Steering wheel folding mechanism and steering wheel
By designing a steering wheel folding mechanism that includes an output component, a locking component, and a driving component, and adopting a coaxial arrangement and a three-stage gear transmission, the problem of high complexity in existing steering wheel folding mechanisms is solved, and low-cost and high-reliability steering wheel rim switching is achieved.
CN224277270UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26YANFENG INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANFENG INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The existing steering wheel folding mechanism has a large number of parts and a complex structure, resulting in high cost and poor reliability, which limits its large-scale application.
Method used
A steering wheel folding mechanism was designed, including a rotatable output component, a locking component, and a driving component. Through coaxial arrangement and three-stage gear transmission, it achieves simple and reliable switching of steering wheel rims, reduces the number of control links in the dimensional chain, and adopts a compact structural design.
Benefits of technology
It enables efficient switching of the steering wheel rim between the storage and working positions, reducing costs and improving the reliability and space utilization of the mechanism.
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to a steering wheel folding mechanism configured to switch the steering wheel rim between a stowed position and a working position. The mechanism is characterized by its dimensions and structure being designed for placement within a steering wheel, and includes: an output member; a locking member capable of engaging and disengaging with the output member for locking and unlocking its movement; and a rotatable drive member configured to interact with the locking member on one hand, and to drive the output member to rotate in a corresponding direction when the locking member is disengaged from the output member, and having a free-travel portion in the output member; and the locking member, drive member, and output member being arranged coaxially with each other. This disclosure also relates to a folding steering wheel. The steering wheel folding mechanism according to this disclosure has a simple structure and few dimensional control links, thereby achieving high mechanical reliability.
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