the reliability of the steering wheel is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a steering wheel cover and a steering wheel. Background Technology

[0002] The steering wheel is a crucial component of a car, and in related technologies, it comprises a frame and a cover enclosing the rim of the frame. Currently, some steering wheel covers also house functional components to achieve various functions, such as electric heating, hands-off detection, health monitoring, vibration alerts, lights, and ventilation. The steering wheel cover is constructed from multiple parts, and gaps may exist at the seams. Dust, moisture, or static electricity can easily pass through these gaps, affecting the functional components within the steering wheel cover and reducing the reliability of its functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application includes providing a steering wheel cover and a steering wheel, the steering wheel cover being able to improve the reliability of the steering wheel.

[0004] The embodiments of this application can be implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a steering wheel cover for covering the rim of a steering wheel frame. The steering wheel cover includes multiple housings that are spliced ​​together to form a cavity for accommodating the rim. A seam is formed between adjacent housings. The seam has an inner end close to the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in its depth direction. A blocking structure connected to the housing is provided inside the steering wheel cover. The blocking structure blocks at least part of the inner end of the seam.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the plurality of housings includes a first housing and a second housing, which are detachably spliced ​​in a predetermined direction to form a splicing assembly having a receiving cavity for receiving at least a portion of the rim. The splicing assembly has a first blocking structure formed on the inner side of the receiving cavity, and a first seam is formed at the splice of the first housing and the second housing. The first blocking structure blocks at least a portion of the inner end of the first seam.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the first housing has a first splicing edge, the second housing has a second splicing edge, the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge are spliced ​​together to form a first seam, the first blocking structure includes a first blocking member, the first blocking member includes a first connecting portion and a first blocking portion, one end of the first connecting portion is connected to the first splicing edge or the second splicing edge and extends into the receiving cavity, the first blocking portion is connected to the end of the first connecting portion away from the first seam, the first blocking portion and the first connecting portion are arranged at an angle, and the first blocking portion and the inner end of the first seam are spaced apart in the depth direction of the first seam.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the first blocking structure further includes a second blocking member, the second blocking member including a second connecting portion, one end of the first connecting portion being connected to one of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, the second connecting portion being connected to the other of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, and extending into the receiving cavity; the second connecting portion is located on the side of the first blocking portion facing the first seam.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the second blocking member further includes a second blocking portion connected to one end of the second connecting portion near the first blocking portion, and the second blocking portion extends toward the first connecting portion to block between the first blocking portion and the first joint.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the first blocking member further includes a first limiting part, which is disposed at the end of the first blocking part away from the first connecting part. The first limiting part, the first blocking part, and the first connecting part together form a first slot, and the second blocking member engages with the first slot.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the first housing has two first splicing edges, and the second housing has two second splicing edges, the two first splicing edges and the two second splicing edges being spliced ​​together to form two first seams; one of the first splicing edges of the first housing is provided with a first blocking member, and the other first splicing edge is provided with a second blocking member, one of the second splicing edges of the second housing is provided with a second blocking member, and the other second splicing edge is provided with a first blocking member.

[0012] In an optional implementation, the preset direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the steering wheel;

[0013] Alternatively, the preset direction is perpendicular to the steering wheel's rotation axis.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the steering wheel cover includes multiple splicing components, which are sequentially connected in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel to form a closed structure. A second seam is formed between the splicing ends of two adjacent splicing components. A second blocking structure is provided inside the steering wheel cover to block the inner end of the second seam.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the second blocking structure includes a third blocking member, which includes a third connecting portion and a third blocking portion. One end of the third connecting portion is connected to the splicing end of one of the two adjacent splicing components and extends into the splicing component along the depth direction of the second joint. One end of the third blocking portion is connected to the end of the third connecting portion away from the second joint. The third blocking portion and the third connecting portion are arranged at an angle. The third blocking portion and at least a portion of the second joint are spaced apart in the depth direction of the second joint.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the second blocking structure further includes a fourth blocking member, which includes a fourth connecting portion and a fourth blocking portion. The third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are respectively connected to two adjacent splicing ends. The fourth connecting portion extends towards the third blocking portion along the depth direction of the second joint. One end of the fourth blocking portion is connected to the fourth connecting portion, and the other end extends towards the third connecting portion.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the third blocking member further includes a second limiting part, which is connected to the end of the third blocking part away from the third connecting part. The third connecting part, the third blocking part, and the second limiting part are sequentially connected to form a second slot; the fourth blocking member is inserted into the second slot.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, an electrical connection structure is further provided inside the steering wheel cover, and a second blocking structure blocks the electrical connection structure between the second joint.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the housing includes a substrate and a covering layer, the substrate having an inner side facing the cavity and an outer side facing away from the cavity, the covering layer covering the outer side of the substrate, and a barrier structure connected to the substrate.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, a filling cavity is formed inside the substrate, a functional layer is disposed inside the filling cavity, and wire-passing holes are formed on the substrate for wires connected to the functional layer to pass through.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the functional layer includes at least one of copper foil, conductive fabric, metal wire, and metal mesh.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the wire hole is formed on the side of the substrate away from the covering layer.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the edge of the covering layer extends between the substrates of two adjacent housings.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, the material of the covering layer is selected from at least one of leather, artificial leather, and fabric.

[0025] In an optional implementation, the width of the seam is 0 to 2 mm.

[0026] In a second aspect, this application provides a steering wheel, including a steering wheel frame and a steering wheel cover as described in any of the first aspects above. The steering wheel frame includes a rim, and the steering wheel cover covers the rim.

[0027] The beneficial effects of the steering wheel cover and steering wheel provided in this application embodiment include:

[0028] The steering wheel cover comprises multiple shells joined together to form a cavity for covering the wheel rim. A seam is formed between adjacent shells, with an inner end near the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in its depth direction. A blocking structure connected to the shells is provided inside the steering wheel cover, blocking at least part of the inner end of the seam. By providing a blocking structure at the inner end of the seam, foreign objects (such as water flow, water vapor, dust, etc.) and static electricity, even after passing through the seam, are blocked by the blocking structure on the inner side of the steering wheel cover, thereby reducing the risk of foreign objects and static electricity directly reaching electrical components after passing through the seam. Furthermore, when foreign objects are blocked by the blocking structure, they remain within the blocking structure due to the blocking effect, making further movement difficult, thus mitigating the problem of rapid diffusion of foreign objects within the steering wheel cover after passing through the seam. Therefore, the steering wheel cover provided in this embodiment can effectively protect the electrical components inside the steering wheel and improve the reliability of the steering wheel.

[0029] The steering wheel provided in this embodiment includes a steering wheel frame and a steering wheel cover. The steering wheel frame includes a rim, and the steering wheel cover covers the rim. This steering wheel has better reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel from a first-view perspective in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel from a second perspective in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel frame in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A sectional view along direction A.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first housing in one embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Sectional view along direction B;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 6Enlarged view of part VII in the middle;

[0038] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the steering wheel frame and housing in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the substrate and functional layers of the housing in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Icons: 1-Steering wheel cover; 10-Assembly assembly; 101-First seam; 102-Second seam; 11-First housing; 12-Second housing; 13-Base material; 131-Inner shell; 132-Outer shell; 133-Filling groove; 134-Wire hole; 135-Functional layer; 14-Covering layer; 15-First blocking element; 151-First connecting part; 152-First blocking part; 153-First limiting part; 154-First slot; 16-Second blocking element; 161-Second connecting part; 162-Second blocking part; 17-Third blocking element; 171-Third connecting part; 172-Third blocking part; 173-Second limiting part; 18-Fourth blocking element; 181-Fourth connecting part; 182-Fourth blocking part; 19-Electrical connection structure; 2-Steering wheel frame; 21-Wheel rim; 22-Transmission part. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0042] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use, they 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.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0047] As described in the background section, when the seams of the steering wheel cover in the related technology are exposed to external foreign objects or static electricity, these objects and static electricity can easily reach the electrical components inside the steering wheel cover through the seams, causing the steering wheel function to be affected or even malfunction, resulting in poor reliability of the steering wheel in the related technology.

[0048] To address the poor reliability of steering wheels in the aforementioned related technologies, embodiments of this application provide a steering wheel cover. By providing a blocking structure at the inner end of the seam of the steering wheel cover, foreign objects and static electricity are blocked, eliminating or mitigating the negative impact of foreign objects and static electricity on the electrical components inside the steering wheel cover, thereby improving the reliability of the steering wheel. Embodiments of this application also provide a steering wheel including the aforementioned steering wheel cover.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel from a first-view perspective in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel from a second perspective in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steering wheel frame 2 in one embodiment of this application. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the steering wheel provided in this embodiment includes a steering wheel frame 2 and a steering wheel cover 1. The steering wheel frame 2 includes a rim 21 and a transmission part 22 connected to the rim 21. The steering wheel cover 1 covers the outer side of the rim 21. Optionally, the rim 21 extends around the rotation axis of the steering wheel to form a closed structure. For example, the rim 21 is an approximately circular structure. The two ends of the transmission part 22 are connected to the inner side of the rim 21, and the rotation axis of the steering wheel passes through the transmission part 22. In other embodiments, the shape of the rim 21 can be rectangular or approximately rectangular; the rim 21 can also be a non-closed structure (i.e., not surrounding the axis of the steering wheel 360°). The steering wheel frame 2 can be made of a high-strength material, such as an alloy; to ensure its stability, the steering wheel frame 2 can be a one-piece structure.

[0050] Optionally, the shape of the steering wheel cover 1 is adapted to the shape of the wheel rim 21 so that the steering wheel cover 1 can compactly and snugly cover the wheel rim 21. The steering wheel cover 1 includes multiple housings, which are joined together to form a cavity for covering the wheel rim 21. Seams are formed between adjacent housings. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the plurality of housings include a first housing 11 and a second housing 12, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 being detachably spliced ​​in a predetermined direction to form a splicing assembly 10 having a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity being used to receive at least a portion of the rim 21.

[0051] The steering wheel cover 1 may include multiple assembly components 10, which are sequentially connected in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel to form a closed structure. It can be understood that the multiple cavities formed by the multiple assembly components 10 together constitute the cavity of the steering wheel cover 1. Figure 1 , Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the steering wheel cover 1 includes four assembly components 10, each of which includes a first housing 11 and a second housing 12. Therefore, the steering wheel cover 1 is formed by the jointing of eight housings to create a cavity that accommodates the wheel rim 21. It should be understood that in other alternative embodiments, the number of assembly components 10 can be increased or decreased as needed; even in some embodiments, the steering wheel cover 1 may include only one assembly component 10, for example, the annular first housing 11 and the annular second housing 12 are joined in the direction extending along the steering wheel rotation axis to cover the wheel rim 21.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are arranged in a predetermined direction, and their openings are joined together to form a receiving cavity. Optionally, the predetermined direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the steering wheel, that is, one of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 is located on the front of the steering wheel, and the other is located on the back of the steering wheel. In other possible embodiments, the predetermined direction may also be perpendicular to the rotation axis of the steering wheel, that is, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are arranged radially on the steering wheel, one is located on the inner side of the rim 21 (towards the transmission part 22), and the other is located on the outer side of the rim 21.

[0053] In this embodiment, the seam has an inner end near the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in its depth direction. A blocking structure connected to the housing is provided inside the steering wheel cover 1, and the blocking structure blocks at least part of the inner end of the seam. By providing the blocking structure, foreign objects and static electricity entering the steering wheel cover 1 from the seam can be effectively blocked, preventing foreign objects and static electricity from directly reaching the electrical components inside the steering wheel cover 1, or mitigating the diffusion of foreign objects inside the steering wheel cover 1, reducing the risk of steering wheel malfunction, and improving steering wheel reliability.

[0054] In this embodiment, the seams of the steering wheel cover 1 include a first seam 101 and a second seam 102; wherein, the first seam 101 is formed at the joint between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 in the same assembly 10, and the second seam 102 is formed between the joint ends of two adjacent assemblies 10. The width of the seams (including the first seam 101 and the second seam 102) should be as small as possible to reduce the probability of foreign objects entering the steering wheel cover 1 through the seams. Optionally, the width of the seams is 0 to 2 mm.

[0055] Optionally, the blocking structure inside the steering wheel cover 1 includes a first blocking structure and / or a second blocking structure, wherein the first blocking structure is used to block at least part of the inner end of the first seam 101, and the second blocking structure is used to block at least part of the inner end of the second seam 102.

[0056] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A sectional view along direction A. (e.g.) Figure 4 As shown, the first housing 11 has a first splicing edge, and the second housing 12 has a second splicing edge. The first splicing edge and the second splicing edge are spliced ​​together to form a first seam 101. Figure 4 In this embodiment, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 have C-shaped cross-sections, with two first splicing edges located at the two ends of the C-shaped cross-section of the first housing 11, and two second splicing edges located at the two ends of the C-shaped cross-section of the second housing 12. In this embodiment, the inner ends of the two first seams 101 formed by the splicing assembly 10 are each provided with a first blocking structure, thereby providing better protection for electrical components and the rim 21 within the receiving cavity. The first blocking structure includes a first blocking member 15, which includes a first connecting portion 151 and a first blocking portion 152. One end of the first connecting portion 151 is connected to either the first splicing edge or the second splicing edge and extends into the receiving cavity. The first blocking portion 152 is connected to the end of the first connecting portion 151 away from the first seam 101. The first blocking portion 152 and the first connecting portion 151 are arranged at an angle, and the first blocking portion 152 is spaced from the inner end of the first seam 101 in the depth direction of the first seam 101. Figure 4As shown, the cross-section of the structure formed by the first blocking part 152 and the first connecting part 151 is L-shaped, wherein the first blocking part 152 blocks the space between the inner end of the first joint 101 and the rim 21. The first blocking part 152 can effectively block foreign objects and static electricity entering from the first joint 101, thereby reducing the risk of foreign objects and static electricity transmission negatively affecting electrical components.

[0057] Furthermore, the first blocking structure also includes a second blocking member 16, which includes a second connecting portion 161. One end of the first connecting portion 151 is connected to one of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, and the second connecting portion 161 is connected to the other of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, extending into the receiving cavity. The second connecting portion 161 is located on the side of the first blocking portion 152 facing the first seam 101. By providing the second connecting portion 161, foreign objects and static electricity entering from the first seam 101 can be guided by the slit between the first connecting portion 151 and the second connecting portion 161 to move in the direction of the first blocking portion 152, preventing foreign objects and static electricity from randomly spreading in other directions and affecting electrical components. Under the guidance of the first connecting portion 151 and the second connecting portion 161, foreign objects and static electricity will reach the first blocking portion 152 along a set path and be intercepted by the first blocking portion 152.

[0058] Furthermore, the second blocking member 16 also includes a second blocking portion 162, which is connected to the end of the second connecting portion 161 near the first blocking portion 152. The second blocking portion 162 extends towards the first connecting portion 151 to block the space between the first blocking portion 152 and the first seam 101. By providing the second blocking portion 162, foreign objects and static electricity released from the inner end of the first seam 101 will not move directly towards the first blocking portion 152. Instead, under the obstruction of the second blocking portion 162, they will first move towards the first connecting portion 151, then pass through the gap between the first connecting portion 151 and the second blocking portion 162, and then be transmitted to the first blocking portion 152. It can be seen that the second blocking portion 162 makes the subsequent transmission path of foreign objects and static electricity entering from the first seam 101 longer and more tortuous. In addition, the blocking effect of the second blocking portion 162 itself can also cause some foreign objects and static electricity to stop (or disappear) at the second blocking portion 162. Therefore, by providing the second blocking part 162, the first blocking structure has a better effect in blocking and intercepting foreign objects and static electricity.

[0059] Furthermore, the first blocking member 15 also includes a first limiting part 153, which is disposed at the end of the first blocking part 152 away from the first connecting part 151. The first limiting part 153, the first blocking part 152, and the first connecting part 151 together form a first slot 154, and the second blocking member 16 engages with the first slot 154. In this embodiment, since the first blocking member 15 forms a hook-shaped structure, it engages with the second blocking member 16. Therefore, the first blocking structure not only blocks and intercepts foreign objects and static electricity, but also achieves the connection between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. The first limiting part 153 extends partially to the side of the second blocking member 16 away from the first connecting part 151, thus limiting the second blocking member 16 and preventing the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 from being in a predetermined direction (in... Figure 4 The steering wheel cover 1 separates from the steering wheel in the left-right direction. At the same time, the first limiting part 153 increases the transmission path of foreign objects and static electricity, and makes the transmission path more tortuous, thus increasing the probability that foreign objects and static electricity are intercepted by the first blocking structure, thereby better protecting the electrical components inside the steering wheel cover 1.

[0060] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first housing 11 in one embodiment of this application. (In conjunction with...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first housing 11 has two first splicing edges, and the second housing 12 has two second splicing edges. The two first splicing edges and the two second splicing edges are spliced ​​together to form two first seams 101. One of the first splicing edges of the first housing 11 is provided with a first blocking member 15, and the other first splicing edge is provided with a second blocking member 16. Correspondingly, one of the second splicing edges of the second housing 12 is provided with a second blocking member 16, and the other second splicing edge is provided with a first blocking member 15.

[0061] Optionally, the first blocking structure can extend along the circumference of the steering wheel as a whole. The circumferential dimension of the first blocking structure is approximately equal to the length of the first seam 101 in that direction, allowing the first seam 101 to be completely blocked by the first blocking structure. This improves the blocking effect of the first blocking structure against foreign objects and static electricity. Alternatively, in an optional embodiment, multiple first blocking structures are provided at each first seam 101 of the splicing assembly 10. These multiple first blocking structures are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the steering wheel, so that parts of the first seam 101 are blocked by the first blocking structures. This reduces the size of the first blocking structure and provides targeted protection. For example, the first blocking structure can be provided at locations with more electrical components, while no first blocking structure can be provided at the first seam 101 corresponding to locations with fewer electrical components.

[0062] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Sectional view along direction B; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of section VII in the middle. (See image below.) Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the second blocking structure includes a third blocking member 17, which includes a third connecting portion 171 and a third blocking portion 172. One end of the third connecting portion 171 is connected to the splicing end of one of the two adjacent splicing components 10 and extends into the splicing component 10 along the depth direction of the second joint 102. One end of the third blocking portion 172 is connected to the end of the third connecting portion 171 away from the second joint 102. The third blocking portion 172 and the third connecting portion 171 are arranged at an angle. The third blocking portion 172 is spaced apart from at least a portion of the second joint 102 in the depth direction of the second joint 102.

[0063] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the structure formed by the third connecting portion 171 and the third blocking portion 172 is L-shaped. Similar to the function of the first blocking member 15 in the first blocking structure, the third blocking portion 172 can effectively block foreign objects and static electricity entering from the second joint 102, thereby reducing the risk of foreign objects and static electricity affecting the electrical components in the cavity. Furthermore, the second blocking structure also includes a fourth blocking member 18, which includes a fourth connecting portion 181 and a fourth blocking portion 182. The third connecting portion 171 and the fourth connecting portion 181 are respectively connected to two adjacent splicing ends. The fourth connecting portion 181 extends towards the third blocking portion 172 along the depth direction of the second joint 102, and one end of the fourth blocking portion 182 is connected to the fourth connecting portion 181, while the other end extends towards the third connecting portion 171.

[0064] In this embodiment, the inner end of the second seam 102 is located between the third connecting part 171 and the fourth connecting part 181. When foreign objects or static electricity enter from the second seam 102, they are restricted by the third connecting part 171 and the fourth connecting part 181 and will not spread randomly. The cross-section of the fourth blocking member 18 is L-shaped. When foreign objects or static electricity enter from the second seam 102 and are transmitted towards the center of the cavity, they are first blocked by the fourth blocking part 182, changing their direction of movement and instead being transmitted towards the third connecting part 171. After passing through the gap between the third connecting part 171 and the fourth blocking part 182, they are again blocked by the third blocking part 172. It can be seen that the structural design of the third blocking member 17 and the fourth blocking member 18 in this embodiment makes the transmission path of foreign objects and static electricity entering from the second seam 102 longer and more tortuous, making it difficult for foreign objects and static electricity to affect the electrical components inside the steering wheel cover 1 through the second blocking structure.

[0065] Furthermore, the third blocking member 17 also includes a second limiting part 173, which is connected to the end of the third blocking part 172 away from the third connecting part 171. The third connecting part 171, the third blocking part 172, and the second limiting part 173 are sequentially connected to form a second slot. The fourth blocking member 18 is inserted into the second slot. Specifically, the end of the fourth blocking part 182 extends into the second slot, and at least a portion of the fourth blocking part 182 is located within the second slot. The second limiting part 173 makes the transmission path of foreign objects and static electricity longer and more tortuous, making it less likely for foreign objects and static electricity to affect electrical components through the second blocking structure. In addition, the third blocking member 17 and the fourth blocking member 18 form a snap-fit ​​engagement, realizing the connection of two adjacent splicing components 10. The second limiting part 173 has a limiting effect on the fourth blocking member 18, making it less likely for two adjacent splicing components 10 to separate in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel, thereby improving the structural stability of the steering wheel cover 1.

[0066] like Figure 7 As shown, furthermore, an electrical connection structure 19 is also provided inside the steering wheel cover 1, and a second blocking structure is positioned between the electrical connection structure 19 and the second joint 102. The second blocking structure can effectively reduce the risk of the electrical connection structure 19 being damaged by foreign objects or static electricity.

[0067] It should be understood that the second joint 102 in this embodiment is an annular joint. Optionally, the second blocking structure can be configured to be continuous in the circumferential direction of the second joint 102, thereby providing complete protection for the second joint 102; in some other embodiments, the second blocking structure can also be selectively configured at local locations of the second joint 102 to protect key locations.

[0068] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the steering wheel frame 2 and the housing in one embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the substrate 13 and functional layer 135 of the housing in an embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, optionally, the housing (including the first housing 11 and the second housing 12) includes a substrate 13 and a covering layer 14. The substrate 13 has an inner side facing the cavity and an outer side facing away from the cavity. The covering layer 14 covers the outer side of the substrate 13, and the blocking structure is connected to the substrate 13.

[0069] Optionally, a filling cavity is formed inside the substrate 13, and a functional layer 135 is disposed within the filling cavity. A wire-passing hole 134 is formed on the substrate 13 for wires connected to the functional layer 135 to pass through. The functional layer 135 is used to implement steering wheel-related functions, such as heating. Optionally, the functional layer 135 includes one or a combination of copper foil, conductive fabric, metal wire, and metal mesh, forming a conductive and heating module.

[0070] In this embodiment, the wire hole 134 is formed on the side of the substrate 13 away from the covering layer 14, which facilitates the connection of wires to other devices (such as circuit boards) inside the housing.

[0071] Optionally, the substrate 13 includes an inner shell 131 and an outer shell 132, which together form a filling cavity for accommodating the functional layer 135. The inner shell 131 is closer to the rim 21 than the outer shell 132, and a wire through hole 134 is formed on the inner shell 131. Figure 9 As shown, a filling groove 133 is formed on the side of the inner shell 131 facing the outer shell 132. During shell assembly, the functional layer 135 can be first attached to the filling groove 133, then the outer shell 132 can be assembled onto the inner shell 131, and finally, a covering layer 14 can be attached to the outer shell 132. Optionally, the outer shell 132 and the inner shell 131 can be made of the same or different materials. For example, the inner shell 131 can be made of a material with a certain strength, such as plastic, while the outer shell 132 can be a plastic part of the same material, formed by injection molding, so that the outer shell 132 and the inner shell 131 ultimately form an integral structure. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the outer shell 132 can be formed using a filler material different from that of the inner shell 131.

[0072] In this embodiment, the barrier structure (including the first barrier structure and the second barrier structure) and the inner shell 131 can be made of the same material, and the barrier structure and the inner shell 131 can be an integral structure, such as by injection molding.

[0073] In this embodiment, the functional layer 135 is encapsulated by the substrate 13, which protects the functional layer 135 from water flow, moisture, and dust, thereby improving the reliability of the functional layer 135. It should be understood that in other optional embodiments, the functional layer 135 may be omitted, that is, the substrate 13 may be solid without a filling cavity.

[0074] Optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, the edge of the covering layer 14 extends between the substrates 13 of the two adjacent housings, that is, at least a portion of the seam is formed between the covering layers 14 of the two housings. This ensures that the outer surface of the steering wheel cover 1 is entirely formed by the covering layer 14, and the burrs on the edge of the covering layer 14 are not exposed, allowing the steering wheel cover 1 to present a better appearance and a better feel.

[0075] Optionally, the material of the covering layer 14 is selected from at least one of leather, artificial leather and fabric.

[0076] In summary, this application provides a steering wheel cover 1 and a steering wheel. The steering wheel cover 1 includes multiple shells, which are spliced ​​together to form a cavity for covering the wheel rim 21. A seam is formed between adjacent shells, with an inner end near the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in its depth direction. A blocking structure connected to the shells is provided inside the steering wheel cover 1, blocking at least part of the inner end of the seam. By providing a blocking structure at the inner end of the seam, foreign objects (such as water flow, water vapor, dust, etc.) and static electricity, even after passing through the seam, will be blocked by the blocking structure on the inner side of the steering wheel cover 1, thereby reducing the risk of foreign objects and static electricity directly reaching electrical components after passing through the seam. Furthermore, when foreign objects are blocked by the blocking structure, they remain within the blocking structure due to the blocking effect, making further movement difficult, thus alleviating the problem of rapid diffusion of foreign objects within the steering wheel cover 1 after passing through the seam. Therefore, the steering wheel cover 1 provided by this application can effectively protect the electrical components inside the steering wheel and improve the reliability of the steering wheel.

[0077] The steering wheel provided in this embodiment includes a steering wheel frame 2 and the aforementioned steering wheel cover 1. The steering wheel frame 2 includes a rim 21, and the steering wheel cover 1 covers the rim 21. This steering wheel has better reliability.

[0078] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A steering wheel cover for covering the rim (21) of a steering wheel frame (2), characterized in that, The steering wheel cover (1) includes multiple housings, which are spliced ​​together to form a cavity for accommodating the wheel rim (21). A seam is formed between adjacent housings, which has an inner end close to the cavity and an outer end away from the cavity in its depth direction. A blocking structure connected to the housing is provided inside the steering wheel cover (1), which blocks at least part of the inner end of the seam.

2. The steering wheel cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of housings includes a first housing (11) and a second housing (12), the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) being detachably spliced ​​in a predetermined direction to form a splicing assembly (10) having a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity being used to receive at least a portion of the wheel rim (21), the splicing assembly (10) having a first blocking structure formed on the inner side of the receiving cavity, the splicing of the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) forming a first seam (101), the first blocking structure blocking at least a portion of the inner end of the first seam (101).

3. The steering wheel cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing (11) has a first splicing edge, and the second housing (12) has a second splicing edge. The first splicing edge and the second splicing edge are spliced ​​together to form the first seam (101). The first blocking structure includes a first blocking member (15). The first blocking member (15) includes a first connecting part (151) and a first blocking part (152). One end of the first connecting part (151) is connected to the first splicing edge or the second splicing edge and extends into the receiving cavity. The first blocking part (152) is connected to the end of the first connecting part (151) away from the first seam (101). The first blocking part (152) and the first connecting part (151) are arranged at an angle. The inner end of the first blocking part (152) and the first seam (101) are spaced apart in the depth direction of the first seam (101).

4. The steering wheel cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first blocking structure further includes a second blocking member (16), the second blocking member (16) includes a second connecting portion (161), one end of the first connecting portion (151) is connected to one of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, the second connecting portion (161) is connected to the other of the first splicing edge and the second splicing edge, and extends into the receiving cavity; the second connecting portion (161) is located on the side of the first blocking portion (152) facing the first seam (101).

5. The steering wheel cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second blocking member (16) further includes a second blocking portion (162), which is connected to one end of the second connecting portion (161) near the first blocking portion (152). The second blocking portion (162) extends toward the first connecting portion (151) to block between the first blocking portion (152) and the first seam (101).

6. The steering wheel cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first blocking member (15) further includes a first limiting part (153), which is disposed at the end of the first blocking part (152) away from the first connecting part (151). The first limiting part (153), the first blocking part (152) and the first connecting part (151) together form a first slot (154), and the second blocking member (16) engages with the first slot (154).

7. The steering wheel cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing (11) has two first splicing edges, and the second housing (12) has two second splicing edges. The two first splicing edges and the two second splicing edges are spliced ​​together to form two first seams (101). One of the first splicing edges of the first housing (11) is provided with a first blocking member (15), and the other first splicing edge is provided with a second blocking member (16). One of the second splicing edges of the second housing (12) is provided with a second blocking member (16), and the other second splicing edge is provided with a first blocking member (15).

8. The steering wheel cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The preset direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the steering wheel; Alternatively, the preset direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the steering wheel.

9. The steering wheel cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steering wheel cover (1) includes a plurality of splicing components (10), which are connected sequentially in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel to form a closed structure. A second seam (102) is formed between the splicing ends of two adjacent splicing components (10). A second blocking structure is provided inside the steering wheel cover (1), which blocks the inner end of the second seam (102).

10. The steering wheel cover according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second blocking structure includes a third blocking member (17), which includes a third connecting portion (171) and a third blocking portion (172). One end of the third connecting portion (171) is connected to the splicing end of one of the two adjacent splicing components (10) and extends into the splicing component (10) along the depth direction of the second joint (102). One end of the third blocking portion (172) is connected to the end of the third connecting portion (171) away from the second joint (102). The third blocking portion (172) and the third connecting portion (171) are arranged at an angle. The third blocking portion (172) and at least a portion of the second joint (102) are spaced apart in the depth direction of the second joint (102).

11. The steering wheel cover according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second blocking structure further includes a fourth blocking member (18), which includes a fourth connecting part (181) and a fourth blocking part (182). The third connecting part (171) and the fourth connecting part (181) are respectively connected to two adjacent splicing ends. The fourth connecting part (181) extends towards the third blocking part (172) along the depth direction of the second joint (102). One end of the fourth blocking part (182) is connected to the fourth connecting part (181), and the other end extends towards the third connecting part (171).

12. The steering wheel cover according to claim 11, characterized in that, The third blocking member (17) further includes a second limiting part (173), which is connected to the end of the third blocking part (172) away from the third connecting part (171). The third connecting part (171), the third blocking part (172) and the second limiting part (173) are connected in sequence to form a second slot. The fourth blocking member (18) is inserted into the second slot.

13. The steering wheel cover according to claim 9, characterized in that, An electrical connection structure (19) is also provided inside the steering wheel cover (1), and the second blocking structure blocks the electrical connection structure (19) and the second seam (102).

14. The steering wheel cover according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The housing includes a substrate (13) and a covering layer (14), the substrate (13) having an inner side facing the cavity and an outer side away from the cavity, the covering layer (14) covering the outer side of the substrate (13), and the blocking structure connected to the substrate (13).

15. The steering wheel cover according to claim 14, characterized in that, The substrate (13) forms a filling cavity inside, and a functional layer (135) is disposed in the filling cavity. A wire-passing hole (134) is provided on the substrate (13) for a wire connected to the functional layer (135) to pass through.

16. The steering wheel cover according to claim 15, characterized in that, The functional layer (135) includes at least one of copper foil, conductive fabric, metal wire and metal mesh.

17. The steering wheel cover according to claim 15, characterized in that, The wire hole (134) is located on the side of the substrate (13) away from the covering layer (14).

18. The steering wheel cover according to claim 14, characterized in that, The edge of the covering layer (14) extends between the substrates (13) of two adjacent shells.

19. The steering wheel cover according to claim 14, characterized in that, The material of the covering layer (14) is selected from at least one of leather, artificial leather and fabric.

20. The steering wheel cover according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The width of the joint is 0 to 2 mm.

21. A steering wheel, characterized in that, The steering wheel includes a steering wheel frame (2) and a steering wheel cover (1) according to any one of claims 1-20, wherein the steering wheel frame (2) includes a rim (21) and the steering wheel cover (1) covers the rim (21).

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