Sliding type abnormal sound prevention steering column shield movement mechanism
By using a sliding anti-noise steering column cover movement mechanism, the problem of limited coverage of the steering column cover surface has been solved, enabling a larger extension and retraction stroke of the steering column and reducing friction noise, thereby improving the durability and stability of the cover.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive steering column covers are limited by their length, resulting in a short travel distance for the steering column's forward and backward movement. This makes them unsuitable for demanding usage scenarios and also causes abnormal noises.
A sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism was designed. It adopts an upper flip-up cover that slides with the upper cover, uses anti-noise EVA felt and 3M self-lubricating tape to reduce friction, and combines hinges and buckles to achieve a large extension and retraction stroke of the steering column. Stability is provided by guide ribs and torsion springs.
It achieves a larger extension and retraction stroke of the steering column, reduces sliding friction noise, improves the durability and stability of the guard, and meets users' high requirements for the extension and retraction stroke of the steering column.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and particularly to a sliding type anti-abnormal sound steering column shroud movement mechanism. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the automotive interior components, the steering column shroud is arranged on the automobile steering column, in order to ensure that the driver of different height and body type, the automobile steering column usually needs to be adjusted in height and front and back, the lower guard plate is arranged below the instrument desk, the lower guard plate is arranged with the corresponding shunt of the steering column shroud to make the steering column have enough adjusting space, and the gap treatment between the steering column shroud and the instrument panel assembly has been a difficult problem.
[0003] The existing treatment mode is to use skin to hide ugliness, the steering column shroud skin hides the ugliness and is limited by the skin length, when the steering column is in front and back telescopic movement, cannot realize long distance free telescopic, makes the steering column front and back telescopic movement stroke shorter, difficult to meet some use scene that the telescopic stroke of steering column has higher requirement, and the skin endurance number is lower, cannot satisfy the user demand, and the skin wrinkle is more serious, and there is abnormal sound in the movement process.
[0004] Therefore, we improve it, and propose a sliding type anti-abnormal sound steering column shroud movement mechanism. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model aims at: the existing treatment mode is to use skin to hide ugliness, the steering column shroud skin hides the ugliness and is limited by the skin length, when the steering column is in front and back telescopic movement, cannot realize long distance free telescopic, makes the steering column front and back telescopic movement stroke shorter, difficult to meet some use scene that the telescopic stroke of steering column has higher requirement.
[0006] In order to realize the above-mentioned invention purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0007] The sliding type anti-abnormal sound steering column shroud movement mechanism is to improve the above-mentioned problem.
[0008] The application is as follows:
[0009] It includes: the instrument panel assembly located at the front side of the driver and the front passenger, the steering column shroud assembly is installed in the middle part of the left side of the instrument panel assembly, the steering column shroud assembly includes the upper turnover cover plate, the upper shroud turnover cover plate, the upper shroud, the lower shroud and the upper turnover cover plate hinge support, the instrument panel skeleton is arranged on the front side of the upper turnover cover plate, and the upper turnover cover plate hinge support is fixedly installed on the outside of the instrument panel skeleton.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, the upper turnover cover plate is detachably installed with anti-rustling EVA felt near the bottom of the upper surface of the upper shroud turnover cover plate and the upper shroud.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, the upper turnover cover plate is detachably installed with anti-rustling EVA felt near the bottom of the upper surface of the upper shroud turnover cover plate and the upper shroud.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, when the upper turnover cover plate moves, the anti-rustling EVA felt slides on the surface of the upper shroud turnover cover plate and the upper shroud, wherein the surface of the anti-rustling EVA felt is compounded with 3M self-lubricating adhesive tape, and the surface friction coefficient is less than 0.1.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, the upper shroud is provided with a hinge at the bottom of the upper shroud turnover cover plate, and the upper shroud turnover cover plate is fixed to the upper shroud through the hinge.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, the hinge comprises a rotating shaft and a torsion spring arranged between the upper shroud turnover cover plate and the upper shroud, when the telescopic stroke requirement of the steering column is large, the upper shroud turnover cover plate rotates around the rotating shaft as a rotating point and rotates by means of the guide ribs of the guide piece, wherein the guide piece and the upper shroud are integrally formed.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the sliding type anti-rustling steering column shroud movement mechanism provided by the utility model, the upper shroud and the lower shroud are connected through a buckle
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:
[0017] The utility model provides a kind of sliding type anti-abnormal sound steering column shroud movement mechanism, comprising: the instrument panel assembly in the front side of driver and front row passenger, the middle part of the left side of the instrument panel assembly is equipped with steering column shroud assembly;The steering column shroud assembly includes upper turnover cover plate, upper shroud turnover cover plate, upper shroud, lower shroud and upper turnover cover plate hinge support;Instrument panel skeleton is equipped in the front side of the upper turnover cover plate, and the upper turnover cover plate hinge support is fixedly installed on the outside of instrument panel skeleton.Compared with traditional skin ugly mode, the rotation design of upper shroud turnover cover plate breaks the bondage of skin length to steering column telescopic motion, when steering column needs larger telescopic stroke, upper shroud turnover cover plate can rotate with pivot as center, provides more spacious telescopic space for steering column, the combination of anti-abnormal sound EVA felt and 3M self-lubricating adhesive tape effectively reduces sliding friction, the sliding fit of upper turnover cover plate and other components and the connection design of upper shroud turnover cover plate and upper shroud through hinge can bear wear in long-term frequent motion more. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 The structure schematic view of instrument panel assembly and steering column shroud provided for the present application is provided;
[0019] Figure 2 The structure schematic view of steering column shroud assembly provided for the present application is provided;
[0020] Figure 3 The structure schematic view of hinge provided for the present application is provided;
[0021] Figure 4 The structure schematic view of anti-abnormal sound EVA felt connection provided for the present application is provided;
[0022] Figure 5 The structure schematic view of upper turnover cover plate lowest point provided for the present application is provided;
[0023] Figure 6 The structure schematic view of upper turnover cover plate highest point provided for the present application is provided.
[0024] Indicated in the figure:
[0025] 1, instrument panel assembly;2, steering column shroud assembly;3, upper turnover cover plate;4, upper shroud turnover cover plate;5, upper shroud;6, lower shroud;7, instrument panel skeleton;8, upper turnover cover plate hinge support;9, anti-abnormal sound EVA felt;10, hinge;11, pivot;12, torsional spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.
[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents some embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application.
[0028] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0029] It should be noted that: similar labels and letters in the following drawings represent similar items, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship commonly placed when the product is used, or the orientation or position relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Such terms are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only used for differentiation in description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings.
[0032] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0033] It should be noted that: similar labels and letters in the following drawings represent similar items, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0034] Please refer to Figures 1-6The utility model provides a kind of sliding anti-rattling steering column shroud movement mechanism, including: instrument panel assembly 1 located in the front side of driver and front passenger, steering column shroud assembly 2 is installed in the middle of left side of instrument panel assembly 1;Steering column shroud assembly 2 includes upper turnover cover plate 3, upper shroud turnover cover plate 4, upper shroud 5, lower shroud 6 and upper turnover cover plate hinge support 8;Instrument panel assembly 1 is as the installation basis of entire movement mechanism, is located in the front side of driver and front passenger, provides installation position for steering column shroud assembly 2, plays the role of bearing and fixed, ensures that entire steering column shroud system is stably installed in the front end of vehicle suitable position, cooperates with other components in vehicle, steering column shroud assembly 2 includes multiple key components, is the core component for realizing steering column protection and specific function, wherein, upper turnover cover plate 3 is placed on the upper surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5 by sliding cooperation, upper turnover cover plate 3 is connected instrument panel skeleton 7 on the front side, and is fixed on the outside of instrument panel skeleton 7 by upper turnover cover plate hinge support 8, and this connection makes upper turnover cover plate 3 have stable support when moving, can accurately move along with the movement of steering column.
[0035] Please refer to Figure 2 And 4 Upper turnover cover plate 3 is slidably fitted on the upper surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5, and the bottom of upper turnover cover plate 3 close to the upper surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5 is detachably provided with anti-rattling EVA felt 9, and the anti-rattling EVA felt 9 slides on the surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5 when upper turnover cover plate 3 moves, wherein the surface of the anti-rattling EVA felt 9 is compounded with 3M self-lubricating tape with a friction coefficient less than 0.2; the anti-rattling EVA felt 9 is installed on the bottom of upper turnover cover plate 3 close to the upper surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5, and the surface is compounded with 3M self-lubricating tape with a friction coefficient less than 0.2; when the steering column drives the steering column shroud assembly 2 to move, the upper turnover cover plate 3 moves, and the anti-rattling EVA felt 9 slides on the surface of upper shroud turnover cover plate 4 and upper shroud 5, due to the low friction coefficient characteristics, effectively reduce the friction in the sliding process, reduce the probability of generating abnormal sound due to friction, and ensure the quietness of the steering column area during vehicle driving.
[0036] Please refer to Figures 3-6The upper cover 5 is provided with a hinge 10 at the bottom of the upper cover turnover cover plate 4, the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 is fixed to the upper cover 5 through the hinge 10, the hinge 10 comprises a rotating shaft 11 and a torsion spring 12 arranged between the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 and the upper cover 5, when the telescopic stroke requirement of the steering column is large, the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 rotates around the rotating shaft 11 as the rotating point, and rotates by the guide ribs of the guide piece, wherein the guide piece is an integral molding structure with the upper cover 5, the upper cover 5 is connected with the lower cover 6 through buckling; the hinge 10 is composed of the rotating shaft 11 and the torsion spring 12 arranged between the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 and the upper cover 5, when the telescopic stroke requirement of the steering column is large, the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 rotates around the rotating shaft 11 as the rotating point by the guide ribs of the guide piece which is integrally formed on the upper cover 5, the torsion spring 12 provides a certain return force, so that the upper cover turnover cover plate 4 can keep a stable position or automatically reset after rotation, this design makes the steering column cover assembly 2 can adapt to the large telescopic stroke of the steering column, and overcomes the problem that the traditional skin hides the ugliness and is limited in length to hinder the movement of the steering column, the upper cover 5 is connected with the lower cover 6 through buckling, this connection mode not only ensures the stability of the connection between the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6, and ensures that the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 will not be separated due to vibration and other factors during vehicle driving, but also is convenient to install and disassemble, which is convenient for workers to operate during vehicle production and assembly stage, and the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 can be easily separated for checking, repairing or replacing the internal parts during later maintenance and repair.
[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions described in the utility model and not to limit the utility model, although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the utility model is not limited to the above specific embodiments, therefore, any modification or equivalent replacement of the utility model, and all technical solutions and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention are all covered in the claim range of the utility model.
Claims
1. A sliding anti-noise steering column cover movement mechanism, characterized in that, include: The instrument panel assembly (1) is located in front of the driver and front passenger, and the steering column cover assembly (2) is installed in the middle of the left side of the instrument panel assembly (1). The steering column cover assembly (2) includes an upper flip cover (3), an upper cover flip cover (4), an upper cover (5), a lower cover (6), and an upper flip cover hinge bracket (8). The upper flip cover (3) is equipped with an instrument panel frame (7) on its front side, and the upper flip cover hinge bracket (8) is fixedly installed on the outside of the instrument panel frame (7).
2. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper flip cover (3) is slidably fitted on the upper surface of the upper cover flip cover (4) and the upper cover (5).
3. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover movement mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper flip cover (3) is detachably fitted with noise-proof EVA felt (9) at the bottom of the upper surface of the upper cover flip cover (4) and the upper cover (5).
4. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the upper flip cover (3) moves, the noise-proof EVA felt (9) slides on the surfaces of the upper cover flip cover (4) and the upper cover (5).
5. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (5) is provided with a hinge (10) at the bottom of the upper cover flip cover (4), and the upper cover flip cover (4) is fixed to the upper cover (5) by the hinge (10).
6. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hinge (10) includes a pivot (11) and a torsion spring (12) disposed between the upper cover flip cover (4) and the upper cover (5).
7. The sliding anti-noise steering column cover motion mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (5) and the lower cover (6) are connected by snap fasteners.