Steering wheel and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a steering wheel and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle structures. The steering wheel comprises a steering wheel body provided with a containing cavity, and a holding part movably mounted on the steering wheel body, and the holding part is configured to be at least partially retracted into the containing cavity to change geometric characteristics; wherein one of the steering wheel body and the holding part is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a locking groove, and at least part of the locking part is located in the locking groove to keep the relative position between the steering wheel body and the holding part unchanged. In this way, the space occupied by the steering wheel is reduced, the activity space of the user is improved, the user gets on and off the vehicle is facilitated, the user is hindered in an accident is reduced, and the combined space is utilized when the function of the vehicle is expanded. Meanwhile, the parts of the steering wheel are locked in different appearance states, the user controls the steering wheel is facilitated, and the sensory experience and driving experience of the user are further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle structure technology, and more particularly to a steering wheel and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the global economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more people are paying attention to the interior space and safety of cars. Both customers and car manufacturers are striving to expand the interior space of cars. Since the driver and passenger are the primary users of a car, the size of the space for the driver and passenger directly affects their driving experience and is an important factor for customers to consider when purchasing a car.

[0003] Existing steering wheels are generally close to circular in shape and their structure cannot be deformed. The steering wheel occupies a large space in front of the driver, affecting the comfort of the ride and hindering the transformation and combination of the vehicle's space and functions, thus affecting the user's driving experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a steering wheel and a vehicle to facilitate the utilization of combined space when expanding the functions of the entire vehicle, thereby enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience and at least partially solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of this application, a steering wheel is provided, comprising: a steering wheel body having a receiving cavity; and

[0006] The grip is movably mounted on the steering wheel body and is configured to retract at least partially into the receiving cavity to change its geometric features.

[0007] The steering wheel body and the grip are provided with a locking part and a locking groove, respectively. At least part of the locking part is located in the locking groove to keep the relative position between the steering wheel body and the grip unchanged.

[0008] Optionally, the steering wheel body has an inner wall forming a receiving cavity, a locking part is disposed on the inner wall, and a locking groove is disposed on the grip part.

[0009] Optionally, the locking groove includes: a first sub-locking groove and a second sub-locking groove, the first sub-locking groove and the second sub-locking groove are respectively disposed on two sides opposite to each other on the grip part along its extension direction, and the first sub-locking groove is disposed away from the steering wheel body relative to the second sub-locking groove;

[0010] The gripping part has an extended state and a retracted state, and the locking part can be selectively embedded in the first sub-locking groove or the second sub-locking groove to lock the gripping part in the extended state or the retracted state.

[0011] Optionally, the steering wheel has a first direction;

[0012] The steering wheel body is provided with at least two accommodating cavities, each of which is respectively located on two opposite sides of the steering wheel body in the first direction;

[0013] The steering wheel body has at least two grips, each of which is movably mounted on two opposite sides of the steering wheel body in a first direction, and each grip is configured to retract at least partially into a corresponding accommodating cavity to change its geometric features.

[0014] Optionally, the steering wheel has a second direction that intersects with the first direction;

[0015] The grip portion includes a first sub-grip and a second sub-grip, which are respectively disposed on two sides of the steering wheel body that are disposed opposite to each other in a second direction. Both the first sub-grip and the second sub-grip are configured to be able to at least partially retract into the receiving cavity to change their geometric features.

[0016] Optionally, the first sub-grip is provided with a clearance cavity, and at least part of the second sub-grip retracts into the clearance cavity.

[0017] Optionally, the inner contour dimension of the clearance cavity is not less than the outer contour dimension of the second sub-grip.

[0018] Optionally, the steering wheel further includes: a first transmission component and a second transmission component, and multiple first transmission components and second transmission components are provided. Each first transmission component is respectively installed on the first sub-grip and the second sub-grip, and each second transmission component is respectively installed on both sides of the steering wheel body that are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction. Each second transmission component is connected to a corresponding first transmission component through a gear structure.

[0019] Optionally, the steering wheel also includes a driver, which is mounted on the steering wheel body and whose power output end is connected to the second transmission component.

[0020] According to a second aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided, comprising: a steering wheel as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0021] In the steering wheel of this application embodiment, the steering wheel itself is retracted by at least partially retracting the grip portion into the receiving cavity of the steering wheel body, thereby reducing the space occupied by the steering wheel, providing a more spacious cabin environment, improving the user's activity space, facilitating the user's entry and exit from the vehicle, reducing obstruction to the user in the event of an accident, and facilitating the utilization of combined space when expanding the functions of the entire vehicle, thus enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience. At the same time, this application provides a locking portion and a locking groove to keep the relative position between the steering wheel body and the grip portion unchanged, so as to lock the various components of the steering wheel in different appearance states, making it easier for the user to operate the steering wheel, further enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience.

[0022] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the steering wheel provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a steering wheel provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of a steering wheel provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sub-grip, the first transmission member, and the second transmission member provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100. Steering wheel; 110. Steering wheel body; 111. Receiving cavity; 112. Inner wall; 120. Grip part; 121. First sub-grip part; 1211. Clearance cavity; 122. Second sub-grip part; 131. Locking part; 132. Locking groove; 1321. First sub-locking groove; 1322. Second sub-locking groove; 141. First transmission member; 142. Second transmission member. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0033] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figures 1 to 2 This application provides a steering wheel 100, which has intersecting first direction X and second direction Y. Exemplarily, the steering wheel 100 has mutually perpendicular first direction X and second direction Y. Here, "perpendicular" refers to a state where the angle formed by two lines, a line and a surface, or a surface is 89° to 91°.

[0034] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 2 The steering wheel 100 includes a steering wheel body 110 and a grip portion 120. The steering wheel body 110 is provided with a receiving cavity 111. The grip portion 120 is movably mounted on the steering wheel body 110, and the grip portion 120 is configured to be able to at least partially retract into the receiving cavity 111 to undergo a change in geometric features, that is, the grip portion 120 can be partially retracted into the receiving cavity 111, and the grip portion 120 can also be completely retracted into the receiving cavity 111.

[0035] The gripping part 120 can be manually driven to retract or driven by mechanical equipment. This application does not make a specific limitation and can be set according to the actual situation.

[0036] Specifically, one of the steering wheel body 110 and the grip portion 120 is provided with a locking portion 131, and the other is provided with a locking groove 132. That is, the locking portion 131 can be provided in the steering wheel body 110, and the locking groove 132 can be provided in the grip portion 120; the locking portion 131 can also be provided in the grip portion 120, and the locking groove 132 can also be provided in the steering wheel body 110. At least a portion of the locking portion 131 is located in the locking groove 132 to form a locking structure to lock the grip portion 120 and keep the relative position between the steering wheel body 110 and the grip portion 120 unchanged.

[0037] Understandably, in this application, the grip portion 120 of the steering wheel 100 undergoes a geometrical change as it retracts into the receiving cavity 111 of the steering wheel body 110, thereby altering the overall shape of the steering wheel rim, i.e., changing the appearance of the steering wheel 100. In other words, the change in the appearance of the steering wheel 100 is based on the retraction action of the grip portion 120 into the steering wheel body 110 itself.

[0038] This application achieves the retraction of the steering wheel 100 itself by retracting at least a portion of the grip portion 120 into the receiving cavity 111 of the steering wheel body 110, thereby reducing the space occupied by the steering wheel 100, providing a more spacious cabin environment, improving the user's activity space, facilitating the user's entry and exit from the vehicle, reducing obstruction to the user in the event of an accident, and facilitating the utilization of combined space when expanding the functions of the entire vehicle, thus enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience. At the same time, this application maintains the relative position between the steering wheel body 110 and the grip portion 120 by providing a locking portion 131 and a locking groove 132, so as to lock the various components of the steering wheel 100 in different appearance states, making it easier for the user to operate the steering wheel 100, further enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience.

[0039] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The steering wheel body 110 has an inner wall 112 forming a receiving cavity 111. A locking part 131 is disposed on the inner wall 112, and a locking groove 132 is disposed on the grip part 120. When the locking part 131 is embedded in the locking groove 132, it is convenient to lock the various components of the steering wheel 100 in different appearance states, making it convenient for the user to operate the steering wheel 100 and further enhancing the user's sensory experience and driving experience.

[0040] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The locking groove 132 includes a first sub-locking groove 1321 and a second sub-locking groove 1322. The first sub-locking groove 1321 and the second sub-locking groove 1322 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the grip portion 120 along its extension direction, and the first sub-locking groove 1321 is disposed away from the steering wheel body 110 relative to the second sub-locking groove 1322.

[0041] Specifically, the gripping part 120 has an extended state and a retracted state, and the locking part 131 can be selectively embedded in the first sub-locking groove 1321 or the second sub-locking groove 1322 to lock the gripping part 120 in the extended state or the retracted state.

[0042] Understandably, when the locking part 131 is embedded in the second sub-locking groove 1322 of the grip part 120, the grip part 120 is in the extended state and the grip part 120 is locked, so that the user can operate the steering wheel 100 and improve the user's sensory experience and driving experience.

[0043] When the grip portion 120 retracts into the receiving cavity 111 and the locking portion 131 is embedded in the first sub-locking groove 1321 of the grip portion 120, the grip portion 120 is locked in the retracted state to provide a more spacious cabin environment, enhance the user's activity space, facilitate the user's entry and exit from the vehicle, reduce obstruction to the user in the event of an accident, facilitate the utilization of combined space when the vehicle's functions are expanded, and enhance the user's sensory experience.

[0044] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 2 The accommodating cavity 111 is provided in at least two, and each accommodating cavity 111 is respectively provided on both sides of the steering wheel body 110 that are opposite to each other in the first direction X.

[0045] At least two grip portions 120 are provided, each grip portion 120 being movably mounted on opposite sides of the steering wheel body 110 in the first direction X. Each grip portion 120 is configured to retract at least partially into a corresponding receiving cavity 111 to change its geometric features, thereby minimizing the space occupied by the steering wheel 100, providing a more spacious cabin environment, improving the user's activity space, facilitating the user's entry and exit from the vehicle, reducing obstruction to the user in the event of an accident, and facilitating the utilization of combined space when expanding the functions of the entire vehicle, thereby enhancing the user's sensory and driving experience.

[0046] In some embodiments, the grip portion 120 may be made of a flexible material, and the elastic modulus of the flexible material may be specifically set such that the flexible material has a predetermined stiffness and can change shape under tension, so that the grip portion 120 can be convenient for the user to hold and operate, and can be tensioned when at least partially retracted into the receiving cavity 111 of the steering wheel body 110, thereby changing the shape by utilizing the properties of the flexible material, thereby changing the appearance of the steering wheel 100.

[0047] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 2 The grip portion 120 includes a first sub-grip portion 121 and a second sub-grip portion 122. The first sub-grip portion 121 and the second sub-grip portion 122 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the steering wheel body 110 in the second direction Y. Both the first sub-grip portion 121 and the second sub-grip portion 122 are configured to be able to retract at least partially into the receiving cavity 111 to change their geometric features, so as to minimize the space occupied by the steering wheel 100, provide a more spacious cabin environment, improve the user's activity space, facilitate the user's entry and exit from the vehicle, reduce obstruction to the user in the event of an accident, and facilitate the utilization of combined space when the vehicle's functions are expanded, thereby improving the user's sensory experience and driving experience.

[0048] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2The first sub-grip 121 is provided with a clearance cavity 1211, and at least part of the second sub-grip 122 retracts into the clearance cavity 1211. This is a reasonable structural design of the components in the steering wheel 100, so that when the first sub-grip 121 and the second sub-grip 122 retract synchronously, they can avoid each other and prevent mutual interference, which helps to improve the retraction efficiency of the components in the steering wheel 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, the inner contour dimension of the avoidance cavity 1211 is not less than the outer contour dimension of the second sub-grip 122, so as to further rationally design the structure of the components in the steering wheel 100, so that the first sub-grip 121 and the second sub-grip 122 avoid each other when they retract synchronously, prevent mutual interference between them, and help improve the retraction efficiency of each component in the steering wheel 100.

[0050] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 4 to 5 The steering wheel also includes: a first transmission component 141 and a second transmission component 142. Multiple first transmission components 141 and second transmission components 142 are provided. Each first transmission component 141 is respectively installed on the first sub-grip portion 121 and the second sub-grip portion 122. Each second transmission component 142 is respectively installed on both sides of the steering wheel body 110 that are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction Y. Each second transmission component 142 is connected to a corresponding first transmission component 141 through a gear structure.

[0051] This application provides a first transmission member 141 and a second transmission member 142 to control the movement of the gripping part 120 by utilizing the cooperation between the first transmission member 141 and the second transmission member 142, so as to facilitate the extension or retraction of the gripping part 120 and improve the retraction efficiency of the gripping part 120.

[0052] For example, in this application, the first transmission component 141 is a transmission rack and the second transmission component 142 is a transmission gear, and the two are connected by a gear structure.

[0053] In some embodiments, the steering wheel 100 further includes a driver (not shown), which is mounted on the steering wheel body 110 and whose power output end is connected to the second transmission member 142. This application utilizes the driver to drive the second transmission member 142, thereby driving the grip portion 120 to move. This achieves a high degree of automation, eliminates the need for manual operation, and further improves the retraction efficiency of the grip portion 120.

[0054] The driver can be any one of a drive motor, a drive cylinder, or an electromagnet, but is not limited to these.

[0055] In some embodiments, the steering wheel 100 further includes: a first control button (not shown), a second control button (not shown), and a controller (not shown). The first control button and the second control button are both installed on the steering wheel body 110, and both the first control button and the second control button are electrically connected to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to the driver. The first control button is configured to control the grip portion 120 to change from an extended state to a retracted state, and the second control button is configured to control the grip portion 120 to change from a retracted state to an extended state.

[0056] The controller can be any conventional product, conventional control chip, or other conventional product that can realize the control function in this application. No specific restrictions are made in this application. The controller is installed on the steering wheel body 110.

[0057] Understandably, when the grip portion 120 of the steering wheel 100 needs to change from an extended state to a retracted state, the user can drive the first control button. The first control button sends a feedback signal to the controller. After receiving the feedback signal, the controller sends a control command to the driver according to the feedback result, so as to control the driver to drive the second transmission member 142 to move, so as to synchronously drive the first transmission member 141 and the grip portion 120 to move, so as to control the grip portion 120 to retract into the receiving cavity 111 of the steering wheel body 110, thereby reducing the space occupied by the steering wheel 100.

[0058] When the grip portion 120 of the steering wheel 100 needs to change from a retracted state to an extended state, the user can drive the second control button. The second control button sends a feedback signal to the controller. After receiving the feedback signal, the controller sends a control command to the driver according to the feedback result, so as to control the driver to drive the second transmission member 142 to move, so as to synchronously drive the first transmission member 141 and the grip portion 120 to move, so as to control the grip portion 120 to extend out of the receiving cavity 111 of the steering wheel body 110, making it easier for the user to operate the steering wheel 100 and improving the user's sensory experience and driving experience.

[0059] On the other hand, this application also provides a vehicle, including a steering wheel 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, the steering wheel 100 being configured for controlling the vehicle. The vehicle has all the beneficial effects of the steering wheel 100 described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0060] The vehicle may be a gasoline-powered vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a new energy vehicle, etc., and this application does not make any specific restrictions.

[0061] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0063] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0064] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. A steering wheel, characterized in that, include: The steering wheel body has a receiving cavity; as well as A grip portion is movably mounted to the steering wheel body, and the grip portion is configured to retract at least partially into the receiving cavity to undergo a change in geometry; The steering wheel body and the grip portion are provided with a locking portion and a locking groove, respectively. At least a portion of the locking portion is located in the locking groove to keep the relative position between the steering wheel body and the grip portion unchanged.

2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering wheel body has an inner wall forming the accommodating cavity, the locking part is disposed on the inner wall, and the locking groove is disposed on the gripping part.

3. The steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking groove includes: a first sub-locking groove and a second sub-locking groove, the first sub-locking groove and the second sub-locking groove are respectively disposed on two sides of the grip portion that are disposed opposite to each other along its extension direction, and the first sub-locking groove is disposed away from the steering wheel body relative to the second sub-locking groove; The gripping part has an extended state and a retracted state, and the locking part can be selectively embedded in the first sub-locking groove or the second sub-locking groove to lock the gripping part in the extended state or the retracted state.

4. The steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering wheel has a first direction; The accommodating cavity is provided in at least two, and each accommodating cavity is respectively provided on both sides of the steering wheel body that are arranged opposite to each other in the first direction; The grip portion is provided in at least two parts, each grip portion being movably mounted on two opposite sides of the steering wheel body in the first direction, and each grip portion being configured to be at least partially retracted into a corresponding receiving cavity to undergo a change in geometric features.

5. The steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The steering wheel has a second direction that intersects with the first direction; The grip portion includes a first sub-grip and a second sub-grip, the first sub-grip and the second sub-grip being respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the steering wheel body in the second direction, and both the first sub-grip and the second sub-grip being configured to be able to at least partially retract into the receiving cavity to undergo a change in geometric features.

6. The steering wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first sub-grip has a clearance cavity, and at least part of the second sub-grip retracts into the clearance cavity.

7. The steering wheel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner contour dimension of the clearance cavity is not less than the outer contour dimension of the second sub-grip.

8. The steering wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steering wheel further includes: a first transmission component and a second transmission component. Multiple first transmission components and multiple second transmission components are provided. Each first transmission component is respectively installed on the first sub-grip and the second sub-grip. Each second transmission component is respectively installed on both sides of the steering wheel body that are opposite to each other in the second direction. Each second transmission component is connected to a corresponding first transmission component through a gear structure.

9. The steering wheel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The steering wheel further includes a driver, which is mounted on the steering wheel body and the power output end of the driver is connected to the second transmission component.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The steering wheel as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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