Damping module for steering wheel device of vehicle, and steering wheel device and vehicle

Abstract

A damping module for a steering wheel device of a vehicle, and a steering wheel device and a vehicle. The steering wheel device (100) comprises a steering wheel element (101), a damping module (40), and a fastener (43), wherein the damping module (40) comprises a damping mass (41) and a damping unit (42), which comprises a damping bushing (421) and first and second damping elements (422, 423), the first and second damping elements (422, 423) being sleeved on the damping bushing (421) and each having at least one support face; and the fastener (43) fixes the damping unit (42) to the steering wheel element (101) and causes at least one support face of the first and / or second damping elements (422, 423) to abut against the damping mass (41), or the fastener (43) fixes the damping unit (42) to the damping mass (41) and causes at least one support face of the first and / or second damping elements (422, 423) to abut against the steering wheel element (101). By means of flexibly providing a plurality of support faces on the first and second damping elements, the possibility of performing manufacturing by using a variety of materials is achieved, and a vibration damping effect is also achieved; moreover, a structure is simple, and the application is wide.

Description

Damping module for steering wheel device of vehicle, steering wheel device and vehicle Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a damping module for a steering wheel arrangement of a vehicle, as well as to a steering wheel arrangement including such a damping module and a vehicle including such a steering wheel arrangement. Background Art

[0002] When a vehicle is driving, the excitation generated by sources such as uneven roads and the engine is transmitted to the steering wheel through the steering system, causing the steering wheel to resonate at a specific frequency, causing the driver to experience noticeable discomfort.

[0003] Conventional technology typically incorporates a dynamic vibration absorber on the steering wheel. This is a mass block with a specific frequency, isolated and connected to the steering wheel via a damping unit made of elastic material. When the steering wheel's vibration frequency reaches the mass block's resonance point, the mass block resonates, and the resulting resonant vibration energy is converted into heat and dissipated by the compression damping unit, ultimately eliminating kinetic energy from the steering wheel rim.

[0004] In the prior art, the damping unit can usually only be manufactured using liquid silicone, which is costly and has a complex structure, making it difficult to promote and apply.

[0005] Public content

[0006] The present disclosure aims to provide a damping module for a vehicle steering wheel device to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art. That is, the damping module according to the present disclosure has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture and use.

[0007] To this end, a first aspect of the present disclosure provides a damping module for a steering wheel device of a vehicle, the steering wheel device including a steering wheel element, the damping module and a fastener, the damping module including: a damping mass; and a damping unit including a damping bushing, a first damping element and a second damping element, the first damping element and the second damping element being sleeved on the damping bushing and each having at least one support surface; wherein the fastener fixes the damping unit to the steering wheel element and causes at least one support surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the damping mass, or the fastener fixes the damping unit to the damping mass and causes at least one support surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the steering wheel element.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the steering wheel element includes a steering wheel frame and a click plate assembled to the steering wheel frame; the damping mass includes the click plate and an airbag assembled to the click plate; the fastener fixes the damping unit to the steering wheel frame and makes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element abut against the click plate.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the steering wheel element includes a steering wheel frame and a click plate assembled to the steering wheel frame; the damping mass includes an airbag assembled to the click plate; the fastener fixes the damping unit to the airbag and makes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element abut against the click plate.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first damping element and the second damping element are sleeved on the damping bushing without any spacing therebetween, or the first damping element and the second damping element form an integral piece.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the damping bushing includes a guide shaft having a central through hole and a first abutment flange protruding radially outward from the guide shaft, the first damping element and the second damping element are sleeved on the guide shaft, and the fastener includes a fastening shaft extending into the central through hole and a second abutment flange protruding radially outward from the fastening shaft outside the central through hole.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first damping element has a first support surface and a second support surface which are arranged at an angle to each other and abut radially outwardly against the steering wheel element.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first supporting surface extends parallel to the axial direction of the damping bushing, and the second supporting surface extends obliquely relative to the axial direction of the damping bushing.

[0014] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first damping element further has a third supporting surface radially inwardly abutting against the damping bushing.

[0015] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of the first support surface and the second support surface at least partially coincides with a projection of the third support surface in the axial direction of the damping bushing.

[0016] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first damping element further has a fourth supporting surface axially abutting against the second abutting flange.

[0017] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the second damping element has a fifth supporting surface axially abutting against the steering wheel element.

[0018] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the second damping element further has a sixth supporting surface radially inwardly abutting against the damping bushing.

[0019] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the second damping element further has a seventh supporting surface axially abutting against the first abutting flange.

[0020] According to an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the first damping element further has an eighth support surface oriented opposite to the fourth support surface and axially abutting against the steering wheel element.

[0021] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a steering wheel device including the damping module according to the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0022] A third aspect of the present disclosure provides a vehicle including the steering wheel apparatus according to the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has multiple advantages, especially: by flexibly setting multiple support surfaces on the first damping element and the second damping element, the damping unit can stably play a vibration reduction role while realizing the possibility of using a variety of materials for manufacturing, and has a simple structure and a wide range of applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be better understood through the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or similar components.

[0025] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a steering wheel device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein arrows indicate the direction of steering wheel vibration;

[0026] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the steering wheel device;

[0027] FIG3 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of a damping module of the steering wheel device;

[0028] FIG4 is a plan view of the click plate of the steering wheel device;

[0029] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the steering wheel device with the airbag mounted to the click plate along the middle plane DD in FIG. 4 ;

[0030] FIG6 is an exploded view of the damping unit of the damping module and the click plate of the first embodiment;

[0031] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the steering wheel device along plane EE in FIG. 1 , wherein the steering wheel device has the damping module of the first embodiment;

[0032] FIG8 is an enlarged view of the damping unit region of the damping module in FIG7 ;

[0033] FIG9 is a perspective view of the damping unit of the damping module of the first embodiment;

[0034] FIG10 is a cross-sectional view of the steering wheel device along plane EE in FIG1 , wherein the steering wheel device has a damping module according to the second embodiment;

[0035] FIG11 is an enlarged view of the damping unit region of the damping module in FIG10 ;

[0036] FIG12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the steering wheel device along plane EE in FIG1 , wherein the steering wheel device has a damping module according to the third embodiment;

[0037] FIG13 is a perspective view of the damping unit of the damping module of the third embodiment;

[0038] FIG14 is an exploded view of the damping unit and the click plate of the damping module of the third embodiment;

[0039] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a damping unit of the damping module of the steering wheel device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following detailed discussion of the implementation and use of specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to implement and use the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0041] In this specification, when describing the structural position of various components, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer" are not absolute but relative. These directional terms are appropriate when the components are arranged as shown in the figures, but should be changed accordingly if the positions of the components in the figures are changed. Furthermore, in this specification, "axial" and "radial" are defined with reference to the axial and radial directions of the damping element (e.g., the damping bushing) of the damping module.

[0042] First embodiment

[0043] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the vibration direction of the steering wheel during driving generally scatters outward from the wheel hub. The steering wheel device 100 includes a steering wheel element 101, a damping module 40 (shown in Figure 7), and a fastener 43. The steering wheel element 101 includes a steering wheel frame 20 and a click plate 30 mounted thereto. The damping module 40 includes a damping mass 41 and a damping unit 42.

[0044] As shown in Figures 3 to 5 , in this first embodiment, the damping mass 41 comprises a click plate 30 and a driver-side airbag 411 mounted on the click plate 30. The click plate 30 is provided with multiple support rubber pads 31 and multiple through-holes 32. Underneath the through-holes 32 are located snap wires 33. The housing of the airbag 411 is provided with snap pins 412 corresponding in number to the through-holes 32. Each snap pin 412 is provided with a snap slot 413. When the airbag 411 is installed, the snap pins 412 align with the through-holes 32 on the click plate 30 and are pressed downward to a certain displacement, causing the snap wire 33 to deform and snap into place under tension within the snap slot 413. At this point, the support rubber pads 31 abut against the housing of the airbag 411, forming a stable, balanced structure. At this point, the click plate 30 and airbag 411 are fixed together as a single unit.

[0045] As shown in Figures 6 and 7 , the damping unit 42 includes a damping bushing 421, a first damping element 422, and a second damping element 423. The first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are mounted on the damping bushing 421 and each have at least one support surface. The click plate 30 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 34, into which the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are installed from the upper and lower directions, respectively.

[0046] More specifically, as shown in Figure 6, the damping bushing 421 includes a guide shaft 4211 having a central through-hole 4216 and a first abutting flange 4212 protruding radially outward from the guide shaft 4211. The first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are sleeved onto the guide shaft 4211, with the lower surface of the second damping element 423 abutting the first abutting flange 4212. The outer wall of the guide shaft 4211 is provided with an outwardly protruding and axially extending positioning post 4213. The inner edges of the first and second damping elements 422 and 423 are provided with a positioning groove 4235 that engages with the positioning post 4213. The upper edge of the outer wall of the guide shaft 4211 is provided with a plurality of circumferentially evenly distributed snaps 4214, and the inner wall of the first damping element 422 is provided with a stepped surface 4221. By engaging the positioning post 4213 with the positioning slot 4235, the guide shaft 4211 sequentially passes through the second damping element 423, the mounting hole 34, and the first damping element 422. The clip 4214 then engages the stepped surface 4221, completing the pre-assembly of the damping unit 42 and the click plate 30. The pre-assembled first and second damping elements 422, 423, and click plate 30 are then placed in corresponding positions on the steering wheel frame 20 and connected to the steering wheel frame 20 via the fasteners 43.

[0047] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the fastener 43 includes a fastening shaft 431 extending into the central through-hole 4216 and a second abutment flange 432 protruding radially outward from the fastening shaft 431 outside the central through-hole 4216. The fastener 43 secures the damping unit 42 to the steering wheel element 101 and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element 422 and / or the second damping element 423 to abut against the damping mass 41. More specifically, in this first embodiment, the fastener 43 secures the damping unit 42 to the steering wheel frame 20 and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element 422 and / or the second damping element 423 to abut against the click plate 30. For example, the fastener 43 is configured as an axial bolt.

[0048] The first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are further described in detail below with reference to Figures 8 and 9. The first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are each made of an elastic material. The elastic material can include, but is not limited to, a variety of materials, such as liquid silicone. Depending on the embodiment, the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 can use elastic materials with the same composition but different proportions to adjust the support stiffness in different directions to meet different frequency requirements. Alternatively, the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 can be made of different materials while still meeting performance requirements.

[0049] The first damping element 422 includes an annular first body 4222 and a plurality of first protrusions 4224 and a plurality of second protrusions 4225 protruding radially outward and inward from the first body 4222 , respectively.

[0050] A plurality of first protrusions 4224 are, for example, evenly arranged along the circumference of the outer side surface of the first body 4222. The radially outer surface of each first protrusion 4224 forms a first support surface 4224a and a second support surface 4224b. The first and second support surfaces 4224a, 4224b are arranged at an angle to each other and radially outwardly abut the click plate 30. The angle between the first and second support surfaces 4224a, 4224b is adapted to the curvature of the inner surface of the mounting hole 34 of the click plate 30. For example, the first support surface 4224a extends parallel to the axial direction of the damping bushing 421, while the second support surface 4224b extends obliquely relative to the axial direction of the damping bushing 421. For example, the angle between the first and second support surfaces 4224a, 4224b is between 180 and 270 degrees.

[0051] Multiple second protrusions 4225 are, for example, evenly arranged along the circumference of the inner side surface of the first body 4222. The radially inner surface of each second protrusion 4225 forms a third support surface 4225a. The third support surface 4225a radially inwardly abuts the damping bushing 421. At least one, and preferably each, of the first support surface 4224a and the second support surface 4224b at least partially overlaps with the axial projection of the third support surface 4225a in the damping bushing. This arrangement enables the first damping element 4222 to have two opposing support forces in the same radial direction, thereby increasing the stability of the first damping element 422.

[0052] Furthermore, the first damping element 422 further includes a plurality of third protrusions 4226 protruding from the upper surface of the first body 4222 and, for example, uniformly arranged around the circumference. The upper surface of each third protrusion 4226 forms a fourth support surface 4226a. The fourth support surface 4226a axially abuts against the second abutting flange 432 of the fastener 43 to provide axial support for the first damping element 422.

[0053] The second damping element 423 comprises an annular second body 4231 and a plurality of fourth protrusions 4232 projecting upward from the second body 4231. The plurality of fourth protrusions 4232 are evenly spaced along the outer circumference of the second body 4231. The upper surface of each fourth protrusion 4232 forms a fifth support surface 4232a, which axially abuts the click plate 30. Furthermore, the inner side surface of the second body 4231 forms a sixth support surface 4233 that radially inwardly abuts the damping bushing 421. The lower surface of the second body 4231 forms a seventh support surface 4234, oriented opposite to the fifth support surface 4232a and axially abutting the first abutting flange 4212. The number and shape of these support surfaces, as well as the height, thickness, and shape of each protrusion, can be adjusted based on actual support stiffness and frequency requirements and are not limited in this disclosure. For example, the first protrusion 4224 can be configured as a tooth or rib shape, and the second protrusion 4225, the third protrusion 4226, and the fourth protrusion 4232 can be configured as a boss or support column. For example, each supporting surface can be configured as an annular, circular, elliptical, rectangular, rounded rectangular, other polygonal, or irregular shape including a combination of straight edges and curved edges.

[0054] The positions of the aforementioned protrusions can also be adjusted based on actual support stiffness and frequency requirements, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations thereon. For example, the circumferential spacing between the multiple first protrusions 4224 can be set to be equal or different, and the radial distances between the multiple first protrusions 4224 and the central axis C of the damping bushing 421 can be set to be equal or different. According to alternative embodiments, the multiple fourth protrusions 4232 can also be positioned a certain distance from the outer edge of the second body 4231.

[0055] In addition, the damping module 40 further includes a spring 5 to provide elastic support for the damping unit 42. A protrusion 4215 is provided below the first abutting flange 4212 of the damping bushing 421 (as shown in FIG6 ). The upper end of the spring 5 is clamped to the protrusion 4215 and the lower end of the spring 5 abuts against the steering wheel frame 20.

[0056] In this first embodiment, the damping mass 41 (i.e., the airbag 411 and the click plate 30) is isolated and connected to the other steering wheel components via a first damping element 422, a second damping element 423, and a damping bushing 421, forming a fixed unit and a moving unit (the portion within the dashed box in FIG7 ). That is, in this first embodiment, the moving unit includes the airbag 411 and the click plate 30, while the fixed unit includes the fastener 43 and the steering wheel frame 20.

[0057] During vehicle operation, the steering system resonates at specific frequencies due to vehicle body modalities. This vibration is transmitted through the steering column interface to the steering wheel frame 20 and further to the airbag 411, causing the airbag 411 to move under the influence of resonance. Because the damping unit 42, which isolates the fixed unit from the moving unit, is made of elastic material, the kinetic energy generated by the moving unit in the direction of motion is converted into heat energy by compression of the damping unit 42, achieving the desired energy absorption and vibration reduction effects.

[0058] Second embodiment

[0059] The second embodiment has the same structure as the first embodiment and will not be repeated. The difference from the first embodiment is that, as shown in Figure 10, the fastener 43 fixes the damping unit 42 to the damping mass 41, and makes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element 422 and / or the second damping element 423 abut against the steering wheel element 101.

[0060] More specifically, in this second embodiment, the damping mass 41 comprises a driver-side airbag 411 mounted to the click plate 30. A fastener 43 secures the damping unit 42 to the airbag 411, causing at least one support surface of the first damping element 422 and / or the second damping element 423 to abut against the click plate 30. More specifically, the fastener 43 comprises an internally threaded nut 434 that passes through the damping bushing 421. A rivet bolt 433 is screwed into the nut 434 to secure the damping unit 42 to the airbag 411. As particularly shown in FIG. 11 , the first damping element 422, the second damping element 423, the damping bushing 421, the fastener 43, and the click plate 30 are all arranged 180° in a reversed configuration relative to the first embodiment. The lower edge of the nut 434 protrudes radially outward to form a second abutment flange 432 that axially abuts against the fourth support surface 4226a. The upper end of the spring 5 abuts against the airbag 411 , and the lower end is clamped to the protrusion 4215 of the damping bushing 421 . At this time, the click plate 30 plays a tightening role.

[0061] In this second embodiment, the damping mass 41 (i.e., the airbag 411) is isolated and connected to the other steering wheel components via a first damping element 422, a second damping element 423, and a damping bushing 421, forming a fixed unit and a moving unit (the portion within the dashed box in FIG10 ). That is, in this second embodiment, the moving unit includes the airbag 411 and the fastener 43, while the fixed unit includes the steering wheel frame 20 and the click plate 30.

[0062] Third embodiment

[0063] The third embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, will not be described in detail. The difference from the first embodiment lies in that, as shown in Figures 12 to 14 , the first damping element 422 further includes a fifth protrusion 4227 radially extending outward from the upper portion of each third protrusion 4226. The lower surface of each fifth protrusion 4227 forms an eighth supporting surface 4227a oriented opposite to the fourth supporting surface 4226a and axially abutting against the click plate 30. This arrangement prevents the moving unit from directly contacting the fixed unit, thereby isolating and reducing noise.

[0064] Furthermore, both the upper and lower surfaces of the second damping element 423 are flat, meaning the entire flat upper surface of the second damping element 423 forms the fifth support surface 4232a. The guide shaft 4211 of the damping bushing 421 is evenly divided into a plurality of circumferential segments 4217 along the circumference, with a gap between adjacent circumferential segments 4217. A clip 4214 is provided at the top of at least one circumferential segment 4217 for snapping onto the stepped surface 4221 of the first damping element 422.

[0065] Similarly, in this third embodiment, the damping mass 41 (i.e., the airbag 411 and the click plate 30) is isolated and connected to the other steering wheel components via the first damping element 422, the second damping element 423, and the damping bushing 421, forming a fixed unit and a moving unit. That is, in this third embodiment, the moving unit includes the airbag 411 and the click plate 30, while the fixed unit includes the fastener 43 and the steering wheel frame 20.

[0066] Fourth embodiment

[0067] The fourth embodiment shares the same structure as the first embodiment and will not be described in detail. The difference from the first embodiment lies in that, as shown in FIG10 , the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are sleeved onto the damping bushing 421 without any spacing therebetween, or the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 form a single piece. For example, the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 are fixedly connected by a wall 424, and the three elements together define a receiving cavity 425 into which the guide shaft 4211 of the damping bushing 421 extends.

[0068] It is understandable that the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 in the second and third embodiments may also be arranged without any spacing therebetween, or the first damping element 422 and the second damping element 423 may be formed as an integral piece.

[0069] The technical content and technical features of the present disclosure have been disclosed above. However, it can be understood that under the creative ideas of the present disclosure, technicians in this field can make various changes and improvements to the above-disclosed concepts, but all of them fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0070] For example, according to a variant embodiment (not shown), the first damping element 422, second damping element 423, damping bushing 421, fastener 43, and click plate 30 of the third embodiment can be flipped 180° relative to the third embodiment. Fastener 43 secures damping unit 42 to damping mass 41 and causes at least one supporting surface of first damping element 422 and / or second damping element 423 to abut against steering wheel element 101. The upper end of spring 5 abuts against airbag 411, while the lower end engages protrusion 4215 of damping bushing 421. In this case, click plate 30 serves as a fastener.

[0071] In this embodiment, the damping mass 41 (i.e., the airbag 411) is isolated and connected to other steering wheel elements through the first damping element 422, the second damping element 423 and the damping bushing 421 to form a fixed unit and a moving unit. In this embodiment, the moving unit includes the airbag 411 and the fastener 43, and the fixed unit includes the steering wheel frame 20 and the click plate 30.

[0072] The description of the above embodiments is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. The scope of protection of the present disclosure is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A damping module for a steering wheel device of a vehicle, the steering wheel device comprising a steering wheel element, the damping module and a fastener, characterized in that: The damping module comprises: Damping mass; and A damping unit, comprising a damping bushing, a first damping element and a second damping element, wherein the first damping element and the second damping element are sleeved on the damping bushing and each has at least one supporting surface; The fastener fixes the damping unit to the steering wheel element and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the damping mass, or the fastener fixes the damping unit to the damping mass and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the steering wheel element.

2. The damping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering wheel element includes a steering wheel frame and a click plate mounted to the steering wheel frame; The damping mass includes the click plate and an airbag mounted to the click plate; The fastener fixes the damping unit to the steering wheel frame and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the click plate.

3. The damping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering wheel element includes a steering wheel frame and a click plate mounted to the steering wheel frame; The damping mass includes an airbag mounted to the clicker plate; The fastener fixes the damping unit to the airbag and causes at least one supporting surface of the first damping element and / or the second damping element to abut against the click plate.

4. The damping module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first damping element and the second damping element are sleeved on the damping bushing without any spacing therebetween, or the first damping element and the second damping element form an integral part.

5. The damping module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The damping bushing includes a guide shaft having a central through hole and a first abutment flange protruding radially outward from the guide shaft, the first damping element and the second damping element are sleeved on the guide shaft, and the fastener includes a fastening shaft extending into the central through hole and a second abutment flange protruding radially outward from the fastening shaft outside the central through hole.

6. The damping module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first damping element has a first and a second support surface which are arranged at an angle to one another and abut radially outwardly against the steering wheel element.

7. The damping module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first support surface extends parallel to the axial direction of the damping bushing, and the second support surface extends obliquely with respect to the axial direction of the damping bushing.

8. The damping module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first damping element also has a third supporting surface abutting against the damping bushing radially inwardly.

9. The damping module according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one of the first support surface and the second support surface at least partially coincides with a projection of the third support surface in the axial direction of the damping bushing.

10. The damping module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first damping element further has a fourth supporting surface axially abutting against the second abutting flange.

11. The damping module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second damping element has a fifth support surface axially abutting against the steering wheel element.

12. The damping module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second damping element also has a sixth support surface abutting against the damping bushing radially inwardly.

13. The damping module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second damping element further has a seventh support surface axially abutting against the first abutment flange.

14. The damping module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first damping element furthermore has an eighth support surface which is oriented opposite to the fourth support surface and abuts axially against the steering wheel element.

15. A steering wheel device, characterized in that: Comprising a damping module according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a steering wheel device according to claim 15.

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