Disclosed herein is a steering column including a mounting bracket, a housing rotated in upward and downward directions relative to the mounting bracket, an inner tube installed in a hollow of the housing so as to be axially extensible and contractible, an operating lever installed to the mounting bracket and an adjustment bolt passing through the housing so as to be tightened and released, a telescopic assembly including a fixed gear installed on the inner tube and a movable gear engaged with the fixed gear depending on axial movement of the adjustment bolt, and a bending plate provided between the inner tube and the fixed gear.
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B62D 1/189 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage de l'inclinaisonColonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage axial et de l'inclinaison la totalité de la colonne de direction étant inclinable comme un tout
B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
The present invention relates to a tilt ratchet structure for a steering system capable of improving the operation feeling in the event of a teeth locking phenomenon and preventing a pop-up phenomenon, comprising: a tilt bracket (100) which supports a steering column (10) and has tilt holes on both sides thereof; a fixed gear (110) which is integrally fixed on one side of the tilt bracket (100) and is provided with first and second gear parts (112, 114) on right and left outer sides thereof; a tilt bolt (150) which is coupled through the tilt holes of the tilt bracket (100); a movable gear (230) which is engageable with the fixed gear (110) by means of third and fourth gear parts (232, 234) formed in the right and left edge portions on the surface opposite to the fixed gear (110) on one side thereof; and a fixation member (250) which is fastened to the end of the tilt bolt (150) to prevent the movable gear (230) from deviating, wherein the fixed gear (110) is formed in a manner whereby one side of the tilt bracket (100) is cut out and bent outward so that one side of the bottoms of the first and second gear parts (112, 114) is integrally coupled to the tilt bracket (100) and a cutout slit is formed between the other side of the bottoms of the first and second gear parts and the tilt bracket (100).
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B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
B62D 1/20 - Liaison entre la colonne de direction et la timonerie
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for tilting a steering column, capable of smoothly guiding tooth-on-tooth between a moving gear moved along with a tilt shaft when an operating lever is operated such that a steering column tilts up and down, and a fixing gear fixed to a vehicle body. Consequently, it is possible to resolve faulty operation and prevent the emotional quality of product from deteriorating.
B62D 1/184 - Dispositifs pour fixer les colonnes à des positions sélectionnées
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The present invention relates to a tilting device of a steering column and, particularly, smoothly induces a toothed coupling between a moving gear, which moves by interlocking with a tilt shaft during the operation of an operation lever for tilting-up and tilting-down motions, and a fixed gear fixed to a vehicle body, thereby providing advantages of being able to eliminate a sense of poor operations and prevent a degradation in emotional quality for consumers.
B62D 1/18 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables
B62D 1/187 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage de l'inclinaisonColonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage axial et de l'inclinaison
B62D 1/184 - Dispositifs pour fixer les colonnes à des positions sélectionnées
B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
The present invention relates to a variable wide angle joint capable of varying the joint angle between axes over a wide range while reducing the mounting space of the joint. The joint of the present invention can vary the joint angle between axes and thus widely use the joint angle depending on the layout of a vehicle because a moving block (60) pivotally coupled with first and second balls (12, 21) of first and second yoke members (10, 20) is slidably movable within a guide hole (51).
A steering column according to the present invention comprises: a mounting bracket; a housing configured to rotate up/down with regard to the mounting bracket; an inner tube installed in the hollow portion of the housing and configured to extend and contract in the axial direction; a manipulation lever installed on an adjustment bolt, which penetrates the mounting bracket and the housing, so as to perform fastening and unfastening operations; and a telescopic assembly comprising a fixed gear, which is installed on the inner tube, and a movable gear configured to mesh with the fixed gear following an axial movement of the adjustment bolt, wherein a bending plate is provided between the inner tube and the fixed gear.
B62D 1/18 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables
B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
The present invention relates to a steering column tilting device and, more particularly, to a steering column tilting device configured such that, during manipulations of a manipulation lever for tilting-up and tilting-down operations, the toothed coupling between a moving gear, which moves while interworking with a tilt shaft, and a moving gear, which is fixed to the chassis, is induced smoothly, advantageously eliminating poor operation feelings and preventing degradation of quality felt by consumers.
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8.
WORM WHEEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
The present invention relates to a worm wheel for an electric power steering system and a method for manufacturing same, the worm wheel comprising: a coupling hub unit having a through hole through which a steering column of a vehicle axially passes; and a worm wheel gear unit integrally coupled with the coupling hub unit and having, on the outer rim, gear grooves which are engaged with the worm gear unit of the worm shaft which applies a rotational force to the steering column, wherein the worm wheel gear unit is formed from a resin material and integrally injection-molded with the coupling hub unit. Thus, the manufacturing process can be comparatively simple and enables the manufacture of a lightweight product.
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
B62D 5/24 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance à fluide, c.-à-d. au moyen d'un fluide sous pression produisant toute la force nécessaire, ou la plus grande partie de celle-ci, pour commander la direction du véhicule spécialement adaptée à un type particulier de boîtiers de direction ou à une application particulière du type à vis sans fin
F16H 55/22 - Organes dentésVis sans fin pour transmissions à arbres se croisant, en particulier vis sans fin, engrenages à vis sans fin
9.
WORM WHEEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
The present invention relates to a worm wheel for an electric power steering system and a method for manufacturing same, the worm wheel comprising: a coupling hub unit having a through hole through which a steering column of a vehicle axially passes; and a worm wheel gear unit integrally coupled with the rim portion of the coupling hub unit and engaged, on the outer rim, with the worm gear of the worm shaft which applies a rotational force to the steering column, wherein the worm wheel gear unit is integrally injection-molded with the coupling hub unit, and the coupling hub unit has molding grooves formed along the rim and recessed toward the through hole so as to allow the molding material of the worm wheel gear unit to be filled therein. Thus, the manufacturing method can be comparatively simple and enables the manufacture of a lightweight product.
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
B62D 5/24 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance à fluide, c.-à-d. au moyen d'un fluide sous pression produisant toute la force nécessaire, ou la plus grande partie de celle-ci, pour commander la direction du véhicule spécialement adaptée à un type particulier de boîtiers de direction ou à une application particulière du type à vis sans fin
F16H 55/22 - Organes dentésVis sans fin pour transmissions à arbres se croisant, en particulier vis sans fin, engrenages à vis sans fin
Disclosed herein is a steering column, including: an inner tube; an outer tube formed in a hollow shape into which the inner tube is inserted and including a pair of telescope guides protruding to an outer circumferential surface thereof, a first slit cut in an axial direction between the pair of telescope guides, and a second slit cut toward both sides of a circumferential direction at one end of the first slit; and a control lever installed on the telescope guides, wherein the telescope guides have a taper that is formed obliquely along a lengthwise direction, and the operating force of the lever is uniformly maintained according to the position of the control lever in the lengthwise direction by means of the taper.
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A steering system of an automobile may include a mounting bracket having a flange portion supporting a steering column and contacting with an automobile body, and an opening hole formed at the flange portion and opening toward one side of the flange portion, a capsule slidably coupled to the opening hole and adapted to be decoupled from the opening hole when an impact is given thereto, and at least one molded supporter fixing the capsule and the flange portion and adapted to be sheared off from the capsule or the flange portion when the impact is given thereto.
B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
12.
SHOCK ABSORPTION DEVICE OF WORM SHAFT FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
The present invention provides a shock absorption device of a worm shaft for electric power steering, which includes: a worm shaft which meshes with a worm wheel in a housing and which is arranged so as to be rotatable in such a manner that bearings at both end portions support the rotation; a first plate which is arranged in such a manner that one surface is folded correspondingly to one or both outer wheels of the bearings; a shock absorption member, formed from an elastically deformable material, which is arranged in such a manner that one surface is folded corresponding to the other surface of the first plate and which is provided with intermittent elastically deformable grooves having a predetermined depth on the outer circumferential surface and the inner circumferential surface; and a second plate which is arranged so as to be in contact with the other corresponding surface of the shock absorption member.
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
B62D 5/00 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance
The present invention relates to an MDPS worm gear, comprising: a cylindrical boss made of a predetermined material; a gear unit having teeth; and a plastic hub formed by injecting a resin between the boss and the gear unit. The gear unit has an inner surface with an extending portion for increasing a contact area between the gear unit and the plastic hub. A plurality of inwardly protruding protrusions are formed at the inner surface of the gear unit, which, when the plastic hub is seen from the front, contact the extending portion, or a joint groove is formed into an annular ring shape at both ends of the boss such that the joint groove has a groove side which is partially obscured in the cross sectional side view. Thus, axial deviation and radial deviation and slippage in a rotational direction between the gear unit and the plastic hub and between the plastic hub and the boss can be prevented.
B62D 3/04 - Boîtiers de direction mécaniques du type à vis sans fin
B62D 5/24 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance à fluide, c.-à-d. au moyen d'un fluide sous pression produisant toute la force nécessaire, ou la plus grande partie de celle-ci, pour commander la direction du véhicule spécialement adaptée à un type particulier de boîtiers de direction ou à une application particulière du type à vis sans fin
A steering column of the present invention includes: an inner tube; an outer tube formed in a hollow shape in which the inner tube is inserted, and including a pair of telescope guides protruding to an outer surface thereof, a first slit formed cut in an axial direction between the pair of telescope guides, and a second slit formed cut toward both sides of a circumferential direction at one end of the first slit; and a control lever installed on the telescope guides, wherein the telescope guides have a taper that is formed obliquely along a lengthwise direction, and the operating force of the lever is uniformly maintained according to the position of the control lever in the lengthwise direction by means of the taper.
A unique motor type motor driven column apparatus may include a motor attached to a telescoping tube that slidably receives a column tube therein, wherein the telescoping tube may be pivotally coupled with a vehicle body by a tilt bracket, an actuating rod rotating by the motor, a tilt mechanism including a tilt clutch receiving the actuating rod therethrough and selectively engaged therebetween by a motor controller such that a rotation force of the actuating rod may be converted into a linear movement of the tilt mechanism to make a tilt motion of the column tube, and a telescoping mechanism including a telescoping clutch receiving the actuating rod therethrough and selectively engaged therebetween by the motor controller such that a rotation force of the actuating rod may be converted into a linear movement of the telescoping mechanism so as to make a telescoping motion of the column tube.
B62D 1/18 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables
B62D 1/181 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des moyens de réglage assistés, p. ex. avec mémorisation de la position
The present invention relates to an electrical power-steering apparatus, and particularly, to an electrical power-steering apparatus that uses a worm gear to transfer assistive steering force from a drive motor to an output shaft, wherein: a bearing at the side opposite the drive motor is surrounded at the outer periphery thereof by a bearing-supporting member; a resilient ring member is coupled to an annular slot defined in the outer periphery of the bearing-supporting member; spherical bodies are configured to contact each other in between the outer peripheries of the resilient ring member and the bearing, through a through-hole defined in one side of the outer periphery of the bearing-supporting member; and a worm gear preloading mechanism is provided so as to reduce the gap generated at the portion of the worm gear and reduce rattling noises caused by the gap while improving assemblability at the same time.
B62D 3/04 - Boîtiers de direction mécaniques du type à vis sans fin
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
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IMPACT ABSORBING APPARATUS OF VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN
The present invention provides the steering column can be smoothly buckled in the axial direction of the column in the event of a vehicle crash, and thus it is possible to prevent the vehicle crash performance from being degraded and to ensure the driver's safety.
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A lower type motor-driven column apparatus includes a tilt unit having a column tube and a tilt link forming a plurality of hinge fixed points in order to tilt up/down a steering wheel by vertical motion generated with rotation due to straight motion of a tilt rod through a tilt motor, a telescopic unit implementing telescopic movement pushing or pulling the column tube by means of straight motion of a tele-rod through a tele-motor, and a shock-absorbing member absorbing and attenuating a shock stroke of the column tube, ahead of the tilt unit and the telescopic unit, in which the operation mechanism of the tilt unit and the operation mechanism of the telescopic unit are individually implemented, such that the MDPS can be easily used for middle-sized and large-sized vehicles which are difficult to use the upper type and it is possible to save fuel of the middle-sized and large-sized vehicles.
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