Quick connecting piece structure of steering wheel

By designing a quick-connect steering wheel structure, the problem of inconvenient installation in existing technologies has been solved, enabling quick disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel and safe and convenient installation, thereby improving production efficiency and expanding the scope of application of the connection.

CN224090268UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07JINLIANXING ELECTRONIC (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The existing steering wheel connectors are inconvenient to install, leading to difficulties in disassembly and assembly, which affects production efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Method used

A quick-connect structure was designed, comprising a fixed plate, a connecting frame, a movable frame, a limiting groove, a hoop, a insert, and a foolproof notch. It connects to the steering shaft via a threaded joint, uses a snap-fit ​​and limiting groove to fix the steering wheel and prevent loosening, the insert prevents misalignment, the notch prevents incorrect installation, and the nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer extends service life.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel, improving installation efficiency, enhancing the safety and convenience of the connection, preventing loosening and detachment, and extending its service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steering wheel quick connector structure which comprises a fixing plate, connecting frames are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate in a circumferential array mode, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer ring side of the lower surface of the fixing plate, a threaded connector is slidably connected to the outer ring side of the sleeve, and the lower end of the threaded connector is in threaded connection with an external direction shaft. A movable frame is hinged to the lower end between the connecting frames through a rotating shaft and is of an L-shaped structure, a mounting hole is formed in the middle of the lower end of the movable frame, a compression spring is fixedly connected into the mounting hole, the lower end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate, and a buckle is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the movable frame; the buckle is correspondingly clamped with a slot of an external steering wheel; according to the structure, the steering wheel can be quickly disassembled and assembled, the installation efficiency of the steering wheel is greatly improved, meanwhile, the application range of the connecting piece can be widened through the modular structure, and then the connecting piece and the steering wheel are more convenient to install.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle structure technology, specifically to a steering wheel quick-connect structure. Background Technology

[0002] A steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of travel in cars, ships, airplanes, etc. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft.

[0003] In the existing technology, in order to ensure automobile production efficiency and facilitate automobile maintenance, quick-connect and modular structures are usually used to design steering wheels. However, the existing steering wheel connectors are inconvenient to install during use, making it difficult to disassemble and assemble the steering wheel. Therefore, we propose a steering wheel quick-connect structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a steering wheel quick-connect structure. This structure enables quick disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel, greatly improving the installation efficiency of the steering wheel. At the same time, the modular structure can expand the applicability of the connector, making the installation of the connector and the steering wheel more convenient, and can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steering wheel quick-connect structure, including a fixed plate, a connecting frame fixedly connected in a circumferential array on the upper surface of the fixed plate, a sleeve fixedly connected to the outer ring side of the lower surface of the fixed plate, and a threaded joint slidably connected to the outer ring side of the sleeve, the lower end of the threaded joint being threadedly connected to an external steering shaft, a movable frame hinged at the lower end of the connecting frame via a pivot shaft, the movable frame having an L-shaped structure, a mounting hole provided in the middle of the lower end of the movable frame, and a compression spring fixedly connected inside the mounting hole, the lower end of the compression spring being fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate, and a buckle fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the movable frame, the buckle correspondingly engaging with the slot of the external steering wheel.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting groove and a hoop. The limiting groove is opened on the upper part of the outer surface of the movable frame, and the hoop is sleeved on the outer ring side of the connecting frame, and the hoop is correspondingly engaged with the limiting groove. The limiting groove and hoop can provide auxiliary fixation for the movable frame, preventing the steering wheel from loosening and falling off after installation, thereby making the use of the quick-connect parts safer and more convenient.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a insert, which is an irregularly shaped structure. The insert is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the fixing plate, and the insert is engaged with the irregularly shaped groove opened at the upper end of the external directional shaft. The insert can effectively prevent the worker from inserting the quick connector incorrectly, thereby making the use of the quick connector safer.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a foolproof notch, which is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the front connecting bracket, and the notch engages with the snap-fit ​​groove opened at the lower end of the external steering wheel; the notch can effectively prevent workers from installing the steering wheel incorrectly, thus making the use of the quick-connect parts safer and more convenient.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer surface of the movable frame has rounded corners, and the outer surface of the movable frame is electroplated with a nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer; the nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer on the surface of the movable frame can greatly extend the service life of the quick connectors, thereby making the use of the quick connectors safer and more convenient.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This steering wheel quick-connect structure has the following advantages:

[0011] 1. This structure allows for quick disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel, greatly improving the installation efficiency. At the same time, the modular structure expands the applicability of the connectors, making the installation of the connectors and the steering wheel more convenient.

[0012] 2. The limiting groove and hoop can help fix the movable frame, preventing the steering wheel from loosening and falling off after installation, thus making the use of the quick-connect parts safer and more convenient.

[0013] 3. The inserts effectively prevent workers from misaligning the quick-connect parts, and the foolproof notch effectively prevents workers from installing the steering wheel incorrectly, thus making the use of quick-connect parts safer and more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from the upper side of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Fixed plate, 2. Connecting frame, 3. Movable frame, 4. Rotating shaft, 5. Compression spring, 6. Buckle, 7. Limiting groove, 8. Hoop, 9. Sleeve, 10. Threaded joint, 11. Insert, 12. Anti-fooling opening. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a technical solution: a steering wheel quick-connect structure, including a fixed plate 1. The upper surface of the fixed plate 1 is fixedly connected with connecting brackets 2 in a circumferential array. The lower surface of the fixed plate 1 is fixedly connected with a sleeve 9 on the outer ring side, and the outer ring side of the sleeve 9 is slidably connected with a threaded joint 10. The lower end of the threaded joint 10 is threadedly connected to an external steering shaft. The lower ends of the connecting brackets 2 are hinged to a movable bracket 3 through a rotating shaft 4. The movable bracket 3 has an L-shaped structure. The lower end of the movable bracket 3 has a mounting hole in the middle, and a compression spring 5 is fixedly connected inside the mounting hole. The lower end of the compression spring 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate 1. The upper inner side of the movable bracket 3 is fixedly connected with a buckle 6, and the buckle 6 is engaged with the slot of the external steering wheel.

[0020] In this embodiment, a limiting groove 7 and a hoop 8 are also included. The limiting groove 7 is opened on the upper part of the outer surface of the movable frame 3, and the hoop 8 is sleeved on the outer ring side of the connecting frame 2, and the hoop 8 is correspondingly engaged with the limiting groove 7. The limiting groove 7 and the hoop 8 can provide auxiliary fixation for the movable frame 3 to prevent the steering wheel from loosening and falling off after installation, thereby making the use of the quick-connect parts safer and more convenient.

[0021] In this embodiment, a insert 11 is also included. The insert 11 has an irregular shape and is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the fixing plate 1. The insert 11 is engaged with the irregular groove opened at the upper end of the external direction axis. The insert 11 can effectively prevent the workers from inserting the quick connector incorrectly, thereby making the use of the quick connector safer.

[0022] In this embodiment, a foolproof opening 12 is also included. The foolproof opening 12 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the front connecting frame 2, and the foolproof opening 12 is engaged with the buckle groove opened at the lower end of the external steering wheel. The foolproof opening 12 can effectively prevent the staff from installing the steering wheel incorrectly, thereby making the use of the quick-connect parts safer and more convenient.

[0023] In this embodiment, the outer surface corners of the movable frame 3 are all rounded, and the outer surface of the movable frame 3 is electroplated with a nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer; the nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer on the surface of the movable frame 3 can greatly extend the service life of the quick connector, thereby making the use of the quick connector safer and more convenient.

[0024] The working principle of the steering wheel quick-connect structure provided by this utility model is as follows: Connect the sleeve 9 to the steering shaft and make the insert 11 a non-circular groove connection. Then tighten the threaded joint 10 to connect the quick-connect to the steering shaft. Then insert the steering wheel central shaft between the connecting brackets 2 and press down the lower end of the movable bracket 3. The lower end of the movable bracket 3 presses down and drives the upper side to retract inward so that the buckle 6 is inserted into the slot of the external steering wheel. Then push the hoop 8 up into the limiting groove 7 to complete the limiting of the movable bracket 3, and the installation of the steering wheel can be completed.

[0025] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A steering wheel quick-connect fitting structure, characterized in that: The system includes a fixed plate (1), with connecting brackets (2) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate (1) in a circular array. A sleeve (9) is fixedly connected to the outer ring side of the lower surface of the fixed plate (1), and a threaded joint (10) is slidably connected to the outer ring side of the sleeve (9). The lower end of the threaded joint (10) is threadedly connected to the external steering shaft. A movable frame (3) is hinged between the lower ends of the connecting brackets (2) through a rotating shaft (4). The movable frame (3) has an L-shaped structure. An installation hole is opened in the middle of the lower end of the movable frame (3), and a compression spring (5) is fixedly connected inside the installation hole. The lower end of the compression spring (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate (1). A buckle (6) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the movable frame (3), and the buckle (6) is engaged with the slot of the external steering wheel.

2. The steering wheel quick-connect structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting groove (7) and a hoop (8). The limiting groove (7) is opened on the upper part of the outer surface of the movable frame (3), and the hoop (8) is sleeved on the outer ring side of the connecting frame (2), and the hoop (8) is correspondingly engaged with the limiting groove (7).

3. The steering wheel quick-connect structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a insert (11), which is an irregular structure. The insert (11) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the fixing plate (1), and the insert (11) is engaged with the irregular groove opened at the upper end of the external direction axis.

4. The steering wheel quick-connect structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a foolproof opening (12), which is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the front connecting frame (2), and the foolproof opening (12) is engaged with the buckle groove opened at the lower end of the external steering wheel.

5. The steering wheel quick-connect structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface corners of the movable frame (3) are all rounded, and the outer surface of the movable frame (3) is electroplated with a nickel alloy anti-corrosion layer.