Steering sensor arrangement

By designing the steering sensor structure, the problem of the lack of an angle sensor in the tractor front axle was solved, and the synchronous rotation of the sensor and the steering knuckle was achieved, which improved the sensor feedback accuracy, reduced the failure rate, and enhanced the performance of the intelligent system.

CN224676191UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25SHANDONG GAHEAD DRIVE TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521492761.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The lack of an angle sensor on the tractor's front axle prevents the intelligent system from acquiring front axle steering data. User-installed angle sensors have low accuracy, large errors, and a high failure rate.

Method used

A steering sensor structure was designed, including a housing and a steering knuckle. Through the cooperation of components such as a rotating shaft, a connecting shaft, an end cover, and a locating pin, the sensor and the steering knuckle can rotate synchronously, thereby improving transmission accuracy.

Benefits of technology

This achieves synchronized rotation between the sensor and the steering knuckle, improving sensor feedback accuracy, reducing the failure rate, and enhancing the performance of the intelligent system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a steering sensor structure relates to steering structure technical field, including casing and knuckle, and the fixed connection has the pivot on the knuckle, and the casing is opened with the inside end portion frictional resistance of pivot and has the locating groove, and the connecting shaft is rotatably inserted on the pivot, and the inside end portion of connecting shaft is fixed with the locating groove through the locating structure, and the outer end portion fixed connection has the sensor of pivot, and the detection end of sensor is fixed with the pivot, the utility model solves the problem of the problem that the current tractor front axle has no angle sensor configuration in traditional technology, causes the wisdom system of complete machine to be unable to obtain front axle steering data, and the angle sensor that the current market user refits oneself, the low processing precision, the error of sensor feedback is big, and the problem of the problem of the high failure rate caused by the matching of parts simultaneously.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steering structure technology, specifically to the structure of steering sensor. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the increasing demand for smart agriculture, sensor technology will be widely used in smart agriculture. Agricultural workers can use technological tools to make precise control over vehicle data, thereby improving production efficiency and quality. However, when turning in the field, there is currently little research on intelligent control systems that monitor the dynamic balance of the vehicle in real time, which leads to a lack of assurance for the driver's operational safety.

[0003] The prior art discloses a solution with announcement number CN207875324U, which includes a vehicle suspension, support seat, hydraulic cylinder, wheel, wheel hub, steering device, vehicle body leveling detection device, accumulator, and longitudinal thrust rod. The steering device includes: stabilizer bar, steering connecting rod, steering rod, connecting body, V-shaped steering platform, and rear axle. The vehicle body leveling detection device includes: front axle, ball joint, angle sensor lateral connecting rod, angle sensor longitudinal connecting rod, angle sensor, and longitudinal thrust rod. It belongs to the field of mechanical technology manufacturing, has a simple structure, and allows the harvester to detect the balance of the vehicle body and adjust the vehicle body's posture and position in real time through the leveling detection device during operation. Furthermore, the controller can realize the function of automatic and smooth turning.

[0004] The shortcomings of existing technology have gradually become apparent with use, mainly in the following aspects:

[0005] First, the current lack of angle sensors on the front axle of tractors prevents the machine's intelligent system from acquiring data such as front axle steering, thus hindering the full performance of some intelligent systems.

[0006] Secondly, the angle sensors currently being retrofitted by users in the market are often modified on existing front axles, resulting in low machining precision, large sensor feedback errors, and high failure rates due to component mismatch.

[0007] In conclusion, the existing technology obviously has inconveniences and defects in practical use, so it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a steering sensor structure to solve the problems of the lack of angle sensors on the front axle of tractors in traditional technologies, which prevents the intelligent system of the entire machine from acquiring data such as front axle steering; and the low processing precision, large sensor feedback error, and high failure rate of angle sensors modified by users in the market due to the mismatch of components.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A steering sensor structure includes a housing and a steering knuckle. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle. A positioning groove is provided on the housing to rub against the inner end of the rotating shaft. A connecting shaft is rotatably inserted into the rotating shaft. The inner end of the connecting shaft is fixed to the positioning groove through a positioning structure. A sensor is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft. The detection end of the sensor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0011] As an optimized solution, the positioning structure includes an end cap fixed to the bottom surface of the positioning groove, the end cap having a keyway, and the inner end of the connecting shaft having a protrusion that matches the keyway.

[0012] As an optimized solution, the rotating shaft has a central channel, and the connecting shaft is rotatably inserted into the central channel.

[0013] As an optimized solution, the outer end of the rotating shaft is provided with a mounting groove that communicates with the central channel, and the housing end of the sensor is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0014] As an optimized solution, the outer end of the shaft is provided with a connecting section, and a bolt is inserted into the connecting section, which is threadedly connected to the steering knuckle.

[0015] As an optimized solution, a positioning pin is inserted between the end cap and the positioning groove.

[0016] As an optimized solution, the end cap is provided with a pin hole, and the positioning groove is provided with a pin groove that matches the pin hole.

[0017] As an optimized solution, screws are inserted side by side on the end cap, and the positioning groove is provided with a threaded groove that is threaded to the end of the screw.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] Because the sensor requires a relative rotational relationship, the steering knuckle and the housing are constrained to the same axis by a rotating shaft, and the steering knuckle and the rotating shaft are fixed by bolts;

[0020] The end cap needs to form a fixed structure with the housing to constrain the rotation of the shaft. The end cap is positioned with the housing by a locating pin.

[0021] The end cap has a keyway that mates with the irregular protrusion at the inner end of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft has a mounting groove for fixing the sensor. When turning, the housing remains stationary, while the rotating shaft and steering knuckle rotate together, causing the sensor to rotate synchronously. Since the sensor's detection end is connected to the rotating shaft fixed on the housing, the sensor housing and the detection end achieve relative rotation, thereby realizing feedback of the rotation angle. The end cap is positioned using a locating pin to improve transmission accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in an explosive state;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting shaft of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Connecting shaft; 2-Bolt; 3-Rotating shaft; 4-Screw; 5-End cap; 6-Positioning pin; 7-Steering knuckle; 8-Housing; 9-Keyway; 10-Threaded groove; 11-Pin hole; 12-Sensor; 13-Protrusion; 14-Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the steering sensor structure includes a housing 8 and a steering knuckle 7. A rotating shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle 7. A positioning groove 14 is provided on the housing 8 to rub against the inner end of the rotating shaft 3. A connecting shaft 1 is rotatably inserted into the rotating shaft 3. The inner end of the connecting shaft 1 is fixed to the positioning groove 14 through a positioning structure. A sensor 12 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft 3. The detection end of the sensor 12 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 3.

[0030] The positioning structure includes an end cap 5 fixed to the bottom surface of the positioning groove 14, a keyway 9 is provided on the end cap 5, and a protrusion 13 matching the keyway 9 is provided at the inner end of the connecting shaft 1.

[0031] A central channel is provided on the rotating shaft 3, and the connecting shaft 1 is rotatably inserted into the central channel.

[0032] The outer end of the rotating shaft 3 is provided with a mounting groove that communicates with the central channel, and the housing 8 end of the sensor 12 is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0033] The outer end of the shaft 3 is provided with a connecting section, and a bolt 2 is inserted into the connecting section. The bolt 2 is threadedly connected to the steering knuckle 7.

[0034] A positioning pin 6 is inserted between the end cap 5 and the positioning groove 14.

[0035] The end cap 5 has a pin hole 11, and the positioning groove 14 has a pin groove that matches the pin hole 11.

[0036] Screws 4 are inserted side by side on the end cap 5, and a threaded groove 10 is provided on the positioning groove 14 to connect with the threaded end of the screw 4.

[0037] The working principle of this device is as follows:

[0038] Since sensor 12 requires a relative rotational relationship, steering knuckle 7 and housing 8 are constrained to the same axis by rotating shaft 3, and steering knuckle 7 and rotating shaft 3 are fixed by bolt 2;

[0039] The end cap 5 needs to form a fixed structure with the housing 8 to constrain the rotation of the shaft 3. The end cap 5 is positioned with the housing 8 by the locating pin 6.

[0040] The end cover 5 has a keyway 9, which cooperates with the irregular protrusion 13 at the inner end of the rotating shaft 3. The rotating shaft 3 has a mounting groove for fixing the sensor 12. When turning, the housing 8 is fixed, and the rotating shaft 3 and the steering knuckle 7 rotate together, driving the sensor 12 to rotate synchronously. Since the detection end of the sensor 12 is connected to the rotating shaft 3 fixed on the housing 8, the sensor 12 housing 8 and the detection end achieve a relative rotation movement, thereby realizing the feedback of the rotation angle. The end cover 5 is positioned by the positioning pin 6 to improve the transmission accuracy.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. A steering sensor structure, characterized in that: Includes a housing (8) and a steering knuckle (7). A rotating shaft (3) is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle (7). A positioning groove (14) is provided on the housing (8) to rub against the inner end of the rotating shaft (3). A connecting shaft (1) is rotatably inserted on the rotating shaft (3). The inner end of the connecting shaft (1) is fixed to the positioning groove (14) through a positioning structure. A sensor (12) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft (3). The detection end of the sensor (12) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (3).

2. The steering sensor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning structure includes an end cap (5) fixed to the bottom surface of the positioning groove (14), a keyway (9) is provided on the end cap (5), and a protrusion (13) matching the keyway (9) is provided at the inner end of the connecting shaft (1).

3. The steering sensor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (3) has a central channel, and the connecting shaft (1) is rotatably inserted into the central channel.

4. The steering sensor structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer end of the rotating shaft (3) is provided with a mounting groove that communicates with the central channel, and the housing (8) end of the sensor (12) is fixed in the mounting groove.

5. The steering sensor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the shaft (3) is provided with a connecting section, and a bolt (2) is inserted into the connecting section. The bolt (2) is threadedly connected to the steering knuckle (7).

6. The steering sensor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning pin (6) is inserted between the end cap (5) and the positioning groove (14).

7. The steering sensor structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end cap (5) has a pin hole (11), and the positioning groove (14) has a pin groove that matches the pin hole (11).

8. The steering sensor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end cap (5) is fitted with screws (4) inserted side by side, and the positioning groove (14) is provided with a threaded groove (10) that is threaded to the end of the screw (4).

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