Steering wheel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steering wheel assembly and a vehicle, the steering wheel assembly comprises a steering wheel module, the steering wheel module comprises a mounting rack and a steering wheel, the steering wheel is rotatably mounted on the mounting rack, the mounting rack is provided with a sliding mounting part, and the sliding mounting part is provided with a sliding groove; the sliding installation part is used for being in sliding fit with a vehicle body so that the position of the installation frame can be adjusted in the front-back direction. The driving structure is connected with the mounting frame, and the driving structure is used for driving the mounting frame to drive the steering wheel to slide in the front-back direction. According to the steering wheel assembly, the position adjusting range of the steering wheel module in the front-back direction is large, the arm length requirements of different drivers can be met, the driving comfort is improved, a seat can be fixed, the number of movable adjusting devices of the seat is reduced, the vertical height of the whole vehicle is reduced, and the driving comfort is improved. In addition, the wind resistance of the vehicle can be reduced, the structure is simple, and cost is low.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vehicle manufacturing technical field especially, it relates to a kind of steering wheel assembly and the vehicle with the steering wheel assembly of this. BACKGROUND

[0002] Current vehicle model basically uses combination instrument and instrument panel are fixed together, steering wheel is installed on traditional mechanical type steering column, can be adjusted up and down and telescopic with steering column alone, wherein, steering column is fixed on main pipe beam, and the adjustment range of traditional mechanical type steering column itself is limited. In order to adapt to the driving comfort of driver of different height and arm length, it is matched by the forward and backward sliding adjustment of driver's seat to adjust the driving position, it is necessary to design slide rail, motor and other adjusting structures under the seat cushion of driver's seat, so that the height dimension of seat cushion to cab floor surface increases, thereby the height dimension of whole vehicle needs to be designed larger, and the excessive height of whole vehicle increases the wind resistance of vehicle, and there is room for improvement. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a kind of steering wheel assembly, the position of steering wheel module in front and back direction is adjusted, the arm length demand of different drivers can be met, to improve the comfort of driving, and seat fixing can be set, to reduce the mobile adjusting device setting of seat, to reduce the vertical height of whole vehicle, so that the wind resistance of vehicle can be reduced.

[0004] According to the steering wheel assembly of the utility model embodiment, the steering wheel module includes mounting frame and steering wheel, the steering wheel is rotatably installed on the mounting frame, the mounting frame is provided with sliding installation part, and the sliding installation part is used to be slidably connected with vehicle body to make the position of the mounting frame in front and back direction adjustable;Driving structure is connected with the mounting frame, and the driving structure is used to drive the mounting frame to drive the steering wheel to slide along front and back direction.

[0005] According to the steering wheel assembly of the utility model embodiment, the driving structure is connected with the mounting frame, the mounting frame is slidably connected with vehicle body, and the mounting frame is connected with the steering wheel, so that the driving structure can drive the mounting frame and the steering wheel to slide along front and back direction, to realize the position adjustment of steering wheel module in front and back direction, and the adjustment range is large, so that the arm length demand of different drivers can be met, to improve the comfort of driving, and the steering wheel module is set to slide forward and backward, so that seat fixing can be set, to reduce the mobile adjusting device setting of seat, to reduce the overall height of seat, to reduce the vertical height of whole vehicle, so that the wind resistance of vehicle can be reduced, and the structure is simple, and the cost is low.

[0006] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the steering wheel is connected with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged in the mounting frame, and the rotating shaft is used for being connected with an execution mechanism line of a steering system.

[0007] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the steering wheel module further comprises a combination instrument, the combination instrument is fixedly connected with the mounting frame, and is adapted to slide with the mounting frame relative to the vehicle body.

[0008] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the combination instrument is located in the middle of the steering wheel, and the steering wheel is connected with the rotating shaft through a connecting leg, and the connecting leg is distributed in the combination instrument.

[0009] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the connecting leg is a plurality of, and the plurality of connecting legs are distributed in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel.

[0010] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the sliding mounting part is configured as a slide rail, and the slide rail extends in the front-rear direction.

[0011] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the driving structure is configured as a driving motor, a motor shaft of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear, the slide rail is provided with a rack part, and the driving gear is engaged with the rack part to drive the slide rail to slide in the front-rear direction.

[0012] According to the steering wheel assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the slide rail is a plurality of, and the plurality of slide rails are distributed in the mounting frame, and the plurality of slide rails are arranged in parallel.

[0013] The utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0014] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application comprises the steering wheel assembly of any one of the above embodiments.

[0015] According to the vehicle of some embodiments of the present application, a driver seat and an instrument table are arranged, the driver seat is located at the rear side of the steering wheel assembly, a main beam of the instrument table is provided with a sliding cooperation part, the sliding mounting part and the sliding cooperation part slide in the front-rear direction and adjust the position of the steering wheel module relative to the driver seat in the front-rear direction.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description, or will be understood by those skilled in the art through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the references to the following drawings, of which:

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a steering wheel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a steering wheel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a steering wheel assembly mounted on a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference signs:

[0022] Steering wheel assembly 100,

[0023] Steering wheel module 1, mounting frame 11, sliding mounting portion 111, steering wheel 12, rotating shaft 13, combination instrument 14, connecting leg 15, airbag 16, driving structure 2, driving gear 21, driver seat 200, main beam 301, driver 400, actuator 500 of steering system, steer-by-wire system 600, floor 700. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of the present utility model, it is understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.

[0026] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that, unless there is definite stipulation and limitation, the term "installation", "connection" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integrally connected;Can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection;It can be directly connected, also can be indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be two elements inside the intercommunication.For ordinary skilled in the art, the above-mentioned term can be understood in the specific meaning in the utility model according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Unless otherwise specified, the front-rear direction in the present application is the longitudinal direction for the vehicle, i.e., the X direction; the left-right direction is the lateral direction for the vehicle, i.e., the Y direction; and the up-down direction is the vertical direction for the vehicle, i.e., the Z direction.

[0028] Reference will now be made to Figures 1-3 The steering wheel assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model is described below. The driving structure 2 is connected to the mounting bracket 11, the mounting bracket 11 is in sliding fit with the vehicle body, and the mounting bracket 11 is connected to the steering wheel 12. The driving structure 2 can drive the mounting bracket 11 and the steering wheel 12 to slide in the front-rear direction, so as to adjust the position of the steering wheel module 1 in the front-rear direction. The adjustment range is large, and the arm length requirement of different drivers 400 can be met, thereby improving the comfort of driving. The steering wheel module 1 is arranged to slide in the front-rear direction, and the seat can be fixed, thereby reducing the seat moving adjustment device. The overall height of the seat can be reduced, so as to reduce the vertical height of the whole vehicle, thereby reducing the wind resistance of the vehicle. The structure is simple, and the cost is low.

[0029] As Figures 1-3 shown, the steering wheel assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model comprises: a steering wheel module 1 and a driving structure 2.

[0030] The steering wheel module 1 comprises a mounting bracket 11 and a steering wheel 12. The steering wheel 12 is rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket 11.

[0031] Specifically, the steering wheel assembly 100 is connected to the front cabin of the vehicle. The mounting bracket 11 is rotatably connected to the steering wheel 12. The mounting bracket 11 is a fixed end, and the steering wheel 12 rotates relative to the mounting bracket 11. The driver 400 directly operates and controls the driving direction of the vehicle. When the vehicle is running, the driver 400 holds and rotates the steering wheel 12, so that the steering wheel 12 rotates relative to the mounting bracket 11. In combination with the steering system, the steering or direction adjustment of the vehicle can be realized. The mounting bracket 11 can realize the filling inside the steering wheel 12, and can realize the rotation support of the steering wheel 12, so as to maintain the stability of the rotation of the steering wheel 12.

[0032] The mounting frame 11 is provided with a sliding mounting portion 111 for sliding cooperation with the vehicle body to adjust the position of the mounting frame 11 in the front-rear direction, that is, the sliding mounting portion 111 can realize the sliding connection of the mounting frame 11 with the vehicle body, and the front-rear movement of the mounting frame 11 relative to the vehicle body, and the mounting frame 11 is connected with the steering wheel 12, so that the steering wheel module 1 can slide forward and backward relative to the vehicle body through the mounting frame 11.

[0033] Wherein, the vehicle body is a fixed end, and the mounting frame 11 is a movable end, and the mounting frame 11 and the vehicle body can be slidingly connected through a linear running mechanism such as a sliding rail, which is simple in setting and convenient to install.

[0034] Therefore, by setting the mounting frame 11, the steering wheel module 1 can be slidingly connected along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, further increasing the adjustment range of the steering wheel module 1, so that the steering wheel 12 can adapt to the arm length and driving posture of different drivers 400, and by adjusting the position of the steering wheel 12, more ergonomic support can be provided for the driver 400, reducing the fatigue caused by long-time driving, and the flexibility and adjustability make the steering wheel module 1 can adapt to the internal space and design requirements of different vehicles.

[0035] The driving structure 2 is connected with the mounting frame 11, and the driving structure 2 is used to drive the mounting frame 11 to drive the steering wheel 12 to slide in the front-rear direction.

[0036] Specifically, the driving structure 2 is a power source for delivering driving force to the steering wheel module 1, and the driving structure 2 is connected with the mounting frame 11 in power, wherein the driving structure 2 can be a driving motor, and through the driving action of the driving motor, the mounting frame 11 can slide in the front-rear direction to realize the front-rear adjustment of the steering wheel module 1. And in this way, the adjustment of the steering wheel module 1 can be realized automatically, and the adjustment method is simple, fast and high in precision.

[0037] In this way, after the driver 400 enters the driver's cabin and sits on the seat, the steering wheel module 1 is selectively adjusted by the driving structure 2 to move closer to or away from the driver 400 according to the comfort of hand gripping, so that the driver 400's arm can comfortably grip the steering wheel 12, and the comfort of the entire arm can be maintained, thereby improving the comfort of driving, and the driver 400's view of the steering wheel module 1 will not be blocked, and observation is more convenient.

[0038] Therefore, by setting the mounting frame 11, the steering wheel module 1 can be adjusted in front and back to adapt to different drivers 400, and then the seat can be set as a fixed end, reducing the need for seat movement setting, thereby reducing the setting cost.

[0039] The sliding range of the steering wheel module 1 relative to the vehicle body can be selectively set according to the actual length of the human arm, so as to meet the length requirement of the arm of different drivers 400, and the use effect is good, the universality is stronger, and the driving experience is improved.

[0040] According to the steering wheel assembly 100, the driving structure 2 is connected with the mounting frame 11, the mounting frame 11 is in sliding cooperation with the vehicle body, the mounting frame 11 is connected with the steering wheel 12, the driving structure 2 can drive the mounting frame 11 and the steering wheel 12 to slide in the front-rear direction, the position of the steering wheel module 1 in the front-rear direction is adjusted, the adjustment range is large, the length requirement of the arm of different drivers 400 can be met, the comfort of driving is improved, the steering wheel module 1 is set to slide forward and backward, the seat is fixed, the moving adjustment device of the seat is reduced, the overall height of the seat is reduced, the vertical height of the whole vehicle is reduced, the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0041] In some embodiments, the steering wheel 12 is connected with a rotating shaft 13, the rotating shaft 13 is arranged in the mounting frame 11, and the rotating shaft 13 is used to be connected with the actuator 500 of the steering system.

[0042] Specifically, the rotating shaft 13 is a connecting piece connecting the steering wheel 12 and the steering system, and the mounting frame 11 is formed with a avoiding space, so that the rotating shaft 13 is arranged in the mounting frame 11 and connected with the actuator 500 of the steering system, the steering wheel 12 is set as the steer-by-wire system 600, when the driver 400 sits in the driver's cabin and rotates the steering wheel 12, only the analog electric signal of the rotation angle can be collected, the signal is transmitted to the actuator 500 of the steering system through the wire harness and the electric signal, and the steering of the vehicle wheel is realized, so that the steering or direction adjustment of the vehicle is realized.

[0043] Therefore, by setting the steer-by-wire system 600, the steering wheel 12 and the mounting frame 11 can move forward and backward together to change the front-rear position of the steering wheel module 1, so that the steering wheel 12 is no longer limited by the mechanical steering column, and the mechanical steering column can be cancelled, so that the mechanical hard connection of the steering wheel 12 can be replaced, the movement of the steering wheel module 1 is more flexible, the adjustment range is larger, and the application range is wider.

[0044] In some embodiments, the steering wheel module 1 further comprises a combination instrument 14, the combination instrument 14 is fixedly connected with the mounting frame 11, and is adapted to slide relative to the mounting frame 11 and the vehicle body.

[0045] Specifically, the combination instrument 14 is a human-computer interaction interface, which is used to provide the driver 400 with information of vehicle running parameters, faults, mileage, etc. The common combination instrument 14 includes a speedometer, a fuel gauge, a tachometer, etc., which not only provides basic vehicle running information, but also sends out warnings or fault prompts to ensure that the driver 400 can learn the vehicle state in time. Therefore, the combination instrument 14 is in the sight range of the driver 400, which is convenient for the driver 400 to observe the vehicle state.

[0046] The mounting bracket 11 is used to fix and support the combination instrument 14. The plurality of instruments are respectively detachably connected to the mounting bracket 11, so that the combination instrument 14 is fixed as a whole with the mounting bracket 11. The mounting bracket 11 is connected with the vehicle body in the front-rear direction through the sliding mounting part 111, so that when the mounting bracket 11 slides relative to the vehicle body, the combination instrument 14 also moves. In this way, the front-rear position of the combination instrument 14 can be changed, and the relative position between the combination instrument 14 and the steering wheel 12 does not change. Even after the steering wheel 12 is adjusted in the front-rear direction, the observation field of view area of the combination instrument 14 is not blocked, and the driver 400 can still observe the combination instrument 14, which improves the driving comfort and experience of the driver 400.

[0047] When the vehicle is turned off, the steering wheel 12 and the combination instrument 14 are not needed, and they can be slid to the hidden position, thereby saving the space in the vehicle and improving the utilization rate and neatness of the space in the vehicle. When the driver 400 gets on the vehicle and prepares to drive, the steering wheel 12 and the combination instrument 14 are automatically slid to the best driving comfort position, which forms a welcome ceremony, and the sliding installation mode makes the combination instrument 14 easier to be disassembled and assembled. When the combination instrument 14 needs to be maintained or replaced, it only needs to be simply slid to a position convenient for operation, which is convenient for operation and maintenance. In the full-automatic driving mode, the steering wheel 12 and the combination instrument 14 are all retracted, which can increase the activity space for the driver 400 to relax and entertain.

[0048] In some embodiments, the combination instrument 14 is located in the middle of the steering wheel 12, and the steering wheel 12 is connected with the rotating shaft 13 through the connecting leg 15, and the connecting leg 15 is spaced apart from the combination instrument 14.

[0049] Specifically, the steering wheel 12 is generally circular with an internal mounting cavity. The instrument cluster 14 can be located in the center of the steering wheel 12. The instrument cluster 14 and the steering wheel 12 can be integrated using the mounting cavity in the center of the steering wheel 12. The steering wheel 12 can be connected to the rotating shaft 13 via the connecting leg 15. When the user operates the steering wheel 12 to turn it, the rotation direction and angle of the steering wheel 12 are transmitted to the rotating shaft 13, and then to the actuator 500 of the steering system to achieve wheel steering.

[0050] One end of the connecting leg 15 is connected to the steering wheel 12, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft 13. The instrument cluster 14 is located inside the steering wheel 12. The connecting leg 15 can be constructed as an arc shape to form a larger mounting cavity inside the steering wheel 12, enabling the installation of the instrument cluster 14 and other structures. In this way, the connecting leg 15 and the instrument cluster 14 can be spaced apart, effectively integrating the instrument cluster 14 onto the steering wheel 12 without interfering with the connecting leg 15. This allows the outer ring of the steering wheel 12 to be rotated without interfering with the instrument cluster 14 and other structures during rotation, ensuring reliable rotation.

[0051] Furthermore, the steering wheel 12 and the instrument cluster 14 can move back and forth relative to the vehicle body under the drive of the drive structure 2, realizing the forward and backward movement of the steering wheel module 1 without affecting the rotation of the steering wheel 12. The two movement modes are compatible to achieve functional diversification, and the structure is more compact, the layout is reasonable, and the use effect is good.

[0052] And, such as Figure 1 As shown, the steering wheel module 1 also includes an airbag 16. The airbag 16 can also be installed inside the internal mounting cavity of the steering wheel 12. The airbag 16 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 11, allowing the steering wheel 12, the instrument cluster 14 and the airbag 16 to move forward and backward with the mounting bracket 11 simultaneously. This maintains an effective distance between the airbag 16 and the driver 400, so that in the event of a collision, the airbag 16 can effectively deploy to protect the head and body of the driver 400, resulting in high safety.

[0053] In some embodiments, there are multiple connecting legs 15, and these connecting legs 15 are distributed circumferentially around the steering wheel 12. This means that the steering wheel 12 can be connected to the rotation shaft 13 at multiple positions around its circumference under the action of the multiple connecting legs 15, thus achieving stable mutual support between the steering wheel 12 and the rotation shaft 13, and ensuring stable and reliable rotation of both. Furthermore, the multiple connecting legs 15 improve the flatness of the steering wheel 12, enhancing the driver's grip comfort, and result in a more uniform overall structure and a neater, more orderly appearance.

[0054] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the connecting legs 15 can be three, three connecting legs 15 are connected between the steering wheel 12 and the rotating shaft 13, which can improve the stability of the steering wheel 12 rotation, and the connecting legs 15 can also be four or the like.

[0055] In some embodiments, the sliding mounting portion 111 is configured as a slide rail, which extends in the front-rear direction, specifically, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the slide rail can be provided between the mounting frame 11 and the vehicle body, and the slide rail itself has the characteristics of linear motion. By arranging the slide rail to extend in the front-rear direction, the relative sliding of the mounting frame 11 and the vehicle body in the front-rear direction can be achieved.

[0056] The fixed side of the slide rail can be connected to the vehicle body, and the sliding side of the slide rail can be connected to the mounting frame 11, so that the mounting frame 11 can slide relative to the vehicle body in the front-rear direction. The mounting frame 11 is connected to the combination instrument 14 and the steering wheel 12, so that the combination instrument 14 and the steering wheel 12 can move forward and backward with the mounting frame 11, so as to adjust the front-rear position of the steering wheel module 1, so that the driver 400 can easily grasp the steering wheel 12, and it is convenient to observe the combination instrument 14, so as to improve the comfort of driving.

[0057] In some embodiments, the sliding mounting portion 111 can also be configured as a multi-link structure, a piston pushing structure, or a magnetic levitation structure, all of which can adjust the front-rear position of the steering wheel module 1, and the setting mode is various, which can be selectively set according to actual use requirements.

[0058] In some embodiments, the driving structure 2 is configured as a driving motor, and the motor shaft of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear 21. The slide rail is provided with a rack portion, and the driving gear 21 is engaged with the rack portion to drive the slide rail to slide in the front-rear direction.

[0059] Specifically, the driving force of the driving motor can be transmitted to the driving gear 21 and the rack portion in sequence, so that the driving motor can drive the driving gear 21 to rotate after rotating, and the driving gear 21 is engaged with the rack portion for transmission. The driving motor is a fixed end, so that the slide rail can slide relative to the vehicle body in the front-rear direction.

[0060] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the motor shaft of the driving motor extends in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction, that is, the motor shaft of the driving motor can extend in the left-right direction or the up-down direction, and the arrangement mode is various and can be flexibly selected. The output end of the motor shaft of the driving motor is connected with the driving gear 21, at least part of the slide rail is provided with a rack portion, that is, the rack portion and the driving gear 21 can be engaged, and the rotating motion of the driving motor can be converted into the linear motion of the slide rail, and then the linear motion of the mounting frame 11 is realized, and the structure is simple, convenient to assemble and low in cost.

[0061] The driving motor can be detachably connected to the steering wheel module 1 in the cab by a fastener such as a bolt. The driving motor can be arranged on the side of the mounting frame 11 of the steering wheel module 1 away from the driver 400, so that the driving motor is hidden in the steering wheel module 1, and the external structure of the whole structure is simpler.

[0062] In addition, under the premise that the cab space is sufficient, the output shaft of the driving motor can be arranged in the front-rear direction, so that the sliding mounting portion 111 can be constructed as a screw rod sliding table mechanism, wherein the sliding table is connected with the mounting frame 11, the screw rod is connected with the vehicle body, the driving motor drives the screw rod to rotate, and the sliding table moves linearly relative to the screw rod, so that the mounting frame 11 slides forward and backward with the sliding table. The setting mode is simple and convenient to assemble.

[0063] In some embodiments, the slide rails are multiple, and the multiple slide rails are distributed at intervals on the mounting frame 11 and arranged in parallel.

[0064] Specifically, the multiple slide rails are distributed at intervals on the mounting frame 11 in the lateral direction of the vehicle, the multiple slide rails can uniformly support the mounting frame 11, and the multiple slide rails are arranged in parallel, that is, their directions are consistent and do not cross or tilt. Therefore, the multiple slide rails can simultaneously slide forward and backward relative to the vehicle body, that is, the mounting frame 11 can be simultaneously driven to slide forward and backward at multiple positions, improving the reliability and stability of the forward and backward sliding of the mounting frame 11, so that the relative positions of the steering wheel 12 and the combination instrument 14 are more stable, and the precision of the forward and backward adjustment of the steering wheel module 1 is improved. The slide rails can be two, three or the like.

[0065] Therefore, the load bearing capacity of the multiple slide rails is stronger, the load of each slide rail can be reduced by jointly bearing the weight, the service life of the slide rail is prolonged, the friction and resistance during sliding can be reduced by the slide rails distributed at intervals, the mounting frame 11 slides more smoothly, the jamming is reduced, and the reliability of frequent movement is improved.

[0066] In addition, multiple slide rails can be detachably connected to the mounting frame 11 by fasteners such as bolts, and the connection mode is simple, convenient to disassemble and maintain.

[0067] The installation frame 11 is small in transverse width of the vehicle, and the slide rail can be one, which is connected to the center of the installation frame 11, so that the weight of the installation frame 11 can be well shared, the shaking is reduced, and the stable sliding of the installation frame 11 is ensured. The setting of the sliding structure is saved, and the cost is reduced.

[0068] The utility model discloses still put forward a kind of vehicle.

[0069] According to the vehicle of the utility model embodiment, the steering wheel assembly 100 of any one of the above embodiments is installed in the middle front space of the cab of the vehicle, and the steering wheel assembly 100 includes the steering wheel module 1 and the driving structure 2, the driving structure 2 is connected to the installation frame 11 by setting, the installation frame 11 is in sliding fit with the vehicle body, and the installation frame 11 is connected with the steering wheel 12, so that the driving structure 2 can drive the installation frame 11 and the steering wheel 12 to slide in the front-back direction, to realize the position adjustment of the steering wheel module 1 in the front-back direction, to meet the arm length requirement of different drivers 400, to improve the comfort of driving, and the steering wheel module 1 is set to slide forward and backward, the seat can be fixed, to reduce the setting of the seat moving adjustment device, to reduce the overall height of the seat, to reduce the vertical height of the whole vehicle, to reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0070] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a driver seat 200 and an instrument panel, the driver seat 200 is located at the rear side of the steering wheel assembly 100, and the main beam 301 of the instrument panel is provided with a sliding fit part, the sliding installation part 111 is in sliding fit with the sliding fit part in the front-back direction and makes the position of the steering wheel module 1 adjustable in the front-back direction relative to the driver seat 200.

[0071] Specifically, the instrument panel is a platform inside the vehicle, used for installing various instruments, switches and display screens, etc., the instrument panel is located in front of the cockpit, and the driver seat 200 is used for the driver 400 to sit, to provide a comfortable and stable driving environment for the driver 400, the driver seat 200 is located at the rear side of the instrument panel and the steering wheel assembly 100, and the distance between the driver seat 200 and the steering wheel assembly 100 is the sitting space of the driver 400. The instrument panel includes the main beam 301, used for the installation and support of the instrument panel, to provide stable support for the instrument panel, to ensure that the instrument panel does not shake or deform during the driving of the vehicle, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the display screen and the switch, etc.

[0072] The main beam 301 is provided with a sliding fitting part, which is a fixed end connected with the main beam 301, and the mounting frame 11 is provided with a sliding mounting part 111, so that the sliding mounting part 111 can slide linearly relative to the sliding fitting part, and the front and back sliding of the steering wheel module 1 can be realized, that is, the distance between the steering wheel module 1 and the driver seat 200 in the front and back direction can be adjusted, and the driving needs of different drivers 400 can be adapted.

[0073] Further, when the driver 400 with long arms drives the vehicle, when the driver 400 sits on the driver seat 200, the adjustable steering wheel module 1 is moved forward relative to the instrument desk to increase the distance between the steering wheel module 1 and the driver seat 200, that is, the driver 400 with long arms can comfortably hold the steering wheel 12, and when the driver 400 with short arms drives the vehicle, the adjustable steering wheel module 1 is moved backward relative to the instrument desk to reduce the distance between the steering wheel module 1 and the driver seat 200, that is, the driver 400 with short arms can also hold the steering wheel 12.

[0074] Therefore, in general vehicle models, the combination instrument 14 and the instrument desk are fixed together, and the steering wheel 12 is installed on a traditional mechanical steering column and can be individually adjusted up and down and telescopic with the steering column, wherein the steering column is fixed on the main beam 301, and the self-adjusting range of the traditional mechanical steering column is limited. In order to adapt to the driving comfort of drivers 400 with different heights and arm lengths, the driving position is matched by adjusting the front and back sliding of the driver seat 200, and then the view of the combination instrument 14 is avoided by adjusting the steering wheel 12 up and down and telescopic. The driver seat 200 with front and back sliding needs to be provided with a motor, a sliding rail and other adjusting mechanisms at the bottom of the driver seat 200, which will increase the height of the driver seat 200 to the floor 700, increase the vertical height of the whole vehicle, and increase the wind resistance of the vehicle. In the embodiment, the front and back positions of the steering wheel module 1 relative to the driver seat 200 are adjusted, the adjusting range is larger, the front and back positions between the steering wheel module 1 and the driver 400 are more suitable, the needs of different drivers 400 for the observation view of the combination instrument 14 and the position of the steering wheel 12 can be met, the sitting posture of the driver 400 is more comfortable, the driving fatigue can be reduced, the driving safety can be improved, and the universality and adaptability of the vehicle are improved.

[0075] And, the driver seat 200 can be fixedly connected with the floor 700 in the cab, that is, the bottom of the driver seat 200 is free of the adjustment mechanism of the motor and the transmission member, the occupied space of the adjustment mechanism at the bottom of the driver seat 200 is reduced, and the seat cushion bottom is in zero-gap fit with the floor 700, so that the occupied space of the driver seat 200 in the cab can be reduced, and the sitting height of the driver 400 can be reduced to more extremely meet the sitting demand of the driver 400, so that the vertical height of the whole vehicle can be reduced to reduce the wind resistance of the whole vehicle, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle and improving the endurance of the vehicle.

[0076] And, when the height of the driver seat 200 to the floor 700 is reduced, the relative position of the combination instrument 14 and the steering wheel 12 is unchanged, that is, the field of view of the driver 400 for watching the combination instrument 14 is not blocked, so that the driving comfort can be improved, and the front-rear sliding mode of the steering wheel module 1 can be applied to the vehicle with an extremely low-slung shape, and the fixed driver seat 200 can be applied to the SUV and the like, which does not require an extremely low height, the space for the rear passengers to stretch their legs is larger due to the absence of the adjustment mechanism at the bottom of the driver seat 200, the sitting comfort is improved, or the space can be designed as a storage space, the function is more diversified, and the overall performance of the vehicle is improved.

[0077] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0078] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steering wheel assembly, characterized by, The steering wheel module comprises a mounting frame and a steering wheel, the steering wheel is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, the mounting frame is provided with a sliding mounting portion for slidingly engaging with a vehicle body to adjust the position of the mounting frame in the front-rear direction; A driving structure is connected with the mounting frame, and the driving structure is used to drive the mounting frame to slide the steering wheel in the front-rear direction. The steering wheel is connected with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged in the mounting frame, and the rotating shaft is used to be connected with an actuator line of a steering system.

2. The steering wheel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The steering wheel module further comprises a combination instrument, the combination instrument is fixedly connected with the mounting frame, and is adapted to slide with the mounting frame relative to the vehicle body.

3. The steering wheel assembly of claim 2, wherein, The combination instrument is located in the middle of the steering wheel, and the steering wheel is connected with the rotating shaft through connecting legs, the connecting legs are distributed apart from the combination instrument.

4. The steering wheel assembly of claim 3, wherein, The connecting legs are a plurality of, and the plurality of connecting legs are distributed apart in the circumferential direction of the steering wheel.

5. The steering wheel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The sliding mounting portion is configured as a slide rail, and the slide rail extends in the front-rear direction.

6. The steering wheel assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The driving structure is configured as a driving motor, a motor shaft of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear, the slide rail is provided with a rack portion, and the driving gear is engaged with the rack portion to drive the slide rail to slide in the front-rear direction.

7. The steering wheel assembly of claim 6, wherein, The slide rails are a plurality of, the plurality of slide rails are distributed apart on the mounting frame, and the plurality of slide rails are arranged in parallel.

8. The steering wheel assembly of claim 6, wherein, The steering wheel assembly comprises any one of claims 1-8.

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The steering wheel assembly comprises a driver seat located at the rear side of the steering wheel assembly and an instrument table, a main beam of the instrument table is provided with a sliding engaging portion, the sliding mounting portion and the sliding engaging portion are slidingly engaged in the front-rear direction to adjust the position of the steering wheel module relative to the driver seat in the front-rear direction.

10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein, ​

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