Steering Columns TRIZ Cases

A steering stopper bracket separates from clamping portions to manage telescopic and impact absorbing loads independently.

Merged housing structure reduces manufacturing costs while absorbing crash energy through controlled spindle deformation and friction.

A steering column driving member uses a shearing first protrusion and an elastically deforming second protrusion to uncouple and absorb impact loads.

A second toothed member shifts between meshing positions to manage force transmission within the steering column assembly.

A steering column energy absorber uses an incendiary quick release bolt to manage strap tension during vehicle impact.

Segmenting the screen from control elements on an adjustable steering column eliminates view obstruction and allows the wheel to rest against the dashboard.

Sliding rails shift against each other to absorb crash energy through friction and deformation, reducing device complexity and production costs.

A steering column outer jacket divides into molded half members to maintain constant inner diameter without core drafting.

A standoff positions between a flexible cover and a telescoping steering column to block material entry into the end stop recess.

A steering column device uses a low-friction synthetic resin film on the sliding plate to decouple release load from tightening torque.

A telescoping steering column uses a rake spring to exert biasing force on the upper column jacket for stable positioning.

Pawl actuator system manages steering column jacket engagement to resolve collapse load repeatability conflicts while maintaining adjustment versatility.

A steering shaft bearing unit uses a welded fastening bracket to mount the assembly without thinning the structural shell.

A steering column lock mechanism retracts to allow sleeve sliding.

Segmented drive devices enable independent motion between stowed and un-stowed states, resolving speed limitations in autonomous vehicle steering columns.

Elastic boot equalizes internal pressure changes during telescoping to prevent noise and maintain homogeneous displacement force.

Additive manufacturing merges connecting and crumple portions into one component, reducing steering column complexity.

A segmented energy absorption module with a serpentine member absorbs impact energy through controlled deformation.

A steering column telescope assembly integrates an engagement plate with the telescope plate to absorb impact energy through mechanical interlocking features.

A steering column assembly uses intersecting slot plates and a locking pin to create adjustable friction for multi-axis positioning.

Radially outboard energy absorption strap resolves packaging constraints by enabling a larger upper jacket diameter and improved cross-car space utilization.

A food slicer integrates planetary blade motion with axial adjustment via a unified drive mechanism.

Resiliently flexible fixed rack teeth deflect during adjustment to prevent permanent damage from tooth-on-tooth alignment in steering columns.

Dual folding curling plates with elongated slits absorb impact energy while managing load distribution to prevent safety deterioration during vehicle crashes.

Actuation lever mounts to a clamping pin via synthetic joint face and toothing for flexible angular positioning.

A steering column uses fixed and movable gears with a bending plate to maintain consistent operating force.

Decoupling the stop body via a rotating lever reduces friction and increases structural freedom for crash energy absorption.

A tapered support shaft concentrates stress on a smallest-diameter portion to force shearing breakage during impact.

A steering column energy absorption system uses a transverse coupling device to selectively engage plastic deformation elements within the inner casing tube.

Sliding energy absorbing strap engages inner jacket within outer steering column housing to dissipate impact forces during axial collapse events.

A steering column energy absorbing assembly uses a toothed lock cam and pivot pin to manage strap travel.

Interlocking gear teeth in a telescopic steering column latch increase initial collision load absorption, resolving uneven force distribution during collapse.

Integral circumferential beads eliminate separate holding elements, resolving complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

A steering device manages frictional loads through a stopper bracket with suspended plate-like portions and collapse features.

A steering column stop body uses convex and concave sections to absorb impact energy through elastic deformation.

A plastic deformation strip replaces friction mechanisms to achieve a 70 mm collapse stroke while reducing component count and weight in the steering column.

Recessed grooves enable the steering shaft to deform under load, eliminating costly hydroforming and reducing packaging volume.

Offset tooth tips eliminate striking forces, enabling smooth adjustment and secure retention without excessive friction.

Thermoplastic sleeves with protrusions create a press fit between jacket tubes, eliminating axial play and rattling in adjustable steering columns.

Cam clamping devices secure the energy absorption device to prevent slipping during crashes, resolving design complexity and engagement reliability issues.

A limiting element restricts axial travel of the toothed plate, ensuring crash energy absorption even when the clamping device is open or worn.

A steering column uses a retaining ring pressed onto a cylindrical section to hold the mounting support with a predetermined clamping force.

Elongate grooves in rock friction plates increase fixing force and column stability during secondary collisions while reducing apparatus width.

A rocker-arm lock device with indexing rails and pads secures an adjustable steering column assembly.

A steering column gear locking mechanism uses a cushioning spring to absorb impact forces during misaligned engagement.

A steering column locking assembly uses a movable third member with cam regions to apply clamping load between first and second members.

Aperture in curved roll strap shifts collapse characteristics to control kinetic energy dissipation and ensure predictable crash performance.

A tilt steering apparatus uses a buffer member to absorb shocks between cam components.