Multifunctional steering wheel

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional steering wheel and relates to the technical field of steering wheels, the multifunctional steering wheel comprises a steering wheel body and an outer ring arranged on the outer side of the steering wheel body, the outer surface of the steering wheel body is rotatably connected with a switch group mounting shell, one end of the switch group mounting shell is fixedly connected with a grabbing sleeve, and the outer surface of the outer ring is sleeved with the grabbing sleeve; the grabbing sleeve is rotationally connected with the outer surface of the outer ring so as to adjust the position of the switch block installation shell, and a limiting piece is arranged between the switch block installation shell and the steering wheel body and used for fixing the switch block installation shell after the position of the switch block installation shell is adjusted. According to the invention, by arranging the rotatable switch group mounting shell and the grasping sleeve, a driver can adjust the positions of the grasping sleeve and the switch group mounting shell in advance according to own driving habits, so that the driver can easily operate the switch group without changing the hand position in the long-term driving process; and the safety and the convenience in the driving process are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to steering wheel technical field, specifically, it relates to a multifunctional steering wheel. BACKGROUND

[0002] The current automobile steering wheel and steering wheel switch group design generally adopts the fixed mode, this design method is in the center point of steering wheel, spoke size, switch group arrangement position, switch touch and the tiger mouth grasping size etc., all in the product design initial stage have carried out the preset and solid, however, in the actual driving scene, the driver often cannot drive according to the standard sitting posture completely, especially in the long-distance driving process, different crowds, different driving habits and different driving time length all can influence the grasping area of driver on the steering wheel;

[0003] Due to the fixed design of the existing steering wheel and switch group, if the driver needs to operate the switch on the steering wheel during long-time driving, the hand position of the driver may need to be adjusted to the grasping area designed on the steering wheel, which undoubtedly reduces the convenience and comfort of driving, especially for drivers with special driving habits or needs, this fixed design is more difficult to meet their individual needs. Therefore, we improve it and propose a multifunctional steering wheel. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at: in view of the fixed design of the existing steering wheel and switch group, if the driver needs to operate the switch on the steering wheel during long-time driving, the hand position of the driver may need to be adjusted to the grasping area designed on the steering wheel, which reduces the convenience and comfort of driving.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the application, the utility model provides a multifunctional steering wheel to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The application is as follows:

[0007] A multifunctional steering wheel, comprising a steering wheel body and an outer ring arranged outside the steering wheel body, the outer surface of the steering wheel body is rotatably connected with a switch group mounting shell, one end of the switch group mounting shell is fixedly connected with a grasping sleeve, the grasping sleeve is sleeved on the outer surface of the outer ring, the grasping sleeve is rotatably connected with the outer surface of the outer ring to realize the adjustment of the position of the switch group mounting shell, a limiting piece is arranged between the switch group mounting shell and the steering wheel body, and the limiting piece is used for fixing after the position adjustment of the switch group mounting shell.

[0008] As a preferred technical scheme of the application, the number of the switch group mounting shell and the grasping sleeve is at least two.

[0009] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the limiting piece comprises a limiting ring fixedly installed on the steering wheel body, a plurality of insertion grooves are formed on the outer side of the limiting ring, a connecting plate is installed in the switch group installation shell, an insertion rod is connected with the connecting plate in a penetrating manner, and one end of the insertion rod is inserted into one of the insertion grooves.

[0010] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the connecting plate and the switch group installation shell are both provided with a second sliding groove, a push-pull plate is slidably connected in the second sliding groove, one end of the push-pull plate extends from the back of the switch group installation shell, and the push-pull plate is fixedly connected with the end of the insertion rod away from the insertion groove.

[0011] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, a first sliding groove is further formed on the connecting plate, and a baffle is slidably connected in the first sliding groove and fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion rod.

[0012] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, an elastic piece is sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion rod, and the elastic piece is located in the first sliding groove and on the side of the baffle away from the limiting ring.

[0013] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, a fixed ring is fixedly installed on the front surface of the steering wheel body, a connecting ring is sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed ring through a bearing, and one side of the connecting ring is fixedly connected with the connecting plate.

[0014] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the outer surface of the limiting ring is provided with a conductive ring connected with the vehicle control system, a contact slidably connected with the conductive ring is installed on the connecting plate, and a fixing seat is connected between the contact and the connecting plate.

[0015] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the switch group installation shell is used for installing the switch group, and the switch group is connected with the vehicle control system through the contact and the conductive ring.

[0016] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the front surface of the steering wheel body is further provided with a protective shell covering the limiting ring.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] In the scheme of the present application:

[0019] To address the issue that the fixed design of steering wheels and switch assemblies in existing technologies requires drivers to readjust their hand positions to the designated grip area of ​​the steering wheel during long drives, reducing driving convenience and comfort, this application proposes a rotatable switch assembly mounting shell and grip sleeve. This allows drivers to pre-adjust the positions of the grip sleeve and switch assembly mounting shell according to their driving habits, enabling them to easily operate the switch assembly without changing their hand positions during long drives, thus improving driving safety and convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the multi-function steering wheel provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 2 A rear-view structural diagram of the multi-function steering wheel provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connecting plate of the multi-functional steering wheel provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component for the multi-function steering wheel provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the conductive ring of the multi-functional steering wheel provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 6 A structural diagram illustrating one configuration of the multi-functional steering wheel provided in this application during use;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing another configuration of the multi-function steering wheel provided in this application.

[0027] The image shows:

[0028] 1. Steering wheel body; 2. Outer ring; 3. Grip sleeve; 301. Switch assembly mounting shell; 302. Fixing ring; 303. Connecting ring; 4. Limiting ring; 401. Slot; 402. Connecting plate; 403. First slide groove; 404. Second slide groove; 405. Baffle; 406. Push-pull plate; 407. Insert rod; 408. Elastic element; 5. Conductive ring; 501. Contact; 502. Fixing seat; 6. Protective shell. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] As described in the background art, due to the fixed design of existing steering wheels and switch assemblies, if a driver needs to operate the switches on the steering wheel during long-term driving, he may need to readjust his hand position to the grip area designed for the steering wheel. This undoubtedly reduces the convenience and comfort of driving. In particular, for drivers with special driving habits or needs, this fixed design is even more difficult to meet their personalized needs.

[0031] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a multi-functional steering wheel.

[0032] For details, please refer to Figures 1-7 The multi-function steering wheel specifically includes:

[0033] The steering wheel body 1 and the outer ring 2 located on the outside of the steering wheel body 1 are provided. A switch assembly mounting shell 301 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the steering wheel body 1. A gripping sleeve 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the switch assembly mounting shell 301. The gripping sleeve 3 is sleeved on the outer surface of the outer ring 2 and is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the outer ring 2 to realize the adjustment of the position of the switch assembly mounting shell 301. A limiting member is provided between the switch assembly mounting shell 301 and the steering wheel body 1. The limiting member is used to fix the position of the switch assembly mounting shell 301 after adjustment.

[0034] The multi-functional steering wheel provided by this utility model features a rotatable switch assembly mounting shell 301 and a grip sleeve 3. This allows the driver to pre-adjust the position of the grip sleeve 3 and the switch assembly mounting shell 301 according to their driving habits, enabling the driver to easily operate the switch assembly without changing hand position during long-term driving, thus improving safety and convenience during driving.

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0037] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the several views, and that no further definitions and explanations of defined items in the subsequent drawings are required once the items are defined in one of the drawings.

[0038] Embodiment 1, please refer to Figures 1-7 A multifunctional steering wheel, comprising a steering wheel body 1 and an outer ring 2 arranged outside the steering wheel body 1, and a switch group mounting shell 301 rotatably connected to the outer surface of the steering wheel body 1, one end of the switch group mounting shell 301 is fixedly connected with a gripping sleeve 3, the gripping sleeve 3 is sleeved on the outer surface of the outer ring 2, and the gripping sleeve 3 is rotatably connected with the outer surface of the outer ring 2 to realize the adjustment of the position of the switch group mounting shell 301, and a limiting piece is arranged between the switch group mounting shell 301 and the steering wheel body 1, and the limiting piece is used for fixing the switch group mounting shell 301 after position adjustment; through the arrangement of the rotatable switch group mounting shell 301 and the gripping sleeve 3, the driver can adjust the positions of the gripping sleeve 3 and the switch group mounting shell 301 according to his own driving habits in advance, so that the driver can easily operate the switch group without changing the hand position during long-term driving, thereby improving the safety and convenience during driving.

[0039] Further, the number of the switch group mounting shell 301 and the gripping sleeve 3 is at least two, which meets the design requirements of the steering wheel.

[0040] Further, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the limiting piece comprises a limiting ring 4 fixedly installed on the steering wheel body 1, a plurality of insertion grooves 401 are formed on the outer side of the limiting ring 4, a connecting plate 402 is installed in the switch group mounting shell 301, a plurality of insertion rods 407 are connected with the connecting plate 402, one end of the insertion rod 407 is inserted into one of the insertion grooves 401, and the insertion of the insertion rod 407 and the insertion groove 401 can fix the positions of the switch group mounting shell 301 and the gripping sleeve 3, so that the gripping sleeve 3, the outer ring 2 and the steering wheel body 1 can rotate synchronously when the gripping sleeve 3 is rotated during normal driving process, thereby realizing the steering requirement of the vehicle.

[0041] Further, as shown in Figures 2-4 , a second sliding groove 404 is formed on the connecting plate 402 and the switch group mounting shell 301, a push-pull plate 406 is slidably connected in the second sliding groove 404, one end of the push-pull plate 406 extends from the back of the switch group mounting shell 301, and the other end of the push-pull plate 406 is fixedly connected with the insertion rod 407 away from the insertion groove 401, so that the push-pull plate 406 can be pushed from the back of the switch group mounting shell 301 to separate the insertion rod 407 from the connecting plate 402.

[0042] Further, as shown in Figure 4As shown, the connecting plate 402 is further provided with a first sliding groove 403, and a baffle 405 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 403, the baffle 405 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion rod 407, and the baffle 405 and the first sliding groove 403 are matched to limit the insertion rod 407.

[0043] Further, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 the outer surface of the insertion rod 407 is sleeved with an elastic element 408, the elastic element 408 is located in the first sliding groove 403, and the elastic element 408 is located on the side of the baffle 405 away from the limiting ring 4, the elastic element 408 can adopt a spring or an elastic rubber, and the elastic force of the elastic element 408 can limit the insertion rod 407 through the baffle 405, so as to improve the stability of the insertion rod 407 when being inserted into the insertion groove 401.

[0044] In embodiment 2, the multifunctional steering wheel provided in embodiment 1 is further optimized, and specifically, as shown in Figure 3 the front surface of the steering wheel body 1 is fixedly provided with a fixed ring 302, the outer surface of the fixed ring 302 is sleeved with a connecting ring 303 through a bearing, one side of the connecting ring 303 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 402, and the fixed ring 302 and the connecting ring 303 are matched to support and reinforce the connecting plate 402 and the switch group mounting shell 301, so as to improve the stability during use.

[0045] In embodiment 3, the multifunctional steering wheel provided in embodiment 1 or 2 is further optimized, and specifically, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 the outer surface of the limiting ring 4 is provided with a conductive ring 5, the conductive ring 5 is connected with the vehicle control system, the connecting plate 402 is provided with a contact 501 which is slidably connected with the conductive ring 5, and the contact 501 is connected with the connecting plate 402 through a fixing seat 502, and the conductive ring 5 and the contact 501 are kept in contact during use.

[0046] Further, the switch group mounting shell 301 is used for mounting the switch group, and the switch group is connected with the vehicle control system through the contact 501 and the conductive ring 5, and the mutual cooperation of the contact 501 and the conductive ring 5 enables the switch group to realize communication connection with the vehicle control system, so that the vehicle control system can obtain a corresponding control signal when the driver operates the switch group.

[0047] Further, as shown in Figure 1 the front surface of the steering wheel body 1 is further provided with a protective shell 6, and the protective shell 6 covers the limiting ring 4, which is more beautiful, and the protective shell 6 and the steering wheel body 1 are further used for arranging an airbag.

[0048] The use process of the multifunctional steering wheel is as follows:

[0049] When adjusting the position of the gripping sleeve 3 and the switch group mounting shell 301, the push-pull plate 406 is pushed from the back of the switch group mounting shell 301 so that the insertion rod 407 is separated from the insertion slot 401, the gripping sleeve 3 is rotated so that the gripping sleeve 3 and the switch group mounting shell 301 are rotated to the desired position, the push-pull plate 406 is released, then one hand fixes the outer ring 2, the other hand slightly rotates the gripping sleeve 3 until the relative rotation between the gripping sleeve 3 and the outer ring 2 does not occur, in the process, the insertion rod 407 can be aligned with the insertion slot 401 and inserted therein, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 6 or Figure 7 It should be noted that Figure 1 、 Figure 6 or Figure 7 The forms shown are examples of several commonly used forms, and the specific position of the gripping sleeve 3 and the switch group mounting shell 301 can be set by the driver according to habit.

[0050] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected or in communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and the preferred embodiments of the present application are given in the drawings, but do not limit the patent scope of the present application. The present application can be realized in many different forms, and conversely, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalently replace some of the technical features. Any equivalent structure made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, is also within the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multifunction steering wheel, characterized by, The utility model relates to a steering wheel, including steering wheel body (1) and the outer ring (2) of setting in the outer side of steering wheel body (1), the outer surface rotatable connection of steering wheel body (1) has switch group installation shell (301), one end fixed connection of switch group installation shell (301) has grasping sleeve (3), grasping sleeve (3) is set on the outer surface of outer ring (2), grasping sleeve (3) is rotatably connected with the outer surface of outer ring (2), to realize the adjustment of switch group installation shell (301) position, the position adjustment of switch group installation shell (301) is fixed after being used for switch group installation shell (301) between steering wheel body (1) and setting up limiting piece.

2. A multifunction steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the switch group installation shell (301) and the grasping sleeve (3) is at least two.

3. The multifunction steering wheel of claim 1, wherein, The limiting piece includes a limiting ring (4) fixedly installed on the steering wheel body (1), a plurality of insertion slots (401) are formed on the outer side of the limiting ring (4), a connecting plate (402) is installed in the switch group installation shell (301), a plurality of insertion rods (407) are connected with the connecting plate (402), and one end of each insertion rod (407) is inserted into one of the insertion slots (401).

4. A multifunction steering wheel according to claim 3, wherein Second sliding grooves (404) are formed on the connecting plate (402) and the switch group installation shell (301), a push-pull plate (406) is slidably connected in each second sliding groove (404), one end of the push-pull plate (406) extends from the back of the switch group installation shell (301), and the push-pull plate (406) is fixedly connected with the end of the insertion rod (407) away from the insertion slot (401).

5. A multifunction steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that, First sliding grooves (403) are formed on the connecting plate (402), and baffle plates (405) are slidably connected in the first sliding grooves (403).

6. A multifunction steering wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, Elastic members (408) are sleeved on the outer surfaces of the insertion rods (407), the elastic members (408) are located in the first sliding grooves (403), and the elastic members (408) are located on the sides of the baffle plates (405) away from the limiting ring (4).

7. The multi-functional steering wheel of claim 3, wherein, A fixed ring (302) is fixedly installed on the front of the steering wheel body (1), a connecting ring (303) is sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed ring (302) through a bearing, and one side of the connecting ring (303) is fixedly connected with the connecting plate (402).

8. The multi-functional steering wheel of claim 3, wherein, A conductive ring (5) is arranged on the outer surface of the limiting ring (4), the conductive ring (5) is connected with a vehicle control system, contacts (501) are slidably connected with the conductive ring (5) and are installed on the connecting plate (402), and fixed seats (502) are connected between the contacts (501) and the connecting plate (402).

9. A multifunction steering wheel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The switch group installation shell (301) is used for installing a switch group, and the switch group is connected with the vehicle control system through the contacts (501) and the conductive ring (5).

10. The multi-functional steering wheel of claim 3, wherein, A protective shell (6) is further installed on the front of the steering wheel body (1), and the protective shell (6) covers the limiting ring (4).

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