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STEERING DEVICE COMPRISING AN END STOP DEVICE AND STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A STEERING DEVICE
20220396304 · 2022-12-15 ·

The disclosure relates to a steering device comprising an end stop device for limiting a steering angle of rotation. The end stop device has a rotation device that has at least one rotary element which is rotatable about a central longitudinal axis of a shaft and/or is rotatable together with the shaft. The end stop device has a locking device which cooperates with the rotation device for stopping a rotational movement of the shaft about the central longitudinal axis and with respect to two directions of rotation oriented opposite each other. In order to be able to reliably absorb and transmit high forces and/or torques when the steering device is in a stop position, the locking device has a locking element, the locking element that limits the steering angle of rotation from being movable by the rotation device at least with a first movement component in the axial direction of the central longitudinal axis of the shaft.

STEERING DEVICE COMPRISING AN END STOP DEVICE AND STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A STEERING DEVICE
20220396304 · 2022-12-15 ·

The disclosure relates to a steering device comprising an end stop device for limiting a steering angle of rotation. The end stop device has a rotation device that has at least one rotary element which is rotatable about a central longitudinal axis of a shaft and/or is rotatable together with the shaft. The end stop device has a locking device which cooperates with the rotation device for stopping a rotational movement of the shaft about the central longitudinal axis and with respect to two directions of rotation oriented opposite each other. In order to be able to reliably absorb and transmit high forces and/or torques when the steering device is in a stop position, the locking device has a locking element, the locking element that limits the steering angle of rotation from being movable by the rotation device at least with a first movement component in the axial direction of the central longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Methods and systems for pre-fixing an airbag module during installation

Various implementations include a steering assembly including a hub assembly and airbag module. The hub assembly includes one or more hub assembly attachment tabs each defining a fastener opening. The airbag module includes one or more airbag module attachment tabs each defining a fastener opening. One of the hub assembly or the airbag module includes one or more temporary fasteners, and each of the temporary fasteners is couplable to a portion of the other of the hub assembly or the airbag module. One of the hub assembly or the airbag module includes one or more alignment portions structured to align each fastener opening in the hub assembly attachment tabs with a respective fastener opening in one of the airbag module attachment tabs when the temporary fasteners of the hub assembly or the airbag module are coupled to the portion of the other of the hub assembly or the airbag module.

Methods and systems for pre-fixing an airbag module during installation

Various implementations include a steering assembly including a hub assembly and airbag module. The hub assembly includes one or more hub assembly attachment tabs each defining a fastener opening. The airbag module includes one or more airbag module attachment tabs each defining a fastener opening. One of the hub assembly or the airbag module includes one or more temporary fasteners, and each of the temporary fasteners is couplable to a portion of the other of the hub assembly or the airbag module. One of the hub assembly or the airbag module includes one or more alignment portions structured to align each fastener opening in the hub assembly attachment tabs with a respective fastener opening in one of the airbag module attachment tabs when the temporary fasteners of the hub assembly or the airbag module are coupled to the portion of the other of the hub assembly or the airbag module.

ARRANGEMENT OF A STEERING DEVICE
20220379946 · 2022-12-01 ·

An arrangement of a steering device is provided for use with a steering system of a vehicle, which includes a rigid steering part and a rotatable steering part. The arrangement includes a steering wheel coupled to the rotatable steering part via a transmission, and a motor configured to rotate the rotatable steering part. The transmission includes a first machine element, a second machine element, and a third machine element. The first machine element is rotationally connected to the rotatable steering part, the second machine element is rotationally connected to the steering wheel, and the third machine element couples the first machine element to the second machine element. The third machine element is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation is arranged rigidly relative to the rigid steering part.

Steering apparatus assembly for a motor vehicle
11591000 · 2023-02-28 · ·

A steering apparatus assembly, having a steering axis, about which the steering apparatus assembly can rotate in is disclosed. The steering apparatus assembly comprises a first element and a second element. The two elements are connected to one another by a first and second joints. The first joint comprises a resilient locking element, which is deflectable in a direction transverse to the steering axis to disengage the first joint. The second joint is deflectable by an axial load acting on the assembly elements away from one another. A wedge is provided having a wedge length transverse to the steering axis and a variable wedge height in the direction of the steering axis. The wedge length and length and a wedge inclination angle are matched to one another such that both the first joint and the second joint can be undone by a linear movement of the wedge in the longitudinal direction.

Steering apparatus assembly for a motor vehicle
11591000 · 2023-02-28 · ·

A steering apparatus assembly, having a steering axis, about which the steering apparatus assembly can rotate in is disclosed. The steering apparatus assembly comprises a first element and a second element. The two elements are connected to one another by a first and second joints. The first joint comprises a resilient locking element, which is deflectable in a direction transverse to the steering axis to disengage the first joint. The second joint is deflectable by an axial load acting on the assembly elements away from one another. A wedge is provided having a wedge length transverse to the steering axis and a variable wedge height in the direction of the steering axis. The wedge length and length and a wedge inclination angle are matched to one another such that both the first joint and the second joint can be undone by a linear movement of the wedge in the longitudinal direction.

In-vehicle interface device and vehicle
11584230 · 2023-02-21 · ·

An interface device to be mounted on an autonomous vehicle includes: a right operation switch and a left operation switch provided on a steering wheel; a display device disposed ahead of the steering wheel; and an IF controller configured to control the display device, the controller being configured to cause the display device to display an intention confirmation image when it is necessary to confirm a driver's intention regarding autonomous travel. The intention confirmation image includes an inquiry image, a right guide image displayed on the right side of a horizontal center of the inquiry image, the right guide image indicating a choice selectable with the right operation switch, and a left guide image displayed on the left side of the horizontal center of the inquiry image, the left guide image indicating a choice selectable with the left operation switch.

In-vehicle interface device and vehicle
11584230 · 2023-02-21 · ·

An interface device to be mounted on an autonomous vehicle includes: a right operation switch and a left operation switch provided on a steering wheel; a display device disposed ahead of the steering wheel; and an IF controller configured to control the display device, the controller being configured to cause the display device to display an intention confirmation image when it is necessary to confirm a driver's intention regarding autonomous travel. The intention confirmation image includes an inquiry image, a right guide image displayed on the right side of a horizontal center of the inquiry image, the right guide image indicating a choice selectable with the right operation switch, and a left guide image displayed on the left side of the horizontal center of the inquiry image, the left guide image indicating a choice selectable with the left operation switch.

ADJUSTABLE STEERING ASSEMBLY
20220355848 · 2022-11-10 ·

In at least some implementations, an adjustable steering assembly for a vehicle includes a steering shaft, a steering input that is coupled to the steering shaft, and an adjustment device. The adjustment device has a drive member coupled to one of the steering input or the steering shaft, and a reaction member coupled to the other one of the steering input or the steering shaft. The drive member rotates with said one of the steering input or the steering shaft to which the drive member is coupled to permit steering rotation of the steering shaft, and the drive member is rotated relative to said one of the steering input or the steering shaft to which the drive member is coupled to change the rotational position of the steering input relative to the steering shaft.