1631 results about "Steering column" patented technology

A composite superstructure of a straddle-type vehicle, such as a snowmobile, formed from a fiber reinforced polymer and extending from a forward section coupled to a forward portion of a chassis of the vehicle to a rearward section coupled to a rearward portion of the chassis, where the superstructure defines at least one steering post mount configured to couple with a portion of a steering assembly of the vehicle.

An electric vehicle and a powertrain for an electric vehicle are disclosed. According to an embodiment, an electric vehicle includes a steering system with a steering column, and a battery pack having a battery enclosure and a plurality of battery modules housed within the battery enclosure. The battery enclosure defines a slot that extends from at least a top surface of the battery enclosure to receive the steering column.

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 a steering column performance test bench and a test method thereof, and relates to the technical field of steering column performance test. The steering column performance test bench comprises a detection bench, a servo motor and a driving assembly, and is used for driving the upper surface of the detection bench to rotate. A first hydraulic rod is hinged to the mounting frame, a same connecting plate is hinged to the other end of the first hydraulic rod and the lower position of the outward side of the mounting frame, two clamping pieces are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the outer side of the connecting plate, and the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece on the same side are used in cooperation and used for clamping a steering column; and the moving assembly is used for driving the mounting frame, the first hydraulic rod above the mounting frame, the clamping piece and the steering column to do horizontal reciprocating motion. According to the invention, multiple performance tests can be carried out on the same steering column in sequence, the automation degree is high, the overall test time is shortened, and the test efficiency is improved.

The utility model discloses a worm type steer-by-wire device which comprises a moment road sense feedback device, a steering column comprises a spline shaft, and one end of the spline shaft is connected with a steering wheel. The torque feedback assembly comprises a first gear shaft, an angle torque sensor, a motor, a worm and a worm gear. The first gear shaft is connected with the spline shaft. The angle torque sensor is installed on one side of the first gear shaft. The worm gear is mounted on the first gear shaft; a worm matched with the worm gear is arranged at the output end of the motor. Detecting the torque and angle of the steering wheel through an angle torque sensor; according to the detected torque and angle, a feedback torque is simulated through a motor, a worm and a worm gear, and linear steering control can be realized through simulating and adjusting steering damping through the motor; mechanical decoupling between the steering wheel and the steering actuator is achieved, the steering hand feeling is improved, and personalized driving requirements can be met.

A steering column for a motor vehicle comprises an actuating unit. A steering spindle is mounted rotatably about a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction. A supporting unit is connectable to a motor vehicle body and in which the actuating unit is held so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction. An energy absorption device, which is incorporated between the supporting unit and the actuating unit, has an elongate energy absorption element fastened to the actuating unit or to the supporting unit via a fastening. A deformation member, which interacts with the energy absorption element, is attached to the supporting unit or to the actuating unit. In the event of a crash with a relative displacement of actuating unit and supporting unit, the deformation member brings about an energy-absorbing plastic deformation of the energy absorption element.

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 steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket disposed within the lower jacket and being telescopingly adjustable relative to the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes a telescope drive assembly electrically moving a telescope drive nut axially to telescopingly adjust the upper jacket. The steering column assembly yet further includes an energy absorption strap directly coupled to the upper jacket and directly coupled to the telescope drive nut to transfer axial movement of the telescope drive nut to the upper jacket.

A pure electric mining dump truck hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic steering system and a hydraulic lifting system, and the hydraulic steering system comprises a steering plunger pump, an energy accumulator, a multi-way valve assembly, a steering valve, a two-way unloading valve, a steering cylinder and an electromagnetic reversing valve; the lifting system comprises a gear pump, an overflow valve, a lifting valve, an oil suction filter, a lifting control handle, a pilot valve block, a bounce valve, a lifting cylinder and a lifting hydraulic oil tank. And the steering plunger pump and the lifting plunger pump are driven by a double-shaft extension motor. A single motor can drive the two hydraulic systems to operate stably, space is saved, meanwhile, jamming and preparation time of the two systems during operation and switching are shortened, energy is saved, and efficiency is improved.

A method includes determining a current slew rate associated with a motor of the steering column, determining a speed slew rate associated with the motor, determining a current and speed slew rate threshold for the motor, and determining whether the current slew rate or the speed slew rate indicates a pinch event based on a comparison of the current slew rate, the speed slew rate, and the current and speed slew rate threshold. The method also includes, in response to a determination that at least one of the current slew rate and the speed slew rate indicates a pinch event, selectively instructing the motor to one of stop operation and reverse operation for a calibration period and, in response to the pinch event having a magnitude that is less than a pinch event threshold, selectively instructing the motor to continue operation.

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle electronic gear shifters, and discloses a gear-shifting switch structure which comprises a gear-shifting assembly, a shell and a magnet, the gear-shifting assembly is rotatably installed on the shell, one end of the gear-shifting assembly is located in the shell, and the end, located outside the shell, of the gear-shifting assembly rotates to drive the end, located in the shell, of the gear-shifting assembly to rotate in the same direction; the magnet is installed at the end, located in the shell, of the gear shifting assembly, and the end, located in the shell, of the gear shifting assembly rotates to drive the magnet to move. A circuit board and three Hall assemblies, wherein the circuit board is installed in the shell and located below the magnet; the three Hall assemblies are respectively arranged on the circuit board and are respectively and electrically connected with an automobile electronic control system; the Hall assemblies are distributed at equal intervals in the moving direction of the magnet and can sense magnetic field changes when the magnet moves. The one-dimensional rotation of the gear shifting assembly drives the magnet to move, the design of a mechanical structure and a magnetic circuit system is simplified, and the manufacturing cost and the assembling difficulty are reduced.

A modular steering wheel assembly allows for quick and secure attachment and removal of a steering wheel in vehicles or gaming setups. A steering wheel mount connects to a core via an audible rotating lock mechanism, enabling fast locking and unlocking. The core attaches to a hub mount using a pull-activated detent mechanism biased to an engaged position by a spring, ensuring stability during use. An asymmetric engagement interface ensures proper alignment, preventing incorrect attachment. A docking station provides convenient storage for unused steering wheels, keeping them organized and easily accessible. This system allows users to switch between different steering wheels without tools, enhancing customization for various driving conditions. By integrating secure and efficient locking mechanisms, the assembly offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for professional drivers, racing enthusiasts, and gaming applications where quick steering wheel changes are required.

The invention discloses an electric steering system and method and a crane in the technical field of engineering machinery, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, mechanical steering and hydraulic power assisting modes are mostly adopted, large vibration exists, abnormal sound and noise are likely to be generated, oil of a hydraulic system is likely to be polluted, and the power assisting effect of the power assisting system is affected. The system comprises a front steering system and a rear steering system, the front steering system comprises a steering wheel and a front axle, the steering wheel is movably connected with an electric steering gear through a steering column, the electric steering gear is movably connected with a steering plumbing arm, and the front axle is rotationally connected with a first wheel set and a first electric cylinder; pure electric power assistance is adopted, the problem that a hydraulic system is difficult to avoid is solved, vibration during vehicle steering is reduced, abnormal sound and noise are not likely to be generated, hydraulic oil is prevented from being used, hydraulic parts are prevented from being damaged, and the intelligent vehicle steering system better conforms to the development trend of intelligent vehicles.

A first sliding rail and a second sliding rail are arranged in a wheel rim of the steering wheel, a motor and a gear transmission mechanism are arranged in a steering column of the steering wheel, and one end of a first sliding sleeve structure and one end of a second sliding sleeve structure are connected with the output end of the gear transmission mechanism; the tail ends, located in the steering wheel rim, of the first sliding sleeve structure and the second sliding sleeve structure are provided with a first supporting tool and a second supporting tool respectively. The gear transmission mechanism is driven by the motor to rotate, then the first sliding sleeve structure and the second sliding sleeve structure are driven to slide on the first sliding rail and the second sliding rail correspondingly, when sliding to the tail ends of the sliding rails, the first supporting tool and the second supporting tool can be pushed out to a steering wheel rim, and the supporting tools increase an acting point for the palm; and the problem of unstable holding caused by incomplete thumb tail joint and insufficient thumb strength of a driver is solved.

The present disclosure relates to a torque compensation method and related device for a steer-by-wire system of a vehicle. The method includes: determining a required torque for steering feel of the steering system of the vehicle; obtaining vehicle speed information and steering wheel angle information of the vehicle, and obtaining a first output torque of a steering column in the steering system; determining a first required torque of a torque compensation motor from a preset torque compensation torque table according to the vehicle speed information and the steering wheel angle information; determining a compensation torque of the torque compensation motor according to the first output torque, the first required torque, and the required torque for steering feel, and compensating the first required torque according to the compensation torque to obtain a second required torque of the torque compensation motor; and controlling the torque compensation motor to output a torque for steering the steering system according to the second required torque. The present disclosure can not only improve the NVH performance, driving stability and safety of the vehicle, but also reduce the size of the feel simulation motor of the steer-by-wire column, and is more easily arranged in a vehicle with a small space.

The utility model provides an automatic press-fitting and screw locking device for a steering column, and belongs to the technical field of steering column assembling equipment. The device comprises a lifting back plate, the front side of the lifting back plate is sequentially provided with a screw motor supporting plate and a clamping mouth bit lifting sliding plate in a sliding mode through longitudinal sliding rails, and the screw motor supporting plate and the clamping mouth bit lifting sliding plate are driven by a lead screw to ascend and descend. The front side of the clamping mouth bit lifting sliding plate synchronously drives bit sleeves in the two universal transmission bit mechanisms to rotate in different directions and adjust the distance through a screw pitch moving mechanism. The device has the advantages of being high in automation degree, easy to adjust variables, capable of improving installation efficiency and the like.

The present invention provides a steering column with a foldable steering wheel structure, which can store the steering wheel into the vehicle body. In particular, in the autonomous driving mode, the space for the driver's seat can be ensured to prevent the steering wheel from interfering with the body, thereby allowing the driver to perform comfortable driving movements and preventing the driver from intervening in steering.

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.

The utility model provides a tool device of a steering column, and belongs to the technical field of steering column assembling equipment. The mold comprises a mold bottom plate fixed to a base table, two rotating seats arranged oppositely are fixed to the upper end of the mold bottom plate, a rotating body is rotationally connected between the two rotating seats, a mounting hole is formed in the middle of the rotating body, a U-shaped supporting frame is arranged on one side of the rotating body, and a rubber pad perpendicular to the surface of the supporting frame is fixed to one side of the supporting frame. A pressure cylinder fixed above the rack set is arranged on one side of the base table, an upper die connecting base is fixed to the end of a piston rod of the pressure cylinder, damping abutting plates are fixed to the two sides of the upper die connecting base, and one side of each damping abutting plate abuts against one end of a shock absorber in the steering column. The device has the advantages of being high in automation degree, easy to adjust variables, capable of improving installation efficiency and the like.

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 utility model relates to the technical field of automobile steering wheels, and discloses a bilateral wiring type automobile steering wheel. Comprising a wiring type steering wheel, an operation board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the wiring type steering wheel, a center console is fixedly connected to the end, away from the wiring type steering wheel, of the operation board, and a steering column is rotationally connected to the lower end of the center console. According to the wiring type steering wheel, the rotating joint rotationally connected with the lower end of the steering column is rotationally connected with an automobile, so that when the wiring type steering wheel is rotated, the steering column below the wiring type steering wheel is driven to rotate, the sliding ring is driven to rotate in the sliding ring due to rotation of the steering column, and meanwhile the inner wall of the sliding ring is rotationally connected with the rotating ring; in this way, the rotating joint makes contact with the rotating bearing in the rotating ring while rotating, so that the rotating bearing is driven to rotate together, the rotating process is more convenient, and meanwhile the rotating capacity of the rotating joint is improved.

The utility model belongs to the field of structural design of vehicle steering systems, and particularly relates to a steering column structure based on a drive-by-wire system and a vehicle, and the steering column structure based on the drive-by-wire system comprises a steering column body used for being connected with a steering wheel to transmit rotating torque; the steering hand force feedback mechanism comprises a rotating shaft, a rotating block and an elastic piece; the rotating block is connected to the rotating shaft, and the elastic piece is connected to the rotating block and can stretch out and draw back in the axial direction of the rotating shaft. Wherein the rotating shaft is connected with the steering column body so as to be driven by the steering column body to rotate, and the rotating block is arranged to be capable of moving in the axial direction of the rotating shaft under rotation of the rotating shaft and stretching and / or compressing the elastic piece at the same time so as to provide feedback torque for a steering wheel. Under the rotation of the rotating shaft, the rotating block can move in the axial direction of the rotating shaft and stretch or compress the elastic piece. Telescopic deformation of the elastic piece can generate feedback torque, the feedback torque is transmitted to a steering wheel through the steering column body, and mechanical feedback is provided for a driver.

A children's ride-on vehicle includes a vehicle body comprising a substantially rectangular shape, a steering wheel, a front wheel assembly, a steering column, and a seat located above a storage compartment. The steering wheel has a substantially rectangular shape. The seat comprises a flat panel. The plane of the seat is coplanar with the top surface of the vehicle body. The vehicle comprises a connecting frame. The connecting frame is telescopically connected to the vehicle body. The vehicle comprises a removably connected cleaning attachment. The vehicle can be converted to a piece of luggage.

The present invention provides an oil pipeline cleaning robot, belonging to the technical field of oil pipeline cleaning. It includes a propulsion mechanism, at one end of which there is a steering column and a support column. The propulsion mechanism is movably connected to the support column through the steering column, and magnetic lines are arranged on the support column. It also includes a cleaning and resetting component connected to the support column, which is used for resetting and reducing the volume when the propulsion mechanism cleans inside the oil pipeline. The cleaning and resetting component includes a second push ring and a pair of first push rings. The second push ring is located between the pair of first push rings. The pair of first push rings are used to push out the sediments on the inner wall of the oil pipeline, and the second push ring is used to clean the sediments on the inner wall of the oil pipeline. By setting the cleaning and resetting component, the present invention can gradually clean the inner wall of the oil pipeline; during the contraction process of the support component, the support plate is driven to fold, which can reduce the volume of the cleaning and resetting component, and solves the problem that the cleaning robot in the prior art has a fixed structure and is difficult to take out once it gets stuck.

A working machine includes a steer column; and a seat that rotates a rotation path between a first position and a second position. The steer column is movable between a first position, where the steer column is operable from the seat when the seat is in the first seat position, and a second position, where there is clearance between the steer column and the seat rotation path. A seat latch arrangement retains the seat in said first seat position; and a latch control mechanism releases the seat latch arrangement. The latch control mechanism prevents release of the seat latch arrangement when the steer column is in the first position. The actuator assembly actuates the latch control mechanism, wherein the actuator assembly is operated by movement of the steer column between the first position and the second position.

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 vehicle that includes: a crossbeam; a coupler that is secured to the crossbeam; a front mounting member that is secured to the crossbeam; a steering column that is secured to the front mounting member; a steering wheel that is secured to the steering column; a reinforcing bracket that is positioned between the front mounting member and the steering column; and a stabilizing bracket that is positioned between the crossbeam and the coupler, wherein the reinforcing bracket and the stabilizing bracket are configured to inhibit deflection of the crossbeam and thereby reduce vibration through the steering wheel during operation of the vehicle.

The invention discloses a steering column adjusting mechanism, a steering system and a vehicle, the steering column adjusting mechanism comprises a steering shaft, a tube shell and an elastic mechanism, the peripheral side of the steering shaft is sleeved with the tube shell, the elastic mechanism is located between the steering shaft and the tube shell, and the elastic mechanism is used for limiting the steering shaft. According to the steering column adjusting mechanism, the elastic mechanism is arranged between the steering shaft and the tube shell, when the steering shaft rotates relative to the tube shell, at least part of the elastic mechanism can generate elastic deformation, and the elastic mechanism can apply acting force to the steering shaft to prevent the steering shaft from continuously rotating; in this way, the rotating angle of the steering shaft can be limited, the steering column adjusting mechanism is simple in structure, and the manufacturing cost of the steering column adjusting mechanism can be reduced.

A wedge assembly for a steering column assembly including a wedge body and a pre-load member. The wedge body has a generally curved column tube contact face for contacting an outer surface of a column tube and a column housing contact face configured to contact a column housing. The wedge assembly has a thick edge and a thin edge, and the thickness of the wedge body decreases from the thick edge to the thin edge. The pre-load member has an elongated body between a first and a second end. The first end and the second end are secured to and / or positioned within the wedge body. A steering column assembly including the wedge assembly, a column tube, and column housing is also contemplated.

The invention relates to an operating unit of a steer-by-wire steering system with a magnetorheological brake (1), wherein the magnetorheological brake (1) has a shaft (2) arranged along a rotational axis (19) and a rotating element (7) connected to the shaft (2), a stationary element (9) and at least one housing element (3) arranged around the shaft (2), wherein the rotating element (7) is designed as a brake rotor (8) and the stationary element (9) as a stator (10), wherein a magnetorheological medium is provided in a receiving space (5) formed between the shaft (2) and the housing element (3), wherein the receiving space (5) is sealed by means of at least one sealing device (6) between the housing element (3) and the shaft (2), wherein a friction element (11, 12) is provided which is operatively connected to the shaft (2) in such a way that a braking torque is applied to the shaft (2) is exerted, wherein the friction element (11,12) is designed as a magnet (13) and is arranged on the at least one sealing device (6).