Table for use on steering wheel

By designing a table that can be used on a foldable steering wheel, the problems of high manufacturing cost and inconvenient storage in existing technologies are solved, and stable installation and convenient use on different steering wheels are achieved.

WO2026025471A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-05XIE WEI
View PDF 6 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2024/109382
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-02
Publication Date
2026-02-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing steering wheel table has high requirements for rigidity and thickness, resulting in high manufacturing costs and inconvenience for storage.

Method used

A table for use on a steering wheel, including a tabletop and connectors, has been designed. The tabletop consists of a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, and is snapped onto the steering wheel via a mounting slot. The connectors are used to adjust the angle of the panels to accommodate different steering wheel tilt angles and can be folded for storage.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable installation on the steering wheel while reducing manufacturing costs, making it easy to store, adapting to different steering wheel angles, and suitable for temporary dining and office use.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN2024109382_05022026_PF_FP_ABST
    Figure CN2024109382_05022026_PF_FP_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

A table for use on a steering wheel (8), comprising a table board, the table board being provided with a hanging slot (5) used for hanging the table board on the steering wheel (8). The table board comprises: a first board surface (1), a second board surface (2) and a third board surface (3), the second board surface (2) and the third board surface (3) being rotatably assembled, and the first board surface (1) and the second board surface (2) being connected to each other and selectively rotatable with respect to each other; and connection members (4), first ends of the connection members (4) being connected to the first board surface (1), second ends of the connection members (4) being connected to the second board surface (2), and when the first board surface (1) is unfolded with respect to the second board surface (2), the connection members (4) being capable of limiting the unfolding angle of the first board surface (1) with respect to the second board surface (2). The table is hung on a steering wheel (8) for use, can be folded for storage, and can be integrally configured, thus achieving more convenient processing.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Table used on steering wheel Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, and particularly to, a table used on a steering wheel. Background Technology

[0002] Many people sometimes need to eat or work temporarily in their cars when driving. The steering wheel in the driver's cab is often tilted, making it inconvenient to place food or office supplies. Existing steering wheel tables achieve stable installation by using grooves to engage with the steering wheel, thus fulfilling their function. However, to achieve stable use, this type of table requires certain rigidity and thickness, resulting in higher manufacturing costs and inconvenient storage.

[0003] Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a table used on a steering wheel to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a table for use on a steering wheel, including...

[0006] A tabletop, having a mounting groove for attaching the tabletop to a steering wheel; the tabletop includes: a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are rotatably assembled, and the second surface and the third surface are connected and selectively rotatable relative to each other; and a connector, the first end of which is connected to the first surface, and the second end of which is connected to the second surface, wherein when the first surface is unfolded relative to the second surface, the connector can limit the unfolding angle of the first surface relative to the second surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the mounting groove is disposed on the third plate surface, or at the intersection of the second plate surface and the third plate surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, a clearance groove is provided on the side edge of the first plate surface away from the second plate surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, a first limiting groove is provided at each end of the hanging groove, and the width of the first limiting groove is greater than the width of the hanging groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first limiting groove is disposed at the junction of the second plate surface and the third plate surface, and can extend to the second plate surface, so as to be suitable for attaching steering wheels of different angles and diameters.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first end and the second end of the connector are rotatably connected to the first plate surface and the second plate surface, respectively. When the second plate surface is folded to the first plate surface, the connector is folded between the first plate surface and the second plate surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate are designed as a single piece, with a first crease between the first plate and the second plate, and a second crease between the second plate and the third plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the third plate can be folded along the first crease and the second crease, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first plate surface is provided with at least one first connection point, the connector is provided with at least one second connection point, and one of the first connection points of the first plate surface is connected to one of the second connection points of the connector.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second plate surface is provided with at least one third connection point, and the connector is provided with at least one fourth connection point, wherein one of the third connection points of the second plate surface is connected to one of the fourth connection points of the connector. The unfolding angle of the first plate surface relative to the second plate surface can be adjusted by selecting different first connection points, second connection points, and / or different third connection points and fourth connection points.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first end and / or the second end of the connector are provided with an adhesive substance for bonding to selected locations on the first plate surface and / or the second plate surface.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first plate, the second plate, the third plate, and the connector are made of a single piece of sheet metal. The first plate and the second plate are provided with a first through hole. The connector is disposed in the middle of the first through hole. The first end of the connector is connected to the first plate and can rotate around its first end. The second end of the connector is provided with at least one second limiting groove. The second plate is provided with a second through hole. The second through hole is provided with a limiting key. The second end of the connector is detachably connected to the limiting key through the second limiting groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connector is provided with a third crease for folding the connector.

[0018] Analysis shows that the present invention discloses a table for use on a steering wheel that is hung above the steering wheel, can be folded and stored, and can be integrated into a single unit, making it more convenient to manufacture. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. Wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the back of the table in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a planar structure in which the first table, the second table, and the third table are integrated in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the state structure of the table hanging on the steering wheel in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the tabletop and connector in an embodiment of this application in a non-connected state.

[0025] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first table, second table, third table, and connector as an integral unit in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a planar structure in one embodiment of this application, in which the first table, second table, third table, and connector are integrated.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-First plate surface; 2-Second plate surface; 3-Third plate surface; 4-Connector; 5-Hanging groove; 6-First limiting groove; 7-Leaning groove; 8-Steering wheel; 12-First crease; 23-Second crease; 41-Third crease; 42-First through hole; 43-Second limiting groove; 44-Second through hole; 45-Limit key; 46-First connection point; 47-Second connection point; 48-Third connection point; 49-Fourth connection point. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Various examples are provided by way of explanation and not by way of limitation. In fact, those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications and variations can be made to the present application without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For example, a feature shown or described as part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce yet another embodiment. Therefore, it is desirable that the present application encompass such modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0029] In the description of this application, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," 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 application and do not require that this application be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application. The terms "connected," "linked," and "set up" used in this application should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; direct connections or indirect connections through intermediate components; wired connections, radio connections, or wireless communication signal connections. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] The accompanying drawings illustrate one or more examples of this application. The detailed description uses numerical and alphabetic designations to refer to features in the drawings. Similar or analogous designations in the drawings and description have been used to refer to similar or analogous parts of this application. As used herein, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., are used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another and are not intended to indicate the location or importance of individual components.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, according to an embodiment of this application, a table for use on a steering wheel is provided, including a tabletop. The tabletop includes a first surface 1, a second surface 2, and a third surface 3. The first surface 1 and the second surface 2 are rotatably assembled, and the second surface 2 and the third surface 3 are rotatably assembled. A connector 4 is provided between the first surface 1 and the second surface 2. The first end of the connector 4 is connected to the first surface 1, and the second end of the connector 4 is connected to the second surface 2, so that the first surface 1 and the second surface 2 can maintain a state of intersection. A hanging groove 5 is provided at the intersection line between the second surface 2 and the third surface 3 for hanging the folding table on the upper part of the steering wheel.

[0032] In some embodiments, the mounting slot 5 is rectangular, and each end of the mounting slot 5 is provided with a first limiting slot 6 with a diameter greater than the width of the mounting slot 5, which facilitates the installation of the steering wheel into the mounting slot 5, and the first limiting slot 6 engages with the annular column structure of the steering wheel 8, thereby improving the stability of the folding table on the steering wheel.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first limiting groove 6 protrudes from the edge of the second plate surface 2 adjacent to the hook groove 5, which is suitable for steering wheels with a larger tilt angle, so as to improve the stability of the folding table hooked on the steering wheel.

[0034] In some embodiments, a clearance groove 7 is provided on the edge of the first panel 1 away from the second panel 2, which reduces the contact between the front of the body, such as the abdomen, and the folding table when the folding table is attached to the steering wheel, and reduces the shaking of items on the folding table due to body movement.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first end and the second end of the connector 4 are rotatably connected to the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2, respectively, and the connector 4 can be folded. When the second plate surface 2 is folded toward the first plate surface 1, the connector 4 is folded between the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first panel 1, the second panel 2, and the third panel 3 are designed as a single piece. A first crease 12 is provided between the first panel 1 and the second panel 2, and a second crease 23 is provided between the second panel 2 and the third panel 3. The first panel 1, the second panel 2, and the third panel 3 can be folded along the first crease 12 and the second crease 23.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first plate surface 1 is provided with at least one first connection point 46, and the connector 4 is provided with at least one second connection point 47, wherein one of the first connection points 46 of the first plate surface 1 is connected to one of the second connection points 47 of the connector 4.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second plate surface 2 is provided with at least one third connection point 48, and the connector 4 is provided with at least one fourth connection point 49. One of the third connection points 48 of the second plate surface 2 is connected to one of the fourth connection points 49 of the connector 4. The unfolding angle of the first plate surface 1 relative to the second plate surface 2 can be adjusted by selecting different first connection points 46, second connection points 47 and / or different third connection points 48 and fourth connection points 49.

[0039] The first connection point 46 and the second connection point 47, as well as the third connection point 48 and the fourth connection point 49, can be connected by adhesive, by hooks or rings, or by snap-fit ​​grooves or keys.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first end of the connector 4 is detachably connected to the first plate surface 1, and the connection position of the first end of the connector 4 on the first plate surface 1 is selectable; or the second end of the connector 4 is detachably connected to the second plate surface 2, and the connection position of the second end of the connector 4 on the second plate surface 2 is selectable. Both the selectable connection position of the first end of the connector 4 to the first plate surface 1 and / or the selectable connection position of the second end of the connector 4 to the second plate surface 2 allow for adjustment of the angle between the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2 to accommodate different steering wheel tilt angles.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first panel 1, the second panel 2, and the third panel 3 are made from a single piece of cardboard, and the connector 4 is made of paper material, making it suitable for use as a disposable product in drive-thru restaurants. Alternatively, it can be made of rigid materials such as PVC to increase the table's rigidity and thus its number of uses.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first end and / or the second end of the connector 4 are provided with an adhesive substance for bonding to selected positions on the first plate surface 1 and / or the second plate surface 2.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first plate 1, the second plate 2, and the third plate 3 can be three independent plates connected by hinges.

[0044] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in some embodiments, the connector 4 is integrally formed with the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2. Specifically, the connector 4 is cut out from the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2, and a first through hole 42 is formed on the plate surface. The first end of the connector 4 is connected to the edge of the first through hole 42 on one side of the first plate surface 1, and the second end of the connector 4 is provided with at least one second limiting groove 43. A second through hole 44 is provided on the upper part of the connector 4 away from the first through hole 42, and a limiting key 45 is provided on the side of the second through hole 44 near the first through hole 42. When the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2 are folded at a certain angle, the second end of the connector 4 extends into the second through hole 44, and together with the limiting key 45, extends into the second limiting groove 43 to lock the folding angle of the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2.

[0045] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects:

[0046] 1. The table in this embodiment is hung above the steering wheel through the mounting slot 5, and the connector 4 keeps the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 in an intersecting state, so that the first panel 1 can support objects.

[0047] 2. The two ends of the mounting groove 5 are respectively provided with a first limiting groove 6 with a diameter greater than the width of the mounting groove 5, which facilitates the installation of the steering wheel into the mounting groove 5, and the first limiting groove 6 is engaged with the annular column structure of the steering wheel 8, thereby improving the stability of the folding table on the steering wheel.

[0048] 3. The first limiting groove 6 protrudes from the edge of the second plate surface 2 adjacent to the hanging groove 5, which is suitable for steering wheels with a larger tilt angle, so as to improve the stability of the folding table hanging on the steering wheel.

[0049] 4. The first end and the second end of the connector 4 are rotatably connected to the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 respectively, and the connector 4 can be folded. When the second plate 2 is folded toward the first plate 1, the connector 4 is folded between the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 for easy storage.

[0050] 5. The end of the connector 4 is detachably connected to the first plate surface 1 and / or the second plate surface 2, and the connection position of the end of the connector 4 on the first plate surface 1 and / or the second plate surface 2 is selectable, thereby realizing the angle adjustment between the first plate surface 1 and the second plate surface 2 to adapt to different steering wheel tilt angles.

[0051] 6. The first panel 1, the second panel 2, and the third panel 3 are made from a single piece of board, which is convenient to process and has a lower cost.

[0052] 7. The first board 1, the second board 2, and the third board 3 are made of a single piece of cardboard, and the connecting part 4 is made of paper material. After folding, the structure is lightweight and easy to store. It can be used as a disposable product and is suitable for use by drive-in restaurants for customers.

[0053] 8. The first plate 1, the second plate 2, the third plate 3, and the connector 4 are made of a single piece of sheet material. The first end of the connector 4 is connected to the first plate 1 and can rotate around the first end. The second end of the connector 4 is detachably connected to the limit key 45 on the second plate 2 through the second limit groove 43, so as to fix and adjust the angle between the first plate 1 and the second plate 2, making the processing more convenient and facilitating mass production.

[0054] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A table for use on a steering wheel, characterized in that The utility model relates to a table board, which comprises a hanging groove (5) for hanging the table board on a steering wheel; the table board comprises a first board face (1), a second board face (2) and a third board face (3), and the hanging groove (5) is arranged at least partially on the third board face (3), wherein the first board face (1) is connected with the second board face (2) and can rotate selectively relative to the second board face (2), and the second board face (2) is connected with the third board face (3); and a connecting piece (4) is connected at a first end with the first board face (1) and at a second end with the second board face (2), and when the first board face (1) is unfolded relative to the second board face (2), the connecting piece (4) can limit the unfolding angle of the first board face (1) relative to the second board face (2).

2. The table according to claim 1, wherein the hanging groove (5) is arranged on the third board face (3), or on the intersection line between the second board face (2) and the third board face (3); or / and a side edge of the first board face (1) away from the second board face (2) is provided with a clearance groove (7).

3. The table according to claim 1, wherein both ends of the hanging groove (5) are respectively provided with a first limiting groove (6), and the width of the first limiting groove (6) is greater than the width of the hanging groove (5).

4. The table according to claim 3, wherein the first limiting groove (6) is arranged at the intersection line between the second board face (2) and the third board face (3) and can extend towards the second board face (2), so as to be suitable for hanging on steering wheels of different angles and diameters.

5. The table according to claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end of the connecting piece (4) are respectively rotatably connected with the first board face (1) and the second board face (2), and when the second board face (2) is folded towards the first board face (1), the connecting piece (4) is folded and arranged between the first board face (1) and the second board face (2).

6. The table according to claim 1, wherein the first board face (1), the second board face (2) and the third board face (3) are designed in one piece, a first crease (12) is arranged between the first board face (1) and the second board face (2), a second crease (23) is arranged between the second board face (2) and the third board face (3), and the first board face (1), the second board face (2) and the third board face (3) can be folded along the first crease (12) and the second crease (23) respectively.

7. The table according to claim 1, wherein the first board face (1) is provided with at least one first connecting point, the connecting piece (4) is provided with at least one second connecting point, and one of the first connecting points of the first board face (1) is connected with one of the second connecting points of the connecting piece (4); or / and ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The second board surface (2) is provided with at least one third connecting point, the connecting piece (4) is provided with at least one fourth connecting point, one of the third connecting points of the second board surface (2) is connected with one of the fourth connecting points of the connecting piece (4).

8. The table according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first end or / and the second end of the connecting piece (4) is provided with an adhesive substance for bonding with the selected position of the first board surface (1) or / and the second board surface (2).

9. The table according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first board surface (1), the second board surface (2), the third board surface (3) and the connecting piece (4) are integrally designed, The connecting piece (4) is cut from the first board surface (1), the second board surface (2) to form a connecting strip structure; thereby forming a first through hole (42) in the first board surface (1), the second board surface (2), the first end of the connecting piece (4) is connected with the first board surface (1) and can rotate around the first end; The second end of the connecting piece (4) is provided with at least one second limiting groove (43), the second board surface (2) is provided with a second through hole (44), the second through hole (44) is provided with a limiting key (45), the second end of the connecting piece (4) is detachably connected with the limiting key (45) through the second limiting groove (43).

10. The table according to claim 5 or 9, characterized in that, The connecting piece (4) is provided with a third fold line (41) for folding the connecting piece (4). ​

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Folding table capable of being fixed with steering wheel

    CN201736855U

  • Table, for use for eating in vehicle, consists of back panel hinged by lower edge to table panel, with back panel having upper edge extended by flap, with cut out to fit over part of steering wheel.

    FR2810281A1

  • car steering wheel table

    JP1994075872U

  • Simple table for mounting mobile object

    JP2019084022A

  • Steering wheel tray apparatus

    US5060581A