A concealed steering column and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to vehicle steering technical field, specifically disclose a kind of hidden steering column and vehicle, the hidden steering column includes steering column body, mounting bracket and inclination component.The one end of steering column body is connected with driving element by first pivot joint, and the other end of steering column body is slidably arranged in mobile slide by second pivot joint, such arrangement, when needing to hide steering column to the dashboard of vehicle, driving element moves along first direction, drives the one end of steering column body to rotate around first pivot joint, simultaneously drives the other end of steering column body to rotate around second pivot joint and moves along second direction in mobile slide, since there is included angle between first direction and second direction, so that steering column body can be inclined to the inside of dashboard, to realize the purpose of hiding steering column body, and then space can be left to provide free rotation space for front-row driver, and provide in-vehicle entertainment space when parking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle steering technology, and in particular to a hidden steering column and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The steering column is part of a vehicle's electric power steering system, connecting the steering wheel and the center shaft to assist in steering. Traditional steering columns have a very limited pitch range due to the limitations of mechanical connections (typically less than 3 degrees).

[0003] Currently, with the advent of "steering-by-wire" technology, the mechanical connection between the steering column and steering gear can be eliminated, allowing for more space for passenger entertainment when the vehicle is parked. However, the steering column in existing technology still occupies space on the dashboard and does not provide the driver with 360° free rotation space. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hidden steering column and vehicle to solve the problem in the prior art where the steering column occupies the space of the dashboard and cannot provide the driver in the front row with free rotation space.

[0005] On one hand, this utility model provides a concealed steering column, which includes: a steering column body; a mounting bracket that can be fixed to the dashboard beam of a vehicle, one end of the mounting bracket having a sliding track; and a tilting assembly including a first pivot member, a second pivot member, and a driving member, the driving member being disposed at the other end of the mounting bracket, one end of the steering column body being connected to the driving member through the first pivot member, the other end of the steering column body being slidably disposed on the sliding track through the second pivot member, and the driving member being movable along a first direction to cause one end of the steering column body to rotate around the first pivot member and cause the other end of the steering column body to rotate around the second pivot member and move along a second direction within the sliding track, the first direction and the second direction being set at an angle.

[0006] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the first pivot member includes a first pivot structure, a first steering bushing, and a second steering bushing. The first pivot structure rotatably connects one end of the steering column body to the drive member. The first steering bushing and the second steering bushing are respectively sleeved on both ends of the first pivot structure and are both located between one end of the steering column body and the drive member.

[0007] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the first pivot structure includes a long bolt and a nut. The drive component has a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate spaced apart. One end of the steering column body is provided with a connecting seat. One end of the long bolt passes through the first connecting plate, the connecting seat, and the second connecting plate in sequence and is threadedly engaged with the nut. The first steering bushing is sleeved on one end of the long bolt and is located between one end of the first connecting plate and the connecting seat. The second steering bushing is sleeved on the other end of the long bolt and is located between the other end of the second connecting plate and the connecting seat.

[0008] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the second pivot member includes a second pivot structure and a connecting bushing. The connecting bushing is slidably disposed on the moving slide, and the other end of the steering column body is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing through the second pivot structure.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the second pivot structure is a screw post, which passes through the other end of the steering column body and is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the shape of the connecting bushing and the shape of the movable slide are both conical; there are two movable slides and two second pivot members, with the two movable slides located on both sides of the mounting bracket, and the two second pivot members corresponding to the two movable slides one by one.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the drive component includes a drive bracket, a drive motor, and a guide moving component. One end of the steering column body is connected to the drive bracket via the first pivot member. The guide moving component is mounted on the mounting bracket and extends along the first direction. The drive bracket is mounted on the guide moving component. The drive motor is mounted on the drive bracket and is drively connected to the guide moving component to drive the drive bracket to move along the first direction.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the guide moving component includes a first guide screw and a second guide screw, which are spaced apart on the mounting bracket and are respectively connected to the two output ends of the drive motor.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for concealing the steering column, the steering column body includes a main body and a steering sleeve sleeved on the main body. One end of the steering sleeve is connected to the driving member through the first pivot member, and the other end of the steering sleeve is slidably disposed on the moving slide through the second pivot member.

[0014] On the other hand, this utility model provides a vehicle that includes the hidden steering column of any of the above-mentioned solutions.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention provides a concealed steering column, comprising a steering column body, a mounting bracket, and a tilting assembly. One end of the mounting bracket has a sliding track; the tilting assembly includes a first pivot member, a second pivot member, and a driving member. Using this concealed steering column, one end of the steering column body is connected to the driving member via the first pivot member, and the other end of the steering column body is slidably mounted on the sliding track via the second pivot member. With this configuration, when the steering column needs to be concealed within the vehicle's dashboard, the driving member moves along a first direction, causing one end of the steering column body to rotate around the first pivot member, and simultaneously causing the other end of the steering column body to rotate around the second pivot member and move along a second direction within the sliding track. Because there is an angle between the first and second directions, the steering column body can tilt inwards towards the dashboard, thereby achieving the purpose of concealing the steering column body. This provides space for the front driver to rotate freely and also provides in-vehicle entertainment space when the vehicle is parked. The concealed steering column of this invention effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where the steering column occupies dashboard space and cannot provide the front driver with free rotation space. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden steering column in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the hidden steering column in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the hidden steering column in an embodiment of this utility model from another angle;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Steering column body; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Main body; 13. Steering sleeve;

[0024] 2. Install the bracket; 21. Move the slide rail;

[0025] 3. Inclined assembly; 31. First pivot member; 311. First pivot structure; 3111. Long bolt; 3112. Nut; 312. First steering bushing; 313. Second steering bushing; 32. Second pivot member; 321. Second pivot structure; 322. Connecting bushing; 33. Drive member; 331. First connecting plate; 332. Second connecting plate; 333. Drive bracket; 334. Drive motor; 335. Guide moving member; 3351. First guide screw; 3352. Second guide screw. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a concealed steering column, which includes a steering column body 1, a mounting bracket 2, and a tilting assembly 3. The mounting bracket 2 can be fixed to the dashboard crossbeam of a vehicle, and one end of the mounting bracket 2 has a sliding track 21. The tilting assembly 3 includes a first pivot member 31, a second pivot member 32, and a drive member 33. The drive member 33 is disposed at the other end of the mounting bracket 2. One end of the steering column body 1 is connected to the drive member 33 via the first pivot member 31, and the other end of the steering column body 1 is slidably disposed on the sliding track 21 via the second pivot member 32. The drive member 33 can move along a first direction, causing one end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the first pivot member 31 and the other end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the second pivot member 32 and move along a second direction within the sliding movement. The first and second directions are set at an angle.

[0031] The concealed steering column of this invention connects one end of the steering column body 1 to the drive member 33 via a first pivot 31, and the other end of the steering column body 1 is slidably mounted on a moving track 21 via a second pivot 32. With this configuration, when the steering column needs to be concealed within the vehicle's dashboard, the drive member 33 moves along a first direction, causing one end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the first pivot 31, while simultaneously causing the other end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the second pivot 32 and move along a second direction within the moving track 21. Because there is an angle between the first and second directions, the steering column body 1 can tilt inwards towards the dashboard, thus achieving the purpose of concealing the steering column body. This provides space for the front-seat driver to rotate freely and also provides in-vehicle entertainment space when the vehicle is parked. The concealed steering column of this invention effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where the steering column occupies dashboard space and cannot provide free rotation space for the front-seat driver.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first pivot member 31 includes a first pivot structure 311, a first steering bushing 312, and a second steering bushing 313. The first pivot structure 311 rotatably connects one end of the steering column body 1 to the drive member 33, and the first steering bushing 312 and the second steering bushing 313 are respectively fitted onto both ends of the first pivot structure 311, and are both located between one end of the steering column body 1 and the drive member 33. With this configuration, the first steering bushing 312 and the second steering bushing 313 allow one end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the first pivot structure 311 when the drive member 33 moves in the first direction, thereby achieving the purpose of hiding the steering column body 1 inside the instrument panel.

[0033] Furthermore, the first pivot structure includes a long bolt 3111 and a nut 3112. The drive member 33 has a first connecting plate 331 and a second connecting plate 332 spaced apart. One end of the steering column body 1 is provided with a connecting seat 11. One end of the long bolt 3111 passes sequentially through the first connecting plate 331, the connecting seat 11, and the second connecting plate 332, and is threadedly engaged with the nut 3112. This achieves the purpose of connecting the drive member 33 and the steering column body 1. Simultaneously, a first steering bushing 312 is fitted onto one end of the long bolt 3111, located between one end of the first connecting plate 331 and the connecting seat 11. A second steering bushing 313 is fitted onto the other end of the long bolt 3111, located between the other end of the second connecting plate 332 and the connecting seat 11. This arrangement avoids significant wear between the drive member 33 and the steering column body 1, while enhancing the connection strength between them.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second pivot member 32 includes a second pivot structure 321 and a connecting bushing 322. The connecting bushing 322 is slidably disposed on the moving slide 21, and the other end of the steering column body 1 is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing 322 via the second pivot structure 321. This allows the other end of the steering column body 1 to be fixed to the connecting bushing 322 via the second pivot structure 321, while also allowing rotation about the connecting bushing 322, and the connecting bushing 322 to move in a second direction within the moving slide 21.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second pivot structure 321 includes, but is not limited to, a screw post, through which the screw post passes to the other end of the steering column body 1 and is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing 322.

[0036] In some embodiments, both the connecting bushing 322 and the sliding track 21 are tapered, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connecting bushing 322's movement within the sliding track 21. Furthermore, in this design, there are two sliding tracks and two second pivot members 32. The two sliding tracks 21 are located on opposite sides of the mounting bracket 2, and the two second pivot members 32 correspond one-to-one with the two sliding tracks 21. This further ensures the stability of the connection between the connecting bushing 322 and the sliding track 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the driving component 33 includes a driving bracket 333, a driving motor 334, and a guide moving component 335. One end of the steering column body 1 is connected to the driving bracket 333 via a first pivot member 31. The guide moving component 335 is mounted on the mounting bracket 2 and extends along a first direction. The driving bracket 333 is mounted on the guide moving component 335, and the driving motor 334 is mounted on the driving bracket 333. With this configuration, the driving motor 334 and the guide moving component 335 are connected in a transmission manner. Thus, the driving motor 334 can drive the driving bracket 333 to move along the first direction, and one end of the steering column body 1 can rotate around the first pivot member 31.

[0038] Furthermore, the guide moving component 335 includes a first guide screw 3351 and a second guide screw 3352. The first guide screw 3351 and the second guide screw 3352 are spaced apart on the mounting bracket 2 and are respectively connected to the two output ends of the drive motor 334. This ensures the structural strength of the drive component 33 during movement.

[0039] In this embodiment, the steering column body 1 includes a main body 12 and a steering sleeve 13 sleeved on the main body 12. One end of the steering sleeve 13 is connected to the drive member 33 through a first pivot member 31, and the other end of the steering sleeve 13 is slidably disposed on the moving slide 21 through a second pivot member 32.

[0040] This embodiment also provides a vehicle including the hidden steering column described above. In the vehicle using this invention, one end of the steering column body 1 is connected to the drive member 33 via a first pivot 31, and the other end of the steering column body 1 is slidably disposed in a moving track 21 via a second pivot 32. With this configuration, when the steering column needs to be hidden within the vehicle's dashboard, the drive member 33 moves along a first direction, causing one end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the first pivot 31, and simultaneously causing the other end of the steering column body 1 to rotate around the second pivot 32 and move along a second direction within the moving track 21. Because there is an angle between the first and second directions, the steering column body 1 can tilt inwards towards the dashboard, thereby achieving the purpose of hiding the steering column body. This provides space for the front-seat driver to rotate freely and also provides in-vehicle entertainment space when parked. The vehicle using this invention effectively solves the problem in the prior art where the steering column occupies space in the dashboard and cannot provide free rotation space for the front-seat driver.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A concealed steering column, characterized in that, include: Steering column body (1); Mounting bracket (2) can be fixed to the dashboard beam of the vehicle, and one end of the mounting bracket (2) has a sliding track (21). The tilting assembly (3) includes a first pivot (31), a second pivot (32), and a drive member (33). The drive member (33) is disposed at the other end of the mounting bracket (2). One end of the steering column body (1) is connected to the drive member (33) through the first pivot (31). The other end of the steering column body (1) is slidably disposed on the moving slide (21) through the second pivot (32). The drive member (33) can move along a first direction so that one end of the steering column body (1) rotates around the first pivot (31) and the other end of the steering column body (1) rotates around the second pivot (32) and moves along a second direction within the moving slide. The first direction and the second direction are set at an angle.

2. The concealed steering column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pivot member (31) includes a first pivot structure (311), a first steering bushing (312), and a second steering bushing (313). The first pivot structure (311) rotatably connects one end of the steering column body (1) to the drive member (33). The first steering bushing (312) and the second steering bushing (313) are respectively sleeved on both ends of the first pivot structure (311) and are both located between one end of the steering column body (1) and the drive member (33).

3. The concealed steering column according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first pivot structure includes a long bolt (3111) and a nut (3112). The drive member (33) has a first connecting plate (331) and a second connecting plate (332) spaced apart. One end of the steering column body (1) is provided with a connecting seat (11). One end of the long bolt (3111) passes through the first connecting plate (331), the connecting seat (11) and the second connecting plate (332) in sequence, and is threadedly engaged with the nut (3112). The first steering bushing (312) is sleeved on one end of the long bolt (3111) and is located between one end of the first connecting plate (331) and the connecting seat (11). The second steering bushing (313) is sleeved on the other end of the long bolt (3111) and is located between the other end of the second connecting plate (332) and the connecting seat (11).

4. The concealed steering column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second pivot member (32) includes a second pivot structure (321) and a connecting bushing (322). The connecting bushing (322) is slidably disposed on the moving slide (21). The other end of the steering column body (1) is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing (322) through the second pivot structure (321).

5. The concealed steering column according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second pivot structure (321) is a screw post that passes through the other end of the steering column body (1) and is rotatably connected to the connecting bushing (322).

6. The concealed steering column according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The shape of the connecting bushing (322) and the shape of the moving slide (21) are both conical; There are two movable slides and two second pivots (32). The two movable slides (21) are located on both sides of the mounting bracket (2). The two second pivots (32) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two movable slides (21).

7. The concealed steering column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (33) includes a drive bracket (333), a drive motor (334), and a guide moving part (335). One end of the steering column body (1) is connected to the drive bracket (333) through the first pivot (31). The guide moving part (335) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2) and extends along the first direction. The drive bracket (333) is mounted on the guide moving part (335). The drive motor (334) is mounted on the drive bracket (333). The drive motor (334) is connected to the guide moving part (335) in a transmission connection to drive the drive bracket (333) to move along the first direction.

8. The concealed steering column according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide moving part (335) includes a first guide screw (3351) and a second guide screw (3352). The first guide screw (3351) and the second guide screw (3352) are spaced apart on the mounting bracket (2) and are respectively connected to the two output ends of the drive motor (334).

9. The concealed steering column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering column body (1) includes a main body (12) and a steering sleeve (13) sleeved on the main body (12). One end of the steering sleeve (13) is connected to the drive member (33) through the first pivot member (31), and the other end of the steering sleeve (13) is slidably disposed on the moving slide (21) through the second pivot member (32).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the concealed steering column as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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