1016 results about "Steering column" patented technology

The invention relates to an intelligent oil containment boom mechanical arm device and a control method thereof. The intelligent oil containment boom mechanical arm device comprises a mechanical arm, a hydraulic driving system, a sensing system and a control unit. The mechanical arm comprises a transmission base, a steering stand column, a large arm, a small arm, an overturning head and a tail end grabbing hook assembly. The hydraulic driving system comprises a hydraulic pump station, a proportional reversing electromagnetic valve group and a plurality of execution oil cylinders; the sensing system comprises a gyroscope array and a camera array to form a distributed attitude sensing network and a distributed visual sensing network; the control unit identifies and positions an oil containment boom target based on a sea surface image acquired by the distributed visual perception network, performs motion planning on the mechanical arm, and controls the mechanical arm to move and grab the target; in the target positioning process, posture changes of all parts of the mechanical arm are sensed in real time based on the distributed posture sensing network, and dynamic compensation is conducted on the posture error of the mechanical arm. According to the device, the oil containment boom can be quickly, accurately, reliably and intelligently grabbed, and the laying efficiency and safety of the oil containment boom are improved.

The invention discloses an automobile driving state blind area monitoring method and a rearview mirror, and relates to the technical field of blind area monitoring. Comprising the following steps of information collection, specifically, sensors and cameras are installed on wheels of an automobile, a steering wheel steering column, an automobile chassis and a steering system respectively, driving state data of the automobile speed, the steering wheel angle, the automobile acceleration and the steering angle and image data around the automobile are collected in real time, and real-time automobile information data are obtained; according to the system, driving state data such as the vehicle speed, the steering wheel angle, the vehicle acceleration and the steering angle are combined, the blind area around the vehicle is monitored in real time through the sensor and the camera, and when the vehicle steers, the blind area monitoring range is adjusted in real time to adapt to the driving direction change; the rearview mirror can display blind area images in real time, the blind area alertness of a driver can be greatly improved, and the traffic accident risk caused by the blind area is effectively reduced.

A vehicle control method includes the following steps. When a vehicle is in an autonomous driving mode, a first steering signal is received from a steering column of the vehicle. The first steering signal includes a first torque signal and / or a first steering angle signal. The holding information of a steering wheel of the vehicle is obtained, and the holding information indicates whether the steering wheel is held. Based on the first steering signal and the holding information, the vehicle is controlled to maintain or exit the autonomous driving mode.

A bushing for a steering column rake bracket assembly includes a flange portion. The bushing also includes a tubular segment having an inner wall defining a central hole and an outer wall. The outer wall of the tubular segment includes a first flat outer surface. The outer wall also includes a second flat outer surface. The outer wall further includes a first curved end surface connecting the first flat outer surface and the second flat outer surface. The outer wall yet further includes a second curved end surface connecting the first flat outer surface and the second flat outer surface.

The invention discloses a low-temperature friction compensation method and system for an electric power steering system, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining the voltage of a PCB temperature-sensitive resistor in a controller of the electric power steering system when a vehicle is powered on; controlling a motor of the electric power steering system to output a detection signal, and collecting a starting current of the motor under the detection signal; based on the PCB temperature-sensitive resistor voltage, the starting current and a preset offline three-dimensional mapping table, the estimated initial temperature of a steering column of the electric power steering system is determined, then the basic compensation torque of the electric power steering system is determined, the real-time compensation torque of the electric power steering system in the operation process is determined, and torque compensation processing is carried out. The estimated initial temperature of the steering column is accurately calculated through the voltage of the PCB temperature sensitive resistor and the starting current of the motor under the detection signal, low-temperature friction compensation is more accurate, hardware such as a temperature sensor does not need to be additionally added, and therefore the hardware cost and the assembly complexity are prevented from being increased.

A steering system for a snowmobile includes a handlebar assembly and a steering column that has an upper end coupled to the handlebar assembly. An electronic steering assist unit is coupled to the steering column between upper and lower posts of the steering column. A steering arm assembly is coupled to a lower end of the lower post. First and second tie rods respectively couple the steering arm assembly to first and second ski assemblies such that turning the handlebar assembly, together with the assistance of the electronic steering assist unit, causes the ski assemblies to pivot. A floating mounting system couples the electronic steering assist unit to forward spars of the frame assembly to prevent a torque pre-load on the electronic steering assist unit. The steering column and the electronic steering assist unit share a common axis of rotation that is positioned along a centerline of the snowmobile.

The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage converter detection, and discloses a test platform of an energy storage converter, which comprises a detection table for loading test, a rotating table is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top end of the detection table, a bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the front end of the rotating table, and a rotating plate is connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional screw through a steering group. The left end and the right end of the rotating plate are fixedly connected with connecting plates, the inner wall of the connecting plate at the left end is connected with a clamping table and a steering column for hoisting through an elevation group, the bottom end of the steering column is rotatably connected to the right side of the top end of the detection table, and the top end of the steering column is fixedly connected with a hoisting frame. According to the utility model, multi-angle adjustment can be carried out according to the operation requirements of users, the time and workload for manually adjusting equipment are reduced, the test process is more efficient, the converter can be conveniently hoisted and carried by the device, and the relatively heavy energy storage converter can be loaded to the clamping table instead of manpower.

This disclosure is directed to devices and techniques for improved handlebar risers. According to various aspects of this disclosure, a handlebar riser includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first steering column mounting channel, and a first handlebar mounting channel. The second component includes a second steering column mounting channel, and a second handlebar mounting channel. The first component and second component are sized, shaped, and arranged such that when respective abutment surfaces of the first and second components are placed together, the first and second steering column mounting channel form a first channel that substantially surrounds at least part of a vehicle steering column, and the first and second handlebar mounting channel forms a second channel that substantially surrounds at least part of a vehicle handlebar. The first and second components are mechanically coupleable to one another.

Caddy assemblies formed from a top housing, outer shell, and inner shell that mate together into an assembled form such that a prow is formed, and in the assembled form a storage basin of the assembly is overhung by the prow is accessible from front and sides of the assembly.

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic driving steering systems, and discloses a drive-by-wire telescopic mechanical redundancy type steering column which comprises a transmission shaft, a coupler is fixedly connected to the middle of the top end of the transmission shaft, a hollow sleeve is arranged in the coupler, and an outer gear sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hollow sleeve. The outer gear sleeve is clamped with the coupler, the bottom of the inner wall of the hollow sleeve is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod, the top of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a telescopic column, the telescopic column is slidably connected with the hollow sleeve, and the top of the inner wall of the hollow sleeve is fixedly connected with a first inner gear sleeve. According to the utility model, the connection and separation of the rotating seat and the transmission shaft are realized through the movement of the telescopic column, so that the rotating seat is in a static state during automatic driving, the steering motor drives the steering wheel to rotate the steering wheel to a storage space during automatic driving, the space of a driving position is increased, and a driver can get on and off the vehicle conveniently.

An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a lower jacket, wherein the upper jacket is received within the lower jacket and is telescopingly adjustable therein, wherein the lower jacket is translatable relative to a stationary component. The steering column assembly further includes a single motor controlling rotation of a leadscrew extending therefrom to actuate telescoping axial movement of the upper jacket and translation of the lower jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes a first thread form region located at a distal portion of the leadscrew relative to the single motor. The steering column assembly also includes a second thread form region located at a proximal portion of the leadscrew relative to the single motor, wherein at least one feature of the first thread form region is different than the second thread form region.

When a driver who gets off the vehicle while the driving power source is kept on returns to the vehicle and gets in, the positional relationship between the steering column and the driver's seat is automatically restored to the positional relationship corresponding to when driving, thereby improving ease of getting in and out of the vehicle. [Solution] In the second power supply control mode, after the boarding / alighting recognition unit 111 recognizes that the user has alighted from the vehicle 1, the boarding / alighting support control unit 114 sets the positional relationship between the steering column 4 and the driver's seat 5 in the driver's seat area 3 to a restored positional relationship when the driver's seat door sensor 96 detects that the driver's seat door 7 has switched from an open state to a closed state two or more times and recognizes that the user is in the vehicle 1.

A steering device (1) is provided with an inner tube (3), a drive unit (5), and an energy absorption unit (7). The inner tube (3) is provided in the steering column housing (9) so as to be movable with respect to the steering column housing (9). The drive section (5) is provided with an output section (11) and a main body section (13) provided to the steering column housing (9), and drives the inner tube (3) by means of the output section (11). The energy absorption unit (7) is unitized, is provided between the inner tube (3) and the drive unit (5), and is configured so as to absorb the impact force applied to the inner tube (3).

The utility model relates to a steering wheel adjusting device and a vehicle, and the steering wheel adjusting device comprises a steering column assembly which comprises a connecting shaft used for being connected with a steering wheel of the vehicle; the axial adjusting assembly comprises a first-stage adjusting structure and a second-stage adjusting structure, and the first-stage adjusting structure and the second-stage adjusting structure are both used for adjusting the position of the steering column assembly in the axial direction of the connecting shaft; and the hand feeling simulation motor is in transmission connection with the connecting shaft. According to the technical scheme, the adjusting stroke of the steering wheel in the axial direction of the steering column is increased through the steering wheel adjusting device, and the user experience can be improved.

To improve getting-on / off performance by automatically restoring a positional relationship between a steering column and a driver's seat to a positional relationship corresponding to that during driving when a driver who gets off a vehicle while maintaining a driving power supply in an on-state returns to the vehicle and gets on the vehicle.SOLUTION: In the second power supply control mode, after the getting in / out recognizing unit 111 recognizes that the user has gotten out of the vehicle 1, the getting in / out support controller 114 sets the positional relationship between the steering column 4 and the driver's seat 5 in the driver's seat area 3 to the return positional relationship when the driver's door sensor 96 detects twice or more that the driver's door 7 is switched from the open state to the closed state and it is recognized that the user is in the vehicle 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

An energy absorption device for a steering column assembly comprising an energy absorption plate, a gear plate, and a breakaway bracket. The energy absorption plate may have a first end and a second end with a curved portion therebetween. The gear plate may be engageable with and / or disengageable from a locking mechanism. The energy absorption plate may be attached to the gear plate at or near one end of the gear plate. The breakaway bracket may be attached to the gear plate at or near an opposite end of the gear plate.

The application relates to the technical field of steering, and provides a steering inner tube, a steering column, a steering device and a vehicle. Part of the tube wall of the steering inner tube is configured as a tearing part. The steering inner tube has a collapsed state. In the collapsed state, the tearing part is torn from the steering inner tube. The steering inner tube, the steering column, the steering device and the vehicle provided by the application can reduce the structural complexity, and can reduce the space occupation and cost.

The present application relates to a kind of connecting device and direction machine, connecting device is connected between the steering column of direction machine and vehicle steering drag link, for output steering power, connecting device includes: first transmission component, with the multiple first arc teeth of being arranged in the circumference, first transmission component is coupled to steering column to rotate synchronously;And second transmission component, coupled to steering drag link and with the multiple second arc teeth in linear direction;First transmission component rotates by first arc tooth and engages in second arc tooth to drive second transmission component to move, to drive steering drag link to be active.First transmission component and second transmission component are contacted by arc tooth engagement between them, their contact area is near the section in tooth width, and good meshing performance, the tooth surface of engagement contact is more, and the degree of coincidence is big, so when running, transmission is stable, and the contact clearance is small, while contact impact is small, contact stress is small, carrying capacity is big, reach the purpose of being beneficial to the miniaturization and light weight of direction machine.

The utility model discloses a steering column support assembly riveting tool which comprises a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism comprises an installation plate, a cushion block, two first Z-direction clamping air cylinders, a Y-direction clamping air cylinder and two X-direction clamping air cylinders, the cushion block is fixedly installed on the installation plate, the first Z-direction clamping air cylinders are used for moving in a reciprocating mode in the abutting direction, and the Y-direction clamping air cylinders are used for moving in the X-direction. And the Y-direction clamping air cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper side of the installation plate and used for abutting against or unabutting against the connecting piece, and the two X-direction clamping air cylinders are fixed to the two sides of the installation plate or the two sides of the cushion block respectively and used for abutting against or unabutting against the U-shaped fixing frame and the cushion block. According to the riveting tool for the steering column support assembly, through the air cylinder clamping mechanisms in the X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction, an upper installation support, a U-shaped fixing frame and a connecting piece can be accurately fixed, dislocation is avoided, the assembling precision is improved, and personal errors are reduced.

An adjustment drive for a steering column for a motor vehicle comprises a threaded spindle which extends axially in the direction of a spindle axis and engages in a spindle nut, and a drive unit by which the threaded spindle and the spindle nut are driveable in rotation relative to one another, wherein the drive unit has a gear mechanism comprising a worm screw which is driveable in rotation about a worm axis standing transversely to the spindle axis, and a worm thread of the worm screw engages in the toothing of a gearwheel coaxially connected to the threaded spindle or the spindle nut, wherein a thread tooth of the worm thread engages in a tooth gap between two adjacent teeth of the toothing of the gear wheel, wherein a blocking device is provided which can be brought into a blocking position for fixing the threaded spindle relative to the spindle nut, and wherein the gearwheel and the worm screw are displaceable relative to one another in the direction of the spindle axis, and the toothing and the worm thread are configured to convert a relative axial displacement into a reduction of the gear play between gearwheel and worm screw.

A sensing and heating device for capacitive detection of an object in a motor vehicle includes a heater element having a first terminal and a second terminal, a heater circuit including a heating power source and a heater electronic control unit (HCU), the heater circuit configured to supply a heating current to the first and second terminals of the heater element, an AC decoupling element connected between the first and second terminals of the heater element and the heater circuit; and a capacitive sensing unit configured to use the heater element as a first antenna electrode, the capacitive sensing unit comprising a sensing circuit and a signal sensing circuit, the sensing circuit comprising a signal generating unit configured to apply an AC measurement signal to one of the first and second terminals of the heater element, the signal sensing circuit includes a current measurement device configured to sense a current flowing into the heater element in response to an applied AC measurement signal. The AC decoupling element includes a vehicle clock spring mounted between a steering wheel and a steering column of the vehicle.

A steering system of a commercial vehicle includes a mounting bracket that has a jacket tube disposed inside a fixed mounting tube, a bracket portion connected at a first end to a fluid cylinder, and a second end connected to a pivot part at a first point. The fixed mounting tube has friction flaps. The fluid cylinder has a first end fixed to the mounting bracket, and a second end connected to the pivot part at a second point. When a handle, connected to the fixed mounting tube, is rotated from the closed position to the open position, the friction flaps loosen and permit the mounting bracket to slide relative to the fixed mounting tube. Rotation of the handle also causes a relief valve of the fluid cylinder to open, permit the fluid cylinder to change its length, and permit the pivot part to pivot about the second point.

The utility model relates to a high-stability crumple structure for a steering column. Comprising an inner column pipe, an outer column pipe, a tolerance ring, a pulling rivet and a guide nail, the tolerance ring is pressed between the inner column pipe and the outer column pipe in an interference mode, the inner end of the tolerance ring abuts against a step in the outer column pipe, a plurality of protrusions are machined on the tolerance ring, an avoiding opening is formed in the tolerance ring in the axial length direction, and the inner end of the tolerance ring abuts against a step in the outer column pipe. A guide nail is fixed to the position, corresponding to the receding opening in the tolerance ring, of the inner column pipe through a bolt, a long hole is longitudinally formed in the outer column pipe, the guide nail is arranged in the long hole and is in interference fit with the long hole, and the rivet penetrates through the outer column pipe, the receding opening in the tolerance ring and the inner column pipe to connect the outer column pipe with the inner column pipe. The crumple structure is higher in stability and has guidance quality, and the crumple force peak value can be adjusted by replacing rivets. The structure is simple, the number of parts is small, and popularization is easier.

The application relates to a length adjusting guide structure of a long-stroke adjusting steering column. The length adjusting guide structure comprises a supporting sleeve and an inner column, the inner column is arranged in the supporting sleeve, and an energy absorbing structure, a length adjusting support, a guide strip and a baffle are sequentially arranged from inside to outside between the inner column and the supporting sleeve; the energy absorbing structure is fixed on the side wall of the inner column, the length adjusting support is installed on the energy absorbing structure, guide blocks are connected to the length adjusting support through bolts, the guide blocks slide in the guide strip, the guide strip is arranged in a long limiting groove on the side wall of the supporting sleeve, the baffle is arranged outside the guide strip, and the baffle is bolted with the supporting sleeve. The longitudinal long limiting groove is arranged on the side wall of the supporting sleeve, the screw rod of the lengthening motor is additionally arranged, and the second guide block is additionally arranged, so that the long-stroke adjustment is realized, and the stability of the inner column during length adjustment is improved.

The utility model discloses a positioning structure of a steering column shield and a combination switch, which comprises a steering column shield body and the combination switch, the steering column shield body is provided with a mounting plate, the combination switch is provided with a mounting column, one surface of the mounting plate facing the mounting column is provided with a limiting piece, and the limiting piece is provided with a positioning hole. The limiting piece at least comprises a pair of limiting side walls, and when the mounting plate is matched with the mounting column, the mounting column is clamped between the pair of limiting side walls. The utility model further discloses a vehicle comprising the positioning structure. According to the utility model, the gap between the steering column shield and the operating rod ball head of the combination switch can be reduced, and the aesthetic degree is improved.

The present invention discloses a steering column structure, a steering column assembly, and a commercial vehicle, relating to the technical field of vehicle structures. The steering column structure comprises a steering column bracket, a steering column body, and a steering column fixing member. The steering column bracket is provided with a guide slot; the steering column body is provided with a mounting hole that cooperates with the guide slot; the steering column fixing member is provided with a fixed shaft, and the steering column fixing member is used to pass the fixed shaft through the guide slot and the mounting hole to fix the steering column body to the steering column bracket. When the vehicle is involved in a head-on collision, the steering column body and the steering wheel push the fixed shaft forward along the guide slot and then downward. When the vehicle is involved in a head-on collision, the present invention can keep the steering wheel as far away from the driver of the commercial vehicle as possible, thereby increasing the safety margin.

The application discloses a warehouse transportation device for electromechanical equipment and relates to the technical field of transportation devices.The warehouse transportation device comprises a vehicle body, a steering column is arranged at the front end of the vehicle body, a steering wheel is arranged at the bottom of the steering column, a handle is arranged at the top of the steering column, and a telescopic bearing mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body.The telescopic bearing mechanism is arranged so that when it is necessary to transport electromechanical equipment of different volumes, the adjusting handle can be pulled to the outside and turned, at this time, the turning of the turning column is driven by the cooperation of components such as the turning block, the convex block and the clamping groove, the turning of the turning column drives the two groups of threads to turn simultaneously through the cooperation of components such as the bevel gear C, the bevel gear A and the bevel gear B, the turning of the two groups of thread rods drives the second bearing seat to extend or retract through the two groups of sliding blocks, so that the electromechanical equipment of different volumes can be adapted, and when not in use, the second bearing seat can be completely retracted to save space and make the overall use more flexible.

A steering column device (1) is provided with: a link mechanism (11) that is supported to a fixed bracket (2) so as to be able to pivot about a first pivot (P1) that is orthogonal to a center axis (PC) of a steering shaft (4) and is located on an upper side of the vehicle than the center axis (PC), and is supported to a column sleeve (3) so as to be able to pivot about a second pivot (P2) that is located on the upper side of the vehicle than the center axis (PC); and a drive mechanism (12) that is linked to the link mechanism (11) and drives the link mechanism (11) to adjust a tilt angle of the steering shaft (4). A sliding member (22) is engaged with and pivotably supported to an elongated hole (20) provided to a portion on the second pivot (P2) side of the link mechanism (11), and has a shaft member (21) that is fixed to the column sleeve (3).

An assisted stow mechanism for a vehicle column includes a telescoping actuator assembly. The assisted stow mechanism further includes a first electronic control unit (ECU) in communication with the telescoping actuator assembly to control the telescoping actuator assembly. The assisted stow mechanism further includes a latch actuator operable to control a latch assembly that controls a locked state and an unlocked state of an axial position of the vehicle column. The assisted stow mechanism further includes a second ECU in communication with the first ECU and the latch actuator, the second ECU controlling the latch actuator.

Steering column (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering shaft rotatably mounted in an upper sleeve (8), wherein a coupling element (6) is rotationally fixed to the steering shaft, which has at least one positive locking element (7), wherein the upper sleeve (8) is slidably received in a lower sleeve (9) and is slidable between a first position and a second position, wherein a locking element (10) is movably arranged on the lower sleeve (9), which engages with the positive locking element (7) in the first position and is disengaged in the second position, characterized in that the locking element (10) has at least one control surface (37) which interacts with a counter-control surface (38) of the upper sleeve (8) such that the locking element (10) is brought into or out of engagement with the positive locking element (7) by a displacement of the upper sleeve (8) relative to the lower sleeve (9).