DE10026627A1 - Steering wheel with three-part grip piece has stabilizing core imparting necessary rigidity, outer elastic casing of perspiration-absorbent material and core piece with hose-type casing - Google Patents
Steering wheel with three-part grip piece has stabilizing core imparting necessary rigidity, outer elastic casing of perspiration-absorbent material and core piece with hose-type casingInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
- B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
- B62D1/04—Hand wheels
- B62D1/06—Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers
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Abstract
Description
Die Erfindung stützt sich auf die individuelle, variable Griffstärke bei Lenkrädern, welche durch Veränderung der ersten Ummantelung des Lenkradkerns erreicht wird.The invention is based on the individual, variable grip strength in steering wheels, which is achieved by changing the first casing of the steering wheel core.
Es liegt das Problem zugrunde, dass die Griffstärke bei Lenkrädern nahezu aller Fahrzeuge werksseitigt nicht verstellbar ist. Es ist jedoch bekannt, dass die Handgröße der Fahrzeugbenutzer so unterschiedlich ist, wie die Benutzer selbst.The underlying problem is that the grip strength on steering wheels of almost all vehicles is not adjustable at the factory. However, it is known that the hand size of the Vehicle users are as different as the users themselves.
Das es hier keine variable Verstellmöglichkeit gibt, birgt große Risiken in Gefahrensituationen in sich.The fact that there is no variable adjustment option carries great risks Dangerous situations in themselves.
Bei den Fahrersitzen zum Beispiel, gibt es seit langer Zeit die Möglichkeit, die Sessel auf die Größe des Fahrzeugbenutzers einzustellen.In the driver's seat, for example, there has been a possibility for a long time to put the armchair on the Set the size of the vehicle user.
Es liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Griffstärke von Lenkrädern individuell auf verschiedene Fahrzeugbenutzer abstimmen, die Einstellungen speichern und jederzeit abrufen zu können. Dabei soll der Lenkradkranz im Mittelteil verändert werden, damit weder ein veränderter Druck, noch zusätzliche Materialien aufgebracht werden müssen, um die Griffstärke zu verändern. The task is based on the grip strength of steering wheels individually on different Coordinate vehicle users, save the settings and be able to call them up at any time. The steering wheel rim in the middle section should be changed so that neither is changed Pressure, additional materials have to be applied to increase the grip strength change.
Herkömmliche Lenkräder werden derzeit mit verschiedenen Materialien umschlossen, die einen verschieden starken Druck auf das Lenkrad zulassen und dadurch eine Veränderung des Querschnittes zulassen. Ferner besteht die Möglichkeit, eine weitere Lenkradumhüllung, entweder durch Druckknöpfe, etc. , zu befestigen.Conventional steering wheels are currently enclosed in various materials that allow a different amount of pressure on the steering wheel and thereby a change of the cross section. There is also the possibility of a further steering wheel cover, to be fastened either with push buttons, etc.
Bei der ersten Möglichkeit muß sich der Benutzer also ständig auf den Druck am Lenkrad konzentrieren, um den geeigneten Querschnitt zu erreichen.With the first possibility, the user must constantly be on the pressure on the steering wheel concentrate to achieve the appropriate cross-section.
Bei der zweiten Möglichkeit ist der Aufwand so groß, daß eine Umstellung bei mehrmaligem Benutzerwechsel kaum sinnvoll erscheint.In the second option, the effort is so great that a changeover with repeated Switching users hardly makes sense.
Die vorliegende Erfindung schließt solche Nachteile aus.The present invention eliminates such disadvantages.
Der Lenkradring besteht aus 3 verschiedenen Elementen. Der Kern des Lenkrades besteht, aus Sicherheitsgründen, aus einem starren Material, wie es bisher zum Einsatz kam. Auch die äußerer Hülle besteht aus dem bisher bekannten, grifffesten, schweißabsorbierenden, allerdings dehnbaren Material.The steering wheel ring consists of 3 different elements. The core of the steering wheel is for safety reasons, from a rigid material, as has been used up to now. Also the outer shell consists of the previously known, grip-resistant, sweat-absorbing, however stretchy material.
Lediglich das Element zwischen Kern und Außenhülle stellt sich als Neuerung dar. Dabei handelt es sich um eine hohle, dehnbare Kammer, ähnlich einem Fahrradschlauch.Only the element between the core and the outer shell is an innovation it is a hollow, expandable chamber, similar to a bicycle tube.
Durch entsprechende Füllungen, entweder mit einem geeigneten Gas, oder einer entsprechenden Flüssigkeit, wobei beide Füllungen, wegen großer Hitzeschwankungen im Fahrzeug, thermostabil sein müssen, lässt sich die Kammer ausdehnen, bzw. zieht sich bei nachlassendem Druck wieder zusammen. Daher ist es wichtig, daß die äußere Hülle, als auch die mittlere Kammer aus dehnbaren Materialien bestehen.By appropriate fillings, either with a suitable gas, or one appropriate liquid, both fillings, due to large heat fluctuations in the If the vehicle needs to be thermostable, the chamber can be expanded or contracted relieving pressure together. It is therefore important that the outer shell, as the middle chamber also consist of stretchable materials.
Ein Gas-, bzw. Flüssigkeitstank kann im Lenkradsockel (evtl. unterhalb des Airbag) untergebracht sein. Ferner bietet sich die Möglichkeit an, einen entsprechenden Tank außerhalb des Lenkrades zu positionieren. Der Druck im Mittelteil des Lenkrades wird durch eine entsprechende Pumpe hergestellt die auch entweder im Lenkrad, oder an anderer, geeigneter Stelle untergebracht sein kann. Sollten Tank und Pumpe nicht im Lenkrad untergebracht sein, so kann zum Einstellen des Drucks ein Arretieren des Lenkrades erforderlich werden, um entsprechenden Gas-, bzw. Flüssigkeitsfluß, mittels Rückschlagventilen herzustellen.A gas or liquid tank can be found in the steering wheel base (possibly below the airbag) be housed. There is also the option of a corresponding tank to position outside the steering wheel. The pressure in the middle part of the steering wheel is determined by a corresponding pump manufactured either in the steering wheel or on another, suitable place can be accommodated. Should the tank and pump not be in the steering wheel can be housed, for adjusting the pressure locking the steering wheel be required to use appropriate gas or liquid flow To manufacture check valves.
Der Druck in der Mittelkammer wird immer durch ein entsprechendes, integriertes Meßgerät kontrolliert und kann somit, bei Einbau von Pumpe und Tank im Lenkrad, sogar während der Fahrt, immer konstant gehalten werden. Da die Pumpe elektrisch betrieben wird, ist am Armaturenbrett, bzw. am Lenkrad ein + -, bzw. - Schalter zu installieren. Ist der Druck entsprechend eingestellt, kann dieser Wert durch ein Speichermodul festgehalten werden. Dies geschieht durch eine entsprechende Memoryfunktion. Dadurch wird ermöglicht, daß die Griffstärke, bei häufigem Fahrerwechsel, beispielsweise im Taxibetrieb, Leihwagen, oder familiären Bereich, per Knopfdruck immer auf den betreffenden Benutzer eingestellt werden kann. The pressure in the middle chamber is always measured by an appropriate, integrated measuring device controls and can therefore, when installing the pump and tank in the steering wheel, even during the Ride, always be kept constant. Since the pump is operated electrically, Dashboard, or to install a + or - switch on the steering wheel. Is the pressure set accordingly, this value can be recorded by a memory module. This is done using a corresponding memory function. This enables the Grip strength, with frequent driver changes, for example in taxi operations, rental cars, or family area, always be set to the user at the push of a button can.
Eine weitere Möglichkeit besteht darin, in die mittlere Kammer eine spiralförmige Seele zu integrieren, auf der Lamellen angebracht sind, die sich beim Spannen der Seele nach außen spreizen. Dies wird durch gegenläufige Profile auf den Lamellen erreicht.Another possibility is to add a spiral soul to the middle chamber integrate, on the slats are attached, which are outward when the soul is stretched spread. This is achieved through opposing profiles on the slats.
Das Spannen der Seele kann durch einen entsprechenden Motor mit Schneckengetriebe erfolgen, der im Lenkrad untergebracht ist. Durch die Getriebestellung lassen sich auch hier verschiedene Positionen speichern und durch die Memoryfunktion entsprechend abrufen. The tensioning of the soul can be done by a corresponding motor with worm gear take place, which is housed in the steering wheel. The gear position can also be used here save various positions and call them up accordingly using the memory function.
Nummerierungen bei beiden Zeichnungen identisch!Numbering identical for both drawings!
- 1. Stabilisierender Kern, der dem Lenkrad die erforderliche Steifigkeit verleiht. Der Kern kann aus Stahl, Kohlefaser etc. bestehen und ist in elastisches, weiches Kunststoffmaterial eingehüllt.1. Stabilizing core that gives the steering wheel the required rigidity. The core can be made of steel, carbon fiber etc. and is in elastic, soft Plastic material encased.
- 2. Die äußere, elastische Lenkradhülle, welche aus elastischem, schweißabsorbierenden Material besteht. Die Oberfläche sollte griffig ausgestaltet sein, jedoch nicht zu weich ausgebildet werden, um ein schwammiges Griffgefühl zu vermeiden.2. The outer, elastic steering wheel cover, which is made of elastic, sweat-absorbing material. The surface should be easy to grip be, but not too soft, to have a spongy feel avoid.
- 3. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein Kernstück der Erfindung, eine schlauchähnliche Hülle, die entweder thermostabile Flüssigkeiten, Gas, oder eine mechanische Seele mit versetzt angeordneten Lamellen aufnehmen kann. Durch Veränderung des Drucks, bzw. der Stellung der Lamellenseele wird der Gesamtdurchmesser des Griffstückes verändert.3. This is a core piece of the invention, a tube-like cover, which either have thermostable liquids, gas, or a mechanical soul staggered slats can accommodate. By changing the pressure, or the position of the lamellar core is the total diameter of the handle changed.
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| DE10216158A1 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2003-11-06 | Audi Ag | Combined steering wheel and information transfer system, includes variable-shape units in rim, to warn driver of lane departure or other significant events |
| EP1391366A3 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2004-10-20 | TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH | Vehicle steering wheel and safety system |
| DE102005044287A1 (en) * | 2005-09-16 | 2007-03-29 | GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit | Steering wheel rim for a motor vehicle |
| DE102007060869A1 (en) * | 2007-12-18 | 2009-06-25 | GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit | Steering-wheel for a motor vehicle has a basic frame resistant to bending and an outer skin made from a pliant material to enclose partial areas of the basic frame |
| US8522641B2 (en) | 2009-05-07 | 2013-09-03 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Adjustable palm swells for a steering wheel |
| DE102021114754A1 (en) | 2020-12-16 | 2022-06-23 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | ADAPTIVE STEERING WHEEL |
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| JPH06305426A (en) * | 1993-04-27 | 1994-11-01 | Kanto Auto Works Ltd | Grip diameter variable steering wheel |
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| DE19852315A1 (en) * | 1998-11-12 | 2000-05-18 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Steering wheel for motor vehicle has rim with device for varying tactile characteristics of at least one section of rim with chamber filled with fluid whose pressure or viscosity can be varied |
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| US2913923A (en) * | 1955-05-10 | 1959-11-24 | Arthur Van Wilson | Automotive vehicle steering wheel |
| JPH06305426A (en) * | 1993-04-27 | 1994-11-01 | Kanto Auto Works Ltd | Grip diameter variable steering wheel |
| DE19746318A1 (en) * | 1997-10-21 | 2000-03-23 | Kurt Stadtfeld | Grip strength adjustment device for steering wheel, by which grip strength can be altered for different individuals by mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or other means |
| DE19852315A1 (en) * | 1998-11-12 | 2000-05-18 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Steering wheel for motor vehicle has rim with device for varying tactile characteristics of at least one section of rim with chamber filled with fluid whose pressure or viscosity can be varied |
Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10216158A1 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2003-11-06 | Audi Ag | Combined steering wheel and information transfer system, includes variable-shape units in rim, to warn driver of lane departure or other significant events |
| DE10216158B4 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2007-03-15 | Audi Ag | Steering wheel, information system and method for information output via a steering wheel |
| EP1391366A3 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2004-10-20 | TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH | Vehicle steering wheel and safety system |
| DE102005044287A1 (en) * | 2005-09-16 | 2007-03-29 | GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit | Steering wheel rim for a motor vehicle |
| DE102007060869A1 (en) * | 2007-12-18 | 2009-06-25 | GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit | Steering-wheel for a motor vehicle has a basic frame resistant to bending and an outer skin made from a pliant material to enclose partial areas of the basic frame |
| US8522641B2 (en) | 2009-05-07 | 2013-09-03 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Adjustable palm swells for a steering wheel |
| DE102021114754A1 (en) | 2020-12-16 | 2022-06-23 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | ADAPTIVE STEERING WHEEL |
| US11433938B2 (en) | 2020-12-16 | 2022-09-06 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | Adaptive steering wheel rim |
| DE102021114754B4 (en) | 2020-12-16 | 2022-11-03 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | ADAPTIVE STEERING WHEEL |
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