Intelligent digital display steering wheel

By integrating a digital control screen and buttons in the center of the steering wheel, combined with a vertical grip design, the problems of inconvenient operation and insufficient safety of existing steering wheels are solved, enabling intuitive display of vehicle status and safe and reliable operation.

CN223934785UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24HUARONG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520786049.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing car steering wheels cannot intuitively display vehicle status, are inconvenient to operate, and lack sufficient safety, making it difficult to meet drivers' needs for intelligent functions.

Method used

A digital control screen and buttons are added to the center of the steering wheel, integrating vehicle status display. Combined with a vertical strip grip design, a quick-release mechanism is installed at the bottom to achieve modular design.

Benefits of technology

It enables intuitive monitoring of vehicle status, makes operation more convenient, improves driving safety and steering wheel reliability, and facilitates maintenance and replacement.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and particularly discloses an intelligent digital display steering wheel which comprises a control panel, the length of the control panel is larger than the width of the control panel, the upper end and the two ends of the control panel are convex arc edges, the bottom of the control panel is a concave arc edge, and the two ends of the control panel are grab handles. Grips of vertical strip-shaped structures are arranged on the two sides of the grab handle, a numerical control screen is installed in the middle of the control panel, a bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the control panel, a main control board fixed to the control panel is arranged in the bottom cover, the bottom of the display screen is located in the bottom cover, keys and a multi-gear rotary knob are arranged at the upper end of the control panel, and a quick release device is arranged at the lower end of the bottom cover; the numerical control screen is additionally arranged in the middle of the steering wheel, the numerical control screen and the keys are fused, the vehicle state is effectively integrated on the steering wheel, the effect of visually monitoring the vehicle state is achieved, operation is more convenient, and use is safer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to an intelligent digital display steering wheel. Background Technology

[0002] The car steering wheel is the core component for drivers to control the vehicle's direction. It is not only a key interface for human-vehicle interaction but also an important guarantee of driving safety. The steering wheel is not only a control tool but also an important carrier of vehicle intelligence. With the rapid development of the automotive industry and autonomous driving, drivers' demands for diverse driving scenarios and intelligent functions are increasing.

[0003] Currently, most cars display vehicle and driving information through the in-vehicle infotainment screen, which requires the driver to reach out and operate the screen, making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the aforementioned shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an intelligent digital display steering wheel. A digital control screen is added to the center of the steering wheel, integrating the screen with buttons to effectively integrate vehicle status onto the steering wheel. This enables intuitive monitoring of vehicle status, making operation more convenient and safer.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart digital display steering wheel includes a control panel. The length of the control panel is greater than its width. The upper and both ends of the control panel have convex arc edges, and the bottom of the control panel has a concave arc edge. The two ends of the control panel are grips, and the sides of the grips are provided with vertical strip-shaped handles. A digital control screen is installed in the middle of the control panel, and a bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the control panel. A main control board fixed to the control panel is located inside the bottom cover, and the bottom of the display screen is located inside the bottom cover. The upper end of the control panel has buttons and a multi-position knob, and the lower end of the bottom cover has a quick-release mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the handle is provided with a grip hole, and the side wall of the grip is provided with a grip groove corresponding to the position of the grip hole.

[0008] Preferably, the buttons are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the CNC screen.

[0009] Preferably, the multi-position knob is located below the CNC screen.

[0010] Preferably, the control panel is provided with mounting holes, the CNC screen is installed from the bottom of the control panel into the mounting holes, a sealing plate is installed at the top of the control panel and sleeved on the outside of the CNC screen, and a sealing strip is provided between the sealing plate and the control panel.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing strip is provided between the bottom cover and the control panel.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided between the quick-release device and the bottom cover.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model adds a digital control screen to the center of the steering wheel, integrating the digital control screen and buttons to effectively integrate the vehicle status onto the steering wheel, achieving intuitive monitoring of the vehicle status, making operation more convenient and use safer.

[0015] 2. The steering wheel of this utility model has vertical strip-shaped grips at both ends, which are more conducive to hand grip compared to the traditional round steering wheel. It can prevent the hand from slipping on the steering wheel when turning, making the steering safer and more reliable.

[0016] 3. The bottom of this utility model is equipped with a quick-release device, which enables the steering wheel to be quickly disassembled and assembled, realizes the modular design of the steering wheel, and facilitates maintenance and replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the grip structure;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the present invention;

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Control panel; 101-Grip hole; 102-Mounting hole; 103-Grip; 2-Sealing plate; 3-Bottom cover; 4-Grip; 401-Grip groove; 5-Sealing strip; 6-Quick release device; 7-CNC screen; 8-Button; 9-Multi-position knob; 10-Main control board; 11-Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, an intelligent digital display steering wheel includes a control panel 1. The length of the control panel 1 is greater than its width, and the overall structure is similar to a rectangle. The top and both ends of the control panel 1 are convex arc edges, with the arc at both ends being greater than that at the top. The bottom of the control panel 1 is a concave arc edge, with the arc at the bottom being greater than that at both ends. The corners are rounded, making the overall shape smooth and aesthetically pleasing.

[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, the control panel 1 has handles 103 at both ends, and vertical strip-shaped grips 4 on both sides of the handles 103. The grips 4 are positioned close to the edges of the handles 103 to increase the operator's grip comfort and facilitate gripping force. A digital control screen 7 is installed in the middle of the control panel 1, displaying information such as speed, mileage, gear position, and SOC, enabling real-time monitoring of driving status. A bottom cover 3 is installed at the bottom of the control panel 1, which is fixed to the main control panel by five hexagonal head screws. Figure 3 As shown, the bottom cover 3 houses the main control board 10, which is fixed to the control panel 1. The bottom of the display screen is located inside the bottom cover 3. The upper part of the control panel 1 is equipped with buttons 8 and a multi-position knob 9, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the bottom cover 3 is equipped with a quick release device 6 (ball quick release device) to enable quick installation and removal of the steering wheel, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement.

[0027] The handle 103 has grip holes 101, with two grip holes 101 on each side, the upper one being smaller than the lower one, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the side wall of the grip 4 is provided with a grip groove 401 corresponding to the position of the grip hole 101, which not only facilitates the gripping of the fingers, but also prevents the hand from slipping between the grip 4 when turning, thus ensuring steering safety.

[0028] The buttons 8 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the CNC screen 7, with 4 buttons 8 on each side, for a total of 8 buttons, including mode switching, horn, and lighting.

[0029] Two multi-position knobs 9 are located below the CNC screen 7, arranged symmetrically.

[0030] The control panel 1 has mounting holes 102. The CNC screen 7 is installed from the bottom of the control panel 1 into the mounting holes 102 and is fixed to the control panel 1 by eight Phillips countersunk screws. A sealing plate 2 is installed on the upper end of the control panel 1 and is fitted onto the outside of the digital display screen.

[0031] To improve sealing, a sealing strip 5 is provided between the sealing plate 2 and the control panel 1, and a groove for fixing the sealing strip 5 is provided on the side wall of the sealing plate 2; a sealing strip 5 is provided between the bottom cover 3 and the control panel 1, and a groove for preventing the sealing strip 5 is provided at the end of the bottom cover 3; a sealing ring 11 is provided between the quick release device 6 and the bottom cover 3, and a groove for fixing the sealing ring 11 is provided on the side wall of the bottom cover 3.

[0032] The software uses the domestically developed RT-Thread real-time operating system, which is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 open-source protocol. Its advantages include providing a large number of software components and device drivers, as well as rich peripheral driver and middleware support. Its kernel is highly efficient and streamlined, with fast startup speed and good real-time performance. It has undergone extensive practical project verification and possesses commercial-grade stability, making it widely used in industrial and consumer fields.

[0033] The software adopts a layered architecture, consisting of the Application Layer, Components Layer, Board Support Package (BSP), Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), and Kernel Layer from top to bottom.

[0034] The application layer includes a serial port screen driver app, a button 8 driver app, and a CAN message processing app, which includes a serial port receiving thread, a serial port sending thread, a screen data processing thread, a CAN message sending, receiving, and processing thread, as well as a button 8 and indicator light processing thread.

[0035] The BSP layer includes serial port driver, CAN bus driver, SPI bus driver, clock driver, etc.

[0036] The HAL layer uses the corresponding HAL layer provided by the chip manufacturer;

[0037] The kernel layer enables resources such as task management, memory management, interrupt management, inter-thread communication (IPC), clock management, device framework, and kernel object management.

[0038] like Figure 6 As shown, the program architecture uses multi-threading to process various functions, and IPC communication is used between threads to ensure the reliability and security of data.

[0039] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An intelligent digital display steering wheel, characterized in that: The control panel includes a length greater than its width. The top and both ends of the control panel have convex arc edges, while the bottom has a concave arc edge. The two ends of the control panel are handles, with vertical strip-shaped grips on both sides. A CNC screen is mounted in the middle of the control panel, and a bottom cover is mounted on the bottom of the control panel. A main control board, fixed to the control panel, is located inside the bottom cover. The bottom of the display screen is located inside the bottom cover. The top of the control panel has buttons and a multi-position knob, and the bottom of the bottom cover has a quick-release mechanism.

2. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is provided with a grip hole, and the side wall of the grip is provided with a grip groove corresponding to the position of the grip hole.

3. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The buttons are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the CNC screen.

4. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-position knob is located below the CNC screen.

5. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel is provided with mounting holes, and the CNC screen is installed into the mounting holes from the bottom of the control panel. A sealing plate is installed on the upper end of the control panel and is fitted onto the outside of the CNC screen. A sealing strip is provided between the sealing plate and the control panel.

6. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip is provided between the bottom cover and the control panel.

7. The intelligent digital display steering wheel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided between the quick-release device and the bottom cover.