Automobile steering wheel switch connecting structure
By employing a connection structure that combines a clip and a slot on the steering wheel switch, and utilizing an adjusting screw and a driven plate to move the connecting rod, the switch can be quickly disassembled and installed. This solves the problem of cumbersome maintenance in existing technologies, improves maintenance efficiency, and enhances connection stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423027080.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-09
AI Technical Summary
The repair process for existing car steering wheel switches is cumbersome, time-consuming, and the connection is not stable enough.
The connection structure uses a combination of a clip and a slot. By adjusting the lead screw, the driven plate and connecting rod can be moved, enabling quick installation and removal of the switch. Combined with the design of the movable sleeve and the fixed base, the connection stability is improved.
It enables quick disassembly and installation of switches, improves maintenance efficiency, enhances connection stability, and prevents switches from falling off during use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steering wheel technology, specifically to a car steering wheel switch connection structure. Background Technology
[0002] The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device for controlling the direction of a car. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and transmit it to the steering shaft. It is mainly composed of a frame, foam, and driver's side airbag (DAB). In order to facilitate the driver to quickly control various functions in the car, various switches are usually installed on the surface of the steering wheel.
[0003] Most steering wheel switches are currently fixed to the inside of the steering wheel by bolts or clips. When repairing the switch, the protective cover needs to be removed first, and then the switch needs to be disassembled according to its specific connection method. This makes the switch repair more complicated and time-consuming, reducing the repair efficiency of steering wheel switches. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connecting structure for a car steering wheel switch to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steering wheel switch connection structure, comprising a steering wheel body, an installation groove on the outer surface of the steering wheel body, a switch inside the installation groove, a docking groove at the bottom of the switch, a plurality of slots inside the docking groove, a docking seat fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the installation groove at the center position, a plurality of receiving holes through the outer surface of the docking seat, a locking head slidably connected inside each of the plurality of receiving holes, an adjusting screw rotatably connected inside the docking seat, a driven plate threadedly connected to the outer surface of the adjusting screw, a plurality of connecting rods rotatably connected to the top of the driven plate, the other ends of the plurality of connecting rods being rotatably connected to the bottom ends of the plurality of locking heads, and one end of each of the plurality of locking heads being inserted into the plurality of slots.
[0006] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the bottom end of the adjusting screw is fixedly connected to a polygonal connecting column through the bottom surface of the docking seat, a movable sleeve is slidably connected to the outer side of the polygonal connecting column, a fixed seat is inserted into the top of the movable sleeve, and the top of the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the steering wheel body.
[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the polygonal connecting column, and the top end of the movable sleeve is interference-fitted with the inside of the fixed seat.
[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the docking seat, and a positioning groove is formed on the inner surface of the docking groove, with the outer surface of the positioning groove slidingly inserted into the inner surface of the positioning block.
[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, four movable seats are fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside the mounting groove, and a top rod is slidably connected inside each of the four movable seats. A pressure spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside each of the four movable seats, and the top ends of the four pressure springs are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the four top rods.
[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the inner surface of the docking seat is provided with two limiting grooves, and the outer surface of the driven plate is provided with two limiting blocks, the outer surfaces of the two limiting blocks being slidably connected to the inner surfaces of the two limiting grooves respectively.
[0011] This utility model provides a car steering wheel switch connection structure, which has the following advantages:
[0012] (1) This utility model drives the driven plate to move upward by rotating the adjusting screw. During the movement of the driven plate, multiple connecting rods move together. The connecting rods tilt during the upward movement and push the clip head to slide outward in the receiving through hole and insert into the slot, so as to quickly install the switch. When disassembling, it is only necessary to rotate the adjusting screw in the opposite direction to put the clip head into the receiving through hole for disassembly, so as to realize the quick disassembly and maintenance of the switch and improve the maintenance efficiency.
[0013] (2) This utility model achieves the fixing effect of adjusting screw by sliding the movable sleeve along the polygonal connecting column, so that one end of the movable sleeve is inserted into the fixed seat. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, the connection stability is improved, and it is not easy to fall off. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the internal structure of the steering wheel body of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This utility model is called Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the docking seat of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the structure between the polygonal connecting column and the adjusting screw of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Steering wheel body; 2. Mounting slot; 3. Switch; 4. Connecting slot; 5. Slot; 6. Positioning slot; 7. Connecting seat; 8. Adjusting screw; 9. Driven plate; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Storage through hole; 12. Clip; 13. Positioning block; 14. Polygonal connecting column; 15. Movable sleeve; 16. Fixed seat; 17. Limiting plate; 18. Movable seat; 19. Push rod; 20. Compression spring; 21. Limiting slot; 22. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0021] This utility model provides a technical solution: such as Figure 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, a car steering wheel switch connection structure includes a steering wheel body 1. A mounting groove 2 is formed on the outer surface of the steering wheel body 1. A switch 3 is disposed inside the mounting groove 2. A docking groove 4 is formed at the bottom of the switch 3. Multiple slots 5 are formed inside the docking groove 4. A docking seat 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the mounting groove 2 at its center. Multiple receiving holes 11 are formed through the outer surface of the docking seat 7. Each of the multiple receiving holes 11 has a slidably connected locking head 12. An adjusting screw 8 is rotatably connected inside the docking seat 7. A driven plate is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the adjusting screw 8. 9. Multiple connecting rods 10 are rotatably connected to the top of the driven plate 9. The other end of the multiple connecting rods 10 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of multiple clips 12. One end of the multiple clips 12 is inserted into the interior of multiple slots 5. The clips 12 can be stored and limited by the storage through hole 11. The driven plate 9 can drive the connecting rods 10 to move during the movement. The connecting rods 10 can push the clips 12 to move during the movement of the driven plate 9. The slots 5 can fix the switch 3 inside the mounting slot 2 by cooperating with the clips 12.
[0022] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom end of the adjusting screw 8 is fixedly connected to a polygonal connecting column 14 through the bottom surface of the docking seat 7. A movable sleeve 15 is slidably connected to the outside of the polygonal connecting column 14. A fixed seat 16 is inserted into the top of the movable sleeve 15. The top of the fixed seat 16 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the steering wheel body 1. By setting the movable sleeve 15, the adjusting screw 8 can be rotated by cooperating with the polygonal connecting column 14 for easy adjustment, and the adjusting screw 8 can be fixed by cooperating with the fixed seat 16.
[0023] like Figure 5As shown, a limiting plate 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the polygonal connecting column 14, and the top of the movable sleeve 15 is interference-fitted with the inside of the fixed seat 16. By setting the limiting plate 17, the movable sleeve 15 can be limited to prevent it from falling off. By setting the top of the movable sleeve 15 to the inside of the fixed seat 16, the tightness of the connection between the two can be improved.
[0024] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a positioning block 13 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the docking seat 7, and a positioning groove 6 is provided on the inner surface of the docking groove 4. The outer surface of the positioning groove 6 is slidably inserted into the inner surface of the positioning block 13. By setting the positioning block 13 and the positioning groove 6, relative rotation between the two can be prevented, and the switch 3 can be prevented from shaking.
[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, four movable seats 18 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside the mounting slot 2. Each of the four movable seats 18 is slidably connected to a push rod 19. Each of the four movable seats 18 is fixedly connected to a pressure spring 20. The top ends of the four pressure springs 20 are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the four push rods 19 respectively. By setting the pressure springs 20, a continuous force can be applied to the push rods 19, so that the switch 3 can be pushed out of the mounting slot 2 after disassembly, making it convenient to take out the switch 3.
[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, two limiting grooves 21 are provided on the inner surface of the docking seat 7, and two limiting blocks 22 are provided on the outer surface of the driven plate 9. The outer surfaces of the two limiting blocks 22 are slidably connected to the inner surfaces of the two limiting grooves 21, which can limit the driven plate 9 and prevent it from rotating during the adjustment of the adjusting screw 8.
[0027] This utility model provides a car steering wheel switch connection structure, the specific working principle of which is as follows:
[0028] When the switch 3 needs to be disassembled and repaired, the staff pulls out the movable sleeve 15. After the movable sleeve 15 is pulled out, rotating the movable sleeve 15 drives the adjusting screw 8 to rotate, causing the driven plate 9 to move downward under the action of the adjusting screw 8. The movement of the driven plate 9 drives the connecting rod 10 to move and pulls the clamp 12 to slide in the receiving through hole 11, so that the clamp 12 disengages from the clamp slot 5 and releases the restriction between the docking slot 4 and the docking seat 7. Then, the pressure spring 20 restores its elastic deformation and pushes the push rod 19 to move upward in the movable seat 18, pushing the switch 3 out of the mounting slot 2. The staff then takes out the switch 3 for repair.
[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A steering wheel switch connection structure for automobiles, comprising a steering wheel body (1), characterized in that: The steering wheel body (1) has an installation groove (2) on its outer surface. A switch (3) is installed inside the installation groove (2). A docking groove (4) is installed at the bottom of the switch (3). Multiple slots (5) are installed inside the docking groove (4). A docking seat (7) is fixed and connected to the bottom surface of the installation groove (2) at the center position. Multiple storage through holes (11) are opened through the outer surface of the docking seat (7). A locking head (12) is slidably connected inside each of the multiple storage through holes (11). An adjusting screw (8) is rotatably connected inside the docking seat (7). A driven plate (9) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the adjusting screw (8). Multiple connecting rods (10) are rotatably connected to the top of the driven plate (9). The other end of the multiple connecting rods (10) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the multiple locking heads (12). One end of the multiple locking heads (12) is inserted into the multiple slots (5).
2. The automotive steering wheel switch connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the adjusting screw (8) passes through the bottom surface of the docking seat (7) and is fixedly connected to a polygonal connecting column (14). The outer side of the polygonal connecting column (14) is slidably connected to a movable sleeve (15). The top end of the movable sleeve (15) is inserted into a fixed seat (16). The top end of the fixed seat (16) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the steering wheel body (1).
3. The automotive steering wheel switch connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the polygonal connecting column (14) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (17), and the top end of the movable sleeve (15) is interference-fitted with the inside of the fixed seat (16).
4. The automotive steering wheel switch connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the docking seat (7) is fixedly connected to a positioning block (13), and the inner surface of the docking groove (4) is provided with a positioning groove (6). The outer surface of the positioning groove (6) is slidably inserted into the inner surface of the positioning block (13).
5. The automotive steering wheel switch connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting groove (2) has four movable seats (18) fixedly connected to its inner bottom surface. Each of the four movable seats (18) has a push rod (19) slidably connected to it. Each of the four movable seats (18) has a pressure spring (20) fixedly connected to its inner bottom surface. The top of each of the four pressure springs (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the four push rods (19).
6. The automotive steering wheel switch connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the docking seat (7) has two limiting grooves (21), and the outer surface of the driven plate (9) has two limiting blocks (22). The outer surfaces of the two limiting blocks (22) are slidably connected to the inner surfaces of the two limiting grooves (21).