CN220009876U - Steering column and vehicle - Google Patents
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本实用新型公开了一种转向管柱及车辆,属于车辆技术领域。所述转向管柱包括:第一驱动电机;转向轴,所述转向轴的一端与所述第一驱动电机的动力输出轴同轴连接,所述转向轴的另一端用于与转向盘固定连接;控制器,所述控制器与所述第一驱动电机电连接,所述控制器控制所述第一驱动电机带动所述转向轴转动。本实用新型中的控制器驱动第一驱动电机运行,第一驱动电机的动力输出轴带动转向轴转动,将扭矩传递至转向盘一端,避免了在驱动电机与转向轴之间设置减速机构时可能带来的机械传动误差以及因减速机构磨损间隙产生的异响。使得转向盘的操控情况与车轮端的转向情况匹配,解决转向盘的手感拖滞问题。
The utility model discloses a steering column and a vehicle, which belong to the technical field of vehicles. The steering column includes: a first drive motor; a steering shaft, one end of the steering shaft is coaxially connected to the power output shaft of the first drive motor, and the other end of the steering shaft is used to be fixedly connected to the steering wheel. ; Controller, the controller is electrically connected to the first drive motor, and the controller controls the first drive motor to drive the steering shaft to rotate. The controller in the utility model drives the first drive motor to run, and the power output shaft of the first drive motor drives the steering shaft to rotate and transmits the torque to one end of the steering wheel, which avoids the possibility of installing a deceleration mechanism between the drive motor and the steering shaft. The mechanical transmission error caused by the reduction mechanism and the abnormal noise caused by the wear gap of the reduction mechanism. Matching the steering situation of the steering wheel with the steering situation of the wheel end, solving the problem of the steering wheel feeling dragging.
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技术领域Technical field
本实用新型属于车辆技术领域,具体涉及一种转向管柱及车辆。The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicles, and specifically relates to a steering column and a vehicle.
背景技术Background technique
用来改变或保持汽车行驶或倒退方向的一系列装置称为车辆转向管柱,可按照驾驶员的意愿控制车辆的行驶方向。传统车辆转向管柱中,车辆的转向轴上部与方向盘固定连接,转轴的下端通常与车辆转向器连接,将驾驶员作用于方向盘的转向力矩传递至转向器,实现车辆的转向。A series of devices used to change or maintain the direction of travel or reverse of a car is called the vehicle steering column, which can control the direction of the vehicle according to the driver's wishes. In a traditional vehicle steering column, the upper part of the vehicle's steering shaft is fixedly connected to the steering wheel, and the lower end of the rotating shaft is usually connected to the vehicle's steering gear to transmit the steering torque exerted by the driver on the steering wheel to the steering gear to achieve steering of the vehicle.
传统的转向管柱内各结构之容易因为机械传动误差造成方向盘转向手感波动,影响用户体验。因此,线控转向技术应运而生,其装置包括线控转向电机、减速机构与转向轴,线控转向电机通过减速机构与转向轴连接,为转向轴提供转向力矩。The various structures in the traditional steering column are prone to fluctuations in the steering wheel steering feel due to mechanical transmission errors, affecting the user experience. Therefore, steer-by-wire technology emerged as the times require. Its device includes a steer-by-wire motor, a reduction mechanism and a steering shaft. The steer-by-wire motor is connected to the steering shaft through a reduction mechanism to provide steering torque for the steering shaft.
现有线控转向技术存在如下缺陷:由于在电机与转向轴之间设置减速机构,会造成一定机械传动误差,线控转向电机对于转向轴的操控不直接,容易导致转向盘的手感拖滞。此外,由于减速机构的磨损间隙会产生异响。The existing steering-by-wire technology has the following shortcomings: due to the deceleration mechanism provided between the motor and the steering shaft, a certain mechanical transmission error will occur. The steering-by-wire motor does not directly control the steering shaft, which can easily cause the steering wheel to feel sluggish. In addition, abnormal noise will occur due to the wear gap of the reduction mechanism.
实用新型内容Utility model content
本实用新型实施例的目的是提供一种转向管柱及车辆,能够解决由于减速机构的机械传动误差,容易导致转向盘的手感拖滞,以及减速机构的磨损间隙产生异响的问题。The purpose of embodiments of the present invention is to provide a steering column and a vehicle that can solve the problem of mechanical transmission errors of the deceleration mechanism, which easily lead to the steering wheel feeling being sluggish and the wear gap of the deceleration mechanism causing abnormal noise.
为了解决上述技术问题,本实用新型是这样实现的:In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is implemented as follows:
第一方面,本实用新型实施例提供了一种转向管柱,包括:In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a steering column, including:
第一驱动电机;first drive motor;
转向轴,所述转向轴的一端与所述第一驱动电机的动力输出轴同轴连接,所述转向轴的另一端用于与转向盘固定连接;Steering shaft, one end of the steering shaft is coaxially connected to the power output shaft of the first drive motor, and the other end of the steering shaft is used to be fixedly connected to the steering wheel;
控制器,所述控制器与所述第一驱动电机电连接,所述控制器控制所述第一驱动电机带动所述转向轴转动。A controller, the controller is electrically connected to the first drive motor, and the controller controls the first drive motor to drive the steering shaft to rotate.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括第一套筒及滑移筒;Optionally, the steering column also includes a first sleeve and a sliding sleeve;
所述转向轴与所述第一驱动电机的动力输出轴通过花键同轴连接;The steering shaft and the power output shaft of the first drive motor are coaxially connected through splines;
沿所述转向轴的轴线方向,所述第一套筒及所述滑移筒套设于所述第一驱动电机的动力输出轴及所述转向轴的外部;Along the axial direction of the steering shaft, the first sleeve and the sliding sleeve are sleeved on the outside of the power output shaft of the first drive motor and the steering shaft;
所述第一套筒的一端与所述第一驱动电机壳体固定连接;One end of the first sleeve is fixedly connected to the first drive motor housing;
所述滑移筒的一端与所述第一套筒的另一端滑动连接,所述滑移筒的另一端与所述转向轴固定连接。One end of the sliding tube is slidingly connected to the other end of the first sleeve, and the other end of the sliding tube is fixedly connected to the steering shaft.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括固定件;Optionally, the steering column further includes a fixing member;
所述第一驱动电机与所述固定件连接,所述固定件用于与车身主体固定连接。The first drive motor is connected to the fixing part, and the fixing part is used to be fixedly connected to the vehicle body.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括第二驱动电机、第一丝杆及第一滑块;Optionally, the steering column also includes a second drive motor, a first screw rod and a first slider;
所述第一丝杆与所述第二驱动电机连接;The first screw rod is connected to the second drive motor;
所述第一滑块套设于所述第一丝杆的外壁,且与所述第一丝杆螺纹连接,所述第一滑块与所述滑移筒固定连接;The first slide block is sleeved on the outer wall of the first screw rod and is threadedly connected to the first screw rod. The first slide block is fixedly connected to the sliding barrel;
所述第二驱动电机与所述第一套筒固定连接,所述第二驱动电机与所述控制器电连接,所述控制器控制所述第二驱动电机带动所述第一丝杆转动。The second drive motor is fixedly connected to the first sleeve, the second drive motor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the second drive motor to drive the first screw rod to rotate.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括第二套筒;Optionally, the steering column further includes a second sleeve;
所述第二套筒的一端与所述第二驱动电机固定连接,所述第一丝杆的一端由所述第二套筒另一端的开口伸入所述第二套筒的内腔与所述第二驱动电机连接,所述第二套筒的外壁与所述第一套筒固定连接。One end of the second sleeve is fixedly connected to the second drive motor, and one end of the first screw extends into the inner cavity of the second sleeve and the second screw through the opening at the other end of the second sleeve. The second driving motor is connected, and the outer wall of the second sleeve is fixedly connected to the first sleeve.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括第三驱动电机、第二丝杆、第二滑块、连接件及摆动杆;Optionally, the steering column also includes a third drive motor, a second screw rod, a second slide block, a connecting piece and a swing rod;
所述第二丝杆与所述第三驱动电机连接;The second screw rod is connected to the third drive motor;
所述第二滑块套设于所述第二丝杆的外壁,且与所述第二丝杆螺纹连接,所述第二滑块外壁设置有连接轴,所述连接轴与所述第二丝杆的轴线垂直;The second slider is sleeved on the outer wall of the second screw rod and is threadedly connected to the second screw rod. The outer wall of the second slider is provided with a connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is connected to the second screw rod. The axis of the screw is vertical;
所述连接轴的端部与所述连接件铰接,所述连接件与所述摆动杆的一端及所述第一套筒铰接,所述摆动杆的另一端与所述固定件铰接;The end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the connecting piece, the connecting piece is hinged to one end of the swing rod and the first sleeve, and the other end of the swing rod is hinged to the fixed piece;
所述第一驱动电机与所述固定件铰接;The first drive motor is hingedly connected to the fixing member;
所述第三驱动电机与所述第一套筒固定连接,所述第三驱动电机与所述控制器电连接,所述控制器控制所述第三驱动电机带动所述第二丝杆转动。The third drive motor is fixedly connected to the first sleeve, the third drive motor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the third drive motor to drive the second screw rod to rotate.
可选地,所述转向管柱还包括第三套筒;Optionally, the steering column further includes a third sleeve;
所述第三套筒的一端与所述第三驱动电机固定连接,所述第二丝杆的一端由所述第三套筒另一端的开口伸入所述第三套筒的内腔与所述第三驱动电机连接,所述第三套筒的外壁与所述第一套筒固定连接。One end of the third sleeve is fixedly connected to the third drive motor, and one end of the second screw extends from the opening at the other end of the third sleeve into the inner cavity of the third sleeve and the The third drive motor is connected, and the outer wall of the third sleeve is fixedly connected to the first sleeve.
可选地,所述第一套筒与所述滑移筒之间设置有溃缩结构。Optionally, a collapse structure is provided between the first sleeve and the sliding cylinder.
可选地,所述转向轴与所述滑移筒的另一端之间设置有固定轴承。Optionally, a fixed bearing is provided between the steering shaft and the other end of the sliding cylinder.
第二方面,本实用新型实施例提供了一种车辆,包括上述任一项实施例所述的转向管柱。In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle, including the steering column described in any of the above embodiments.
在本实用新型实施例中,动力输出轴与转向轴同轴连接,控制器与第一驱动电机电连接,控制器可接收来自整车的姿态信息或路况行驶信息,进而驱动第一驱动电机运行,第一驱动电机的动力输出轴带动转向轴转动,将扭矩传递至转向盘一端,避免了在驱动电机与转向轴之间设置减速机构时可能带来的机械传动误差,以及减速机构的磨损间隙所产生的异响,使得转向盘的操控情况与车轮端的转向情况匹配,解决转向盘的手感拖滞问题。In the embodiment of the present invention, the power output shaft and the steering shaft are coaxially connected, and the controller is electrically connected to the first drive motor. The controller can receive attitude information or road condition driving information from the vehicle, and then drive the first drive motor to operate. , the power output shaft of the first drive motor drives the steering shaft to rotate and transmits the torque to one end of the steering wheel, which avoids the mechanical transmission error that may be caused when a reduction mechanism is set up between the drive motor and the steering shaft, as well as the wear gap of the reduction mechanism. The abnormal noise produced matches the steering situation of the steering wheel with the steering situation of the wheel end, solving the problem of the steering wheel's sluggish feel.
上述说明仅是本实用新型技术方案的概述,为了能够更清楚了解本实用新型的技术手段,而可依照说明书的内容予以实施,并且为了让本实用新型的上述和其它目的、特征和优点能够更明显易懂,以下特举本实用新型的具体实施方式。The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present utility model. In order to understand the technical means of the present utility model more clearly, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification, and in order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present utility model more clear. It is obvious and easy to understand, and the specific implementation modes of the present invention are specifically mentioned below.
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本实用新型的上述和/或附加的方面和优点从结合下面附图对实施例的描述中将变得明显和容易理解,其中:The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
图1是本实用新型实施例提供的转向管柱结构示意图;Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a steering column provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
图2是本实用新型实施例中第一驱动电机与转向轴结构拆分示意图;Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the first drive motor and the steering shaft in the embodiment of the present utility model;
图3是本实用新型实施例中第一驱动电机与转向轴结构连接示意图;Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structural connection between the first drive motor and the steering shaft in the embodiment of the present utility model;
图4是本实用新型实施例中高度调节装置结构示意图;Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the height adjustment device in the embodiment of the present utility model;
图5是本实用新型实施例中角度调节装置结构示意图;Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the angle adjustment device in the embodiment of the present utility model;
图6是本实用新型实施例中溃缩组件结构示意图。Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a collapse component in an embodiment of the present invention.
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1-第一驱动电机,11-动力输出轴,21-转向轴,22-固定轴承,3-控制器,4-固定件,5-高度调节装置,51-第二驱动电机,52-第一丝杆,521-端盖,53-第二套筒,531-限位筒,54-第一滑块,541-连接板,6-角度调节装置,61-第三驱动电机,62-第二丝杆,63-连接件,64-摆动杆,65-第三套筒,66-第二滑块,661-连接轴,67-连接杆,7-溃缩组件,71-第一套筒,72-滑移筒。1-first drive motor, 11-power output shaft, 21-steering shaft, 22-fixed bearing, 3-controller, 4-fixture, 5-height adjustment device, 51-second drive motor, 52-first Screw, 521-end cover, 53-second sleeve, 531-limiting cylinder, 54-first slide block, 541-connecting plate, 6-angle adjustment device, 61-third drive motor, 62-second Screw, 63-connecting piece, 64-swing rod, 65-third sleeve, 66-second slide block, 661-connecting shaft, 67-connecting rod, 7-collapse component, 71-first sleeve, 72-Slip barrel.
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下面将结合本实用新型实施例中的附图,对本实用新型实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例是本实用新型一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本实用新型中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有作出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本实用新型保护的范围。The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of the embodiments. . Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
本实用新型的说明书和权利要求书中的术语“第一”、“第二”等是用于区别类似的对象,而不用于描述特定的顺序或先后次序。应该理解这样使用的数据在适当情况下可以互换,以便本实用新型的实施例能够以除了在这里图示或描述的那些以外的顺序实施,且“第一”、“第二”等所区分的对象通常为一类,并不限定对象的个数,例如第一对象可以是一个,也可以是多个。此外,说明书以及权利要求中“和/或”表示所连接对象的至少其中之一,字符“/”,一般表示前后关联对象是一种“或”的关系。The terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It is to be understood that the data so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances so that embodiments of the invention can be practiced in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein, and that "first," "second," etc. are distinguished The objects are usually of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or multiple. In addition, "and/or" in the description and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character "/" generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.
下面结合附图,通过具体的实施例及其应用场景对本实用新型实施例提供的转向管柱及车辆进行详细地说明。The steering column and vehicle provided by the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings through specific embodiments and application scenarios.
参照图1至图3,本实用新型实施例所提供的转向管柱,包括:第一驱动电机1;转向轴21,所述转向轴21的一端与所述第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11同轴连接,所述转向轴21的另一端用于与转向盘固定连接;控制器3,所述控制器3与所述第一驱动电机1电连接,所述控制器3控制所述第一驱动电机1带动所述转向轴21转动。Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the steering column provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a first drive motor 1; a steering shaft 21. One end of the steering shaft 21 is connected to the power output shaft of the first drive motor 1. 11 is coaxially connected, and the other end of the steering shaft 21 is used for fixed connection with the steering wheel; controller 3, the controller 3 is electrically connected to the first drive motor 1, and the controller 3 controls the third drive motor 1. A driving motor 1 drives the steering shaft 21 to rotate.
具体而言,图1示出了本实用新型实施例提供的转向管柱结构示意图,图2示出了本实用新型实施例中第一驱动电机1与转向轴21结构拆分示意图,图3示出了本实用新型实施例中第一驱动电机1与转向轴21结构连接示意图,转向管柱包括第一驱动电机1、动力输出轴11、转向轴21及控制器3。第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11与转向轴21的一端同轴连接,转向轴21的另一端用于与转向盘固定连接。第一驱动电机1运行时,动力输出轴11转动并带动转向轴21转动。第一驱动电机1采用低速高扭矩直驱电机,具有减速增扭的功能,对于转向盘一端的转动控制具有动态性和精准性的特点。Specifically, Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the steering column provided by the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of the first drive motor 1 and the steering shaft 21 in the embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 shows A schematic diagram of the structural connection between the first drive motor 1 and the steering shaft 21 in the embodiment of the present invention is shown. The steering column includes the first drive motor 1, the power output shaft 11, the steering shaft 21 and the controller 3. The power output shaft 11 of the first drive motor 1 is coaxially connected to one end of the steering shaft 21, and the other end of the steering shaft 21 is used to be fixedly connected to the steering wheel. When the first driving motor 1 is running, the power output shaft 11 rotates and drives the steering shaft 21 to rotate. The first drive motor 1 adopts a low-speed, high-torque direct drive motor, which has the function of decelerating and increasing torque, and has the characteristics of dynamic and precise rotation control of one end of the steering wheel.
具体而言,控制器3与第一驱动电机1的信号收入端电连接,控制器3可固定于第一驱动电机1上或其他整车装置上。当车辆需要进入线控转向模式时,控制器3通过有线或无线的方式与整车行车控制装置或相关交互模块进行通讯互联以收发数据,包括但不限于状态信息交互、诊断信息交互以及OTA移动通信交互,其中,控制器3对于车辆转向角度信号、扭矩信号、车速信号、路况信息等进行解析,将这些信号处理后,发送至第一驱动电机1,第一驱动电机1驱动动力输出轴11带动转向轴21转动,以将扭矩传递至转向盘一端,使得转向盘的操控情况与车轮端的转向情况匹配。在一些实施例中,当整车进入辅助驾驶或无人驾驶时,控制器3可控制第一驱动电机1对于转向盘进行静默,即车轮端转向,但转向盘不转动;当真实车辆行驶时,可同时感知转向盘端的转向角度信息,通过与车轮端转向角度信息进行比照,将反馈调节信息传递至车轮端如车轮转向器的控制模块,进而调节车轮转向;当进入游戏工况时,可为游戏控制模块提供信号输入。Specifically, the controller 3 is electrically connected to the signal receiving end of the first drive motor 1 , and the controller 3 can be fixed on the first drive motor 1 or other vehicle devices. When the vehicle needs to enter the steer-by-wire mode, the controller 3 communicates and interconnects with the vehicle driving control device or related interaction modules through wired or wireless methods to send and receive data, including but not limited to status information interaction, diagnostic information interaction and OTA movement. Communication interaction, in which the controller 3 analyzes the vehicle steering angle signal, torque signal, vehicle speed signal, road condition information, etc., processes these signals, and sends them to the first drive motor 1, which drives the power output shaft 11 The steering shaft 21 is driven to rotate to transmit torque to one end of the steering wheel, so that the steering condition of the steering wheel matches the steering condition of the wheel end. In some embodiments, when the vehicle enters assisted driving or unmanned driving, the controller 3 can control the first drive motor 1 to silence the steering wheel, that is, the wheel end turns, but the steering wheel does not rotate; when the real vehicle is driving , can sense the steering angle information at the steering wheel end at the same time, compare it with the steering angle information at the wheel end, and transmit the feedback adjustment information to the control module at the wheel end such as the wheel steering gear, thereby adjusting the wheel steering; when entering the game working condition, you can Provides signal input to the game control module.
本实用新型实施例提供的转向管柱,第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11与转向轴21同轴连接,省去了在第一驱动电机1与转向轴21之间设置的减速机构,当控制器3接收车辆转向角度信号、扭矩信号并进行解析后,驱动第一驱动电机1的运行,第一驱动电机1带动动力输出轴11与转向轴21同步转动,将扭矩直接传递至转向盘一端,避免了在驱动电机1与转向轴21之间设置减速机构时可能带来的机械传动误差,以及减速机构的磨损间隙所产生的异响,使得转向盘的操控情况与车轮端的转向情况匹配,解决转向盘的手感拖滞问题。In the steering column provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the power output shaft 11 of the first drive motor 1 and the steering shaft 21 are coaxially connected, eliminating the need for a reduction mechanism provided between the first drive motor 1 and the steering shaft 21. After receiving and analyzing the vehicle steering angle signal and torque signal, the controller 3 drives the operation of the first drive motor 1. The first drive motor 1 drives the power output shaft 11 and the steering shaft 21 to rotate synchronously, and directly transmits the torque to one end of the steering wheel. , to avoid mechanical transmission errors that may be caused when a reduction mechanism is set between the drive motor 1 and the steering shaft 21, as well as abnormal noise caused by the wear gap of the reduction mechanism, so that the steering situation of the steering wheel matches the steering situation of the wheel end. Solve the problem of steering wheel lag.
可选地,参照图1、图3及图6,所述转向管柱还包括第一套筒71及滑移筒72;所述转向轴21与所述第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11通过花键同轴连接;沿所述转向轴21的轴线方向,所述第一套筒71及所述滑移筒72套设于所述第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11及所述转向轴21的外部;所述第一套筒71的一端与所述第一驱动电机1壳体固定连接;所述滑移筒72的一端与所述第一套筒71的另一端滑动连接,所述滑移筒72的另一端与所述转向轴21固定连接。Optionally, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 6, the steering column also includes a first sleeve 71 and a sliding barrel 72; the steering shaft 21 and the power output shaft 11 of the first drive motor 1 Coaxially connected through splines; along the axial direction of the steering shaft 21, the first sleeve 71 and the sliding cylinder 72 are sleeved on the power output shaft 11 of the first drive motor 1 and the steering The outside of the shaft 21; one end of the first sleeve 71 is fixedly connected to the housing of the first drive motor 1; one end of the sliding tube 72 is slidingly connected to the other end of the first sleeve 71, so The other end of the sliding tube 72 is fixedly connected to the steering shaft 21 .
具体而言,如图1图3及图6所示,转向轴21的一端与动力输出轴11通过花键连接,在一些实施例中,可采用转向轴21一端的内花键与动力输出轴11的外花键进行装配连接,或转向轴21一端的外花键与动力输出轴11内花键进行装配连接,优选地采用前者连接方式。当转向盘一端的高度发生变化时,转向轴21可沿轴线方向与动力输出轴11相对滑动,即转向盘一端的上下高度变化量会通过转向轴21传递至动力输出轴11上。第一套筒71及滑移筒72套设于第一驱动电机1的动力输出轴11及转向轴21的外部,其中,第一套筒71的一端与第一驱动电机1的壳体固定连接,第一套筒71的另一端与滑移筒72的一端滑动连接,滑移筒72的另一端与转向轴21固定连接。当转向轴21沿轴线方向与动力输出轴11相对滑动时,则可带动滑移筒72沿轴线与第一套筒71相对滑动,反之当滑移筒72沿轴线与第一套筒71相对滑动时,也可带动转向轴21沿轴线方向与动力输出轴11相对滑动。Specifically, as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 6, one end of the steering shaft 21 is connected to the power output shaft 11 through splines. In some embodiments, an internal spline at one end of the steering shaft 21 can be connected to the power output shaft 11. The external splines of the steering shaft 11 are assembled and connected, or the external splines of one end of the steering shaft 21 are assembled and connected with the internal splines of the power output shaft 11. The former connection method is preferably used. When the height of one end of the steering wheel changes, the steering shaft 21 can slide relative to the power output shaft 11 along the axial direction, that is, the up and down height change of one end of the steering wheel will be transmitted to the power output shaft 11 through the steering shaft 21 . The first sleeve 71 and the sliding sleeve 72 are sleeved on the outside of the power output shaft 11 and the steering shaft 21 of the first drive motor 1 , wherein one end of the first sleeve 71 is fixedly connected to the housing of the first drive motor 1 , the other end of the first sleeve 71 is slidingly connected to one end of the sliding tube 72 , and the other end of the sliding tube 72 is fixedly connected to the steering shaft 21 . When the steering shaft 21 slides relative to the power output shaft 11 along the axis, the sliding cylinder 72 can be driven to slide relative to the first sleeve 71 along the axis. On the contrary, when the sliding cylinder 72 slides relative to the first sleeve 71 along the axis, At this time, the steering shaft 21 can also be driven to slide relative to the power output shaft 11 along the axial direction.
可选地,参照图1至图3,所述转向管柱还包括固定件4;所述第一驱动电机1与所述固定件4连接,所述固定件4用于与车身主体固定连接。Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 3, the steering column further includes a fixing part 4; the first drive motor 1 is connected to the fixing part 4, and the fixing part 4 is used to be fixedly connected to the body of the vehicle body.
具体而言,如图1至图3所示,固定件4与第一驱动电机1连接,固定件4上设置有多个固定点,用于与整车装置固定连接,确保转向管柱能够固定在整车装置上,同时转向盘转动时所产生的扭矩,不会对车辆行驶姿态及方向调整产生干扰。Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the fixing part 4 is connected to the first drive motor 1, and multiple fixing points are provided on the fixing part 4 for fixed connection with the vehicle device to ensure that the steering column can be fixed. On the whole vehicle device, the torque generated when the steering wheel rotates at the same time will not interfere with the vehicle's driving posture and direction adjustment.
可选地,参照图1至图4,所述转向管柱还包括第二驱动电机51、第一丝杆52、第一滑块54;所述第一丝杆52与所述第二驱动电机51连接;所述第一滑块54套设于所述第一丝杆52的外壁,且与所述第一丝杆52螺纹连接,所述第一滑块54与所述滑移筒72固定连接;所述第二驱动电机51与所述第一套筒71固定连接,所述第二驱动电机51与所述控制器3电连接,所述控制器3控制所述第二驱动电机51带动所述第一丝杆52转动。Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 4, the steering column also includes a second drive motor 51, a first screw 52, and a first slider 54; the first screw 52 and the second drive motor 51 connection; the first slider 54 is sleeved on the outer wall of the first screw rod 52 and is threadedly connected to the first screw rod 52. The first slider 54 is fixed to the sliding cylinder 72. Connection; the second drive motor 51 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 71, the second drive motor 51 is electrically connected to the controller 3, and the controller 3 controls the second drive motor 51 to drive The first screw 52 rotates.
具体而言,图4示出了本实用新型实施例中高度调节装置5结构示意图,结合图1至图3所示,高度调节装置5包括第二驱动电机51、第一丝杆52及第一滑块54,其中,第二驱动电机51为线性步进电机,与有具有外螺纹结构的第一丝杆52连接。第二驱动电机51与第一套筒71固定连接。第一滑块54套设于第一丝杆52的外壁,且与第一丝杆52螺纹连接,第一滑块54设置有连接板541,连接板541通过螺纹紧固件与滑移筒72固定连接,滑移筒72上的固定点图中未示出。第二驱动电机51与控制器3电连接,控制器3发送转向盘高低调整指令至第二驱动电机51,第二驱动电机51驱动第一丝杆52转动,受第一丝杆52外螺纹结构转动的影响,第一滑块54沿轴线方向运动,同步带动滑移筒72及转向轴21运动,完成转向盘上下高度的调节,以此适应不同驾驶人员的身形及驾驶习惯需求。Specifically, Figure 4 shows a schematic structural diagram of the height adjustment device 5 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the height adjustment device 5 includes a second drive motor 51, a first screw rod 52 and a first screw. The slider 54, in which the second drive motor 51 is a linear stepper motor, is connected to the first screw rod 52 with an external thread structure. The second drive motor 51 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 71 . The first slider 54 is sleeved on the outer wall of the first screw rod 52 and is threadedly connected to the first screw rod 52. The first slider 54 is provided with a connecting plate 541, and the connecting plate 541 is connected to the sliding cylinder 72 through threaded fasteners. Fixed connection, fixed points on the sliding cylinder 72 are not shown in the figure. The second drive motor 51 is electrically connected to the controller 3. The controller 3 sends a steering wheel height adjustment command to the second drive motor 51. The second drive motor 51 drives the first screw rod 52 to rotate, and is affected by the external thread structure of the first screw rod 52. Under the influence of rotation, the first slider 54 moves along the axis direction, synchronously driving the sliding cylinder 72 and the steering shaft 21 to move, completing the adjustment of the up and down height of the steering wheel, thereby adapting to the needs of different drivers' body shapes and driving habits.
可选地,参照图1至图4,所述转向管柱还包括第二套筒53;所述第二套筒53的一端与所述第二驱动电机51固定连接,所述第一丝杆52的一端由所述第二套筒53另一端的开口伸入所述第二套筒53的内腔与所述第二驱动电机51连接,所述第二套筒53的外壁与所述第一套筒71固定连接。Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 4, the steering column also includes a second sleeve 53; one end of the second sleeve 53 is fixedly connected to the second drive motor 51, and the first lead screw One end of 52 extends from the opening of the other end of the second sleeve 53 into the inner cavity of the second sleeve 53 and is connected to the second drive motor 51. The outer wall of the second sleeve 53 is connected to the second drive motor 51. A sleeve 71 is fixedly connected.
具体而言,如图1至图4所示,第二驱动电机51通过第二套筒53与第一套筒71固定连接,第二套筒53的一端与第二驱动电机51固定连接,另一端设置有开口,第一丝杆52的一端由第二套筒53另一端的开口伸入到第二套筒53的内腔与第二驱动电机51连接。第二套筒53的侧壁上设置有两对称的螺纹紧固件,用于与第一套筒71的A位置固定连接。此外,由于第二驱动电机51的动力输出轴11与第一丝杆52不同轴,设置第二套筒53也提供了第二驱动电机51的动力输出轴11到第一丝杆52转动方向的转换结构。第二套筒53背离第二驱动电机51的一端设置有限位筒531,以约束第一滑块54沿轴线朝向第二驱动电机51方向的运动,不至于运动幅度过大而与第二套筒53碰撞。第一丝杆52的另一端设置有端盖521,以约束第一滑块54沿轴线背离第二驱动电机51方向的运动,不至于从第一丝杆52上滑脱。Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , the second drive motor 51 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 71 through the second sleeve 53 . One end of the second sleeve 53 is fixedly connected to the second drive motor 51 , and the other end of the second sleeve 53 is fixedly connected to the second drive motor 51 . An opening is provided at one end. One end of the first screw rod 52 extends from the opening at the other end of the second sleeve 53 into the inner cavity of the second sleeve 53 and is connected to the second drive motor 51 . Two symmetrical threaded fasteners are provided on the side wall of the second sleeve 53 for fixed connection with the A position of the first sleeve 71 . In addition, since the power output shaft 11 of the second drive motor 51 is not coaxial with the first screw rod 52, the second sleeve 53 also provides a rotation direction from the power output shaft 11 of the second drive motor 51 to the first screw rod 52. conversion structure. The end of the second sleeve 53 away from the second drive motor 51 is provided with a limiting sleeve 531 to restrict the movement of the first slider 54 along the axis toward the second drive motor 51 so as to prevent the movement from being too large and interfering with the second sleeve. 53 collision. The other end of the first screw rod 52 is provided with an end cap 521 to restrict the movement of the first slider 54 along the axis in a direction away from the second driving motor 51 so as to prevent it from slipping off the first screw rod 52 .
可选地,参照图1至图5,所述转向管柱还包括第三驱动电机61、第二丝杆62、第二滑块66、连接件63及摆动杆64;所述第二丝杆62与所述第三驱动电机61连接;所述第二滑块66套设于所述第二丝杆62的外壁,且与所述第二丝杆62螺纹连接,所述第二滑块66外壁设置有连接轴661,所述连接轴661与所述第二丝杆62的轴线垂直;所述连接轴661的端部与所述连接件63铰接,所述连接件63与所述摆动杆64的一端及所述第一套筒71铰接,所述摆动杆64的另一端与所述固定件4铰接;所述第一驱动电机1与所述固定件4铰接;所述第三驱动电机61与所述第一套筒71固定连接,所述第三驱动电机61与所述控制器3电连接,所述控制器3控制所述第三驱动电机61带动所述第二丝杆62转动。Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 5, the steering column also includes a third drive motor 61, a second screw rod 62, a second slider 66, a connecting piece 63 and a swing rod 64; the second screw rod 62 is connected to the third drive motor 61; the second slider 66 is sleeved on the outer wall of the second screw rod 62 and is threadedly connected to the second screw rod 62. The second slider 66 The outer wall is provided with a connecting shaft 661, which is perpendicular to the axis of the second screw 62; the end of the connecting shaft 661 is hinged to the connecting piece 63, and the connecting piece 63 is connected to the swing rod. One end of 64 is hinged to the first sleeve 71, and the other end of the swing rod 64 is hinged to the fixing member 4; the first driving motor 1 is hinged to the fixing member 4; the third driving motor 61 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 71, and the third driving motor 61 is electrically connected to the controller 3. The controller 3 controls the third driving motor 61 to drive the second screw rod 62 to rotate. .
具体而言,如图5示出了本实用新型实施例中角度调节装置6结构示意图,结合图1至图4所示,角度调节装置6包括第三驱动电机61、第二丝杆62、第二滑块66、连接件63及摆动杆64。第三驱动电机61为线性步进电机,与具有螺纹结构的第二丝杆62连接。第二滑块66套设于第二丝杆62的外壁,且与第一丝杆52螺纹连接。第二滑块66侧壁对称设置有两个连接轴661,两个连接轴661可为分体结构或为一体结构贯穿在第二滑块66上,每个连接件63上设置有三个铰接点,分别用于与连接轴661、第一套筒71及摆动杆64铰接,其中第一套筒71在C位置处与连接件63铰接,摆动杆64的另一端与固定件4铰接。第三驱动电机61与控制器3电连接,控制器3发送转向盘角度调整指令至第三驱动电机61,第三驱动电机61驱动第二丝杆62转动,受第二丝杆62外螺纹结构转动的影响,第二滑块66沿轴向方向运动,带动连接件63绕连接轴661轴线转动,此时摆动杆64绕着摆动杆64与固定件4铰接轴线即图1中D-D轴转动,受连接件63的带动,第一套筒71及转向轴21均转动,相应地,第一驱动电机1绕图1中E-E轴转动,实现转向盘的俯仰角度调节功能。连接杆67连接于两个连接件63之间,以形成两侧连接件63转动幅度的一致,进而确保转向轴21转动的平稳性。Specifically, Figure 5 shows a schematic structural diagram of the angle adjustment device 6 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the angle adjustment device 6 includes a third drive motor 61, a second screw rod 62, Two slide blocks 66, connecting pieces 63 and swing rods 64. The third driving motor 61 is a linear stepper motor and is connected to the second screw rod 62 with a threaded structure. The second slide block 66 is sleeved on the outer wall of the second screw rod 62 and is threadedly connected with the first screw rod 52 . Two connecting shafts 661 are symmetrically provided on the side wall of the second slider 66. The two connecting shafts 661 can be a split structure or an integrated structure and penetrate the second slider 66. Each connecting member 63 is provided with three hinge points. , respectively used for hinged connection with the connecting shaft 661, the first sleeve 71 and the swing rod 64, wherein the first sleeve 71 is hinged with the connecting piece 63 at position C, and the other end of the swing rod 64 is hinged with the fixed piece 4. The third drive motor 61 is electrically connected to the controller 3. The controller 3 sends a steering wheel angle adjustment command to the third drive motor 61. The third drive motor 61 drives the second screw rod 62 to rotate, and is affected by the external thread structure of the second screw rod 62. Under the influence of rotation, the second slider 66 moves in the axial direction, driving the connecting piece 63 to rotate around the axis of the connecting shaft 661. At this time, the swing rod 64 rotates around the hinge axis of the swing rod 64 and the fixed piece 4, which is the D-D axis in Figure 1. Driven by the connecting piece 63, both the first sleeve 71 and the steering shaft 21 rotate. Correspondingly, the first drive motor 1 rotates around the E-E axis in Figure 1 to realize the pitch angle adjustment function of the steering wheel. The connecting rod 67 is connected between the two connecting parts 63 to form a consistent rotation range of the connecting parts 63 on both sides, thereby ensuring the stability of the rotation of the steering shaft 21 .
此外,本实用新型实施例通过高度调节装置5及角度调节装置6,可实现不同场景的触发,如车辆迎宾功能、避让功能及身份识别进入,以及中控虚拟按键或实体调节手柄的调节。In addition, the embodiment of the present utility model can realize the triggering of different scenarios through the height adjustment device 5 and the angle adjustment device 6, such as the vehicle welcome function, avoidance function and identity recognition entry, as well as the adjustment of the central control virtual buttons or physical adjustment handles.
可选地,参照图1至图5,所述转向管柱还包括第三套筒65;所述第三套筒65的一端与所述第三驱动电机固61定连接,所述第二丝杆62的一端由所述第三套筒65另一端的开口伸入所述第三套筒65的内腔与所述第三驱动电机61连接,所述第三套筒65的外壁与所述第一套筒71固定连接。Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 5, the steering column further includes a third sleeve 65; one end of the third sleeve 65 is fixedly connected to the third drive motor, and the second wire One end of the rod 62 extends from the opening at the other end of the third sleeve 65 into the inner cavity of the third sleeve 65 and is connected to the third drive motor 61 , and the outer wall of the third sleeve 65 is connected to the third sleeve 65 . The first sleeve 71 is fixedly connected.
具体而言,如图1至图5所示,第三驱动电机61通过第三套筒65与第一套筒71固定连接,第三套筒65的一端与第三驱动电机61固定连接,另一端设置有开口,第二丝杆62的一端由第三套筒65另一端的开口伸入到第三套筒65的内腔与第三驱动电机61连接。第三套筒65的侧壁上设置有两对称的螺纹紧固件,用于与第一套筒71的B位置固定连接。Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , the third drive motor 61 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 71 through the third sleeve 65 . One end of the third sleeve 65 is fixedly connected to the third drive motor 61 , and the other end of the third sleeve 65 is fixedly connected to the third drive motor 61 . One end is provided with an opening, and one end of the second screw rod 62 extends from the opening at the other end of the third sleeve 65 into the inner cavity of the third sleeve 65 to be connected to the third drive motor 61 . Two symmetrical threaded fasteners are provided on the side wall of the third sleeve 65 for fixed connection with the B position of the first sleeve 71 .
可选地,参照图1至图6,所述第一套筒71与所述滑移筒72之间设置有溃缩结构。Optionally, referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 , a collapse structure is provided between the first sleeve 71 and the sliding cylinder 72 .
具体而言,图6示出了本实用新型实施例中溃缩组件7结构示意图,溃缩组件7包括第一套筒71及滑移筒72,第一套筒71的一端与第一驱动电机1的外壳固定连接,另一端与滑移筒72的一端滑动连接,滑移筒72的另一端与转向轴21固定连接。第一套筒71及滑移筒72之间设置有溃缩结构,二者的相互作用力超过预设阈值时会产生溃缩滑移,即当车辆发生急停或碰撞等意外事故时,转向轴21瞬间会受到沿重力方向向下的作用力,带动滑移筒72沿轴向滑动,第一套筒71及滑移筒72之间产生较强的滑动力,二者之间的溃缩结构产生溃缩变形从而吸收碰撞能量,以减少对于驾驶人员的碰撞。此过程第一套筒71及滑移筒72之间相互滑动的摩擦力为溃缩力值,在车辆配件生产时可通过对压入力的监控来反馈溃缩力值,对产品的后续可能发生的溃缩吸能有较好的预判。Specifically, Figure 6 shows a schematic structural diagram of the collapse assembly 7 in the embodiment of the present invention. The collapse assembly 7 includes a first sleeve 71 and a sliding barrel 72. One end of the first sleeve 71 is connected to the first drive motor. The shell of 1 is fixedly connected, the other end is slidingly connected to one end of the sliding tube 72, and the other end of the sliding tube 72 is fixedly connected to the steering shaft 21. A collapse structure is provided between the first sleeve 71 and the slip sleeve 72. When the interaction force between the two exceeds a preset threshold, collapse slip will occur. That is, when the vehicle has an accident such as emergency stop or collision, the steering The shaft 21 will instantly receive a downward force along the direction of gravity, driving the sliding cylinder 72 to slide in the axial direction. A strong sliding force will be generated between the first sleeve 71 and the sliding cylinder 72, and the collapse between the two will occur. The structure collapses and deforms to absorb collision energy to reduce collisions with drivers. During this process, the friction force between the first sleeve 71 and the sliding sleeve 72 sliding against each other is the collapse force value. During the production of vehicle parts, the collapse force value can be fed back by monitoring the pressing force, which may cause subsequent damage to the product. The collapse absorption energy can be better predicted.
可选地,参照图6,所述转向轴21与所述滑移筒72的另一端之间设置有固定轴承22。Optionally, referring to FIG. 6 , a fixed bearing 22 is provided between the steering shaft 21 and the other end of the sliding cylinder 72 .
具体而言,如图6所示,转向轴21与滑移筒72的另一端之间设置有固定轴承22,以增加转向轴21与滑移筒72之间的连接力,确保溃缩组件7溃缩功能的正常实现。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 , a fixed bearing 22 is provided between the steering shaft 21 and the other end of the sliding cylinder 72 to increase the connection force between the steering shaft 21 and the sliding cylinder 72 and ensure that the collapse assembly 7 Normal implementation of collapse functionality.
本实用新型实施例还提供了一种车辆,包括上述任意一项实施例所述的转向管柱,所述车辆与所述转向管柱具有相同的优势,因此这里不再赘述。An embodiment of the present invention also provides a vehicle, including the steering column described in any of the above embodiments. The vehicle and the steering column have the same advantages, so they will not be described again here.
需要说明的是,在本文中,术语“包括”、“包含”或者其任何其他变体意在涵盖非排他性的包含,从而使得包括一系列要素的过程、方法、物品或者装置不仅包括那些要素,而且还包括没有明确列出的其他要素,或者是还包括为这种过程、方法、物品或者装置所固有的要素。在没有更多限制的情况下,由语句“包括一个……”限定的要素,并不排除在包括该要素的过程、方法、物品或者装置中还存在另外的相同要素。It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements not only includes those elements, It also includes other elements not expressly listed or inherent in the process, method, article or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in a process, method, article or apparatus that includes that element.
上面结合附图对本实用新型的实施例进行了描述,但是本实用新型并不局限于上述的具体实施方式,上述的具体实施方式仅仅是示意性的,而不是限制性的,本领域的普通技术人员在本实用新型的启示下,在不脱离本实用新型宗旨和权利要求所保护的范围情况下,还可做出很多形式,均属于本实用新型的保护之内。The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementations. The above-mentioned specific implementations are only illustrative and not restrictive. It is common skill in the art to Under the inspiration of this utility model, without departing from the purpose of this utility model and the scope protected by the claims, people can also make many forms, all of which fall within the protection of this utility model.
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