6 results about "Steering column" patented technology

A steering column having a mounting bracket and a self-loosening capsule assembly configured for attachment to an adjacent vehicle component is provided. The mounting bracket includes an installation slot, a flange extending within the installation slot and a bracket keying mechanism positioned at a periphery of the installation slot. The self-loosening capsule assembly is received in the installation slot, and includes a capsule and capsule nut. The capsule includes a head and a body extending from the head, the body having a threaded outer surface, the head having a larger outer diameter than the body. The capsule nut includes a threaded inner surface for threaded coupling to the capsule and is movable so as to apply a first clamping force to the flange of the mounting bracket between the head and the capsule nut and a keying mechanism configured to interface with the bracket keying mechanism.

A damping pad for use with a steering column bracket includes a body having a plurality of ribs formed thereon. A plurality of retention posts extend from the body and have a hollow central shaft and a plurality of wings extending radially outwardly therefrom. The wings extend outwardly in a spiral and have a reduced cross section from the hollow central shaft out to an extremity of the wings.

The invention discloses an electronic steering column lock power supply system and method. The system comprises a PEPS module, wherein the PEPS module comprises a PEPS control unit and a low-side driving chip; the power supply input end of the PEPS module is connected with automobile storage battery voltage; the power supply output end of the PEPS module is connected to the power supply input end of an electronic steering column lock; the PEPS control unit is used for controlling the PEPS module to supply power to the electronic steering column lock; the PEPS control unit is connected with the low-side driving chip; the output end of the low-side driving chip is connected with the electronic steering column lock; and the low-side driving chip is used for driving the unlocking and locking of the electronic steering column lock according to a control signal of the PEPS control unit. The electronic steering column lock power supply system has the advantages that the power supply mode of the electronic steering column lock is changed, the electronic steering column lock is powered in a PEPS module power taking mode, and damage to an IGN relay caused by power taking in an IGN relay mode in the prior art is avoided.

The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for actuating a locking element (11) of a functionally important component, in particular of a steering column or of a gear-shift lever of a motor vehicle, having a gear mechanism (20) which has a drive wheel with a first, stationary rotary shaft (22) and is mechanically operatively connected to the locking element (11), as a result of which the locking element (11) can be moved to a locked position and to an unlocked position when the drive wheel is rotated, wherein the locking element (11) can be moved by rotation of the drive wheel exclusively in one direction. According to the invention, provision is made for the gear mechanism (20) to have a circumferential, curved guide in which at least one control cam (12) engages, and for the control cam (12) to run through the guide when the drive wheel is rotated, as a result of which the locking element (11) is moved in a linear fashion.

A self-contained turn signal indicator unit for signaling to the hearing impaired driver of a motor vehicle that the vehicle's turn signals are activated. The indicator unit is attached to the cover of the vehicle's steering column and produces a loud audible signal and a light signal when the turn signal lever is moved to the turning position. The circuitry includes a battery, a turn switch activated by movement of the turn signal lever, and a buzzer and a lamp. A volume control, operable by a user, controls the volume of the sound. An optional timed switch for turning off the circuit has a normally closed position and has an open position for a predetermined period of time after the turn switch is closed and remains closed.